Author Topic: [IC] Small lube station (Read 15723 times)

The_Beast · « **on:** Tue, 19 February 2013, 23:34:25 »

Is there any interest in a small lube station? I'm thinking 3 rows of 11 and bent so that the switches aren't touching the table. Or maybe even a 1 x 10...

I'm guessing the cost would be around $45 + shipping (for the bigger one), but that depends on quantity ordered.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #1 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 00:08:58 »

Interested

The_Beast · « **Reply #2 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 12:49:08 »

No one else?

esoomenona · « **Reply #3 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 12:53:32 »

:/ sorry, I would've been, but I snatched a full size one up out of someone's sale. I would think others would be though. C'mon people.

The_Beast · « **Reply #4 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 12:59:14 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 20 February 2013, 12:53:32

:/ sorry, I would've been, but I snatched a full size one up out of someone's sale. I would think others would be though. C'mon people.

Do you have a micrometer or caliper?

esoomenona · « **Reply #5 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:03:44 »

I actually can get my hands on both. Which would you prefer? And what are you thinking?

esoomenona · « **Reply #6 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:04:36 »

Shoot, nevermind. I'm thinking I can get my hands on them, but I'm in California right now and the station is in Texas. I will have to look at what is available when I get back home. It's a possibility though.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #7 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:05:17 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:03:44

I actually can get my hands on both. Which would you prefer? And what are you thinking?

Measurements. Ahahahahaha. I crack myself up.

SmallFry · « **Reply #8 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:05:53 »

Go to Harbor Freight or similar. They have them, typically open box, that you could quick measure for Beast.

The_Beast · « **Reply #9 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:06:44 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:03:44

I actually can get my hands on both. Which would you prefer? And what are you thinking?

Well, I could just use one of the phantom plate drawings I have and increase the size of the hole so it doesn't actually mount onto the plate or I could have you measure it and take the guess work out of it

SmallFry · « **Reply #10 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:08:31 »

I use an old Phantom plate as a lube plate, it works well enough for me, though widening the holes isn't a bad idea.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #11 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:08:47 »

You also need the little diamonds (45 deg rotated squares) to sit the stems in

SmallFry · « **Reply #12 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:10:22 »

I put mine in ziploc containers or into the switch itself right away. Just my .02 however.

The_Beast · « **Reply #13 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:10:41 »

Quote from: SmallFry on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:08:31

I use an old Phantom plate as a lube plate, it works well enough for me, though widening the holes isn't a bad idea.

I find that if I mount a switch, unmount it, and remount it in another plate, the switch because a lot looser or it looses the tabs on the switch that hold it to the bottom of the plate. I don't really think this matters too much when it's all soldered up but I'd rather not do that.

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:08:47

You also need the little diamonds (45 deg rotated squares) to sit the stems in

For sure, I'm sure it would make it a lot easier than holding stems with a tweezers lubing the sliders

danielucf · « **Reply #14 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:16:06 »

I could be interested

esoomenona · « **Reply #15 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:16:20 »

I will make an effort to measure things when I return home.

RickyJ · « **Reply #16 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 15:52:26 »

I'd be interested in a small/medium one, 3x10 or so would be a good manageable size.

If you made 1mm cutouts for the plate retention tabs, that'd be perfect too.

mashby · « **Reply #17 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 17:43:00 »

Very interested!

Caaaarrrt · « **Reply #18 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 18:08:23 »

I might be interested, depending on price and shipping to Australia. Well the shipping is the biggest problem, might not be worth it if it doubles the cost.

The_Beast · « **Reply #19 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 19:09:30 »

A little bird told me that he has a dwg for a lube station, I'll just have to modify it and we should be good.

So esoomenona if you could get measurements that would be great, if not, don't worry about it ^___^

Atlas · « **Reply #20 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 19:22:46 »

I would be interested in this

AKIMbO · « **Reply #21 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 19:43:47 »

Interested too.

Gupgup · « **Reply #22 on:** Wed, 20 February 2013, 22:01:40 »

Veryyy interested!

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #23 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 01:37:23 »

This should be super easy to just design, you don't need the original Korean dwg file for that. I can probably draw one from scratch in ~45min. The switch hole needs to be greater than 0.580" but less than 0.614" if you want the switches to sit in the hole without locking. 0.595" length and 0.570" width are good numbers to have the switches sit in there just loose enough so it doesn't lock.

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 20 February 2013, 13:10:41

I find that if I mount a switch, unmount it, and remount it in another plate, the switch because a lot looser or it looses the tabs on the switch that hold it to the bottom of the plate. I don't really think this matters too much when it's all soldered up but I'd rather not do that.

When you mount the switches on, push in the plastic locking tabs as you put the switches in the hole instead of letting the plate auto-forcing it in. That way the plastic clips won't wear out or deform and become loose.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #24 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 02:38:07 »

Mini station with staggered hole spacing. This would probably be the size I'd want so it doesn't take up tons of space.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #25 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 06:15:15 »

^ I'll take one of those, please.

The_Beast · « **Reply #26 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:30:12 »

Which layout do you guys like more?

