fave keycap pullers

[a Horde of Penguins]

my first set of keycaps is currently on its way to me and i was wondering what are yalls favorite keycap pullers and why?

[Razor Lotus]

I think some of the favourites here would be this kind:  http://tigerimports.net/sunshop/images/products/large_14467_MKPuller_1_large.jpg

Simple and easy to use. They come shipped with some keyboards out there already and you can get a generic one for quite cheap.

If you want a fancier version of that you can try this: http://geekhack.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=38029.0;attach=12962;image

I heard that ring pullers are generally disliked because they risk scratching the side of the keycap. I personally prefer those ring pullers but recently Ive switched to the wire ones

[esoomenona]

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[ComradeSniper]

The MKC puller is my favorite. Functionally it offers nothing over any other wire keycap puller, though.

[Michael]

For the price, the best keycap puller in existence. If you don't own it, get on my level.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keytools&pid=leokp

Agreed.

[a Horde of Penguins]

For the price, the best keycap puller in existence. If you don't own it, get on my level.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keytools&pid=leokp

is it large enough to pull off the space bar? seems like thats gotta be awkward, do people just take it off last with their hands.

[esoomenona]

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[fohat.digs]

For the price, the best keycap puller in existence. If you don't own it, get on my level.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keytools&pid=leokp

That is my favorite, too.

I do the spacebar last, with my fingers, after I have removed the surrounding keys.

For zero cost, if you need it in 5 minutes, there is always this:

but the "store-bought" ones have thinner wires and that is much better

[Sent]

For the price, the best keycap puller in existence. If you don't own it, get on my level.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keytools&pid=leokp

Yup, this thing.  A nice wooden one may be nice but eh.

[Zeal]

Not a fan of the MKC Puller. It's got a short handle and overly head heavy IMO. Also mine ended up breaking at the brazed? end where the wire + turned SS connects after very light use (less than 5-10 keyset swaps). I also know another person's MKC Puller breaking at the brazed wire connection.

In general though, you can't go wrong with wire pullers.

[noisyturtle]

I like the MKC metal one. It's got a good weight to it without being all fat and huge.

[Belfong]

I find myself holding the wire puller instead of the plastic holder when pulling. Which is why it doesn't matter what the top part is made of.

[SpAmRaY]

hamblet keypuller is the best keypuller

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=45795.msg967098#msg967098

just a note to say i've used this on most every mx keycap type on clear switches and even the tightest of caps came right off, it's like a keycap crowbar

[heedpantsnow]

I have a Filco one that I got years and years ago in Hong Kong; it's similar to the Leopold one that's been linked.

Always freaks me out a bit when i can't find it....maybe I need a backup!

[Firebolt1914]

To be honest, my favorite keycap puller is one that works without damaging the keycap, which are many.

[a Horde of Penguins]

you guys think that the mechanical keyboards inc one is any good? looking to get it off amazon

[SpAmRaY]

you guys think that the mechanical keyboards inc one is any good? looking to get it off amazon

It's only $3.99 from their own website and is shipped free...if you don't have a keypuller and want a cheap one I say go for it.

http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=949

[rowdy]

My TechKeys one is probably my favourite.

http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/keycap-puller

[hwood34]

Most wire keycap pullers are going to be about the same quality wise. I just use a techkeys one (I like the color ).

[Richard Eul]

I find myself holding the wire puller instead of the plastic holder when pulling. Which is why it doesn't matter what the top part is made of.

I did the same with my Filco wire puller The only time I hold the handle is when I'm handling the spacebar, using two wire pullers.

I dislike ring pullers - it gives me the feeling that I'm grinding down the sides of the keycap when I insert them in!

[noisyturtle]

I mean, we can all agree that plastic pullers are garbage, right?

[HendyZone]

I mean, we can all agree that plastic pullers are garbage, right?

Yeah +1

[SpAmRaY]

I mean, we can all agree that plastic pullers are garbage, right?

The ring type? Yes.

[intelli78]

For the price, the best keycap puller in existence. If you don't own it, get on my level.

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,keytools&pid=leokp

I've had one of these forever and it's still going strong.

The metal one I got from Massdrop crapped out after a couple weeks.

[heedpantsnow]

The ring pullers scare me almost as much as The Ring (movie) did.

[Joey Quinn]

I have a Leopold and a Poker one and I really like both but the Leopold one is probably my favorite.

[GL1TCH3D]

I have a Poker one and it works pretty well.

