Bought a F122 for $102.25! One keyboard off the wish list.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182275216942
Bought a F122 for $102.25! One keyboard off the wish list.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/182275216942
Ah so you were the person that sniped me in the last 5 seconds... growling noises
It's alright, I forgive you this time. Nice snag, I was sitting there watching it to make sure nobody outbid me and it was gone before I knew it :p
I'm sorry. I knew the buyer was bound to be here.It's fine, I just got a Blue Switch Model F (5640987) for $35 yesterday so I knew I couldn't get lucky twice in a row, haha.
By the way, it wasn't 5 seconds. It was 3. :pI'm sorry. I knew the buyer was bound to be here.It's fine, I just got a Blue Switch Model F (5640987) for $35 yesterday so I knew I couldn't get lucky twice in a row, haha.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zHmz2si.png)
I'll find an F122 like this one for a lower price later ;)
The complete function keys and blue sub-legends made this a desirable one.The blue sub-legends?
Sub-$100 F-122s are getting rare.
$100 is a fair price for an F122. It's probably best for both that it didn't get out of hand above that :) .Auuggh, don't remind me, haha! What're your thoughts on the 107-key Model F??
It's a fantastic keyboard, though. Everyone who's serious about keyboards should have a Model F, and IMO, the F122 is the best of them.
I don't own one.$100 is a fair price for an F122. It's probably best for both that it didn't get out of hand above that :) .Auuggh, don't remind me, haha! What're your thoughts on the 107-key Model F??
It's a fantastic keyboard, though. Everyone who's serious about keyboards should have a Model F, and IMO, the F122 is the best of them.
What're your thoughts on the 107-key Model F ?
What're your thoughts on the 107-key Model F ?
makes me want to drop the $200 on one of the ones that are on eBay right now.
+1 to the 107-key recommendation. I think the only thing better is a beamspring, but you sacrifice ergonomics and only the rarest of beamsprings have metal cases. 4704 Model F is the finest noise machine out there.
makes me want to drop the $200 on one of the ones that are on eBay right now.
Do it.
Those ones from Orihalcon are not pretty but getting one with an xwhatsit already professionally installed is a huge plus.
Message him directly and he will probably discount at least the ebay fee.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76203.msg1900511#msg1900511 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76203.msg1900511#msg1900511)
I second fohat's suggestion. I've purchased several converters from Orihalcon and found his work to be first-rate.
Rats, gotta snipe it before you do :p+1 to the 107-key recommendation. I think the only thing better is a beamspring, but you sacrifice ergonomics and only the rarest of beamsprings have metal cases. 4704 Model F is the finest noise machine out there.
makes me want to drop the $200 on one of the ones that are on eBay right now.
Do it.
Those ones from Orihalcon are not pretty but getting one with an xwhatsit already professionally installed is a huge plus.
Message him directly and he will probably discount at least the ebay fee.
https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76203.msg1900511#msg1900511 (https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=76203.msg1900511#msg1900511)I second fohat's suggestion. I've purchased several converters from Orihalcon and found his work to be first-rate.
OK, you guys persuaded me. I shot him a PM on DT and we'll see what comes of it ;D
Also, fohat, in case I do get one of these boards where would you recommend looking to find someone to sandblast it for me? It doesn't seem like there's a metalworking shop around here :(
It's a fantastic keyboard, though. Everyone who's serious about keyboards should have a Model F, and IMO, the F122 is the best of them.I've had 3 Model F (2x AT, 1 XT) that I gave away or sold. This will actually be my forth but first F122.
Also, fohat, in case I do get one of these boards where would you recommend looking to find someone to sandblast it for me? It doesn't seem like there's a metalworking shop around here :(
You had it lucky. I spent $160 on my 3101's case.
Also, fohat, in case I do get one of these boards where would you recommend looking to find someone to sandblast it for me? It doesn't seem like there's a metalworking shop around here :(
I took it to a place that restores old cars. They often have to remove rust or fabricate replacement parts. If they don't do it they will know someone who can. This place had a $65 minimum and actually said that they should have charged me more, because they re-did it a couple of times trying to get it consistent, but they let it go at $65.
