Lube Kit (OG x GH)

[sherryton]

Available through our Originative web-store.

http://www.originativeco.com/products/lube-kit

Please be nice about the picture

[bueller]

Sweet

You're really becoming a one stop shop now!

[CPTBadAss]

Hey sherry, You should also say that you can mix the two lubes.

[Dubsgalore]

Cool, I'll be needing more lube in the future..

[sherryton]

Sweet

You're really becoming a one stop shop now!

I have been wanting to get these.  I wanted everything you need to build a keyboard including keycaps as we do sell cusotm keyboards.

We are just missing a few more things like Cherry and Costar stabilizers!

Hey sherry, You should also say that you can mix the two lubes.

The lubes are already pre-mixed.

[Pacifist]

FIANLLY!!!!

[CPTBadAss]

Hey sherry, You should also say that you can mix the two lubes.

The lubes are already pre-mixed.

That works haha

[SpAmRaY]

So how do these compare to what mkawa was selling?

[Dubsgalore]

So how do these compare to what mkawa was selling?

I can buy one and compare for you haha..

[SpAmRaY]

Well I was meaning more like contents, etc. Is it the same lube?

[sherryton]

Well I was meaning more like contents, etc. Is it the same lube?

Basically, the previous package was 2 separate items: oil and lubrication.  Now, mkawa came up with a recipe to mix them.   It feels like youre typing on a cloud of clouds.

It works real well on blacks, clears, and reds.  (Thick for clears and thin for blacks and reds)

Also previously, mkawa suggested people to mix the oil and lubrication, and people can mix according to how they like it.  It's all premixed now which makes it a lot easier.

We are just trying to be your one-stop shop for a BYOKBD store.  The shipping was inefficient previously, but it should be a lot better now for people who are looking to buy switches, stickers, or springs.

[SpAmRaY]

Cool! Thanks for the info!

[stancato9]

Is it possible to get an idea of how much stock you have so I know how fast I need to purchase these kits before they sell out?

[HPE1000]

So I would be buying this for mx clears and I was wondering, I would need the thick lube obviously. But as far as what I should lube with this, can I do the sliders and springs both, or should this (thick) not be used on springs? Thanks

[pichu23]

Might be a dumb question, how do we lube the switches ? Is there instructions to do so ?
I'm planning to get some to lube my switches.

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Might be a dumb question, how do we lube the switches ? Is there instructions to do so ?
I'm planning to get some to lube my switches.

Credit to Whitefiredragon for these informative vids!

[dustinhxc]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

[sherryton]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

[CPTBadAss]

Might be a dumb question, how do we lube the switches ? Is there instructions to do so ?
I'm planning to get some to lube my switches.

Credit to Whitefiredragon for these informative vids!

This thread might also be helpful as well as this guide.

[dustinhxc]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

Thanks!

[SpAmRaY]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

I used thick on my hhkb today.

[sherryton]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

I used thick on my hhkb today.

How did it go?  Did you change the weight on it?

[SpAmRaY]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

I used thick on my hhkb today.

How did it go?  Did you change the weight on it?

Well along with lube, I also added dental bands and 55g domes, overall I like it.

[dustinhxc]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

I used thick on my hhkb today.

How did it go?  Did you change the weight on it?

Well along with lube, I also added dental bands and 55g domes, overall I like it.

sweet dude ;p the 55 feels better?

[SpAmRaY]

Is this a good mix for topre sliders?

I think we might need ming's answer.  I will ask him.  I think he lubed his realforce.

I used thick on my hhkb today.

How did it go?  Did you change the weight on it?

Well along with lube, I also added dental bands and 55g domes, overall I like it.

sweet dude ;p the 55 feels better?

It's really hard to say since I did the other mods but overall I like it. Will be able to tell more next week when I get back to work.

But do recommend the lube kits to anyone interested in lube, very well packaged and comes with multiple sizes of syringe tips etc.

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

[MKULTRA]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

A small paintbrush

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

A small paintbrush

I'll try that, the one that came with it was a little unweildy

[SpAmRaY]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

A small paintbrush

I'll try that, the one that came with it was a little unweildy

You might try a q-tip

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

A small paintbrush

I'll try that, the one that came with it was a little unweildy

You might try a q-tip

Q tip's nice to lube the springs, but for:


on the inside its hell

[HPE1000]

Can either of these lubes be used on the springs?

