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geekhack Marketplace => Vendor Forums => The Keyboard Company => Topic started by: Phil21 on Mon, 31 December 2012, 22:07:38
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Hey guys,
I just received a Filco TKL for Christmas, but it appears one of the "nubs" of the legs was broken off. I attempted to superglue this, it worked for a little while but then broke under use a couple days later.
Where can I pick up a spare leg (or two for future emergencies)? It seems rather silly to return a $150 product to Amazon, have them ship it back overseas, only to come right back again - all for a 10 cent piece of plastic.
Thanks!
-Phil
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I've never heard of spare parts like this available for sale unfortunately. Someone else might chime in with a homebrew solution, but if it was me I would RMA it.
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RMA it - although you might have problems as you have attempted to glue it yourself.
Otherwise: http://www.keyboardco.com/keyboard_details.asp?PRODUCT=949
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Nice! Good to know these are available.
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Would never have thought to look for replacements. I might have to buy some and just have them sitting somewhere safe, since I could expect to wear down rubber faster than the cherry switches...
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I was just going to suggest Keyboard Co. , but it seems Rowdy beat me to it.
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I was just going to suggest Keyboard Co. , but it seems Rowdy beat me to it.
Only by about a week :p
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I was just going to suggest Keyboard Co. , but it seems Rowdy beat me to it.
Only by about a week :p
Oh, crap... well...uhhh... oh look a flying pig!
/me runs off.
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Would never have thought to look for replacements. I might have to buy some and just have them sitting somewhere safe, since I could expect to wear down rubber faster than the cherry switches...
A good idea :) Without accidental damage, the keyboard should last for many years, so having a few spare parts around will ensure it keeps going. Depending on the construction and your expertise, you can even swap switches out if they fail.
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I ended up just ordering two sets of legs. I figured they are good to have around anyways, and for $5 I'm not going to ship a keyboard back. I'm happy enough having these semi-available in the US.
I do suggest putting at least a handful of these on Amazon if possible :) Even at $10, it would have been cheaper than shipping. I know storage fees w/ Amazon Fulfillment can get kind of spendy for the smaller items though.
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Hi Guys.
We looked at Amazon but they don't work so well on a 'spares' type product.
We do keep the spare parts that make up a Filco and as they are small bits it is not too bad shipping them all from here in the UK, and we're happy to do it.
I agree, it is an expensive product and should last a long time so if we can help out with little 'accidents' like this - then we should.
Bruce
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Awesome response, Bruce :)
It was just coincidence I was looking at your site the other day and noticed the spare parts section, and then someone ups and asks on Geekhack!