The real reason I did it was because I wanted to see a true metal finish. Knowing that I was going to have to paint anyway, I would have saved the money. But the results were really sweet ....
orihalcon F107 board (and an xwhatsit) get! Now begins a long and grueling journey to perfection.Hope shipping didn't kill it for you :D
Bought it from him off of DT and not on eBay so I got a better deal on it, saved about $30 incl. shipping.orihalcon F107 board (and an xwhatsit) get! Now begins a long and grueling journey to perfection.Hope shipping didn't kill it for you :D
F107 FTW!I don't get it. Why do people like the F107 so much?Show Image(http://s11.postimg.org/ydxsplplf/photo_1.jpg)Show Image(https://s9.postimg.io/hjk5eqnbz/image.jpg)
F107 FTW!I don't get it. Why do people like the F107 so much?Show Image(http://s11.postimg.org/ydxsplplf/photo_1.jpg)Show Image(https://s9.postimg.io/hjk5eqnbz/image.jpg)
There exist other Model F.F107 FTW!I don't get it. Why do people like the F107 so much?Show Image(http://s11.postimg.org/ydxsplplf/photo_1.jpg)Show Image(https://s9.postimg.io/hjk5eqnbz/image.jpg)
1. Model F
2. Super heavyF122 and beam springs.
3. Model F
4. ANSI layoutF11 and F12 are crying.
5. Model F with a thick die cast metal caseShipping nightmare. :p
It's all pros and cons. F122 are not all metal and not as heavy, but they are indeed quite nice.Beam springs have ABS caps? How come they're never yellowed? :D
Beamspring are not ANSI (and nearly completely inflexible layout unlike an F/M), ABS caps (which I like but some do not), unergonomic, difficult to find replacement parts for, and unreliable (their PCBs are more sensitive to dust and they are less airtight).
All are great keyboards, but different keyboards.
It's all pros and cons. F122 are not all metal and not as heavy, but they are indeed quite nice.The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?! Oo
One Reddit source claims 5.2 kg, which is quite remarkable.It's all pros and cons. F122 are not all metal and not as heavy, but they are indeed quite nice.The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?! Oo
The length of the 107 allows it to have all the horizontal areas of the 122, that is all the horizontal areas of standard ANSI plus left function keys. I found uses for the extra spots around the arrow keys for "media" and "print screen" type uses.That's what I'm planning on putting there, volume up/down, play/pause and what not. I'm just worried about having enough horizontal desk space :p
Wow o.O I'll have to weigh it when I get mine all cleaned up.One Reddit source claims 5.2 kg, which is quite remarkable.It's all pros and cons. F122 are not all metal and not as heavy, but they are indeed quite nice.The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?! Oo
The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?!
One Reddit source claims 5.2 kg, which is quite remarkable.
Whaaaaaa...?!One Reddit source claims 5.2 kg, which is quite remarkable.It's all pros and cons. F122 are not all metal and not as heavy, but they are indeed quite nice.The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?! Oo
The F122 is fully FOUR KILOS, is it seriously heavier than that?!
One Reddit source claims 5.2 kg, which is quite remarkable.
I think that both of these are high.
Split Straw mod?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wRv5YBR.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/P3oEOYj.jpg)
The foam completely disintegrated. I am using the straws as a spacer.Split Straw mod?Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/wRv5YBR.jpg)Show Image(https://i.imgur.com/P3oEOYj.jpg)
Interesting mode, I've never seen that before. Is it supposed to prevent the barrels from touching the foam?
Wouldn't expect that to work well. Only partially support the bottom of the barrel and nothing for the top, cantilevering them a bit.You're completely right. :p
Wouldn't expect that to work well. Only partially support the bottom of the barrel and nothing for the top, cantilevering them a bit.Hmm, well that's disappointing because I was considering trying it. I guess I'll just get myself some replacement foam for my F107, whose restoration is underway (http://imgur.com/a/TAU7m).
How heavy is the keyboard? We're all interested in a measurement. You could check the shipping label, which usually records the weight.Wouldn't expect that to work well. Only partially support the bottom of the barrel and nothing for the top, cantilevering them a bit.Hmm, well that's disappointing because I was considering trying it. I guess I'll just get myself some replacement foam for my F107, whose restoration is underway (http://imgur.com/a/TAU7m).
How heavy is the keyboard? We're all interested in a measurement. You could check the shipping label, which usually records the weight.Shipping label says 12 lbs or 5.44 kg, if you take out the packing materials you'd probably end up with ~5 kg. Not sure how accurate that is, though.
Phew, my keyboard is still heavier. :p 15 lbs packed, 14 unpacked.How heavy is the keyboard? We're all interested in a measurement. You could check the shipping label, which usually records the weight.Shipping label says 12 lbs or 5.44 kg, if you take out the packing materials you'd probably end up with ~5 kg. Not sure how accurate that is, though.
Phew, my keyboard is still heavier. :p 15 lbs packed, 14 unpacked.Eh, I'll just cast a few lead pieces to fill the empty spaces in the F107 and that should make up the difference :P
Well, I think your next stop is beam spring. Keep an eye out for one of those! They're so solid but gentle at the same time.Phew, my keyboard is still heavier. :p 15 lbs packed, 14 unpacked.Eh, I'll just cast a few lead pieces to fill the empty spaces in the F107 and that should make up the difference :P