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Title: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:06:30
I have around 80 or 90 62g GOLD SPRINGS which I will be giving away in packs of 10, I will even cover the shipping, all I ask is that you post a small review of the springs here after testing them out. First come first serve, one set per person. Please register interest here, CONUS only.

No THREAD CRAPPERS

1. Bim Gao
2. metalliqaz
3. boost
4. Acetrak
5. hluo87
6. feng
7. BossBorot
8. SmallFry
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:08:11
I'm out!
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: reaper on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:08:41
How very generous of you to do this.   Now hurry up people!  :)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Shadovved on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:09:58
Go go people!

Rarely you see such generous offers!  :p

Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Bim Gao on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:10:32
I'm for 1 set. Thanks
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:10:36
Nice :)

Edit: I'll go in for one.  I have a feeling 62g will be too heavy for my liking, but we'll see.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Alessandro on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:10:57
Very generous!

But CONUS only. Oh well.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: boost on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:11:16
Put me in
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:12:09
Awesome of you to do this.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Acetrak on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:14:59
I am IN

(We live in the same state ekw808...you know what that means...less for shipping :D)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: hluo87 on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:15:59
can i get one set? :cool:
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:20:42
Good guy ekw!  Since I already have some of my own and recently built a keyboard with them, I'll start with the small review.

The 62g Gold springs, as I've mentioned in older posts though no one believed me, feel heavier and less elastic as the silver springs.  As CYG has mentioned previously, the material used to make the Gold springs tend to feel heavier than their stated weights.  For example, I'm using 62g Gold springs in my LZ 84 SE at the moment, and comparing it side by side with my KMAC 62g Silver springs, the gold ones are noticeably heavier, but not to any significant degree.  These springs are more comparable to the 65g Silver springs, in my opinion.

Now, there are some other variables to consider here.  While these are both plate mounted keyboards (KMAC vs. LZ SE), lube choice, lube volume applied, technique, new/old stems or springs, etc. are other determining factors in test.  My KMAC has been used as my daily keyboard for quite some time, so it feels a little more broken in.  While my LZ is using brand new stems and springs, and likely some different lubrication.  Perhaps over time it will feel a little smoother like my KMAC, but right now I'm doing my best to break it in =)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: feng on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:37:04
Interested in a set. :) Thanks man.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: BossBorot on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:44:12
interested in a set if there is enough to get to me.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 29 November 2012, 12:56:07
Registering interest here! Thanks for doing this!
Title: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 29 November 2012, 13:03:54
In for a set! Hurray for vacation in Utah!
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: cgbuen on Thu, 29 November 2012, 13:04:24
Would love a set!!
Title: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 29 November 2012, 13:50:37
Safe to say they are all claimed for, I'll count them tonight and send out pm's.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: sherryton on Thu, 29 November 2012, 14:07:24
Safe to say they are all claimed for, I'll count them tonight and send out pm's.

This is why I didn't want to sell them in the first place!  Digital scale helps a lot
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 29 November 2012, 14:10:51
But he's only counting 80 or 90 pieces
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 29 November 2012, 14:39:03
I'm interested, would love to see what 62g springs are like to see if I want to buy them, or 65g.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: fl0w3n on Thu, 29 November 2012, 15:16:01
I'll try some out. 

Won't be reviewing until I get the custom plate for the Filco, though.  If that's alright.

Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 29 November 2012, 15:36:21
Someone wants to give me only one spring?
I would pay shipping to me, of course.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 29 November 2012, 15:56:25
I was thinking of putting together switch sample packs with different springs, switches and lube/stickers....has anyone thought about doing that?

At the Chicagoland meet, I brought a bunch of samples like that and it got some good attention.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: metalliqaz on Thu, 29 November 2012, 15:57:21
I don't need to use these so I can ship the whole batch off to the next guy after I've tried it.
Title: Re: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 29 November 2012, 16:18:58
I was thinking of putting together switch sample packs with different springs, switches and lube/stickers....has anyone thought about doing that?

At the Chicagoland meet, I brought a bunch of samples like that and it got some good attention.
Like an extended Mr. Interface pack of sorts?
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: hashbaz on Thu, 29 November 2012, 16:24:00
I was thinking of putting together switch sample packs with different springs, switches and lube/stickers....has anyone thought about doing that?

At the Chicagoland meet, I brought a bunch of samples like that and it got some good attention.

I have three Goldtouch numpads that will someday become custom spring/lube testers.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Acanthophis on Thu, 29 November 2012, 16:26:00
I don't need to use these so I can ship the whole batch off to the next guy after I've tried it.
I would gladly accept that offer. ;)
If there is another guy, I can ship them further. I just need to test them.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Jupiter on Thu, 29 November 2012, 17:42:19
Oh, I'd love to try out a set!

Happy to post a review after I've used them as well :)

Edit: Haha never mind, not CONUS :P
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: justin one on Thu, 29 November 2012, 17:54:13
I am surely interested.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: fl0w3n on Thu, 29 November 2012, 18:03:11
I was thinking of putting together switch sample packs with different springs, switches and lube/stickers....has anyone thought about doing that?

At the Chicagoland meet, I brought a bunch of samples like that and it got some good attention.

I would 100% be interested in that.  Even if it was the same switch, but each with a few of the different lubes, then sticker, springs etc. 

Mainly the lube part, since there seems to be so many options. 
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: ekw808 on Thu, 29 November 2012, 18:43:24
Only have 80, posted the 8 fastest.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Halverson on Thu, 29 November 2012, 18:46:15
 Ah damn, just off the money :p
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: fl0w3n on Thu, 29 November 2012, 19:38:40
Only have 80, posted the 8 fastest.

Thanks for the chance, anyways!

Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: danielucf on Thu, 29 November 2012, 20:30:12
I'll take someones sloppy seconds, and can pass them on afterwards too, potentially even inside of a MX Brown, Red, Black, or Clear stem and housing.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: zzAaron on Thu, 29 November 2012, 21:20:12
Wanna try it out if theres any left
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 29 November 2012, 22:51:41
Dang. Just curious how did you find the springs? If we want to try them for ourselves?
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 29 November 2012, 22:52:51
Sherryton appears to have a TON of springs available for sale soon.  They're cheap enough to buy in small amounts or bags of 100 for a full keyboard, so if you want to try them, make sure you reach follow Sherry's vendor forum.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 29 November 2012, 22:54:17
So I hear. Hope you all don't buy them all before I find out!!!
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: DanGWanG on Thu, 29 November 2012, 23:01:39
I don't plan on buying many =)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Acanthophis on Fri, 30 November 2012, 01:41:19
I don't plan on buying many =)
Only a couple 500ish or so :D
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: ekw808 on Fri, 30 November 2012, 08:45:22
Dang. Just curious how did you find the springs? If we want to try them for ourselves?

Came with a keyboard I purchased, and I swapped them out for different ones.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: ekw808 on Wed, 12 December 2012, 22:38:52
Shipped them all out earlier this week, people should be receiving them soon.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: metalliqaz on Wed, 12 December 2012, 22:52:59
Got mine today.  I know I owe you a review.  I'll get on it :)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 12 December 2012, 23:20:05
Will review once I get them:)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: SmallFry on Thu, 13 December 2012, 22:32:00
Got mine today, will post a review soon... I'm not sure if I like them or not. They bottom out higher due to the spring being taller.
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 19 December 2012, 09:06:10
Review here! (http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=38435.msg744221#new)
Title: Re: FREE 62g GOLD SPRINGS SAMPLE
Post by: Acetrak on Wed, 19 December 2012, 11:00:12
Added my review to SmallFry's thread :)