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Title: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:26:08
DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103 Group Buy
Commonly mixed with DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 205 grease, this is an outstanding lubricant for Cherry MX Switches.

Orders will be taken until April 19, 2013. Invoicing will follow, with ALL PAYMENTS DUE BY APRIL 26, 2013.

*** IF YOU CANNOT PAY BY THE DUE DATE, PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ***


Details
Oil will be packaged in 1/2 oz. (14g) amounts, by weight. Each bottle will contain approximately 7.5mL of oil by volume.
Lead time from the date I place the order is approximately two weeks for me to receive the shipment.

Pricing:
$10.00 per bottle

Shipping:
Shipping will be in bubble mailers via USPS First Class.
US: $3.00
Int'l: $8.00

I am placing an initial limit of two (2) bottles per person. If you really need more than this, PM me with your reason, and we will work something out. :)


Order Form
Please submit your order using the Googel Docs form, >ORDER HERE<

PM me for any order changes.



Title: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:27:26
Order list:

watterrbottle (paid) shipped
emptythecache (paid) shipped
eyesmiles (paid) shipped
rknize (paid) shipped
Atakp (paid) shipped
Aggiejy (paid) shipped
elton5354 (paid) shipped
Lugoues (paid) shipped
mm87 (paid) shipped
calavera (paid) shipped
Kaiserreich (paid) shipped
Trev (paid) shipped
Tai92 (paid) shipped
Photekq (paid) shipped
tubby (paid) shipped
hashbaz (paid) shipped
Paranoid (paid) shipped
Dany (paid) shipped
mr.bean (paid) shipped
Beauthegamer (paid) shipped
Kayliss (paid) shipped
graboy (paid) shipped
Gizzard (paid) shipped
Glod (paid) shipped
Zifle (paid) shipped
reality404 (paid) shipped
kinruan (paid) shipped
Wibox (paid) shipped
jalaj (paid) shipped
biochem Permeability (paid) shipped
Leewei (paid) shipped
Wraul (paid) shipped
BimboBB (paid) shipped
bisl (paid) shipped
Hirsti (paid) shipped
Riffraff (paid) shipped
Neal (paid) shipped
cusx (paid) shipped
TDub (paid) shipped
duotone (paid) shipped
F u r u y á (paid) shipped
Sai (paid) shipped
Dj1113 (paid) shipped
keymaster (paid) shipped


44/44 paid
44/44 shipped
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jocelyn on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:31:01
First :)

PS - Thanks for doing the second round!!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:32:18
Another GB for these? That was surely fast.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: watterrbottle on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:32:53
Wow perfect timing, I needed this.

Ordered! :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Glod on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:34:46
you were not kidding when you said you wanted more

i may sign up for this just to stock up on more just in case, i got more 205 than i thought i would get lol
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: danielucf on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:37:23
So this won't actually come pre-mixed with 205? Also what is the reason to mix with 205 anyways?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:38:40
So this won't actually come pre-mixed with 205? Also what is the reason to mix with 205 anyways?
I think it is to give it a bit more viscosity and adherence.
Title: Re: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jocelyn on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:39:49
So this won't actually come pre-mixed with 205? Also what is the reason to mix with 205 anyways?

That would be a pain. Second question, it would be too runny if it wasn't mixed with grease. Also, because that's what WFD recommends :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Fri, 12 April 2013, 14:51:01
Well the reason why I personally use a 1:1 ratio of 205 and 103 mixture is because it feels a tad more slick than only 103 or 205 alone. It looks more like a gel or lotion type of texture. Also they have different properties. 103 is oil, and oil tends to run and doesn't stay put compared to grease. You don't want it migrating around inside the switch too much, and this is especially not good for stabilizers. Grease is good for stabilizer because it stays put. Too much 205 inside your switch will gum everything up. I purposely tried too much 205 on the sliders, and it actually makes the switch sluggish. So if you mix 205 with a little bit of oil, it's more forgiving in the amount you apply, in case you ever want to get lazy with applying consistent amounts.

You should experiment with what works best for you though. They all feel different, and it's subjective, similar to how teflon lube feels compared to other thicker lube.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: elton5354 on Fri, 12 April 2013, 15:15:46
Damn..shipping's the same price as the lube itself..
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 12 April 2013, 15:44:05
Updated shipping prices slightly. US orders will ship with tracking. Int'l wasn't quite as high as I had projected.

