How to Lube MX Style Switches
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Күн бұрынA basic tutorial on lubing MX style switches.
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0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Unlubed vs Lubed Comparison
0:49 - General practices for lubing
1:28 - Items needed for lubing
2:25 - Disassembling a switch
2:52 - The key to lubing...
3:28 - Bottom housing
4:14 - Linear vs Tactile
5:13 - Spring
6:07 - Stem
8:27 - Reassembling a switch
8:53 - Good vs bad lubers
9:27 - Tips when lubing multiple switches
10:19 - Final remarks/closing
Thanks for watching! ＼(≧▽≦)／
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@BTMCLive 3 жыл бұрын
The production quality of these videos are INSANE
@tehchonka5031 3 жыл бұрын
hi yung ling
@TaehaTypes 3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOUUU
@kriztogfx 3 жыл бұрын
IT’S THE GOD HIMSELF, MR. EDWARDTROLLMC
@armerschluca2576 3 жыл бұрын
Editor Ed lets goooooooo
@damn4329 3 жыл бұрын
Fc ror with hr
@Glarses 3 жыл бұрын
IS THAT LESS IS MORE ty taeha for not disappointing
@Dcent_K 3 жыл бұрын
More is less as well
@suck4599 3 жыл бұрын
cherry mx browns > any switch in the history of mankind
@toasty6986 3 жыл бұрын
@@suck4599 yes they are very good since i type .3 letters per minuet, very tactile.
@kami1o427 3 жыл бұрын
@@suck4599 NO
@rainwaiv 3 жыл бұрын
if less is more than stock unlubed switches should have the right amount of lube
@5baum 3 жыл бұрын
Taeha: "I can lube around 10-15 switches an hour" *cries in 6 an hour for a 75%*
@PwnageJ 3 жыл бұрын
bruh i lube 70 switches in 2hrs.
@5baum 3 жыл бұрын
@@PwnageJ good for you
@PwnageJ 3 жыл бұрын
@@5baum thanks. dont use lube station it really slows you down.
@5baum 3 жыл бұрын
@@PwnageJ I don't. I am just very careful and want to have as much consistency as possible.
@anillustration5059 3 жыл бұрын
@@5baum Times like this, I really wish the thumbs down on KZfaq actually did something, just so I could tell people like Pwnage how incredibly obnoxious they are.
@SouthernCannibal 3 жыл бұрын
This helped me a TON! Thanks for all you do, man!
@ocean-nerdrage4170 3 жыл бұрын
here before all the other people
@razed5191 3 жыл бұрын
@@ocean-nerdrage4170 ok
@ocean-nerdrage4170 2 жыл бұрын
@John Cake didn’t ask cope
@danielbae3113 3 жыл бұрын
happy to see the "less is more" quote is still alive and well
@TaehaTypes 3 жыл бұрын
tried to keep it out but couldn't resist LOL
@naturallymoronic2214 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes How could you keep out the greatest keyboard quote of all time?
@jetpooper 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes lol
@SeoMoon1155 3 жыл бұрын
Squashy boi
@m.v_f.s 3 жыл бұрын
@@naturallymoronic2214 Keyboard quote? Doesn't come from an keyboard designer though, more from an architect...
@toufusoup 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see a “remastering,” for lack of a better term, of your old videos
@TaehaTypes 3 жыл бұрын
We don't speak about the old videos KEK
@rohanpatel6729 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes no olive oil?
@Instinct0425 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes 🤣
@HoveKB 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes I remember when you were just “Nathan Kim”
@lssitmedia 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes what old videos? The only lubing video I have seen is of this weird guy who wears flannels and has a weird hair cut and his intro sucks. I think his name was Nathan Kim, but you are much better than him, taeha
@deepfriedavocado 2 жыл бұрын
i can't remember a time when i've seen a more concise, knowledgeable, and noob friendly tutorial. thank you for making it slightly less scary for a first time keyboard builder
@PaulusdeKenezy 4 ай бұрын
I repeated it 108 times.
@ElaineMokk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! My boyfriend asked me to help him lube his switches and we referenced this video together :D
@geraldzineder5570 2 жыл бұрын
wow your marriage material. my gf won´t do that.. not even for money xD
@DovahKanye 2 жыл бұрын
Ay tone, did she lube your switches, or lube your switches, heh heh.
