0:00 Intro 0:39 Stock type test 1:10 Lubed + filmed type test 1:41 Overview of types of switches 2:05 Tactile switch lubing method 8:29 Linear switch lubing method 13:58 Silent switch lubing method 19:41 Box switch lubing method 27:12 Lubing recommendations 27:21 Bag lubing springs 28:42 Outro 28:52 Sound comparison between stock, lubed, and lubed + filmed switches 29:07 Stock switch 29:21 Lubed switch 29:33 Lubed + filmed switch 29:43 With keycaps in a keyboard 30:26 Stock type test 30:58 Lubed + filmed type test

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for putting together the detailed timestamps Matt! I appreciate it!

@Trentfps

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Pin this comment

@veenbeen1017

3 жыл бұрын

U legend

@kikonut3700

3 жыл бұрын

@@Trentfps its a reply lmao

@sneakatwix

2 жыл бұрын

where did you get that pegboard and containers? looks sooo clean

This is what I needed in my life a year ago! SO HELPFUL!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by Betty! I appreciate the comment and I hope it provides support to all of us spending countless hours lubing switches into the late evenings... Loved the new vid on MT3!

@thepixelatedboy3259

3 жыл бұрын

OH MAH GOD BIG FAN

@hubby8228

2 жыл бұрын

How much lube do you need for a keyboard? 65%

@blitzkriegvonkonig

2 жыл бұрын

@@hubby8228 about 2 grams

@txmplxte9707

2 жыл бұрын

Betty what do u think the best started keyboard for custom is I rlly wanna get into this hobby

literally a top tier lubrication tutorial and this man doesn't even have 7k subs. PEOPLE, SUB ALREADY JFC

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the support Gemini! I really appreciate it!

As someone who's about to sit down to lube & film his first set of switches, I really appreciate the level of detail & the prescriptive nature of all of the advice!

Your voice and the chill music in the background is the perfect backdrop to lubing my first set of switches. Great video

Hey Scott, this is by far the best switch lubing tutorial out there, thanks for this awesome video! It would be absolutely awesome if you could do such a video on tuning stabs, covering clip-ins and screw-ins. Please keep creating content just as you do and stay healthy!

100% the best switch lubing tutorial available.

awesome video, great explanation and thank you for covering box switches! I actually used your technique on my box pinks, and it's amazing how much better they sound, even those they are still 'clicky' - great job!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much MusicMech! I'm glad the video was helpful!

This is exactly what I need! It is very informative and helpful. I enjoyed so much how you explain how to make creamy sound with science. Extra benefit: good review for my Physics midterms. :)

This is a life saver! I feel ready to tackle these Box Jades!

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was of help!

I hear the back beat music but I kind of can also hear a tutorial video playing in the back ground too. That’s actually really cool

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Haha, that's actually my fault... sometimes as I capture the footage or b-roll, I speak as I do it to time how much of the footage I need... but I forgot to mute the track so it ended up playing into the main audio track...

thank you so much! the production quality is amazing!

Thank you sir for your in depth reviews, comprehensive knowledge and amazing videos! Keep up the amazing work.

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

Thanks for the tutorial, Scott! Really nice to see tutorials on different styles of switches in one video.

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

No problem at all SHCTeva! I hope the tutorial is helpful and provides good context for so many of us doing this for too long lol.

Awesome video, I got into the custom keyboard scene back in may and I'm loving it!

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

:) The rabbit hole is soooo deep and vast!

Rapidly becoming one of my favorite channels, inspiring me to start my own channel! Keep up the amazing work!!!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Pedro! You should do it for sure! It's a grind, but also great to put content out there that can be helpful to others!

solid video thank you! i am getting ready to lube kailh box white switches for the first time.

Thanks for another great & enjoyable video. Keep going with awesome content!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Michal! Will keep at it!