Also, shipping price is the same whether you order 1 or 2 bottles. :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: KuhnTang on Fri, 12 April 2013, 17:57:47
is the 205 the same as white lithium?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 12 April 2013, 18:30:02
is the 205 the same as white lithium?

No, you don't want to use white lithium inside switches. That is fine for stabilizers, but what you want inside the switches is a mixture 1:1 of 103 and 205.

I'm not doing a GB for 205, because you can easily get that on eBay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUPONT-KRYTOX-GPL-205-Grease-oz-SCUBA-Oxygen-Nitrox-/270726776495?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f0892c6af
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: elton5354 on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:48:10
I think a petri dish (http://"http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10-X-Sterile-Polystyrene-Plastic-Petri-Dishes-Plate-With-Lids-35x15mm-LC649-/281069210392?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item417107cb18&_uhb=1#ht_1752wt_967") would work better than a tube when mixing the lubes.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: mm87 on Sat, 13 April 2013, 01:52:10
Ordered. Thanks for doing 2nd round :]
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: feng on Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:38:16
Seems like a must-have. It takes a lot of time to lubricate all of the switches though. Will order some tomorrow.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: calavera on Sat, 13 April 2013, 02:42:24
How much do two bottles last?
Title: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 13 April 2013, 06:50:26
One bottle should last several keyboards. So two bottles even more.

It's recommended to mix this 1:1 with the 205 grease. 7.5 mL of this with 7.5 mL of 205 gives you about 15 mL of lube. I would say it takes between 1-2 mL to lube an entire keyboard. You just want a thin layer on the lubed surfaces.

Use Victorinox Multi Tool Oil for lubing the springs.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: TDub on Sat, 13 April 2013, 18:08:18
So i already have the 205 and am very very happy with the result. My question is how much happier could i be with 205 + 103??
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Sat, 13 April 2013, 18:10:03
For $13 it doesn't hurt to try! :D

I never tried the 205 by itself. I waited until I had 103 to mix with it.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Sat, 13 April 2013, 18:41:51
Ordered!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Trev on Sat, 13 April 2013, 21:58:10
Great. In for 2 :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jmneuv on Sun, 14 April 2013, 04:03:39
Higher last digit is more viscous (tougher) on the krytox products, or is it the opposite?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Paranoid on Sun, 14 April 2013, 04:08:48
In for one bottle :) curious to feel the effect!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Dany on Sun, 14 April 2013, 05:01:36
How may switches can I lube with a bottle? (ca) :)
Title: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Trev on Sun, 14 April 2013, 05:05:04
One bottle should last several keyboards. So two bottles even more.

It's recommended to mix this 1:1 with the 205 grease. 7.5 mL of this with 7.5 mL of 205 gives you about 15 mL of lube. I would say it takes between 1-2 mL to lube an entire keyboard. You just want a thin layer on the lubed surfaces.

Use Victorinox Multi Tool Oil for lubing the springs.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Dany on Sun, 14 April 2013, 05:11:44
Sorry, didin't read from my phone

Ordered  :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 14 April 2013, 16:39:21
Updated info in the OP.

Quote
UPDATE: The lube comes from the supplier in large bottles. Once I have enough orders to fill with one bottle, I will close the "1st batch" ordering, and invoice those orders. People can continue to place orders, and I will do more "batches" as needed.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Trev on Sun, 14 April 2013, 17:39:20
Can you offer any assurances that you won't simply use these giant bottles of Krytox for lubed midget wrestling or building a giant Slip 'N Slide in your backyard?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Sun, 14 April 2013, 17:44:48
Can you offer any assurances that you won't simply use these giant bottles of Krytox for lubed midget wrestling or building a giant Slip 'N Slide in your backyard?
..Stop giving him ideas..
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Sun, 14 April 2013, 17:55:40
Can you offer any assurances that you won't simply use these giant bottles of Krytox for lubed midget wrestling or building a giant Slip 'N Slide in your backyard?

I can't guarantee anything, sir.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sun, 14 April 2013, 21:35:54
Can you offer any assurances that you won't simply use these giant bottles of Krytox for lubed midget wrestling or building a giant Slip 'N Slide in your backyard?

