This is my ultimate guide on how I lube my switches effectively. I wanted to focus more on the dos and don'ts of lubing switches to avoid mistakes and give you all my opinion on some ways to avoid over lubed switches. This guide is meant for cherry MX style switches and focuses on linear variant. Again, the amount lube you use it totally up to you in the end, but start off light and don't be afraid to experiment to get to your desired feel and sound.
On another note here is where you can get some of the materials I used today:
Brush (any brush will do): https://kineticlabs.com/switch-mods/kinetic/kolinsky-lube-brushes?ref=alexotos
205g0 Lube: https://kineticlabs.store/lube/krytox/205-grade-0?ref=alexotos
Switch Opener: https://ilumkb.com/collections/accessories/products/the-cube-v1
Optional:
TX Stem Holder: https://www.ashkeebs.com/product/tx-switch-slider-picker/?aff=3
Spring Oil: https://kineticlabs.com/lube/krytox/105-oil?ref=alexotos
Springs: https://kineticlabs.com/switch-mods/kinetic/symmetric-long-springs?ref=alexotos
Films: https://kineticlabs.com/search/films?ref=alexotos
Also here is a website that carries a lot of my favourite switches: https://dangkeebs.com/?ref=x2NSKd0C57yIQ9
Read more about my fav switches here: https://www.alexotos.com/best-switches-for-mechanical-keyboards-in-2024-linear-edition
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0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Tools You'll Need
0:58 - Opening Your Switch
1:28 - How To Lube Your Switch
3:43 - Why I Don't Lube the Bottom Housing
4:14 - When To Apply Films
5:28 - Why I Don't Lube the Pole on the Stem
6:14 - Fixing Bent Pins
6:46 - Altering The Sound Of Your Up Stroke
7:00 - Adding New Springs
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