Since no other source has yet to yield the proper keys, I've gone on and done the swap between my Terminal F and M13, along with some keys swapped to/from a Terminal M.
Hopefully (for those M13 fans) that this does not go against any existing orthodoxy.
Yes, there are spots missing/inconsistent, but overall, it doesn't get to be that bad. Not only do you get the color change, the M13 space bar provides a more solid key thanks to a larger stabilizer.
Notes:
Should the reader want to do a swap, mind that you will have to swap:
- Space Key from a Model M
- Plastic Holders from the M13 for the Backspace/Right Shift/Num Enter keys
- An appropriate number of blank blacks to cover the missing spots.
- G/H keys from a rare M13 white, or chisel out your own.
- Another keyboard that has the G/H but requires chiseling
- A good-size supply of blank blacks.
Keys that probably won't be swapped:
Unless someone has such a key in black, even blank, this one isn't going to leave the keyboard. I highly doubt that ISO Enter was ever put on an M13 - if it is, it the most rare M13 on the planet.
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Keys that need swapped:
- G/H as stated above
- A black left shift key of appropriate width
- PF3-PF24 with blank blacks
- Replacement Enter/Backslash from a Model M.
- Rule Home w/ blank black.
- Other keys that might make the M13 look more consistent.
Pictures:
The Super Carrier. Note the G/H are coincidental and wasn't my choice.
The M13. Same thing w/ the G/H keys.
As a followup question, where might one get a good source of blank black keys? I've heard of Unicomp and Fentek, but no definite answer.