That's pretty offensive. I'm a midget, and I use krytox for slides. So what?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Leewei on Sun, 14 April 2013, 21:39:58
Is the mixture of 103 and 205 ideal for all mx switches? for linear and tactile?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Ragnorock on Sun, 14 April 2013, 22:15:03
Can you offer any assurances that you won't simply use these giant bottles of Krytox for lubed midget wrestling or building a giant Slip 'N Slide in your backyard?

That's pretty offensive. I'm a midget, and I use krytox for slides. So what?
LOL

So I have a question. I've never even considered my board needing to be lubed up. I've used it daily for years now... what sort of symptoms would necessitate this sort of effort? From those vids it seemed like a massive amount of work... but the price in this group buy is pretty outstanding so I'm considering it anyways lol.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Sun, 14 April 2013, 23:27:16
I think it's widely agreed that lube does make it feel more smooth, and also no one will argue it will take massive amounts of time. No one lubes because they feel something is wrong with the keys, but rather it enhances the switches even more. If you're perfectly fine with the switches you've been typing on for years, there's really no need to do it. But if you're looking for more or just want to experiment, then you might realize what you've been missing out on this whole time. Although this is still a subjective matter. You might not even like it at all, but highly unlikely ;)

I'd say try a small batch of keys, mount it on a plate and put your favorite caps on, and type away. Then you can decide if you want to invest the time to do the whole keyboard. You definitely need to do more than 1 switch though, because pressing on one is not the same as typing on several keys.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: TDub on Mon, 15 April 2013, 03:41:49
Especially tactile switches often feel very scratchy. Lubing makes them feel soooooo smooth. Since I lubed my clears they feel so much better and are now my perfect switch and my daily driver for my office (I only used 205 not 103). It does take a lot of time, but in my opinion it is well worth both the time and money. For me this was one of the biggest improvements of typing experience of all the mods for my keyboards.

Also just watched the video and that packaging of the 103 is what we in my country call a Mogelpackung.... so much packaging for such a tiny bottle :P
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: reality404 on Mon, 15 April 2013, 05:10:55
Ordered thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: vipjun on Mon, 15 April 2013, 11:17:19
how long does the feel last for ? do we have to relube every 6months ? etc
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: kinruan on Mon, 15 April 2013, 12:57:30
may i use this directly on my switches or i have to mix with other stuff?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Mon, 15 April 2013, 12:58:51
may i use this directly on my switches or i have to mix with other stuff?
It can be used directly, but since it isn't very viscous it might not stick very well to certain parts of the switch. This is why it's advised to mix with GPL 205.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jalaj on Mon, 15 April 2013, 19:32:33
good gb and thanks for the link for GPL 205
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:23:11
In for two! Couldn't have come at a better time.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 16 April 2013, 09:27:38
In for two! Couldn't have come at a better time.

Did you fill out the order form? I didn't see you on my spreadsheet.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Leewei on Tue, 16 April 2013, 13:39:53
ordered one =) thanks for doing this
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Zifle on Tue, 16 April 2013, 16:56:52
Did you fill out the order form? I didn't see you on my spreadsheet.

Just in case, could you confirm that I am on it?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 16 April 2013, 16:58:30
Did you fill out the order form? I didn't see you on my spreadsheet.

Just in case, could you confirm that I am on it?

Yes, I have you down for 1 bottle. :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Zifle on Tue, 16 April 2013, 17:01:39
Did you fill out the order form? I didn't see you on my spreadsheet.

Just in case, could you confirm that I am on it?

Yes, I have you down for 1 bottle. :)

Thanks :3
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Tue, 16 April 2013, 17:31:01
Did you fill out the order form? I didn't see you on my spreadsheet.

Like so many emails with no attachments, I got ahead of myself and forgot to fill it out. It's in now!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 17 April 2013, 11:05:15
How many would like more than 2 bottles? Just polling to check the logistics of it...

>POLL HERE< (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18g7RM_Fn1OJeW1uu_S9GoWKwQuwOVEHR8sLd-NpiRUs/viewform)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: elton5354 on Wed, 17 April 2013, 11:34:43
How are these brushes for this kind of application?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1set-3-3-Pro-Kit-Painting-Brush-Decals-Pen-Nail-Art-Liner-DIY-Drawing-HYU-S-/370798711626?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item565553534a&_uhb=1
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 17 April 2013, 11:35:54
TBH, I apply the lube mixture to the sliders using a toothpick!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 17 April 2013, 11:49:06
FYI, closing this as originally planned on Friday April 19, 2013 @ noon CDT. Invoicing will follow. :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Neal on Wed, 17 April 2013, 12:17:46
Saw this just in time, ordered.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Sai on Thu, 18 April 2013, 23:19:42
i guess i ordered in time. :D
have another package from Jocelyn but its not bad to have another bottle.  :p
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: aggiejy on Thu, 18 April 2013, 23:25:55
Can't wait! I got my GPL-205 just waiting to mix.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: watterrbottle on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:04:41
paid!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:14:19
Paid.