@azad-4286 2 жыл бұрын
@@DovahKanye oh
@BerserkeR_031 2 жыл бұрын
@@geraldzineder5570 Are you still with her? 😂
@dash6620 3 жыл бұрын
4 score and 7 years ago Neitan decided to start a lube guide. And here we are now
@lihaiou 3 жыл бұрын
oi wassup dash
@ivandosev8647 3 жыл бұрын
I like how even though a large portion of viewers are gonna know how to do this, we are all here for our allfather NATHAN!!!!!!
@sawyerbivins2778 3 жыл бұрын
Yess we need our father!
@askdavidsen 3 жыл бұрын
True
@toasty6986 3 жыл бұрын
join the key cult or else
@estebanod 2 жыл бұрын
Who
@MicahHidlebaugh Жыл бұрын
I'm actually a noobie at all this so the video was very helpful.
@tysoncottam893 3 жыл бұрын
Extremely well made video. Excellent explanation and love how easy it is you can see what you're talking about. I already knew how to do this from your twitch streams but I loved this in-depth explanation. Thanks Taeha!
@allyvi5767 3 жыл бұрын
You’ve gotten me into custom keyboards. My parts are coming in soon. So im super excited. From pcb to key caps. So excited!
@amybelleordona 3 жыл бұрын
The stem holder is actually a jeweler’s pick up tool!
@Rockett. 3 жыл бұрын
Would recommend a 4mm pencil lead holder instead for picking up switch stems. It holds it more sturdy with better grip.
@yeahthatsright33 3 жыл бұрын
you just saved me at least 10 or 12 dollars buying the ones marketed as "stem holders". Fuckin thank you.
@yeahthatsright33 3 жыл бұрын
@@Rockett. really now? which one do you use? any brand in particular?
@amybelleordona 3 жыл бұрын
@@yeahthatsright33 haha np! glad i could help!
@katherine-oh3rt 3 жыл бұрын
I use a tweezer and hold it really firmly lol
@C8-H8 3 жыл бұрын
I was just looking for a tutorial, Taeha knows what I thinking lol
@ixionn563 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a well laid out and easy to follow video Taeha! Just wanted to let you know even after a year or so, these tutorial videos are still helpful for newbies like me starting out in the mechanical keyboard hobby.
@yamadono Жыл бұрын
thanks for the awesome guide. just finished my first set of lubed switches and its honestly a world of a difference!
@JiajuChen 3 жыл бұрын
I knew this is coming! Best Tutorial series of all time!
@alexyang7151 3 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this for sooooo long
@theozr._5428 10 ай бұрын
This is the best tutorial of lubing switches. The quality makes it understandable and easy to replicate
@joshuaramirez4306 Жыл бұрын
Just found this channel trying to find help for my first custom keyboard and you've made a subscriber out of me! Love the music, instruction, and clear visuals. Top tier channel right here!
@caxr 3 жыл бұрын
just came across the ''how to lube stabilizers'' and you just uploaded this too, perfect timing, love the quality of your videos. much love man
@NativePsyko Жыл бұрын
I thank you for this. Took my first step into the whole keyboard modding business. Did my first switch which was my space bar and did the stabs as well and it's insane how much of a difference it makes. Watched both of your videos on how to do that and it came out better than I expected it being my first time. I'm excited to do the rest. I write this with my new and improved space bar. Haha.
@TripleXbeatz Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great explanation, close up views, and details to make what can seem like a tedious or daunting task at first, much less than after watching. Much appreciated!
@l33tster 2 жыл бұрын
Your tutorial was a godsend mate thanks so much! Extremely well produced and organized.
@Triptisim 3 жыл бұрын
I’m just about to do my first ever batch of lubing and I’m SO happy you updated your lubing video, so helpful 🙏
@miragefilms888 9 ай бұрын
just completed lubing some switches, this tutorial explains everything so well but keeps it simple and understandable for someone who doesn’t lube or is beginning too, this tutorial will be used for ages
@dluten100 2 жыл бұрын
So helpful. I'm just getting into building keyboards and trying to learn as much as I can before I actually start the build. I never thought about how something as simple as lubing switches can make such a difference.