[SpAmRaY]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

[SpAmRaY]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

thick

[SpAmRaY]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

thick

So did you end up using it all?

[Pacifist]

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

thick

So did you end up using it all?

not yet. Opened it up to lube just the springs and some stabs. Got through a set of stabs and 2 switches. My binder clip switch opener decided to not work after a couple switches on my pcb mounted g80 so I didn't get to lube anything except for the spacebar.

[sherryton]

Can either of these lubes be used on the springs?

These are meant for springs.  We have not really tried these on stabilizers yet.

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

thick

So did you end up using it all?

not yet. Opened it up to lube just the springs and some stabs. Got through a set of stabs and 2 switches. My binder clip switch opener decided to not work after a couple switches on my pcb mounted g80 so I didn't get to lube anything except for the spacebar.

Pacifist, was the spillage due to the packaging?  It does not seem like it, right?

[HPE1000]

Can either of these lubes be used on the springs?

These are meant for springs.  We have not really tried these on stabilizers yet.

So I could get the thick lube and lube the springs and sliders on mx clears and be good? Thanks for the help

[sherryton]

Can either of these lubes be used on the springs?

These are meant for springs.  We have not really tried these on stabilizers yet.

So I could get the thick lube and lube the springs and sliders on mx clears and be good? Thanks for the help

You will be extremely satisfied.

I lied, your fingers will be extremely satisfied.

[Pacifist]

Can either of these lubes be used on the springs?

These are meant for springs.  We have not really tried these on stabilizers yet.

Finally opened my lube kit, and I spilled it all over the board 

cleaned it up tho, and its really nice.

the tools are nice, but do you have anything to get inside of the stem where it meets the spring?

Just curious how in the world did you spill the lube all over your keyboard?

First time I spilled it, I losened the cap, forgot it was only loosened, tried to squirt some out, applied force, and the tip and a lot of lube spilled onto the board.
Second time, I got the head on, but when I went to squeeze, I couldnt see when it came out so a bunch spilled

Were you using thick or thin?

thick

So did you end up using it all?

not yet. Opened it up to lube just the springs and some stabs. Got through a set of stabs and 2 switches. My binder clip switch opener decided to not work after a couple switches on my pcb mounted g80 so I didn't get to lube anything except for the spacebar.

Pacifist, was the spillage due to the packaging?  It does not seem like it, right?

its because im clumsy af

[HPE1000]

Oops, I was a bit slow  When will more thick lube be in stock?

[sherryton]

Oops, I was a bit slow  When will more thick lube be in stock?

We just requested more.  They should be on their way.

[HPE1000]

Oops, I was a bit slow  When will more thick lube be in stock?

We just requested more.  They should be on their way.

Yay!

[dustinhxc]

I'm a noob I thought thin was for sliders and thick was for stabilizers? Thanks

[jonathanyu]

I'm a noob I thought thin was for sliders and thick was for stabilizers? Thanks

Thick lube is made for tactile switches where as thin lube is made for linear switches.

[dustinhxc]

I'm a noob I thought thin was for sliders and thick was for stabilizers? Thanks

Thick lube is made for tactile switches where as thin lube is made for linear switches.

So either would work w topre then?

[sherryton]

I'm a noob I thought thin was for sliders and thick was for stabilizers? Thanks

Thick lube is made for tactile switches where as thin lube is made for linear switches.

So either would work w topre then?

Yeah, either works.  Mkawa please chime in!  He tested them.  I'll send him a message.

[dustinhxc]

I'm a noob I thought thin was for sliders and thick was for stabilizers? Thanks

Thick lube is made for tactile switches where as thin lube is made for linear switches.

So either would work w topre then?

Yeah, either works.  Mkawa please chime in!  He tested them.  I'll send him a message.

Thank you! I think I read in another post he recommended thick.

[mkawa]

FOR MX SWITCHES:

i would not lube where the spring touches the cap of the stem. there is no wear there. the spring also does not touch the stem in a typical actuation, i wouldn't bother with that either. in fact, the only place i recommend lub is the either the slider or the housing side of the points at which the slider touches the housing. for linear switches, i recommend lubricating the front of the slider as well, the tendrils that actuate the gold crosspoints (they are lubed from the factory but with a silicone lube that just does not last long enough or provide the lubridicity for really smooth actuation), and the arc-face of a linear switch. i do not recommend lube anywhere else in an MX switch.