Can you confirm that you will use the address we used in the form, and not our paypal address?
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Kayliss on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:25:33
Paid. Thanks for putting this together, Jdcarpe.  :D
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:34:35
Paid.

Can you confirm that you will use the address we used in the form, and not our paypal address?

Yes, I'm sending everything to the address listed on the order form. I don't use Paypal for shipping labels. :)


Paid. Thanks for putting this together, Jdcarpe.  :D

YW! :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: rknize on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:35:27
Paid.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Sai on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:36:07
paid as well.

P.S i thought ur invoice was from singer "Carpenter" . :D
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:37:29
Yes, I'm sending everything to the address listed on the order form. I don't use Paypal for shipping labels. :)

Sweet. Thanks for confiming, and thanks for running the GB.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:43:37
I just placed an order with the form. I'll be sending the payment sometime today. Thanks for doing this GB, jdcarpe. :)

Edit: Paid
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:46:21
I just placed an order with the form. I'll be sending the payment sometime today. Thanks for doing this GB, jdcarpe. :)

Just sent you the invoice.

All invoices sent. Closing orders in 15 minutes! :)
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: reality404 on Fri, 19 April 2013, 11:53:09
Paid thanks.
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: kaiserreich on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:07:49
This is one smooth GB  :p

Paid!
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: aggiejy on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:10:48
^^^ haha
Title: Re: [GB] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: calavera on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:12:23
paid
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: mm87 on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:24:09
Paid.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Dany on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:25:17
Paid!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: eyesmiles on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:43:43
Paid.

Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: SmallFry on Fri, 19 April 2013, 12:49:59
This is one smooth GB  :p

Paid!
Its like it was a lubed GB or something... :))
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: biochem on Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:48:39
Paid

Also, I liked the invoice logo!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:50:19
paid wheee
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 19 April 2013, 13:52:09
Over half are paid already. Thanks for the quick payments, everyone!

It IS a smooth GB, eh?
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Wraul on Fri, 19 April 2013, 14:30:23
Paid.
Thank you for doing this.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 19 April 2013, 14:44:14
Fiat debt credits transferred.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Glod on Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:01:37
logo in invoice like a boss

paid
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Neal on Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:02:07
Oh the puns... :)

Paid.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: duotone on Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:33:06
paid thanks :)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jalaj on Fri, 19 April 2013, 15:46:09
Paid.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: graboy on Fri, 19 April 2013, 19:59:40
Paid!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: beauthegamer on Fri, 19 April 2013, 21:05:06
Paid. Was going to do it earlier today but forgot. Whoops!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Paranoid on Sat, 20 April 2013, 02:37:29
paid as well!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: TDub on Mon, 22 April 2013, 05:33:00
Paid
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Leewei on Tue, 23 April 2013, 03:53:49
PAID!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 26 April 2013, 13:35:36
Some updates!

Well, today is the deadline for payments, and I only have one outstanding invoice remaining. Great job on the quick payments, everyone!

Luckily, the people who paid quickly allowed me to place the order for the lube early, and it arrived from DuPont at NetMercury today. They will ship it out to me this afternoon, and it should arrive sometime next week.

I already ordered all the small bottles for packaging, and received them yesterday. I also received the bubble mailers I ordered for shipping, so once the lube arrives, I will be able to start packaging it for shipment.

I plan on having all orders shipped no later than May 6th, except for those I have spoken with about combined shipping with other things. Apparently, I did a really good job estimating costs for everything, because it doesn't look like I'll be going out-of-pocket for any expenses, nor will I be making any money on this. I will be getting a couple of those bottles of lube for free, so thanks everyone for covering that for me. :)

Again, I want to thank everyone for making this group buy a success! :D
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Fri, 26 April 2013, 13:38:05
Some updates!

Well, today is the deadline for payments, and I only have one outstanding invoice remaining. Great job on the quick payments, everyone!

