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I was wondering, I do some speed cubing and I have cube lube. would this be a good replacement for switch lube?

I want to try lubing my switches and everything to improve the feel and sound, as well as trying to reduce the spring echo... I have a Redragon K550 with some sort of purple switches... But I am COMPLETELY new to this concept and I don't even know if my switches are removable or what kind they are. Any information or steps or tips would he greatly appreciated.

I have a brand new Logitech G915, full version, with tactile switches. I had before a Redragon Yama K550, which is a pretty cheap keyboard, that I recently lubed and I have to say, I love the feel of the Redragon much more compared to the new G915. So I was wondering and looking into the ways G915 switches can be lubed, and I didn't find anything solid yet. What do you recommend? Thanks in advance!

Hi, and welcome to my highly-anticipated guide on how I lube MX-style mechanical keyboard switches, featuring the Cherry Black as it's my most recent and first Cherry switch, and it's black so it will show the lube in harsh lighting the best, which is crucial as this will be an image-heavy tutorial to show exactly where I have applied lube on the switch. This will be a guide on how I personally lube MX-style switches, and may differ from other hobbyists. I use this method for all types of switches, whether they are linear or tactile, the process is the same. I also use Krytox 205g0 lube in this tutorial, which is a notoriously rigid and thick lube, so for 205g0, you must apply less than you already would with a thinner lube such as Tribosys 3204 or 3203. As a frequent switch luber, going from an unlubed switch to a lubed switch is crucial for switch typing feeling, and I highly recommend you try lubing yourself to feel the benefits. Lubing a single switch should take around 1 minute if you have the technique down to a second nature, and you will have to repeat this process 60-100 times depending on how large your keyboard is, so prepare a a few hours to properly lube all your switches. Do not rush the process as inconsistent lube across your switches can mess up your typing experience as some keys will feel smoother, scratchier, stickier, or heavier than others. Take your time and make sure all of your lube jobs are done with care and attention. WIthout further ado, let's begin and I will show you how I lube my MX-style keyswitches. Here are the items you will need to start the lubing process: MX switch of your choice - I am using Cherry Black Thin paintbrush Lube of your choice - I am using Krytox 205g0 Krytox 205g0 Switch opener - This is an ai03 switch opener that I got from KBDfans KDBfans x ai03 2-in-1 Switch Opener In my case, to take apart the switch, I simply use the four-fanged side of the ai03 opener and ensure the logo on the switch is facing the keyring so the four legs on the top housing are on the fangs. I simply press down and the switch will open itself. If you do not have an opener, you can also use a flat-head screwdriver and wedge the screwdriver in between the switch housings to open up the switch. When opened up, the switch should consist of four components, from left to right: Bottom housing Top housing Spring Stem We will be lubing these components in this order, as I find this order makes the most sense to maintain consistency, efficiency, and minimise sticky fingers. To begin, I dip my brush in the lube, I make sure that all my bristles are covered in a thin film of the lube. I like to have a bit more on my brush than others so that I feel the effects of the lube even more once the lubing process is done and I type on my keyboard. Ideally, you'd want just enough that you can see the bristles are damp with the lube. I start by taking the bottom housing: I lube the slider columns at each side of the housing, ensuring there is a visible film of lube on each of the slider columns I also lube the outside of the center pole to ensure the spring once re-attached does not wobble or experience ping When I have completed the bottom housing, it should look something like this: The slider columns are nice and covered in lube The center pole is also covered For the spring, I find I have enough lube left over from the lubing the housing to lightly coat the spring in the remainder of the lube on the brush. For the spring, I lube the top of the spring and put it back into the housing with the lubed side facedown to meet the center pole. Once the lubed side of the spring is put back into the housing, I then lube the exposed top side which is sticking up from the housing and lube that side with the remainder of the lube that I have on my brush. When the spring is complete, it should look like this: Column sliders coated Center pole coated Spring top and bottom coated For the stem, I reload my brush with lube once more, but this time with an even thinner coat than for the housing and spring, since too much lube can ruin the feel, especially in the stem where it's the part that moves the most. I start by lubing the sliders of the stem, making sure the entirety of the side is covered in a thin coat of the lube. It should look like this: I then also lube the front, which should look like this: Note that since this is a linear switch, it is okay to lube the legs If this was a tactile switch like a Cherry MX Brown, do not lube the legs as you lose tactility And finally, the back of the stem as well as the bottoms of the stem walls too: I then place the stem back into the spring, making sure I do not touch the sides of the lubed stem. And that's it, that is how I lube MX-style mechanical keyswitches. When all is said and done, it should finally look like this: Housing slider columns coated Housing center pole coated Spring top and bottom coated Stem walls, side, front, legs, & bottom coated Now, all that is left to do is put the top housing on, and you have now completed lubing an MX-style switch. I hope this was a helpful guide on how to lube MX-style mechanical keyboard switches, I had been meaning to make one for a while and I finally got the time to make one. I feel like I have made a guide that is easy enough to follow that anybody who wants to try getting into lubing their swithces can follow through with ease. Like I said at the beginning, this is how I personally lube my switches, and my technique may differ from other hobbyists in the mechanical keyboard scene, and that's okay, because this method I feel comfortable with and I'm sure anybody who follows this guide would enjoy the result this method of switch lubing delivers. Thank you for reading my very image-heavy guide, and happy lubing!

Hello everyone, i was looking on the web for a good lube to lube my Cherry Mx Reds. From what i saw Krytox 1514 was recommended for linear switches, but Krytox 1514 is sold out everywhere i look so i was just wondering if there is any other lube that is similar to the Krytox lube or better?

Heyo, Just curious to know if cooking oil is a viable alternative to lube up your fan? Has anyone tried this with any negative effects?

Guys, I want to buy a good, and warm jacket because the one I´ve been using is getting old. Please post your favorite jackets, if you find a link it would be awesome aswell. If not images will work. The one I´ve been using is tommy hilfiger packable puffy jacket. Its very warm, I use it with -12C with just a thin sweater and it keeps me very warm. This is the jacket: https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hilfiger-Mens-Packable-Jacket/dp/B01B41T77U?th=1 I use the water and wind resistent one, and I also had the black nylon one, but feathers are coming out lol. Bought it for 190 dollars if I remember correctly about 2 years ago

Hi! I recently got a good deal on a 2013 bw with cherry blues (I prefer them over the greens, which is why I purchased it instead of a new one) which has been used and maintained for quite some time without issue. Prior to this I had a Poseidon Z (Kailh blue) which was ok, it wasn't the best, I admit it was smooth and tactile and I didn't have any quality issues however it was too heavy for me to be comfortable over extended periods of typing. My question is this: the switches on my bw do not feel as smooth and overall feel less crisp than my kailh blues. I love the sound, I love the feedback, I love the lightness of the switch, but (its hard to explain) theres something about it that makes it feel frictiony (lul idk). I'm wondering if this could be due to there not being any new lube applied in a few years, and hair dirt and grime buildup on stabilizers. Is it necessary to replace it every few years? I did replace the keycaps and noticed that the lube had come off a bit, it also came off onto my fingers so that might be a reason to replace it regardless. Should I replace it? If so what should I use? It will be tedious as hell. Thanks, John

Can you use WD-40 to lube your bike chain, cables, gears, etc.?