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I also did the space bar mod where you make the actuation force on the space bar less as by default you have to really slam the space bar and I did not like the feel of that. To do this mod you have to completely disassemble the keyboard as the space bar stabaliser is sandwiched between the barrel p...

And for those wondering here's a photo of the manafacturers label on the back of the keyboard

My backplate was in fantastic condition for its age here's a picture of that.

Notice theres NO rust!

Yeah it is IBM were the best back in the day 100 times better compared to the cheap rubbish you get nowadays.

Thanks green-squid it was a lot of work but so worth it

It wasn't really bad but I think I will replace it later on down the line but I did not as I did not have anything to replace it with.

I will post some more pictures tonight of the foam and other parts.

I mean a convertor that translates XT protocol to AT and they cost over 50 quid.

These convertors I'm talking about are to convert XT protocol to AT.

NOT AT protocol which only needs a simple active convertor.

This picture is the before grubby condition.

Sorry about the different background but you can still see the dirt.

Hey guys I have finally found an IBM Model F keyboard with a UK layout and just got done restoring it

Here's the picture of the fully restored Keyboard let me know what you think.

Thanks.

IBM Model F arriving today I will make sure to take pictures of the before and after.

That's a fair point once I got it I got it for whatever keyboard I want to use so I'm taking the plunge thanks for the response and support.

I was wondering though for the model f xt could I use a 5 pin din to ps/2 converter and then ps/2 to usb active convertor to get the model f xt working on a modern pc or do I need a pricey soarers convertor?

As I am trying to plan ahead of when my model f arrives.

Thanks for the link ordered the feet about 3days ago .

Just waiting for the model f xt to be delivered can't wait.

Have just messaged elecplus about the Feet are both feet the same on both sides so can the foot on the right side be swapped with the one on the left side?

it is an XT is she on this forum?

Hi i just managed to get one model f with a uk layout so happy

but there is one problem one of the feet is snapped how did you get a replacement for yours?

Any help is much appreciated

Hi Muirium The IBM Model F XT i had in mind if you know anywhere i could get an IBM Model F XT keyboard with a UK layout like other users on deskthority or geekhack i would really appreciate some leads thanks again for all the help.

That's a good idea but the model m's lettering on the key caps are less sharp than the original model f's key caps so I think they would look mismatched I preferably would like to just buy a UK Model F any ideas where I might be able to get one Thanks for all the help guys.

Hi Thanks for all the info I was thinking of buying another layout and converting it to UK layout only problem with that is I can't find the UK layout caps anywhere

Hi for the past month I have been looking all over eBay for an IBM Model F with a UK layout and have had no luck in finding one. Anyone have any ideas how/where I can obtain one any help would be much appreciated Thanks.