Luckily, the people who paid quickly allowed me to place the order for the lube early, and it arrived from DuPont at NetMercury today. They will ship it out to me this afternoon, and it should arrive sometime next week.

I already ordered all the small bottles for packaging, and received them yesterday. I also received the bubble mailers I ordered for shipping, so once the lube arrives, I will be able to start packaging it for shipment.

I plan on having all orders shipped no later than May 6th, except for those I have spoken with about combined shipping with other things. Apparently, I did a really good job estimating costs for everything, because it doesn't look like I'll be going out-of-pocket for any expenses, nor will I be making any money on this. I will be getting a couple of those bottles of lube for free, so thanks everyone for covering that for me. :)

Again, I want to thank everyone for making this group buy a success! :D

Awesome. Good job on the swift GB jd.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: emptythecache on Fri, 26 April 2013, 13:53:15
my switches are ready.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Fri, 26 April 2013, 13:59:13
Awesome update. Thanks, jdcarpe! Now only if someone volunteers their soul to run a Korean spring group buy...
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 26 April 2013, 14:05:44
Awesome update. Thanks, jdcarpe! Now only if someone volunteers their soul to run a Korean spring group buy...

KingKlaxon would run it, if he had a supplier to purchase from...
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 06 May 2013, 15:02:52
Any updates today? Our switches are ready.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 06 May 2013, 15:04:50
These will ship this week. :)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Mon, 06 May 2013, 16:30:53
huzzah!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Permeability on Mon, 06 May 2013, 16:38:16
any extras? I missed this  :(
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 06 May 2013, 17:05:19
any extras? I missed this  :(

Check back here on Friday. I want to ship all the GB orders first, before I offer up any extras.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Sai on Mon, 06 May 2013, 22:34:04
These will ship this week. :)

cool. now i only need to do some soldering stuffs.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 07 May 2013, 13:23:51
BIG UPDATE:

All domestic orders shipped today!

I will start shipping international orders tomorrow.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Tue, 07 May 2013, 13:29:12
Awesome. Can't wait!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Tue, 07 May 2013, 14:58:14
(http://i.imgur.com/u26fDuL.png)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: n0rvig on Thu, 09 May 2013, 01:56:55
JD I'd be interested in any extras. If any are available after all the orders are mailed out.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: TheQsanity on Thu, 09 May 2013, 02:14:59
Someone should do a comparison and review when they get their's.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 May 2013, 13:45:18
ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS SHIPPED TODAY!

All orders have been shipped. :D
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 09 May 2013, 13:54:15
dat 2-day shipping, just received mine in the mail

Thanks again, jdcarpe!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: rknize on Thu, 09 May 2013, 14:14:05
Got my goo today!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: emptythecache on Thu, 09 May 2013, 15:45:14
i did as well. thanks jdcarpe!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Glod on Thu, 09 May 2013, 15:54:14
received and added to arsenal
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 May 2013, 16:00:30
received and added to arsenal

(http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ArsenalFC1.png)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: eyesmiles on Thu, 09 May 2013, 16:50:51
Is it a bad thing that I take more joy in knowing a package has lube in it than receiving another wedding invitation? :p

Thank you jdcarpe!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Thu, 09 May 2013, 16:53:36
received and added to arsenal

Show Image
(http://www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/ArsenalFC1.png)

Now that they're lubed up they might actually win something.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Thu, 09 May 2013, 16:55:42
Lol. I actually prefer this team:

(http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2010/325/b/4/fc_zenit_by_misterchek-d33agec.jpg)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Thu, 09 May 2013, 17:26:56
ФК Црвена Звезда // FK Red Star

1991 European & World Champions!


(http://i.imgur.com/HwM6K0x.jpg)
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: watterrbottle on Thu, 09 May 2013, 18:03:00
NICE. Got my vials today. Thanks! :D
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:11:07
Goop has arrived! Many thanks.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: esoomenona on Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:12:29
I see all these people getting their lube in the mail, and I haven't received anything yet.





                                                                                                                            Maybe if I would've given you some money, huh? Next time! :D
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: hashbaz on Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:17:00
Got mine yesterday, thanks!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: calavera on Fri, 10 May 2013, 14:36:04
Received mine as well. Thanks!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:15:19
JD I'd be interested in any extras. If any are available after all the orders are mailed out.

