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A22CRACK OP t1_ixgmkkw wrote

Reply to comment by InsertDisc11 in Found these old keycaps and though I'd share them. by A22CRACK

Didn't think about that but now that you've mentioned it. It does look rather soft!

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InsertDisc11 t1_ixgpso4 wrote

also it looks waay more quality then the one on the left (aka every cap from today lol)

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A22CRACK OP t1_ixgrt3q wrote

100% agree. The only thing I can fault the quality on is the the wonky bottoms which seem to droop in places (see 3rd image). But besides that the quality of the legends and plastic is significantly better. I really want to mod them to fit Cherry stems but dont know if its possible :(

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Abtswiath t1_ixgxf60 wrote

You can probably sand/file down the stem diameter, so that they fit cherry top housings. Seems possible.

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A22CRACK OP t1_ixhab89 wrote

That's an excellent idea! I might have to try this. Do you think it will affect the structural integrity of the stem much?

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Abtswiath t1_ixhcf9s wrote

Should be fine as long as you do not take too much off. Standard stems are quite durable, so i think a sanded down vintage one would be equally strong. Better try it with a single keycap you can afford to loose though. Keep us updated. The vintage caps look dope!

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A22CRACK OP t1_ixiyrw2 wrote

Ok, I'll definitely have to try this out then. Thanks dude!

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