Oh and at the moment Jan 19 seems to be the popular date. Sifo when is your bday? Because Jan 26th is actually Chaumeow's bday.
I can bring a variable tkl Japanese layout topre. Hopefully I'll have my Kmac done to bring as well.
It'll be a month after that :( later in Feb, 27th. but who says I can't celebrate early?!?
I can see if I can make it, no form of transportation at this time, but by Jan I should have a car again
As for keyboards I have a lot I guess I could make a list and you guys can pick and choose what you want to try/see
If by Jan I still don't have a form of transportation then not sure if I can arty around any keyboards to the meetup ;_;
I have much more then 1-2 boards hahaha
Made you guys a Google Form, since I have nothing to do in U.S. History... :P
Form HERE (https://docs.google.com/a/sdwalter.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dGVTb21TRXh4bTV5Y1BWODdGd1BmYnc6MQ)
Results HERE (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuzaglYTy1FjdGVTb21TRXh4bTV5Y1BWODdGd1BmYnc)
Timestamp Username? Are you coming? Where? When? What are you bringing?
12/12/2012 9:36:00 Ripster Maybe Planet Earth Sometime in spring <-- For those that feel Jan/Feb is too rushy. The #1 Keyboard Expert on the Planet
12/12/2012 9:38:02 Moar Ripster Yes Under a Bridge Sometime in spring <-- For those that feel Jan/Feb is too rushy. Trolls
12/12/2012 9:42:03 Rip Ripster Maybe In my windowless van Sometime in spring <-- For those that feel Jan/Feb is too rushy. My ego
/me sighs...
My wasted time in history going to waste... What a waste. :P
/me sighs...
My wasted time in history going to waste... What a waste. :P
I would like to try some Topres....
I would like to try some Topres....
Sure lol I'm fine with any time still
Also MiMiC keeps telling me to try an HHKB. So someone please bring one :)
Probably the best day for us would be Wednesday, February 20 or Thursday, February 21.
I prefer Thursday.
But if we lose multiple people because its not on the weekend, I dunno about the tour. I really want to go on it, but I can't value that above having all our keyboard friends to hang with.
Again, it's still early but just putting my thoughts out there.
I'd like to come to this. I'm from up near Owen Sound and as a farmer, Feb is still part of the yearly "break" in work we call Winter.
If I can make it, I'll bring a selection of Model Ms, the barn-find '86 1390120 which I've bolt-modded, a stock Unicomp, and a hybrid Unicomp/'87 1390120 that I've started putting together. If I can make it to that barn again and rescue some of those Model Fs I saw hiding in the piles of old hardware I'll bring them with me too.
lol not a fan of Razer? I can understand why based on the reception at geekhack but so far this mouse hasn't fail me yet :P
Also what do you mean invisible CM Storm Xornet?
lol not a fan of Razer? I can understand why based on the reception at geekhack but so far this mouse hasn't fail me yet :P
Also what do you mean invisible CM Storm Xornet?
A long shot, but - If I fly up from Chicago, will any-one let me crash at their place?Depending on whose place I'm staying at, or if I get a hotel. I possibly have room to accommodate.
if you're a chick....nope, 6'3" guy. lol
<dfj> good stuff - feel free to post that I can make it.Dfj said he'll be able to make it and he'll bring some IBM stuff. You guys probably never heard of him, but he's a frequent IRC'er and a good guy. :)
SmallFry I'm going to send another e-mail to the Matias rep to confirm the details. Once I find out the location and time I'll let you know.Alrighty, thanks Hyde.
And I've added HaaTa and poxeclipse to the attending list :)
When we're closer to the actual date (maybe like 2 weeks before event) I'll start PM everyone to do a final confirmation. I'm going to e-mail the Matias rep now.
Cool, I'll look into the greyhound. Though I've used the GO Bus previously to much convenience.
Sorry...Brown Alps board is also in California... My Burroughs Optoelectric has a similar feel though (more of a pronounced parabolic curve, and not as heavy).
Sadly, with over 130 notable keyboards in my collection, I have to pick and choose :'(
Uhm... I think I'll need a ride. Also I'm fine with pitching in $10. I still want sushi though. And I'm bringing cake, or cupcakes, not sure. gf be making them ^^ gonna be keyboard themed I believe.I demand pictures of these before they get eaten, please!
