Mrinterface Tutorial #2: The IBM Model M tester

[Mrinterface]

http://youtu.be/nKBpiFgJhXU

[regack]

Nice, I like it! I'd totally want to try one of these, if I didn't have 6 model Ms already

[Half-Saint]

You could turn those into keychains

[Icarium]

But aren't the Model M barrels curved and the acrylic pieces flat?

[Mrinterface]

But aren't the Model M barrels curved and the acrylic pieces flat?

No. They are both flat.

Some earlier versions of the Model M tester might have both screws tightened too strong, maybe that's where a curve comes from. You could try loosening them.

[Icarium]

Oh, maybe I confused them with the Model F barrels!

[Mrinterface]

Oh, maybe I confused them with the Model F barrels!

Erm... I stand corrected. I mean the Model F barrels are flat, the Model M doesn't have separate barrels, just a big chunk of plastic...

[Halverson]

Oh, maybe I confused them with the Model F barrels!

Erm... I stand corrected. I mean the Model F barrels are flat, the Model M doesn't have separate barrels, just a big chunk of plastic...

Would it be possible to cut up the plastic from a model M to create these?

[Icarium]

Wait, what? The Model F are definitely curved, they must be because the plate is curved.

[Mrinterface]

Wait, what? The Model F are definitely curved, they must be because the plate is curved.

Yes, you are right. But the curve is very small, I didn't notice it at first. It is because of your comment that I checked

[Mrinterface]

Would it be possible to cut up the plastic from a model M to create these?

I don't think so. I thought of doing that, but I finally decided to use model F barrels.

But if you find a way of doing so, I would really like to know how you did it!

[Halverson]

If I find a broken model M, I will most definitely attempt it!

[Mrinterface]

If I find a broken model M, I will most definitely attempt it!

I've got plenty

Saved just before their fiery deaths from a waist disposer.....

[Halverson]

If I find a broken model M, I will most definitely attempt it!

I've got plenty

Saved just before their fiery deaths from a waist disposer.....

I gotta try to find some of those in northern Ontario. So far, finding boards in Canada has been far and few between.

[Kurk]

http://www.boardsofcanada.com/
couldn't resist.

[Halverson]

http://www.boardsofcanada.com/
couldn't resist.

Hah!