@deangoddy4518 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure I'll be tuning into this channel why I spend 6+ hrs lubing my switches on my first build! Keep up the great work Taeha!
@AtomicSymphonic 3 жыл бұрын
11:06 What even is that background shot in the outro? hahahahaahahahaha
@thehobbyist146 3 жыл бұрын
rip alpacas
@TheREalBobloc 3 жыл бұрын
10:48 I think that was for glarses
@lordhamburger2589 3 жыл бұрын
Ive watched this video over 20 times now.... This quality and commentary is insane
@math001 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see an updated version of your old lubing video. I have already lubed my switches for my new keyboard but this would be a good reference for future builds.
@evilkamatis542 3 жыл бұрын
This is already a Masterclass level type of tutorial.
@EugKcha 3 жыл бұрын
Taeha shaking springs is the type of energy I need in my life.
@magnotec. 2 жыл бұрын
what
@elias5000 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the howto. I dumped my last night onto lubing the switches of my new full-size mechanical keyboard and used your video as reference. I'm absolutely stoked how awesome it sounds now. It was the first time I did this to a keybaords and having watched your video gave me the confidence to not mess up.
@Desmond987 Жыл бұрын
Did my first build following this guide for lubing and the switches came out perfect for my liking. Thank you so much for this video!
@sahejoberoi8145 3 жыл бұрын
Solid video, hopefully we see more videos like this often, especially considering how relatively hard it is to find easy to comprehend guides like this for beginners (QNH would agree KEKW) :)
@BalasielVOD 3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I found your channels. Production quality is awesome, you seem to be a great guy, and your knowledge is insane. Can't wait get get my hands on my first mechanical keyboard and start my journey into the hobby :)
@mikegarland4500 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Probably the best lube video I've seen on switches, and I like how you say it's not the only way.. Thanks for sharing your methods for lubing switches, it will definitely help me.
@isurf239 10 ай бұрын
I come back here and watch for a review since I don't build keyboards often, best vid I have found so far and I will probably watch again in another 6 months
@WaterRac 3 жыл бұрын
The spring shaking face is priceless!
@farn8505 3 жыл бұрын
this video was perfectly timed, building my first custom in a few days :)
@theshazman 2 жыл бұрын
My Kailh Speed Coppers are literally a completely different switch after I lubed them. My god does it make a world of difference. It's an absolute pain in the groin and so time consuming but the end result is OH SO AMAZING! Thank you for the top notch editing and production. Pure gold!
@PEEBIS69 Жыл бұрын
used this video to help me lube my first set of switches! it was very helpful and clear, thank you for making such great content to help out your viewers on their own keyboard journeys
@DJSerjaySvek 2 жыл бұрын
This video helped me a ton when I finally built my first mechanical keyboard on stream. I just did not expect it to take 5 hours to lube 40 switches! Thank goodness my board was a 40% only or else I would have cried. Take care and keep doing what you are doing. Your content is educational and entertaining for beginners like me.
@Snoigel 3 жыл бұрын
That “Stem Holder” is known as a four prong Jewel picker
@asher4473 3 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! Thanks so much Nathan. The quality is **chef kiss**
@hafiidzazhan Жыл бұрын
I loved the way you explained the technique and tips step-by-step,its so easy to understand,gonna lube my mx brown switch for the 1st time and this video helps alot.Wish me luck!
@dhoffnun 3 жыл бұрын
"Real" names for Stem Holders: *Jeweler's Claw* - what Taeha has here. Thin claws. *4.0mm mechanical pencil* - also sold as a "stem picker" by some keeb vendors - I prefer these because they cover the cross-mount.
@chrisbrannick9497 3 жыл бұрын
It finally happened! Perfect timing. About to lube my second batch of switches. I can see what I might have done wrong the first time. hah
@jhpak 3 жыл бұрын
Clear visuals as you're explaining is greatly welcome for someone wanting to learn how to do this. Might I recommend doing a separate video on the anatomy of a switch showing what a "slider rail", "leaf", "stem legs", etc.
@proxytag 3 жыл бұрын
Loving these high quality guides, makes it easy to reference to new members of the hobby. Are you going to make a guide on lubing other styles of switches? For example topre/niz EC, Alps, etc.
@pngo2017 3 жыл бұрын
I just dump the entire bag of switches into a bowl of avocado oil.