Uhm... I think I'll need a ride. Also I'm fine with pitching in $10. I still want sushi though. And I'm bringing cake, or cupcakes, not sure. gf be making them ^^ gonna be keyboard themed I believe.I demand pictures of these before they get eaten, please!
I know I'd like to try some alps and a model F.I have two Monterey (and other 20 Alps) and 3 Model Fs.
I know I'd like to try some alps and a model F.I have two Monterey (and other 20 Alps) and 3 Model Fs.
Now I'm typing on a 122-key 6110668 Model F.
Haata, that certainly narrows it down... :P
/me is Dfj's representative:))Haata, that certainly narrows it down... :P
You stay outta this SmallFry! :p
/me is Dfj's representative:))Haata, that certainly narrows it down... :P
You stay outta this SmallFry! :p
Uhm... I think I'll need a ride. Also I'm fine with pitching in $10. I still want sushi though. And I'm bringing cake, or cupcakes, not sure. gf be making them ^^ gonna be keyboard themed I believe.
I'd pitch for a hotel, but I would also prefer to go get sushi. As cool as keyboards are, after all day touring and looking at keyboards, I think I'd just want to hang out. Maybe touch a few boards ;)
As for vehicles, I'll be driving, but tiny car. Depending if I'll be bringing Youngmichael or not, I may have room for 1 person, possibly 2.
And if anyone lives near.....I'll have to think of my friends address...odds are I'll be drinking there afterwords.
Can we get a list of what boards people want to try, so we can fill the spots, and not end up with too many of the same thing? I know I'd like to try some alps and a model F. Possibly HHKB and 55g topre.
Disclaimer, Hyde is not responsible for any sushi damage on your keyboard :P
I'm fine any place, Sushi, Paying $10, both. I'll need a ride as well though.
For keyboards, I'll bring my Topre Short Throw and maybe my G84.
I'm fine any place, Sushi, Paying $10, both. I'll need a ride as well though.
For keyboards, I'll bring my Topre Short Throw and maybe my G84.
Woot !!! I just found out about Topre Short Throw like a week ago and now you're bringing it??!?!?! Awesome ~~~
LOL but look like our biggest issue right now is having enough rides >___>
Oh look, I do still have a working account... cool.Okey doke:) I can do that.
Consider this a re-confirmation for the 21st, and I do not consider sushi optional. Unfortunately I don't have sushi place advice for a group of this size. :/
looking forward!
dfj
PS: no wheels. :{
PPS: until I remember/figure out how to get alerts working on threads SF is still my rep. ;P
Oh look, I do still have a working account... cool.
Consider this a re-confirmation for the 21st, and I do not consider sushi optional. Unfortunately I don't have sushi place advice for a group of this size. :/
looking forward!
dfj
PS: no wheels. :{
PPS: until I remember/figure out how to get alerts working on threads SF is still my rep. ;P
Are we meeting at Matias or somewhere else first?
E: I will obviously be bringing a vehicle with me if I go but I don't want to promise people rides and then find out I can't go.
Ahhhh ok in this case then it might actually be easier to meet at Matias directly.
I'll be coming from Toronto with chaumeow so I can take another 3 people if needed.
I'm just thinking in case we won't have enough car for everyone, anyone know another good method to get there? Any Mississauga expert here? Like I wonder how much it would cost to go to the closest GO Station/Bus Station then take taxi there or something like that.
If I'm going I can always pick up Sifo and his LG since he lives close by.
Mississaugian here :P
Depends where you're looking to go? Last I checked for go buses it was something like 8-10 bucks I believe one way? I could be mistaken since it's been a while.
Also I think that I might be available to go as well, so you can sign me up for the time being :) I have my Razer Whitewidow that I'm bringing http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39342.0
Edit: I just realized I live like 15 minutes away from matias.... Hahaha!!!
Double Edit: I might have a destination plan for you guys. Look into go buses from union station to somewhere like Streetsville/meadowvale. If I end up going (good chance I will, but don't want to make any big promises) I can take with me in my van... 5-6 people? There's room for 6 but might be a bit squished in the backseat. Then we can go from there to Matias which will be a 15 minute trip or so.
Mississaugian here :P
Depends where you're looking to go? Last I checked for go buses it was something like 8-10 bucks I believe one way? I could be mistaken since it's been a while.
