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Different types of IBM Beamsprings?
Posted: 28 Apr 2021, 14:28
by pablomuniz
According to Haata.
There is a "really nice" beamspring, only found in replacement kits, that differ from regular ones
https://youtu.be/BPPX_lyO-7Q?t=2684
I have never had the chance to try one (regular nor this one) but I thought they were on the light side. Am I wrong?
Are the replacement kits the new endgame? xD
Re: Different types of IBM Beamsprings?
Posted: 28 Apr 2021, 18:46
by xxhellfirexx
The NOS replacement beamspring Haata was talking about had the plunger held down with a rubber band to keep the fly plate from getting detached. Being held down for 20+ years could have weakened the beamspring.
Re: Different types of IBM Beamsprings?
Posted: 29 Apr 2021, 11:12
by pablomuniz
xxhellfirexx wrote: ↑28 Apr 2021, 18:46
The NOS replacement beamspring Haata was talking about had the plunger held down with a rubber band to keep the fly plate from getting detached. Being held down for 20+ years could have weakened the beamspring.
That is the only logical explanation, thanks hellfire.
But do you think a lighter spring would make it "better"?
Re: Different types of IBM Beamsprings?
Posted: 29 Apr 2021, 18:29
by xxhellfirexx
pablomuniz wrote: ↑29 Apr 2021, 11:12
That is the only logical explanation, thanks hellfire.
But do you think a lighter spring would make it "better"?
I have some heavily used beamsprings that have lighter springs and some with less use that have stiffer springs. I do not mind the weighting myself, but some people prefer a lighter spacebar. The heavily used ones are also more pingy.
Also, the switches age very well. Heavily used beamsprings are not scratchy and do not bind at all.