@frozennachos556 2 жыл бұрын
Is this legit?
@johnnyrocket6588 2 жыл бұрын
@@frozennachos556 Idk
@christophera3513 2 жыл бұрын
@@frozennachos556 I just used some random oil I had (not for cooking), dabbed the outside of the stem, and then worked in the oil. This seems to have helped a ton as these switches are about a decade old. I think the videos technique is way better, but this method seemingly got me at least halfway there. It's nice seeing as Taeha's method, though thorough, takes forever. I'll report back if this causes any issues.
@frozennachos556 2 жыл бұрын
@@christophera3513 thanks man
@jorgemendez4517 10 ай бұрын
The quality of this tutorial is absolutely amazing
@mastuhyeet6422 3 жыл бұрын
Just ordered parts for my first DIY so the timing of this is perfect. Good video :)
@its_zakd 3 жыл бұрын
What was that at the end!! Extreme lubing.
@DonkeyTeef 3 жыл бұрын
money shot baby
@Cakizmaj 3 жыл бұрын
"Stem holder is a quality of life improvement thing..." The whole lubing switches deal is just that :D
@chocolatecookie8294 3 жыл бұрын
i was JUST about to search for a video on how to lube the switches bc ive been planning to build my own keyboard. Your timing is legendary XD thank u for making these high quality videos!!!
@tuxonator 2 жыл бұрын
I have used this technique to lube my Gazzew Boba U4T with Tribosys 3203 lube. They are tactile switches so I decided not to lube the leaf or the legs at all. They feel and sound amazing! Thanks for the tutorial
@Rumil_ 3 жыл бұрын
Taeha, your animated intro is my favorite intro hands down on all of youtube. It is so clean, crisp, and just relaxing to watch. I wish it never ended.
@mybananasock 3 жыл бұрын
The way you caress the lube on the spring is how I want to be caressed. Please caress me taeha. I've been neglected as a kid.
@magnotec. 2 жыл бұрын
Sus
@acdcgl 3 жыл бұрын
I'm in LOVE. Insane video quality.
@Indydi 2 жыл бұрын
Best one I've found yet on the subject. Thank you!
@AdrianFrunza21 3 жыл бұрын
I can see glarses , the key of lubing is that less is more
@AdrianFrunza21 3 жыл бұрын
@Peter Mortensen ik
@uncarriable 2 жыл бұрын
This might get buried in the comment but the stem holder linked is not actually SE and the product that arrived was empty. Talked to amazon about it ,but it seems to be a known issue to the actual SE people. AKA Don't get the stem holder linked since they have a no refund policy and it's most likely fake.
@CustomRideOns Жыл бұрын
Your guides have been by far the best. Thanks!
@devinstepp7674 Жыл бұрын
The switches for my first keyboard arrive tomorrow and this video was so so helpful and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
@SmolYui 3 жыл бұрын
“ *Lube* ” count : *63*
@spencerfencer 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh I was just binging the old streams lol
@epsilon5808 3 жыл бұрын
Literally uploading this the day before I'm about to do my first keyboard build with Boba U4s! Thank you so much
@mingloss 3 жыл бұрын
i’m modding my first board this year and was nervous about messing it up. way less nervous now, thanks for making this video!!
@sanjansarang5374 3 жыл бұрын
Now I can lube my MX browns
@TaehaTypes 3 жыл бұрын
goat switches
@sanjansarang5374 3 жыл бұрын
@@TaehaTypes yes they are ;)
@legend131000 3 жыл бұрын
No matter how much you lube your MX browns,they will still just be scratchy linears.
@Fatass_ 3 жыл бұрын
@@legend131000 some people like a light bump
@Zara-ub7hc 3 жыл бұрын
protip: you can use the top housing as a switch opener by lining up the clips to each other and push
@belphegor_dev 9 ай бұрын
Or just use a switch opener because they're very inexpensive.
@justpassingby997 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm new to the hobby and your videos make the learning process much easier as well as less intimidating.
@cherrrysprrrite 3 жыл бұрын
This is it, the day we all got what we needed.... Thank you keyboard god Nathan... thank you.
@nobueno7461 3 жыл бұрын
3:12 iconic
@hawkercommentates1152 3 жыл бұрын
Kinda sadge since I loobed my switches literally 2 days ago.