Same here.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:18:01
Unfortunately, there doesn't look to be enough for any extras. I MIGHT be able to get another 1/2 oz. out of what's left in the bottle, but I think I'm just going to keep it. Spillage of drops when pouring into smaller containers accounts for some loss. Sorry for the disappointing news. :(

I might run another GB in a few months, though.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: ComradeSniper on Fri, 10 May 2013, 16:21:36
No big deal. I'll be sure to get in on the next GB.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: n0rvig on Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:27:17
Unfortunately, there doesn't look to be enough for any extras. I MIGHT be able to get another 1/2 oz. out of what's left in the bottle, but I think I'm just going to keep it. Spillage of drops when pouring into smaller containers accounts for some loss. Sorry for the disappointing news. :(

I might run another GB in a few months, though.

SADFACE, thanks okay. This stuff is hot, I'm sure another chance will pop up soon.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: graboy on Sat, 11 May 2013, 12:30:49
Got it in the mail the other day, Thanks!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: beauthegamer on Sun, 12 May 2013, 23:55:49
Got mine in the mail on Friday, thanks jd! Now I just need to find time to start lubing switches.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: bisl on Mon, 13 May 2013, 14:27:28
JESUS it took forever to clean off the grease I had already applied to my switches, but after doing that and applying a mix of the 103 and my 205, I feel like it makes a world of difference. And it only took me two movies to do, although granted one of them was Kingdom of Heaven director's cut.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: emptythecache on Mon, 13 May 2013, 14:31:04
I spent 4 hours last night lubing 95 switches. They were already disassembled and stickered. I can't tell if that is an average pace or not, but either way, I've got another 95 to do sometime this week.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jocelyn on Mon, 13 May 2013, 14:31:58
I spent 4 hours last night lubing 95 switches. They were already disassembled and stickered. I can't tell if that is an average pace or not, but either way, I've got another 95 to do sometime this week.

That's fairly quick imo :)

Edit - Did you lube the springs as well? If not, I guess that's not too quick lol

Geez, 4 hours is quick? What more do you women want!?

ROFL!!
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: esoomenona on Mon, 13 May 2013, 14:32:20
Geez, 4 hours is quick? What more do you women want!?
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: emptythecache on Mon, 13 May 2013, 15:02:33
I spent 4 hours last night lubing 95 switches. They were already disassembled and stickered. I can't tell if that is an average pace or not, but either way, I've got another 95 to do sometime this week.

That's fairly quick imo :)

Edit - Did you lube the springs as well? If not, I guess that's not too quick lol

Geez, 4 hours is quick? What more do you women want!?

ROFL!!

4 hours for just lubing. 103+205 on stems and bottom housing, victorinox multi tool oil on springs (i ended up not dipping them, used a second paint brush instead). The initially disassembly and stickering took ~3 hours.
Title: Re: [Orders Closed] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jocelyn on Mon, 13 May 2013, 15:04:21
That's rather fast imo :)
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: keymaster on Mon, 13 May 2013, 22:04:23
I spent 8 hours lubing my 87 switches yesterday. I took my time with each switch and lubed it exactly as WFD instructed in his video tutorial. I was watching SC2 on twitch.tv throughout most of the lubing, so it may have added 2-3 hours to the total time. I timed myself lubing each switch and average around 3 minutes. I've yet to solder the switches back onto the board due to a lack of free time, but hopefully I'll be able to do it tomorrow :)

I can't wait to see how they feel with the keycaps back on.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Tai92 on Tue, 14 May 2013, 09:24:01
Received 2 bottles in the Netherlands :)
Thanks for the fast group buy
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Paranoid on Wed, 15 May 2013, 03:35:52
received mine as well. Amazingly fast!
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 15 May 2013, 04:34:17
Received mine! I know this isn't the right place to ask but do you mix 1:1 with GPL 205 by volume or by weight?
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Neal on Wed, 15 May 2013, 07:41:48
Recieved!
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:23:11
Received mine! I know this isn't the right place to ask but do you mix 1:1 with GPL 205 by volume or by weight?

I mix by weight, but it's about the same either way.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:48:41
Received mine! I know this isn't the right place to ask but do you mix 1:1 with GPL 205 by volume or by weight?

I mix by weight, but it's about the same either way.
Alright thanks. It looked like I had way more 205 by volume but yeah, on closer inspection, it looks about the same.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: emptythecache on Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:54:56
i mixed by eyeball because i'm a pleb.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Wed, 15 May 2013, 08:59:01
i mixed by eyeball because i'm a pleb.