Also I think that I might be available to go as well, so you can sign me up for the time being :) I have my Razer Whitewidow that I'm bringing http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39342.0
Edit: I just realized I live like 15 minutes away from matias.... Hahaha!!!
Double Edit: I might have a destination plan for you guys. Look into go buses from union station to somewhere like Streetsville/meadowvale. If I end up going (good chance I will, but don't want to make any big promises) I can take with me in my van... 5-6 people? There's room for 6 but might be a bit squished in the backseat. Then we can go from there to Matias which will be a 15 minute trip or so.
lol cool I'll add you to the list. Also I'm guessing for those that come from out of town there's a high chance they'll arrive either at Union Station or Bus Station (Bay and Dundas).
Let me look up Streetsville/Meadowvale and do you know if they can take local bus after or should they taxi from there on? (Again I'm planning worst case scenario, ideally I want everyone to have a car to ride :P)
EDIT: After looking up the map, I wonder if Cooksville GO Station will save a bit of time. But definitely either Streetsville or Cooksville will be the closest station.
I'm going to go ahead and confirm. Please don't hate me if something comes up and I can't come, as a farmer I have surprise jobs and minor emergencies crop up all the time but I've made sure to arrange for someone to check my livestock and feed my dog.
Some people say the F in farmer stands for "fix" but I personally believe it stands for "F*#%! It broke again!"
I'm in Mississauga and interested in this meet up!
I'll probably need take a half day at work to make this though.
I only have a vomit Race w/blacks and a Poker w/reds and all zinc caps(almost). Nothing special about the race but the zinc red poker feels....interesting.
As for time? Anywhere between jan 17th - 20th might be good for me (gonna have to confirm with work). OR 25th - 29th (again I need to confirm with work)
Yay glad you can join us. Would you mind letting me know if you have a car? I'm doing car count right now lol.
I only have a vomit Race w/blacks and a Poker w/reds and all zinc caps(almost). Nothing special about the race but the zinc red poker feels....interesting.
As for time? Anywhere between jan 17th - 20th might be good for me (gonna have to confirm with work). OR 25th - 29th (again I need to confirm with work)
Bring your race if you come. I am interested in picking one up and one to see one first.
Actually come to think about it, since we got a few Mississauga experts here. Is there any Japanese restaurants that's close by that you recommend?
Also we can slot in bubble tea either before or after dinner :)
Pretty fly...,for a white guy!
Lol I agree East Side Mario is pretty meh.
Mmmmmm I guess we still have time I'll look into it, but it seems like we might need to prepare an option 2 just in case we can't find good Japanese around area :(
Just throwing this one out there, there's a place that's not that far from Matias called Bubble Republic where we can sit down for some bubble tea. Not too badly priced either (the typical posh bubble tea costs 5 bucks or so).
It all just depends what time we go since it can get pretty busy into the evening
Edit: Google says 5-6 minutes by car
https://maps.google.ca/maps?ie=UTF8&cid=16526853966919895621&q=Bubble+Republic+Tea+House&iwloc=A&gl=CA&hl=en_uk
Just realized I live basically down the street from the matias factory.... But I am confused Tri-Add MAKES and delivers Matias' stuff? I thought they were just a logistics company.
Sorry for being inactive in the thread been busy. Everything sounds good!! It'll be 5 days before my birthday too haha. Elton and I will be car pooling I think and if my gf decides to come, so I think I'm set.
I may or may not be going, still up in the air depending on work
Yo.. any of you guys want stuff from Techkeys? Tsangan and I are splitting shipping.
Official Toronto-stuff thread.
Yo.. any of you guys want stuff from Techkeys? Tsangan and I are splitting shipping.
Official Toronto-stuff thread.
Yo.. any of you guys want stuff from Techkeys? Tsangan and I are splitting shipping.
Official Toronto-stuff thread.
lol I had relatives over the last few days, just spend too much money buying gifts and I'm broke now =_____=
Gotta lay low for a while... until Matias trip, then my wallet dies :P
Bribing us for our cool stuff.
Yo.. any of you guys want stuff from Techkeys? Tsangan and I are splitting shipping.
Official Toronto-stuff thread.
lol I had relatives over the last few days, just spend too much money buying gifts and I'm broke now =_____=
Gotta lay low for a while... until Matias trip, then my wallet dies :P
What do you plan on blowing all your cash on during that day? :)
Yo.. any of you guys want stuff from Techkeys? Tsangan and I are splitting shipping.