I like this one a bit more:

2nd:

Acetrak · « **Reply #27 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:41:56 »

I like the first one as well! Will it drive up the cost if there's a dedicated space to hold springs or brush/oil/grease?

The_Beast · « **Reply #28 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:43:55 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:41:56

I like the first one as well! Will it drive up the cost if there's a dedicated space to hold springs or brush/oil/grease?

I didn't think of that, I can put it on one of the sides so it doesn't need to be bent funny like the original stations. What is the hold dia.?

Acetrak · « **Reply #29 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:55:47 »

I'll confess my suggestion wasn't original, I saw it on here first http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&page=15&document_srl=5942678

I'm not 100% sure on what the sizes will be

The_Beast · « **Reply #30 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:58:12 »

Quote from: Acetrak on Thu, 21 February 2013, 15:55:47

I'll confess my suggestion wasn't original, I saw it on here first http://www.kbdmania.net/xe/index.php?mid=photo&page=15&document_srl=5942678

I'm not 100% sure on what the sizes will be

Ohhh, I like the hole + slot to hold the stem instead

Brb, gotta make revisions

TheQsanity · « **Reply #31 on:** Thu, 21 February 2013, 19:12:47 »

Maybe just the smaller one for the cost.

alixinhzai · « **Reply #32 on:** Sat, 23 February 2013, 07:28:25 »

I like it

but scare on shipping fee

cancelx · « **Reply #33 on:** Sun, 24 February 2013, 19:34:57 »

I might be up for a small one, but it depends on the cost

Gupgup · « **Reply #34 on:** Wed, 27 February 2013, 11:05:38 »

On another lubing note, when people are lubing their clicky switches what lube do you use?

Because when I've tried and lubed my blues the sound isn't very uniform. I use a thick grease though, does anyone have a lighter oil based lube to recommend?

Thanks

P.S. I couldn't be more interested in this lube station

RickyJ · « **Reply #35 on:** Wed, 27 February 2013, 14:11:12 »

No lube on clicky stems and slider guides in the housing, only a bit in the ends of the springs to dampen ringing. My Poker came used and had light oil in the clicky stems, and the noise and feel was completely inconsistent. Had to disassemble the stems and clean them all.

Gupgup · « **Reply #36 on:** Wed, 27 February 2013, 15:12:11 »

Quote from: RickyJ on Wed, 27 February 2013, 14:11:12

No lube on clicky stems and slider guides in the housing, only a bit in the ends of the springs to dampen ringing. My Poker came used and had light oil in the clicky stems, and the noise and feel was completely inconsistent. Had to disassemble the stems and clean them all.

When you say end do you mean the bottom or top?

RickyJ · « **Reply #37 on:** Wed, 27 February 2013, 18:16:41 »

Both, but just a light touch.

Glod · « **Reply #38 on:** Sat, 02 March 2013, 00:46:04 »

suddenly interested. need a damn switch tool too.....

esoomenona · « **Reply #39 on:** Tue, 05 March 2013, 10:13:13 »

Well now that we're adding new ideas and things, I am interested. Also, sorry I haven't been able to get those measurements. No time to rest before I had to travel again...

The_Beast · « **Reply #40 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:29:11 »

and off to the cutter she goes. I'm doing a single one to check measurements but then a GB or a FS thread will be up!

Acetrak · « **Reply #41 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:30:25 »

Very cool, hope 1 proto is all you'll need

boost · « **Reply #42 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:54:52 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:29:11

Show Image

and off to the cutter she goes. I'm doing a single one to check measurements but then a GB or a FS thread will be up!

I want one now!!!!!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #43 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 15:59:26 »

Me too! I need this ASAP.

esoomenona · « **Reply #44 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 16:09:05 »

I'm in for one. Will this come with more switch tools?

mashby · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:31:33 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 13 March 2013, 16:09:05

I'm in for one. Will this come with more switch tools?

^^^ this ^^^

Please Mr. Santa-Beast! Can we have some tools too!

The_Beast · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:55:33 »

Quote from: mashby on Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:31:33

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 13 March 2013, 16:09:05
I'm in for one. Will this come with more switch tools?

^^^ this ^^^

Please Mr. Santa-Beast! Can we have some tools too!

Yup, I was planning a mod kit. Switch tools + lube station + maybe something else

esoomenona · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 20:03:09 »

More something elses!

Glod · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 13 March 2013, 21:27:58 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:55:33

Quote from: mashby on Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:31:33
Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 13 March 2013, 16:09:05
I'm in for one. Will this come with more switch tools?

^^^ this ^^^

Please Mr. Santa-Beast! Can we have some tools too!

Yup, I was planning a mod kit. Switch tools + lube station + maybe something else

oh awesome

pasph · « **Reply #49 on:** Thu, 14 March 2013, 04:31:59 »

Quote from: The_Beast on Wed, 13 March 2013, 19:55:33

Quote from: mashby on Wed, 13 March 2013, 17:31:33
Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 13 March 2013, 16:09:05
I'm in for one. Will this come with more switch tools?

^^^ this ^^^

Please Mr. Santa-Beast! Can we have some tools too!

Yup, I was planning a mod kit. Switch tools + lube station + maybe something else

This is really interesting!

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Author Topic: [IC] Small lube station (Read 15723 times)