@bryan-xi3bi 3 жыл бұрын
me too lmao
@thaeck 3 жыл бұрын
Same, did it yesterday lol
@bigorange1997 3 жыл бұрын
Same. Over lubed the crap out of them. Feels bad
@faranocks 3 жыл бұрын
@@bigorange1997 Depending on the lube and housing material, the excess amounts will be pushed away from the points of contact over extended use. Some lubes/materials allow for this to happen more quickly than others, but I would consider using them for a week or two before you throw in the towel and attempt lube correction.
@bigorange1997 3 жыл бұрын
@@faranocks thanks for the help bro. I was wondering what i should do. I lubed glorious pandas with crytox 205g0. I will follow.your advice and wait a week or 2
@B3L13V3R Жыл бұрын
The master. The video. The process. Even for the simple things, you've spared no expense.
@B00Rad Жыл бұрын
Just want to say thanks for a comprehensive guide on switch lubing. It really helped with my first keeb build :)
@kyuu_09 3 жыл бұрын
I have never felt a keeb that isnt lubed by me, so for all I know, all of my switches could be overlubed or underlubed
@traviswebster8302 2 жыл бұрын
its pretty rare for "underlube to be an issue, as for overlube it generally gets sorted out over time as you use the switch
@LAKANMusic 3 жыл бұрын
The lotion at the end though.. I’ll make sure I say I’m “moisturizing my switches” next time I lube.
@CrisCheese_ 3 жыл бұрын
I've been searching for this video since forever! Thanks for posting!
@ksaweryglab Жыл бұрын
My go-to video when I need to lube the switches. Thanks Taeha!
@vivid_xyz 3 жыл бұрын
Taeha: explaining how to lube a switch for 10 minutes Me: "haha spray lube go brr"
@capekraken2672 3 жыл бұрын
Haha broken board go brr
@beaudemarest7090 3 жыл бұрын
Rip ur board bro hopefully u can repair it
@schminkydink 2 жыл бұрын
it’s not recommended, it doesn’t reach all of the parts of the switch, and it might just turn your keyboard into a clicky brick.
@leifsicool 3 жыл бұрын
Damn no way I can measure the ammount of lube by eye. I just stick my brush in the lube, brush it against the container until most of it is off and then start lubing.
@jessiemullett5719 3 жыл бұрын
i come back to this video everytime i lube switches to make sure im doing everything correctly. its been so helpful, thank u so much!!!
@josefaguilar2955 3 жыл бұрын
You're such a treasure to this community ❤️
@shadify932 3 жыл бұрын
I’m gonna make a compilation of The key of lubing is less is more lol,
@farzamimani5339 3 жыл бұрын
Holding GME so I can afford a new board
@death-by-ego 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. I just finished bag lubing my stems. Now off to lubing the legs on my springs. Thanks! I'm making great time.
@b1_ferg 3 жыл бұрын
May I just comment on how much I love your subtle background music. Rounds out these tutorial videos ever so nicely.
@b1_ferg 3 жыл бұрын
goddamn, that blurred ending bahahaha. Keyboard porn?
@izzyz5316 3 жыл бұрын
Taeha Pipes tease 11:10
@Jamby 3 жыл бұрын
best comment
@sehoinky3274 3 жыл бұрын
"the key to lubing, is that less is more" -nathan
@formerbabyfutureghost Жыл бұрын
This was the most clear, helpful, and straightforward video on this; thank you!!!
@robbie19143 2 жыл бұрын
Such an important video people need to see, and a sick intro too
@sliceofbry 3 жыл бұрын
This was definitely more than "a basic tutorial" - so well done. Thank you so much. Definitely part of what inspired me to create my own custom: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eM-YfN2FvNi6aas.html
@Brandon-dq3vx 3 жыл бұрын
"LUBISTS?????"
@IronCan88 2 жыл бұрын
Imagine going on a blind date. Girl: "so what do you do?" Man: "I am a professional lubist" Girl: "woo lala!"
@realthemonke4574 Жыл бұрын
You have no idea how thankful I am, they sound SOO good on the akko v3 cream yellows
@krebsgewehr 2 жыл бұрын
Video quality and instructions are great.
@bryanchiu6302 3 жыл бұрын
when you realise you've been overluling switches all the time
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