Official Toronto-stuff thread.
lol I had relatives over the last few days, just spend too much money buying gifts and I'm broke now =_____=
Gotta lay low for a while... until Matias trip, then my wallet dies :P
What do you plan on blowing all your cash on during that day? :)
lol well I'm planning to pick up a Matias Quiet Pro that day. What else would I do at Matias :P
I don't even want to drive...but I'll probably be screwed if I don't...but if I drive..I can't drink...so torn!
I don't even want to drive...but I'll probably be screwed if I don't...but if I drive..I can't drink...so torn!
Drive and drink then chill out somewhere then drive home next day :D
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=31861.0
By the way I bought 2 blue set and 1 blank set. I'm thinking to maybe keep 1 blue set myself and sell the other 2. If any of you guys are interested in getting them off me then let me know and I'll bring them on the day of the trip :)
So I most likely can't make this ;<
I could have made it if it was on the Wednesday but Thursday is no go cant take that day off ;(
Mmmmmm might be a bit late to change schedule now :(
Since Edgar Matias is typically in Taiwan/China but he'll be in town for the tour for us but I have a feeling he probably will have a busy schedule. Like Halverson said is it possible to throw some crazy cards to get out of work or just join us for dinner? We'll most likely be at the sushi restaurant for a while so feel free to bump in anytime.
Also look on the bright side, Steve McGowan (Vice President of Matias) told me that they have a surprise announcement to make on that day. Maybe new product or something? :D
Well my friend with a car will also be coming and driving me with him.
Look forward to seeing you guys. I'm set ;D
Agreed, also this gonna sound cheesy, but maybe name tags/stickers would be a good idea? =/ Just so we know who's who :P
Sooo, myself and dfj need a ride to the Matias thing.
I will have much in terms of keyboards (at least 1 large suitcase), and dfj will have a bunch as well.
dfj says, "um, I'm on the subway - so, 'yorkdale' statino is at the 401, and thus very easy to meet cars at." We can met at other spots such as eglinton west, or up the subway.
PM me to get the fastest response.
Oh, and depending on how much I plan on bringing (and what I can carry on the bus), I may bring some things to raffle off or equivalent. As well, if I have it ready in time, I'll be bringing OO2's force gauge that I'm borrowing.
I ping'd dfj to check his PM's too.
Lego poker case!
We should take a group photo holding each others keyboards and then make the rest of geekhack guess who we are. And then show the real picture of us holding our actual keyboards :) just to mess with them.
Lego poker case!
Good idea! Guess I'll bring the Chinese IBM as well. Ummm...,suppose ill bring a JIS variable topre.
We should take a group photo holding each others keyboards and then make the rest of geekhack guess who we are. And then show the real picture of us holding our actual keyboards :) just to mess with them.
lol ironically I'm the organizer of this event and I have the lamest keyboards.
I'm trying to bring stuff people don't have.
Should I bring my 55g and 30g Topre's?
I only have a poker and a pure. Probably not worth bringing. I'll come to enjoy your keyboards. :D
Bring them anyways guys, I know I would have regretted bringing boards if I left some "uncool" ones at home during the Chicago meetup.
Awwww that sux :(
Hopefully you have cloned him just in time before the tour lol jk.
Even bettah!Awwww that sux :(
Hopefully you have cloned him just in time before the tour lol jk.
Ah his replacement will do ;) Someone being brought into the world of keyboards!
So, we will wear some badges with our GH names ? Or, GH and real names ?I was wearing my SmallFry hat I got made at Lids, but we introduced ourselves as both our pseudonym and our real name at he Chicago meetup.
So, we will wear some badges with our GH names ? Or, GH and real names ?I was wearing my SmallFry hat I got made at Lids, but we introduced ourselves as both our pseudonym and our real name at he Chicago meetup.
So, we will wear some badges with our GH names ? Or, GH and real names ?I was wearing my SmallFry hat I got made at Lids, but we introduced ourselves as both our pseudonym and our real name at he Chicago meetup.
I'm introducing myself as Halverson in Chicago ^_^
Do we have a count of how many peoples are going? So we know how many cup cakes to make
So, did my run to my storage locker to pick up the keyboards for Thursday.
