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Offline UrNsFace

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is that fine for lubing ?
« on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 11:40:36 »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141914801732?ul_noapp=true

will that be fine for lubing my quick fire rapid keyboard ?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #1 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:17:15 »
Don't lube..

Cherry MX is not designed to lube..  Any lube you put on won't stay in place very long..

And if you are not switching out to a quick swap plate,   it's way too much labor.

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #2 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:40:01 »
Don't lube..

Cherry MX is not designed to lube..  Any lube you put on won't stay in place very long..

And if you are not switching out to a quick swap plate,   it's way too much labor.
i have seen many people lubing costar stabilizers
i needed to wash my space bar but didnt think about washing the lube that was on the mounts on both sides
now its rattling and loose
so i hope that lube will do the job

Offline riko

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #3 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:42:18 »
What do you want to lube? The stabilizer or the stem of your cherry switch?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #4 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:46:04 »
What do you want to lube? The stabilizer or the stem of your cherry switch?

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the costar stabilizer
will that lube i have given a link to is good and wont hurt the keyboard?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #5 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 15:51:48 »
i use grease from time to time in mx switches, works for me :)

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #6 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 16:04:46 »
i use grease from time to time in mx switches, works for me :)
what kind of grease ?
and what do you think about the one i asked about from ebay ?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #7 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 16:10:52 »

what kind of grease ?

This stuff works great, and a tube will lube many dozens of tabs.

https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,misc&pid=mechlube
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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #8 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 16:52:00 »

what kind of grease ?

This stuff works great, and a tube will lube many dozens of tabs.

https://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,misc&pid=mechlube
the problem they wont ship it to israel.....
how will  the lube i have given a link to  will do ?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #9 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 20:22:49 »
The lube well work.

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #10 on: Sun, 21 August 2016, 21:08:39 »
People usually use white lithium grease for stabilizers.
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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 26 August 2016, 07:39:38 »
ok so i have ordered that lube from ebay...

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #12 on: Sat, 27 August 2016, 10:17:43 »
I would be a little leary of a grease produced in China or India, especially when they do not disclose what is actually in it, just that it contains silicone.  There are some materials that are not good for plastic.

I purchased this Dielectric Grease and it worked great for lubing friction points on cherry stabilzers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AL8VD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also purchased this, but have not used it yet. Traxxas Silicone Grease
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O5GHW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 27 August 2016, 18:59:48 »
I would be a little leary of a grease produced in China or India, especially when they do not disclose what is actually in it, just that it contains silicone.  There are some materials that are not good for plastic.

I purchased this Dielectric Grease and it worked great for lubing friction points on cherry stabilzers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AL8VD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also purchased this, but have not used it yet. Traxxas Silicone Grease
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O5GHW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
he traxxas shipping to israel is 14$
and the other one isnt shipped to israel
what can i do... hope what i have ordered wont ruin my keyboard

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 27 August 2016, 19:02:12 »
I would be a little leary of a grease produced in China or India, especially when they do not disclose what is actually in it, just that it contains silicone.  There are some materials that are not good for plastic.

I purchased this Dielectric Grease and it worked great for lubing friction points on cherry stabilzers.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000AL8VD2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also purchased this, but have not used it yet. Traxxas Silicone Grease
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006O5GHW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Traxxas-Silicone-grease-1647-/262511503520?hash=item3d1ee7a8a0:g:Eh0AAOSwgY9Xe6F6
oh but i can order that from here
should i ?

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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #15 on: Sun, 28 August 2016, 21:06:27 »

hope what i have ordered wont ruin my keyboard

There is not always a problem with lubricant components themselves, but most "lubricant products" have more liquid components that help keep them liquid to apply and penetrate easily. The combination of solvents and plastics are unpredictable, especially long-term. Have you seen an old keyboard with its cable wrapped around it for years in storage, and the plasticizers in the cable literally melted into the keyboard case?
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That's the message. That's the whole message. Say that every day, not just to reach America's frustrated young white men, but people of every age, race, and gender.
Late-stage capitalism is a wealth-concentration engine, focused on vacuuming up every dollar and putting it in as few hands as possible. Republicans are helping that vacuum suck.
How does a tiny fraction of the population get away with this? They do it by dividing the other 99% of Americans against themselves."
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Re: is that fine for lubing ?
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 30 August 2016, 14:59:47 »
I mean it's *probably* okay, but who can say for sure.  The seller says it's safe for electronics and plastics.  I would just use it sparingly at the friction points so it doesn't drip and travel to unwanted areas.
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