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O-rings for Model M key stems
« on: Wed, 16 November 2011, 17:17:43 »
Has anyone ever used o-rings on IBM Model M or F key stems?

I know that bottoming out is part of the fun, but it would be nice to get a soft landing if possible.

I tested a rubber band from my daughter's braces, which took some work and stuffing to get it all the way in, and it had a pretty nice effect. The shape is wrong and it stretches too thin to make a proper fit, but was valid proof of concept.

Looking at plumbing o-rings, the ones I have found so far are way too bulky and stiff.

Has anybody ever done this, and did they find the right size/shape/firmness?

thanks !
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