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geekhack Community => Ergonomics => Topic started by: alka5eltzer on Thu, 18 April 2013, 10:39:14

Title: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: alka5eltzer on Thu, 18 April 2013, 10:39:14: Hi all,

Just got me a Unicomp Classic 104 Buckling Spring Keyboard (It's brilliant)

I was wondering if there are any other users out there?... if so... do you use a Wrist Rest.. and what type/Brand is it?

Thanks ;)

(http://pckeyboard.com/mm5/graphics/00000001/Classic104%20BLK.png)
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: tipo33 on Thu, 18 April 2013, 15:43:46: I have a wrist rest from theBeast here on the forums. It is made for a Filco 104/105 size board, but fits my Model M's. I love it.
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: The_Beast on Thu, 18 April 2013, 15:45:24: Yup, custom sizes are no problem for me :p
Title: Re: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: alka5eltzer on Fri, 19 April 2013, 16:30:25: Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 18 April 2013, 15:45:24
Yup, custom sizes are no problem for me :p

Hey bud... Would you have any pictures?
:D
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: The_Beast on Fri, 19 April 2013, 16:33:04: Quote from: alka5eltzer on Fri, 19 April 2013, 16:30:25
Quote from: The_Beast on Thu, 18 April 2013, 15:45:24
Yup, custom sizes are no problem for me :p

Hey bud... Would you have any pictures?
:D

Tons!

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=33017.0
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: bazemk1979 on Sun, 21 April 2013, 13:48:45: http://www.amazon.com/3M-Leatherette-Antimicrobial-Protection-WR310LE/dp/B000WU4H5C/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1366570094&sr=8-1&keywords=wrist+rest+3m
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: fohat.digs on Sun, 21 April 2013, 18:43:35: I won't use anything but gel rests. I have a bad habit of parking my wrists down most of the time, and I want something giving and forgiving underneath me.
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: TotalChaos on Wed, 24 April 2013, 20:31:35: No such thing as a good wrist rest.

But a gel wrist rest is the least evil.
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: durainello on Tue, 30 April 2013, 18:53:06: Using the Grifiti Fat Wrist Pad. http://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Standard-Keyboards-Mechanical-Materials/dp/B004D8PYE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367365774&sr=8-1&keywords=grifiti+fat+wrist+pad (http://www.amazon.com/Grifiti-Standard-Keyboards-Mechanical-Materials/dp/B004D8PYE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367365774&sr=8-1&keywords=grifiti+fat+wrist+pad)

Video of me doing the typing test with my Unicomp 101 double cap on the wrist rest.
http://youtu.be/a7anjcLI3rg (http://youtu.be/a7anjcLI3rg)
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: Mandolin on Tue, 30 April 2013, 18:56:25: I use this one because it feels like boobs:

http://www.amazon.com/Innovera-Keyboard-Wrist-Rest--Purple/dp/B001E67TAI/ref=sr_1_22?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1367366137&sr=1-22&keywords=wrist+pad (http://www.amazon.com/Innovera-Keyboard-Wrist-Rest--Purple/dp/B001E67TAI/ref=sr_1_22?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1367366137&sr=1-22&keywords=wrist+pad)
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 30 April 2013, 18:58:31: Quote from: Mandolin on Tue, 30 April 2013, 18:56:25
I use this one because it feels like boobs:
(http://risquethenovel.files.wordpress.com/40-year-old-virgin.jpg)
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: odyssomay on Sat, 11 May 2013, 10:52:46: I just use a rolled towel, it's really easy to do and very comfy!

I don't own a Model M, but;

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Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: Mandolin on Sat, 11 May 2013, 16:55:38: Quote from: odyssomay on Sat, 11 May 2013, 10:52:46
I just use a rolled towel, it's really easy to do and very comfy!

I don't own a Model M, but;

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Great hack! I didn't think about doing it, but it's easy, cheap and functional.
Title: Re: Good Wrist Rest for IBM Model M Keyboard (Unicomp Classic 104)
Post by: odyssomay on Sat, 11 May 2013, 17:08:42: I didn't either. I watched the video below where he uses a towel. He didn't talk about it, but I took note. ;)