I used to use ring pullers and those are AWFUL

[CommonCurt]

I like the MKC metal one. It's got a good weight to it without being all fat and huge.

This is my favorite so far also. The skinny Poker2 one is second.

[epzy]

Not a fan of the MKC Puller. It's got a short handle and overly head heavy IMO. Also mine ended up breaking at the brazed? end where the wire + turned SS connects after very light use (less than 5-10 keyset swaps). I also know another person's MKC Puller breaking at the brazed wire connection.

In general though, you can't go wrong with wire pullers.

happened with mine yesterday as well

[Zeal]

Not a fan of the MKC Puller. It's got a short handle and overly head heavy IMO. Also mine ended up breaking at the brazed? end where the wire + turned SS connects after very light use (less than 5-10 keyset swaps). I also know another person's MKC Puller breaking at the brazed wire connection.

In general though, you can't go wrong with wire pullers.

happened with mine yesterday as well

That's 3

[Belfong]

I had one made by nubbs.. hand made!!! I am very proud of that classy puller. Just that I still hold the wire instead of the nice polished wood.

[nahka]

I really like the puller that comes with Poker 2 but I only use it for the larger keys. The plastic ring puller that used to come with Ducky boards seems the fastest to me so I use it for most keys.

[RED-404]

Top: Good and free.
Middle: Looks nice, but in reality is uncomfortable to use and has no grip.
Bottom: Better, good grip, free and holds multiple keys.

[3Love]

Wow, too many , haha

[00zeRO]

My personal favorite is this one:







http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

[SpAmRaY]

My personal favorite is this one:

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http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

There's another one I need to get, don't have the WASD one.

[00zeRO]

My personal favorite is this one:

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http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

There's another one I need to get, don't have the WASD one.

They have improved the design from their previous version...

[jonathanyu]

My personal favorite is this one:

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http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

now i am going to buy this...

[wes1099]

I <3 this guy:

[yasuo]

I have old wasd keypuller and ringpuller )
how to about topre puller

[a Horde of Penguins]

My personal favorite is this one:

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http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

its out of stock :(

[ynrozturk]

I've been using my Filco puller forever. Works well, no complaints.

I have the one that came with my Poker II at work in case I need to use it for something. I like that one too because it's shaped like a key, but it's just a bit too small.

[00zeRO]

My personal favorite is this one:

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http://mechanicalkeyboards.com/shop/index.php?l=product_detail&p=712

Of course, I love our MK keypullers for their compact size, but the 'shoehorn' case slider/opener is superawesomecool!

its out of stock :(

We will be restocking very soon. The shipment may even come today. :)

[Computer-Lab in Basement]

My TechKeys one is probably my favourite.

http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/keycap-puller

+1.

techkeys is awesomesauce

[suby4me]

i just use the ducky one that came with the shine. i was using those plastic O shaped ones till I heard it scrapes your caps good. Before the ducky one, I just used two paper clips.  )

[Sniping]

My MKC puller broke last week too.

My favorite is still a butter knife. I pull off keycaps a lot faster with the butter knife. The trick is to press the key directly below to give the knife more leverage while you "pry" the keycap off, which also stops you from torquing the stem too much.

[a Horde of Penguins]

My MKC puller broke last week too.

My favorite is still a butter knife. I pull off keycaps a lot faster with the butter knife. The trick is to press the key directly below to give the knife more leverage while you "pry" the keycap off, which also stops you from torquing the stem too much.

could i get pictures? wanna see how you get the first cap

[dustinhxc]

http://techkeys.us/collections/accessories/products/keycap-puller

This is my favorite! Orange! 

[yasuo]

My MKC puller broke last week too.

My favorite is still a butter knife. I pull off keycaps a lot faster with the butter knife. The trick is to press the key directly below to give the knife more leverage while you "pry" the keycap off, which also stops you from torquing the stem too much.

actually, ringpuller faster too

[b7ad]

I got one of those MKC ones as I always thought they looked really nice, but mine broke a few months after getting it, one of the wires snapped right out of the bottom of the handle. 

[RED-404]

I got one of those MKC ones as I always thought they looked really nice, but mine broke a few months after getting it, one of the wires snapped right out of the bottom of the handle. 

I got the MKC from Massdrop and the build quality was ****, it broke after a couple of weeks, magically without saying a thing I received a new one in the mail that had great build quality. I think someone wasn't babysitting the factory enough. Maybe I should find the old one and take some comparison shots.

[Badwrench]

I love my Nubs puller.  It has a nice feel.