What I'm bringing:
- Topre Realforce 55g
- Topre Realforce 30g
- Billings "Teh Blingings" Chrome Keyboard - SMK Linears - No converter yet
- Burroughs TP130 - Honeywell Hall Effect - No converter yet
- Sony OA-S3400 - Fujitsu Reed Switch, and the best doubleshots evar - Requires converter
- Burroughs BET-KB - Opto-electric keyboard - Requires converter
- Oki GA2260 - Clicky Gourd Spring
- Oki GA2260? - Linear Gourd Spring
- Epson QX-10 - Fujitsu Leaf Spring Gen 2 - Probably my favourite switch - Requires converter
- Seikosha 8620 - Proto-Topre keyboard - No converter
- G81-1800 - Modded to ~20g MY switches
Halverson, Hyde's right. lol you're so balling XD
Looking forward to seeing everyone!! So much to learn!
mmmm cupcakes!
No cool mousepads from me. Are we supposed to be getting lunch before or after the tour?
So, did my run to my storage locker to pick up the keyboards for Thursday.
What I'm bringing:
- Topre Realforce 55g
- Topre Realforce 30g
- Billings "Teh Blingings" Chrome Keyboard - SMK Linears - No converter yet
- Burroughs TP130 - Honeywell Hall Effect - No converter yet
- Sony OA-S3400 - Fujitsu Reed Switch, and the best doubleshots evar - Requires converter
- Burroughs BET-KB - Opto-electric keyboard - Requires converter
- Oki GA2260 - Clicky Gourd Spring
- Oki GA2260? - Linear Gourd Spring
- Epson QX-10 - Fujitsu Leaf Spring Gen 2 - Probably my favourite switch - Requires converter
- Seikosha 8620 - Proto-Topre keyboard - No converter
- G81-1800 - Modded to ~20g MY switches
Aw sorry to disappoint you guys, we ran out of time and fondant to decorate all the cupcakes :\ some of them will be pretty, some of them won't be.
Aw sorry to disappoint you guys, we ran out of time and fondant to decorate all the cupcakes :\ some of them will be pretty, some of them won't be.
Hyde! You gotta keep them in original boxes for easy stacking and carrying! :D
Pictures guys! Pictures!
I'm currently grabbing coffee, on my way.
Buddies apartment building decided to do renovations today, so no water! Ima be all dirty for everyone, I apologize in advance!
so I'm at the sushi place but don't know if people are here yet to go in or not go in hmmm...
most awkward entrance ever, table of 20 people that's been eating for 40 mins and I just come and sit down
so I'm at the sushi place but don't know if people are here yet to go in or not go in hmmm...
most awkward entrance ever, table of 20 people that's been eating for 40 mins and I just come and sit down
Post pics pls
You got it
If anyone is wondering, there is no shark in any pictures.
Sorry in advance!
Btw! Awesome time everyone! Quite fun, good foods and sweet boards!
We'll have to do it again in warmer weather!
Saw a grey/silver mazda 3. Is that Hyde?
please blur out my handsome face if someone decides to post the group picture ;)
Oh Reaper, you want me to bake you goods? ;)
lol I'm fat, so just stand next to me you'll look skinnier.
On another note hey Magnusian was Elton5354 the guy who sat to your right?
Do you remember me at least, I sat across from you LOL.
lol I'm fat, so just stand next to me you'll look skinnier.
On another note hey Magnusian was Elton5354 the guy who sat to your right?
I'm the guy who sat next to your LG. ;)
I'm up for another meet whenever, spring, summer it's cool. Just make sure we have room... sushi place was much smaller than I expected, and we're not exactly gonna have a board room to chill in.
tsangan didn't get to try keyboards, didn't get a group pic, didn't get cupcake, man I didn't get anything did I
HHKB already? Go you!
lol toolbox has so much stuff.
I'm up for another meet whenever, spring, summer it's cool. Just make sure we have room... sushi place was much smaller than I expected, and we're not exactly gonna have a board room to chill in.
Also, another pic of cupcakes. too bad tsangan didn't get one. Hope people liked them... I helped and it was a lot of work :( baking too hardShow Image(http://i.imgur.com/s61IpB2.jpeg)
tsangan didn't get to try keyboards, didn't get a group pic, didn't get cupcake, man I didn't get anything did I
tsangan didn't get to try keyboards, didn't get a group pic, didn't get cupcake, man I didn't get anything did I
Well, hopefull you got someone who slap you around silly for being late! :))
I DEMAND PICTURES!
bros and brodettes, my friend! let's not be gender-normalizing here :D
someone has an sx70??!?!?!?!
