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Title: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: n0rdlad on Tue, 10 December 2013, 05:29:47

Had a bit of trouble with my new Filco MJ2 romoving and replacing the larger keys with stabilizers. Is there an easy method Im missing. Please share your technique or a link would be handy. Thanks GH. She's gonna be amazing and I dont want to break those tiny bits of plastic in there

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: ynrozturk on Tue, 10 December 2013, 11:08:48

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: n0rdlad on Wed, 11 December 2013, 02:06:11

Thank you.. They were a bit tight to get off that way. Wont be playing with them too much till I've got the replacement pbt caps.

Getting rid of the shakey wire sound on the large cap's stabilizers will be something I'll try. I heard cling/sandwich wrap works to quieten the stabilizers. Applying a few layers neatly on the wire to dull the vibrating.

If it works well Ill be sure to post pics of work done

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: MKULTRA on Wed, 11 December 2013, 02:09:23

Make sure you lube your stabs while they are naked!  :cool:

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: n0rdlad on Wed, 11 December 2013, 04:00:20

Like a good quality oil or astroglide? lol

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: Danule on Fri, 13 December 2013, 17:07:07

Lube will quiet the stab wires.

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: n0rdlad on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:29:44

Whats a good lube for keyboard switches etc?

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: Puddsy on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:46:27

Quote from: n0rdlad on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:29:44

Whats a good lube for keyboard switches etc?

Krytox

Title: Re: Removing & replacing On Filco stabilizers
Post by: riotonthebay on Sun, 15 December 2013, 16:21:30

Quote from: TacticalStache on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:46:27

Quote from: n0rdlad on Sun, 15 December 2013, 14:29:44

Whats a good lube for keyboard switches etc?

Krytox

To be more specific, Originative sells a Krytox lubricant mix over here: http://www.originativeco.com/collections/accessories/products/lube-kit

You won't find it cheaper. It's difficult to buy Krytox in small amounts and you'll inevitable end up with much more than you need for a single keyboard.