FOR TOPRE SWITCHES:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

there is one more place to lube a topre switch, but it must be done BEFORE the previous step. using a very thin lube and a small gauge needle, insert several drops into the slider. the goal is to get the lube to migrate to the PCB and elastomers. the reason to do this is to increase the seal between the elastomer bottom faces and the PCB. in my testing i've seen a slight difference between the elastomer membrane of a 55g topre switch and an unlubricated elastomer. it's very slight, but the tactile bump gets a little bit of a boost from the improved seal between the elastomer edges and the pcb.

the sliders make the most dramatic difference in a topre switch. for those, only thick formula makes any difference at all, and again, it increases the force required to actuate the switch but makes that force curve smoother. if you don't want that, don't lube your topre switches. i haven't found any other way to affect the action of a topre switch with lubricant.

[SpAmRaY]

FOR TOPRE SWITCHES:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

Could someone illustrate this point??

[dustinhxc]

FOR MX SWITCHES:

i would not lube where the spring touches the cap of the stem. there is no wear there. the spring also does not touch the stem in a typical actuation, i wouldn't bother with that either. in fact, the only place i recommend lub is the either the slider or the housing side of the points at which the slider touches the housing. for linear switches, i recommend lubricating the front of the slider as well, the tendrils that actuate the gold crosspoints (they are lubed from the factory but with a silicone lube that just does not last long enough or provide the lubridicity for really smooth actuation), and the arc-face of a linear switch. i do not recommend lube anywhere else in an MX switch.

FOR TOPRE SWITCHES:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

there is one more place to lube a topre switch, but it must be done BEFORE the previous step. using a very thin lube and a small gauge needle, insert several drops into the slider. the goal is to get the lube to migrate to the PCB and elastomers. the reason to do this is to increase the seal between the elastomer bottom faces and the PCB. in my testing i've seen a slight difference between the elastomer membrane of a 55g topre switch and an unlubricated elastomer. it's very slight, but the tactile bump gets a little bit of a boost from the improved seal between the elastomer edges and the pcb.

the sliders make the most dramatic difference in a topre switch. for those, only thick formula makes any difference at all, and again, it increases the force required to actuate the switch but makes that force curve smoother. if you don't want that, don't lube your topre switches. i haven't found any other way to affect the action of a topre switch with lubricant.

Thank you for the informative post!

[mkawa]

FOR TOPRE SWITCHES:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

Could someone illustrate this point??

[SpAmRaY]

FOR TOPRE SWITCHES:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

Could someone illustrate this point??

:facepalm:

I meant this part

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces

[frvrngn]

Found this with photos for Topre - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49741.0

[SpAmRaY]

Found this with photos for Topre - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49741.0

Is that what mkawa means?? That's showing just lubing the sides, which is what I did, but with thick lube because that's what was recommended at the time but now it seems like maybe thing is?? I'm so confused.

[keymaster]

Found this with photos for Topre - http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=49741.0

^This is the only place I lubed. I'm also confused about this lubing a circle around the slider.

[frvrngn]

Lets wait for him, that was the only guide I could find and it does sound like mkawa lubes more than just that area.  I cant imagine a smoother Topre but I may have to try this out!

[mkawa]

oooh! that's simpler. sec.

[dustinhxc]

Hmm mkawas way I wouldn't have to take the keyboard . Tough choice

[CPTBadAss]

GEEKHACK IS ABOUT UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE DAMNIT.

oooh! that's simpler. sec.

I would like to know how scientific a measurement "a scosh" is Ming . Glad you're sharing the secrets of Topre lubing hehe.

[SpAmRaY]

oooh! that's simpler. sec.

Ok so your basically saying the lube needs to go between the round shaft and the switch housing right?

I believe realforce may come lubed like that on some keys...make sense now.

[keymaster]

Hmm mkawas way I wouldn't have to take the keyboard . Tough choice

That's only one part of his lubing process. Apparently, it's supposed to be done after this step:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

[Dubsgalore]

I think i'll be getting a kit when i order some more springs, I like how it's premixed already

let's just hope the packing is a little less sloppy as well, my beta package wasn't the cleanest one

[dorkvader]

I need to get some thick to lube my alphameric. I think the mineral oil I used a while ago has probably worn off.