That's okay too. This is keyboards, not rockets.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:00:02
(http://eduncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/you-think-this-is-a-mother****ing-game-cat.jpg)
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Photekq on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:02:18
Show Image
(http://eduncovered.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/you-think-this-is-a-mother****ing-game-cat.jpg)

It's pretty funny that even URLs get censored by the forum software.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: SmallFry on Wed, 15 May 2013, 09:56:33
Comes up for me. I disabled the censoring though.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: reality404 on Fri, 17 May 2013, 07:08:12
Received mine today. Thanks for running the group buy jdcarpe.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: dragonken on Fri, 17 May 2013, 08:29:31
Hi all, if anyone has extra bottle of 103 for sale, please PM me. Thanks a lot.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Wraul on Fri, 17 May 2013, 13:34:17
Mine has arrived.
Thank you jdcarpe
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Sai on Mon, 20 May 2013, 03:34:18
i just got mine two days ago.
thanks jd
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 20 May 2013, 15:20:55
jd, any left overs?  :D
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 20 May 2013, 15:28:45
jd, any left overs?  :D

Unfortunately, no. I thought I might have a little left over after all the orders shipped, but I just had enough for my own bottle.

I may run another GB for it, but it won't be for a while. I have enough to lube several keyboards, and that was my motivation for running this GB. :)
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: sherryton on Mon, 20 May 2013, 16:37:52
jd, any left overs?  :D

Unfortunately, no. I thought I might have a little left over after all the orders shipped, but I just had enough for my own bottle.

I may run another GB for it, but it won't be for a while. I have enough to lube several keyboards, and that was my motivation for running this GB. :)

Thanks for the info.  I have some GPL-105, but I wanted to try the 103's.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Kayliss on Mon, 20 May 2013, 20:18:58
Mine arrived today, thanks Jdcarpe. :D
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: kinruan on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:02:52
is the mixture bad for skin? i got a blister on my thumb where i touched the liquid today. i am not sure it is caused by this grease.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: jdcarpe on Mon, 20 May 2013, 21:07:01
is the mixture bad for skin? i got a blister on my thumb where i touched the liquid today. i am not sure it is caused by this grease.

I guess it might be possible. I got it on my fingers, with no ill effects.

http://msds.dupont.com/msds/pdfs/EN/PEN_09004a35804ce5ee.pdf
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Dany on Wed, 22 May 2013, 14:40:08
Received mine today, thank you!
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Jocelyn on Wed, 22 May 2013, 14:42:56
jd, any left overs?  :D

Unfortunately, no. I thought I might have a little left over after all the orders shipped, but I just had enough for my own bottle.

I may run another GB for it, but it won't be for a while. I have enough to lube several keyboards, and that was my motivation for running this GB. :)

Thanks for the info.  I have some GPL-105, but I wanted to try the 103's.

I'll start doing group buys for 103 again in August and continue to do so on a regular basis if the demand is still there.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: BlueMica on Wed, 22 May 2013, 16:20:47
jd, any left overs?  :D

Unfortunately, no. I thought I might have a little left over after all the orders shipped, but I just had enough for my own bottle.

I may run another GB for it, but it won't be for a while. I have enough to lube several keyboards, and that was my motivation for running this GB. :)
Thanks for the info.  I have some GPL-105, but I wanted to try the 103's.

I'll start doing group buys for 103 again in August and continue to do so on a regular basis if the demand is still there.
HERAH! For Jocelyn!
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: Sai on Wed, 22 May 2013, 20:44:59
jd, any left overs?  :D

Unfortunately, no. I thought I might have a little left over after all the orders shipped, but I just had enough for my own bottle.

I may run another GB for it, but it won't be for a while. I have enough to lube several keyboards, and that was my motivation for running this GB. :)

Thanks for the info.  I have some GPL-105, but I wanted to try the 103's.

I'll start doing group buys for 103 again in August and continue to do so on a regular basis if the demand is still there.

you're so lovely.  :p
i'll just buy even though i have nth to lube atm.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: kaiserreich on Tue, 28 May 2013, 01:58:33
Received mine in Malaysia.
Title: Re: [Shipped] DuPont™ Krytox® GPL 103
Post by: mm87 on Tue, 28 May 2013, 03:09:40
Got mine last week, thanks :]