Cant believe how much greasing Costar stabs actually helps....

[zoolzoo]

Greasing the stabilizers on my Filco board makes me feel like I'm typing on a $160 keyboard  . I was skeptical, but my stabilized keys feel much more solid...especially the space bar. This probably the best "mod" for your board with Costar stabilizers. Do it!                       

       







   

[Hyde]

I tried that when I swap the stock keycaps to PBT keycaps on my g/f's keyboard.  I didn't find it make it too different.

Though I wonder maybe I didn't apply enough or maybe I didn't mix the white lithium grease properly (need to shake more maybe).

[zoolzoo]

I tried that when I swap the stock keycaps to PBT keycaps on my g/f's keyboard.  I didn't find it make it too different.

Though I wonder maybe I didn't apply enough or maybe I didn't mix the white lithium grease properly (need to shake more maybe).

Well for what its worth I'm currently using ABS caps. Also, I used a bit more than a "dab" of white lithium on the key cap inserts and on the area where the stabilizer connects to the board. I was going for maximum coverage and I think it made a big difference. 

[Hyde]

lol ahhhhhhh that could be why, I think I forgot to grease the joint where the stabilizer connect to the board.  Maybe I'll try that next time 

[rknize]

I did it to some boards and not others.  Some seem to need it more, I guess.  Cherry stabs benefit from it too.

[daerid]

Make sure you get the plastic inserts that clip into the plate, not just the white keycap inserts. It makes a difference.

[fohat.digs]

Make sure you get the plastic inserts that clip into the plate, not just the white keycap inserts. It makes a difference.

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The plastic base tabs are all I really worry about lubricating. The holes/slots in the back of the keys are of little consequence, it seems to me.

This stuff is great and cheap, I recommend it:

http://elitekeyboards.com/products.php?sub=access,misc&pid=mechlube

[link_tree]

I don't know I don't feel the need to lube my own keyboard. it feels great as is.

[laffindude]

Lube is to get rid of the rattling sound, not to make it feel better.

[CPTBadAss]

What kind of lube did you use?

[machmkv]

Lubing is fun too.  I wouldn't mind if I had 100 keyboards laying around and just lubed them all in.

[The_Beast]

I use Superlube. Same stuff WASD uses and I guess he tested a bunch of other lubes before sticking with Superlube


Plus I used it to lube switches so it has a dual purpose. But you should test first to see if you like it. I like a thicker grease lube where others like a thinner oil type lube

[zoolzoo]

I used a tube of white lithium I got from Autozone. 

[lazerpointer]

Saw this thread and noticed my HPE 87's spacebar and backspace were rattling like crazy. Went to Home Depot and got some Danco Sillicon Grease --- perfection. The board is much quieter and you get that solid, smooth feel. Highly recommended.

[zoolzoo]

Saw this thread and noticed my HPE 87's spacebar and backspace were rattling like crazy. Went to Home Depot and got some Danco Sillicon Grease --- perfection. The board is much quieter and you get that solid, smooth feel. Highly recommended.

Awesome, yah it does add more of a solid "thud" feel as well.

[fohat.digs]

Always be careful with lubricants.

The actual "lubrication" substance is usually carried by something else, and that something can often be a solvent to plastics, short-term or long-term.

[CPTBadAss]

I use Superlube. Same stuff WASD uses and I guess he tested a bunch of other lubes before sticking with Superlube


Plus I used it to lube switches so it has a dual purpose. But you should test first to see if you like it. I like a thicker grease lube where others like a thinner oil type lube

Just the general Multipurpose Grease they have? Where do you get yours from?

[lazerpointer]

Silicon grease is okay and I recommend it - use a q tip to apply. A little one ounce thing of it cost me like 3 bucks at home depot. Found it in the plumbing aisle lol

[tp4tissue]

Silicon grease is okay and I recommend it - use a q tip to apply. A little one ounce thing of it cost me like 3 bucks at home depot. Found it in the plumbing aisle lol

q-tip? what are you a woman???

I just slab that **** on with a butter knife... "totally serious"

[lazerpointer]

Lol

[uJalled]

Technically, you're typing on a 140-150 dollar board, so what does a 160 dollar board feel like? 
btw I've figured out that white lithum grease is the best for the job

[Hyde]

http://www.homedepot.ca/product/jig-a-loo-super-white-lithium-grease/902322

I use this it says "safe for plastic" and I hope they didn't lie to me 

[zoolzoo]

Technically, you're typing on a 140-150 dollar board, so what does a 160 dollar board feel like? 
btw I've figured out that white lithum grease is the best for the job

Hi. It was 159.00 on Amazon.

[tp4tissue]

Technically, you're typing on a 140-150 dollar board, so what does a 160 dollar board feel like? 
btw I've figured out that white lithum grease is the best for the job

Hi. It was 159.00 on Amazon.

The deminishing returns on a keyboard is like... 89* degree cliff after $80....

you can throw another $300 for an aluminum case, it does pretty much get nothing except a slightly more solid feel.

In retrospect, I think i could've achieved the same effect had I filled my keyboard with sand, which wouldn't have been all that hard to do......

[The_Beast]

I use Superlube. Same stuff WASD uses and I guess he tested a bunch of other lubes before sticking with Superlube


Plus I used it to lube switches so it has a dual purpose. But you should test first to see if you like it. I like a thicker grease lube where others like a thinner oil type lube

Just the general Multipurpose Grease they have? Where do you get yours from?

http://www.amazon.com/Synthetic-Grease-Syncolon-Purpose-Lubricant/dp/B000XBH9HI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358915637&sr=8-1&keywords=superlube

Got mine at Ace hardware

[zoolzoo]

Technically, you're typing on a 140-150 dollar board, so what does a 160 dollar board feel like? 
btw I've figured out that white lithum grease is the best for the job

Hi. It was 159.00 on Amazon.

The deminishing returns on a keyboard is like... 89* degree cliff after $80....

you can throw another $300 for an aluminum case, it does pretty much get nothing except a slightly more solid feel.

In retrospect, I think i could've achieved the same effect had I filled my keyboard with sand, which wouldn't have been all that hard to do......

Interesting story, but it seems out of context posted on a forum where most of us over pay for little pieces of plastic anyway.