[SpAmRaY]

I think i'll be getting a kit when i order some more springs, I like how it's premixed already

let's just hope the packing is a little less sloppy as well, my beta package wasn't the cleanest one

These baby's are vacuum sealed!

Hmm mkawas way I wouldn't have to take the keyboard . Tough choice

That's only one part of his lubing process. Apparently, it's supposed to be done after this step:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

^^ That is what he is illustrating....I thought....

[jefferai]

Any idea when the thick kit will be back in stock?

(And the 62g limited springs? 

[HPE1000]

Any idea when the thick kit will be back in stock?

(And the 62g limited springs? 

Hopefully soon, I have a board I am putting together soon that is going to need the thick lube and 67g springs(which are still in stock but I am scared they might sell out by the time thick is back in stock) 

[jefferai]

Any idea when the thick kit will be back in stock?

(And the 62g limited springs? 

Hopefully soon, I have a board I am putting together soon that is going to need the thick lube and 67g springs(which are still in stock but I am scared they might sell out by the time thick is back in stock) 

Yeah, I was stupid and didn't place my order, and by the time I went back both the 62g limited and thick lube were our of stock.

[mkawa]

originative will have thick kits in stock late monday. they were shipped saturday

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originative will have thick kits in stock late monday. they were shipped saturday

Ty for the update!

[Pacifist]

I may have to buy more lube, I think I'm overdoing it. Perfect opportunity

[dorkvader]

Will have to pick up some thick sometime, so I can lube my alphameric.

[pichu23]

originative will have thick kits in stock late monday. they were shipped saturday

What bout 62g limited springs ? Sorry if this is out of topic.
I'd like to bundle together with the thick lube.

[mkawa]

Hmm mkawas way I wouldn't have to take the keyboard . Tough choice

That's only one part of his lubing process. Apparently, it's supposed to be done after this step:

for a topre spring, you want to lube in a circle around the slider. use a very thick lube (the thick formula works reasonably well). the idea is to attempt to fill the gaps between the slider faces. this will _increase_ the resistance of the slider, but decrease the noise in that resistance w/rt to displacement. it will feel stiffer but smoother.

no, i think there's something misunderstanding here. i would generally do a one step lubing on a 55g topre switch. i would just lube the slider as illustrated and then stop. if you have lighter switches, you FIRST want to get a bit of THIN lube onto the elastomer under the slider. it's a huge pita and i don't think there's really enough tactile difference to make it worth it, but it does feel a bit better for what it's worth. THEN you lube the slider as it was lubed from the factory (circle around the slider). always do that last.

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=skosh&defid=568284

a skosh is to be taken as less than measurement tolerance.

[jefferai]

originative will have thick kits in stock late monday. they were shipped saturday

What bout 62g limited springs ? Sorry if this is out of topic.
I'd like to bundle together with the thick lube.

I want that exact set too :-)

[dustinhxc]

I hope you get more thick soon! 

[riotonthebay]

I hope you get more thick soon! 

+1. I've bought some 205 in the meantime, but I'm rather just buy from Originative .

[pichu23]

@Sherry. Any updates on this ?

What bout 62g limited springs ? Sorry if this is out of topic.
I'd like to bundle together with the thick lube.

[sherryton]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

[SpAmRaY]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

I'm subscribed but got no email

[sherryton]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

I'm subscribed but got no email

Odd... I'll go see what is wrong.

[pichu23]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

Any ETA for 62g limited spring ?

[Jrwestcoast]

I'm subscribed also but got no email

[Signature]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

Any ETA for 62g limited spring ?

He told me via Pm that they will not restock them

[Pacifist]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

[SpAmRaY]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

[Pacifist]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

well I do need more lube...and I forgot to get a GH key last time...........

descicions descisions desccisons

[SpAmRaY]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

well I do need more lube...and I forgot to get a GH key last time...........

descicions descisions desccisons

I've put the note about  the geekhack key a few different orders now and nothing...

[Pacifist]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

well I do need more lube...and I forgot to get a GH key last time...........

descicions descisions desccisons

I've put the note about  the geekhack key a few different orders now and nothing...

the one time I bought stuff from sherry(lube, springs, puller) I forgot to put the GH key note but I did get a hand written thank you note....

[SpAmRaY]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

well I do need more lube...and I forgot to get a GH key last time...........

descicions descisions desccisons

I've put the note about  the geekhack key a few different orders now and nothing...

the one time I bought stuff from sherry(lube, springs, puller) I forgot to put the GH key note but I did get a hand written thank you note....

what the crap.....I've bought all sorts of stuff I never got a note!! and I've put comments in the comment box every time

[HPE1000]

What GH Key???

