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Title: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: Shyfe on Fri, 21 March 2014, 23:34:14
I need a black spacebar that is the right size for a Model M. I currently have one that will only fit on the Unicomp keyboards that have windows keys.
Title: Re: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: berserkfan on Fri, 21 March 2014, 23:41:31
Quote from: Shyfe on Fri, 21 March 2014, 23:34:14
I need a black spacebar that is the right size for a Model M. I currently have one that will only fit on the Unicomp keyboards that have windows keys.

Two simple solutions.

1) buy from Unicomp.

2) get an old Model M spacebar and black dye. Boil for 5 minutes and that should be enough. Leave in pot if you feel like it; spacebar won't warp.

I love dying keycaps. Too bad I don't have a black one for you. But I have red, blue, green, yellow...
Title: Re: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: Techno Trousers on Fri, 21 March 2014, 23:44:40
Yep, the "large black" space bar from Unicomp is the one you want. It'll be $3 plus shipping.
Title: Re: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: Shyfe on Sat, 22 March 2014, 00:21:47
Their minimum order is $10. Also, I realized I need two Alt keys. There's no way I can order that from them without getting a full set, right?
Title: Re: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: berserkfan on Sat, 22 March 2014, 00:28:25
Quote from: Shyfe on Sat, 22 March 2014, 00:21:47
Their minimum order is $10. Also, I realized I need two Alt keys. There's no way I can order that from them without getting a full set, right?

simple, just put out a request. Lots of people want one or two keys from Unicomp at any time and are just waiting for someone else to buy some keycaps to meet the Unicomp MOQ.

99% guarantee you WILL get a response within a couple days.
Title: Re: [WTB] Black Spacebar for IBM Model M
Post by: Shyfe on Sat, 22 March 2014, 00:34:12
Thanks. Just sent them an email.