Beamspring refurb, IBM 5251 Beamspring

hypkx · 14 Dec 2016, 21:36

Some pictures from the restoration.
http://m.imgur.com/a/KubZy
After uploading the are unsorted, I will sort them when I have time.

seebart · 14 Dec 2016, 21:44

As I happen to know what condition this was in before I can say you did a great job hypkx!

Really nice. Anyone care for a hint of what it looked like before...

Spoiler:

y11971alex · 14 Dec 2016, 23:47

Luckily, beamsprings only start rusting after decades of abuse, unlike certain other products.

pr0ximity · 15 Dec 2016, 01:23

Looks great! Is the DT cap an SA profile MX? It looks like the profile fits that row surprisingly well.

hypkx · 15 Dec 2016, 11:52

Its SA, I think row 2 will fit better than row 3 SA (which the DT keycap is). I only have two SA keycaps currently, but I will try row 2, from the look it can be the exact fit the row of the beamspring keycaps. The DT keycap will probably fit the row above them perfect.

y11971alex · 15 Dec 2016, 12:31

It's SA? I thought beamspring was the elusive SS profile!

livingspeedbump · 19 Dec 2016, 22:23

y11971alex wrote: ↑It's SA? I thought beamspring was the elusive SS profile!

I do wish SS was revived. But Matt3o's work on a new profile is looking promising.

Mr.Nobody · 20 Dec 2016, 16:06

Those spherical keycaps are full of vintage savor...I love them Good job.

Wodan · 20 Dec 2016, 16:11

y11971alex wrote: ↑It's SA? I thought beamspring was the elusive SS profile!

Very simple chart to help you tell them apart:

y11971alex · 20 Dec 2016, 19:20

I suppose the German customs really interrogate Signature Plastic caps when they come through, right?