[Pacifist]

never ever? 65 g better not sell out, I'm thinking of shifting to something heavier in the far future

better get em while they are hot

well I do need more lube...and I forgot to get a GH key last time...........

descicions descisions desccisons

I've put the note about  the geekhack key a few different orders now and nothing...

the one time I bought stuff from sherry(lube, springs, puller) I forgot to put the GH key note but I did get a hand written thank you note....

what the crap.....I've bought all sorts of stuff I never got a note!! and I've put comments in the comment box every time

It might have been because I spammed sherry about lube for 2 weeks before the lube was released, or sherry was feeling merry. Anyways I still have the note 

[Grendel]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

I'm subscribed but got no email

Ditto.

[pasph]

62g Limited is OOS.

Subscribers got an e-mail last night, but we restocked on the thick stuff 

I'm subscribed but got no email

Ditto.

this

[dustinhxc]

Will you be getting thick soon? Thanks!

[CPTBadAss]

Will you be getting thick soon? Thanks!

That's rude. It's not polite to imply that Sherry is getting fat.

[dustinhxc]

Will you be getting thick soon? Thanks!

That's rude. It's not polite to imply that Sherry is getting fat.

 

[dustinhxc]

When will more thick be in stock pleasssse? 

[mkawa]

i am packing them up today and will run them by originative most likely on monday.

i am very aware of how long people have been waiting and have a special (DOMOOOOO) present for everyone that i will include in the kits

[dustinhxc]

i am packing them up today and will run them by originative most likely on monday.

i am very aware of how long people have been waiting and have a special (DOMOOOOO) present for everyone that i will include in the kits

Oooooooooooooooooo Sweet! Thanks!  

[Comment]

i am packing them up today and will run them by originative most likely on monday.

i am very aware of how long people have been waiting and have a special (DOMOOOOO) present for everyone that i will include in the kits

This guy. Is a good guy. Hope ya get over that flu soon man!

[jefferai]

As these haven't shown up on Originative yet (no rush), can I request that you post here when they are available? That way those of us waiting for the thick lubes will get a push/email notification about it, instead of obsessively checking the website  :-)

Thanks!

[Comment]

As these haven't shown up on Originative yet (no rush), can I request that you post here when they are available? That way those of us waiting for the thick lubes will get a push/email notification about it, instead of obsessively checking the website  :-)

Thanks!

Mkawa said theyd be up this week so id keep checking. The intended date was monday but he got sick over the weekend so he should have it stocked over the next couple of days 

[mkawa]

i completely forgot to pack them with domos. however, they are on their way to originative right now. will arrive tomorrow. if they get there early enough, they should be in stock by end of day. if not, will be in stock tomorrow.

[Comment]

i completely forgot to pack them with domos. however, they are on their way to originative right now. will arrive tomorrow. if they get there early enough, they should be in stock by end of day. if not, will be in stock tomorrow.

No domos?! 

[jefferai]

Any update on the thick lube kits? I've been checking the website every day but the status hasn't changed.

[mkawa]

i am trying to get some information from originative on what is going on.

[jefferai]

i am trying to get some information from originative on what is going on.

Great... thanks!

[dustinhxc]

SWEET! Its back in stock! Just ordered! My HHKB will be silent soon!

[jacobolus]

(Why did http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51182.50 get locked?)

Is this thick kit also recommended for use on stabilizers, or is something else more appropriate (better / just as good but cheaper)?

[CPTBadAss]

Is this thick kit also recommended for use on stabilizers, or is something else more appropriate (better / just as good but cheaper)?

You could use Superlube on the stabilizers.

[ebacho]

(Why did http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=51182.50 get locked?)

Is this thick kit also recommended for use on stabilizers, or is something else more appropriate (better / just as good but cheaper)?

I used Krytox GPL 201 since I had it on hand, but most lubes will have similar effects if you don't overdo it as far as stabilizers go.

[Elrick]

I used Krytox GPL 201 since I had it on hand, but most lubes will have similar effects if you don't overdo it as far as stabilizers go.

