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Title: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 00:23:55
Hi, i am using filco ninja right now, i found that the feel of the key that using costar stabilizer is not  very good(except the space bar). so i want to know that is that possible to lube the stabilizer? and what kind of lubricant should i use ?  :blank:

And also, why the space bar feel better that shift, enter, and backspace? especially the enter  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: Rayne on Mon, 05 August 2013, 00:42:39
here is a link to a video that WhiteFireDragon made about lubing stabilizers, both costar and cherry. Should have all the info you need :)

Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 00:57:23
here is a link to a video that WhiteFireDragon made about lubing stabilizers, both costar and cherry. Should have all the info you need :)


thank you  :p but what is that lubricant? is that a Krytox GPL-206 or 226?
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: gnubag on Mon, 05 August 2013, 01:10:58
here is a link to a video that WhiteFireDragon made about lubing stabilizers, both costar and cherry. Should have all the info you need :)


thank you  :p but what is that lubricant? is that a Krytox GPL-206 or 226?

you can actually use any decent grease you want since it isn't that noticeable on the stabs compared to switches.
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 01:22:31
here is a link to a video that WhiteFireDragon made about lubing stabilizers, both costar and cherry. Should have all the info you need :)


thank you  :p but what is that lubricant? is that a Krytox GPL-206 or 226?



you can actually use any decent grease you want since it isn't that noticeable on the stabs compared to switches.

i am thinking of that too, since the krytox is very expensive
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: WhiteFireDragon on Mon, 05 August 2013, 01:57:13
The lube I used was Krytox GPL 205. Yes, it's rather expensive. Almost any lube should be ok, but just remember it has to be grease (not oil) and also metal and plastic safe. You could consider getting some great lube from this upcoming group buy for pretty cheap. I did not have this opportunity when I bought my stuff:

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=46191.0
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 09:40:54
 ;) thank you !
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 August 2013, 09:42:09
The_Beast is forever telling me that "Superlube" will work great on stabilizers and that's what WASD uses as well.
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 09:49:19
superlube, ok one more choice thank you! ;)
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: CPTBadAss on Mon, 05 August 2013, 09:51:00
I also forgot to say that The_Beast told me he snagged Superlube from a Home Depot/Lowes too so that might help you out ^__^
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: jonathanyu on Mon, 05 August 2013, 10:29:55
I also forgot to say that The_Beast told me he snagged Superlube from a Home Depot/Lowes too so that might help you out ^__^
home depot have it? going check out today!  ;)
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: The_Beast on Mon, 05 August 2013, 19:22:10
I also forgot to say that The_Beast told me he snagged Superlube from a Home Depot/Lowes too so that might help you out ^__^

I actually got it at Ace Hardware........
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: nubbinator on Mon, 05 August 2013, 19:27:05
It's also dirt cheap on Amazon. (http://www.amazon.com/Synthetic-Grease-Syncolon-Purpose-Lubricant/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375748802&sr=8-1&keywords=superlube)  Perfect if you have Prime.
Title: Re: lubing costar stabilizer?
Post by: Danule on Mon, 05 August 2013, 21:32:48
the spacebar probably feels better to you cause it comes pre lubed.  I had to lube my backspace enter and shift keys on my filco to make them smoother and quieter.