You'd be surprised who Halverson is :P
You'd be surprised who Halverson is :P
Surprised that I'm the cute one! :p
what?! no asahi?!
55g is betterIs a 55g clear possible, and if so, is it like a Topre 55g in any way?
I've been using a 55g clear board for the last 2 weeks it's quite good, probably my favourite variation of clears, like all MX you can't really compare it to Topre in the end they just feel different55g is betterIs a 55g clear possible, and if so, is it like a Topre 55g in any way?
So what is the impression of the Matias keyboards?
So what is the impression of the Matias keyboards?
Binge wrote a review on the Quiet Pro before http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39508.0
Chaumeow is getting her Tactile Pro on Monday then I'll write a comparison review with my Quiet Pro when that happens :D
The ghetto linear felt the best.
I'm salivating over 2 keyboards there:
The Epson and the dark khaki-colored one with blue top row.
Looks like a great meet up! :)
I'm salivating over 2 keyboards there:
The Epson and the dark khaki-colored one with blue top row.
Looks like a great meet up! :)
The dark khaki-colored one with blue top row was HaaTa's Burroughs BET KB. It was one of my 2 favourites. Links to HaaTa's photos below...https://plus.google.com/photos/113845661925823397356/albums/5672418191365937377?banner=pwa (https://plus.google.com/photos/113845661925823397356/albums/5672418191365937377?banner=pwa)
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Burroughs_Opto-Electric (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Burroughs_Opto-Electric)
I'm salivating over 2 keyboards there:
The Epson and the dark khaki-colored one with blue top row.
Looks like a great meet up! :)
The dark khaki-colored one with blue top row was HaaTa's Burroughs BET KB. It was one of my 2 favourites. Links to HaaTa's photos below...https://plus.google.com/photos/113845661925823397356/albums/5672418191365937377?banner=pwa (https://plus.google.com/photos/113845661925823397356/albums/5672418191365937377?banner=pwa)
http://deskthority.net/wiki/Burroughs_Opto-Electric (http://deskthority.net/wiki/Burroughs_Opto-Electric)
Definitely my favourite one there, that and the F.
Are they sticky? More or less tactile?I've been using a 55g clear board for the last 2 weeks it's quite good, probably my favourite variation of clears, like all MX you can't really compare it to Topre in the end they just feel different55g is betterIs a 55g clear possible, and if so, is it like a Topre 55g in any way?
Yes, the Kishsaver was my second favourite board.Hehe I know its dirty secrets. :P
Yes, the Kishsaver was my second favourite board.Hehe I know its dirty secrets. :P
RO-59 is in my board which seems hard to come by... can try Krytox stuff on ebay, heard that was really good (but pricy)ro-59 is actually a dry ptfe lube, while krytox is a wet silicone ptfe mix. the closest equivalent i've found to ro-59 is tri-flow dry, which is your basic ptfe in light oil solution, and comes in a fluid (the cheaper blaster stuff is only available as an aerosol). dupont also makes an unexcitingly named dry ptfe lube; i think it's named like dupont teflon dry lubrican or some such.
lol so many good keyboards at the Matias Tour.
My rank of favourite keyboards would go like this:
1. Burroughs BET-KB
2. Topre Short Throw
3. HHKB
4. Model F
5. Apple Extended Keyboard II
Also damn I forgot Sifo's keyboards were MX Clear, I've always wanted to try MX Clear but I didn't get to play with it much that day. Maybe next meet up :(
Oh and I realize I should've said this at the party but.....
Thank you Steve and Edgar for this awesome tour !!!
I'll be less noob at hosting next time around and everyone go buy 10 Matias keyboards each k thx bye lol!!!
RO-59 is in my board which seems hard to come by... can try Krytox stuff on ebay, heard that was really good (but pricy)ro-59 is actually a dry ptfe lube, while krytox is a wet silicone ptfe mix. the closest equivalent i've found to ro-59 is tri-flow dry, which is your basic ptfe in light oil solution, and comes in a fluid (the cheaper blaster stuff is only available as an aerosol). dupont also makes an unexcitingly named dry ptfe lube; i think it's named like dupont teflon dry lubrican or some such.
Hyde, thanks for organizing the Meetup. We're looking forward to doing the next one -- when we have new stuff to show. :)
Who's who....
must know.... :D