Yep, Krytox is King so instead of waiting for Sherryton to do anything I went and bought 3 injection kits from i3oiler.  Why you might ask, simply because i3oiler STILL accepts Paypal payments with no issues or troubles.  That is why I now have to shop at his place due to Sherryton's 'meanness' towards not accepting Paypal payments anymore (and I have never caused any call-backs on him ever).

Just some people change their payment system on a continuing basis which is always suspect and strange to say the least.  Whilst i3oiler is rock solid 100% reliable and just shipped all my goods 3 hours after payment - always been a star performer when distributing his gear to anyone all over the globe  .

Sorry to spruik someone else here but Sherryton has let me down major league by dropping all Paypal payments and it has to be said  .

[Pacifist]

Why is extra thick lube more expensive than thin and thick?

[riotonthebay]

Why is extra thick lube more expensive than thin and thick?

Maybe because the grease component is more expensive than the oil component? Or maybe it's a huge conspiracy! Down with the Ming!

[SpAmRaY]

Why is extra thick lube more expensive than thin and thick?

Things are always more expensive through a reseller they have to pay the website bills, etc.

[Pacifist]

Why is extra thick lube more expensive than thin and thick?

Things are always more expensive through a reseller they have to pay the website bills, etc.

That doesn't explain why thin and thick at techkeys is way cheaper than extra thick at techkeys   

[phoenix1234]

That doesn't explain why thin and thick at techkeys is way cheaper than extra thick at techkeys

Extra thick lube requires more thick grease (I assume +25%) like GPL-206 or even GPL-207 so it should be more expensive.

[HPE1000]

Forgive my ignorance but what is the use for extra thick lube? I thought thin was for linear switches, thick was for tactile. Is extra thick for stabilizers or something?

[riotonthebay]

My understanding is that extra thick can actually increase the tactility of switches by applying it to the stem arms, increasing stiction.

[dustinhxc]

I bought 3 sets of the thick Krytox and love it so far. Used one in my HHKB 55G and one in my Realforce 87U 55G/45G.

[phoenix1234]

Forgive my ignorance but what is the use for extra thick lube? I thought thin was for linear switches, thick was for tactile. Is extra thick for stabilizers or something?

Yes, since it's very thick, you can use it for Costa stabilizers (Cherry stabilizers may require thin formula) IMO, extra thick formula should be used for very heavy linear (MX Black, Red + Spring >= 100g) or tactile with heavy spring (stock Clear, Dark Grey...) while thick formula should be used for normal linear (stock MX Black, Red...) and thin formula for tactile with light spring (Brown, Ergo Clear...).

[jefferai]

Grey...) while thick formula should be used for normal linear (stock MX Black, Red...) and thin formula for tactile with light spring (Brown, Ergo Clear...).

FWIW, I used thick + 65g springs for my Ergo Clears and they came out great.

[boxfulofsanity]

Which kit should be used on Cherry Blues?

[Photekq]

Which kit should be used on Cherry Blues?

A tiny amount of oil, not a grease/oil mix.

[Sifo]

lubing blues is blasphemy

[Photekq]

lubing blues is blasphemy

Have you ever tried vintage blues with 60g springs and a tiny bit of GPL 103? They're heavenly

[digi]

lubing blues is blasphemy

Have you ever tried vintage blues with 60g springs and a tiny bit of GPL 103? They're heavenly

wait, there are better switches than stock vintage mx blues??? they get better?!?!

[Photekq]

lubing blues is blasphemy

Have you ever tried vintage blues with 60g springs and a tiny bit of GPL 103? They're heavenly

wait, there are better switches than stock vintage mx blues??? they get better?!?!

Well, it's subjective. I love vintage blues. However, I think they feel even better with 60g springs and a little bit on GPL 103 on the sliders and the tips of the legs. It dampens the click a little bit, but the tactile feel is still there - just much smoother than before.

[Photoelectric]

Clicky switches are VERY easy to mess-up if not careful or not using the right kind of lubricant in the right places.  You can kill the click or make it very inconsistent from switch to switch.  I'd say unless you want to experiment with a sample few switches for a while and use the absolutely tiniest amounts of lubricants, it's not worth lubricating Blues.  I just did a batch of 100 Greens and spent some time experimenting, and while the end result was nice, I used tiny amounts of lube, with a lamp shining on my workspace so I could see the exactly where I placed the lubricant, glinting on the switch, and it was basically like watch repair tiny-scale work.  Thin lube would be what I'd use for Clicky switches.