Thanks to you I got through 20 switches, lubed and filmed, in 2.5 hours this morning (it was my first time lubing and I went slow.) Only 50 more, I can do this :)

@Keybored

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Another informative video, especially about lubing Kailh switch. Thanks!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! I hope it was helpful :)

wow that demonstration of lube vs lube + film blew me away. I always thought film was overboard but the difference is way more noticeable than I thought.

best guide for lubing switches hands down

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!

thank u so much. i want to build a custom keyboard and i looked at it a long time but i just never made the move to do it cuz of lubing but u are helping me out alot hopefully i can build my custom next monthhhh

This is a really great video! Thanks for the info

Thank you friend your video helped me a lot, this is the best video on youtube about the switches

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

:) You're very welcome and so glad to hear that!

god damn that is one hell of a good sound that stock version makes compared to my 4 years old razor blackwidow lol

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Van! I appreciate the comments!

I have a lot of your tutorials like this saved in my mech keyboards playlist lmao

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

:) Thank you Tarun!

19:41 I NEEDED TO LUBE SOME BOX SWITCHES, THANK YOU

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Hope it works out great!

@NoahTheSillyPerson

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored whats a good lube for novelkeys dry yellow?

I love you ❤️ sorry I’m really tired and this will help me tomorrow for when my lube, films, and switches come tomorrow 😁

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

So glad it can be of help! Lubing the switches are a chore for sure, and I hope this tutorial helps!

Personally I think this is a great video, but I also think the sound comparison should have been done with a different switch since the L4s come pre lubed, so you won’t hear much of a difference. I would personally use a holy panda or even a glorious panda since imo you can really hear the difference

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Nicholas! You are definitely right about the L4 being lightly lubed!

Amazing video, u helped a lot of newbies like me

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

:) really happy to hear that!

Very handy video. Would love to see a video of how you recommend lubing different kind of stabs :)

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

:) One of these days, I'll make a video on stabilizer tuning!

After 2 years of arrmy, now i have to rewatch all the videos to get back to the track :)))

Awesome! I just ordered a bunch of alpacas and I’ll be using this video to help lube them myself

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps Sketchy Rabbit! Alpacas are great switches by the way!

@sketchyrabbit5226

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored thanks, I’m looking forward to it! It seems like such a long wait for their arrival 🤣

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

@@sketchyrabbit5226 it'll be worth it!

Great video for newbie like me, love the explaination on every switch. Keep it up bro 🤜

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@khanhnam1471

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored can i ask a question about why in the video you said that you only lubed the glorious panda sw legs

I've been looking for a box lubing tutorial all my life. Thank you.

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi DVa! Not a lot of content on box switches! A lot of people also just ignore lubing them because they tend to lose lube fairly quickly... But I feel that lubing really benefits them and a thicker lube helps to retain longer.

Awesome video! Also, now I can't stop hearing the 'clunk' of an unlubed switch.

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

:) Once you hear it, you can't unhear it

hey would really appreciate it if you made a video of lubing stabs, cause the level of detail with which you explain is really helpful! Thanks!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Aryaman! I've always been meaning to do that, but just haven't had a chance to get around to it. But stabilizer maintenance is definitely a topic that is on the list!

@aryamanpachauri3107

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored eagerly waiting 😁

the stock type test was already so much better than my lubed keyboard

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

:) I think because many of these switches come lightly pre-lubed

So comprehensive!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is amazing.

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mario!

Be advised that not every switch needs to be filmed. For instance, my favorite switch, the KTT Kang White V3, does not require any film, as the switch housing is already very tight and allows for the stem to not move around as much. In fact, filming the switch turned out to completely destroy each of the switches in my keyboard due to it already being so tight, which caused me to have to buy another set and lube them (for hours...) However, some switches like the Banana Splits should be filmed as the housing is not very tight stock and should be modified for the best sound and feel.

Honestly for tactiles I prefer going for a very tactile switch, and dialing it back a bit by lubing the legs too!

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

or with short springs! That dials back the tactility a whole lot!

Man just the name of your channel merits a like and subscribe hahaha !

This video has been a tremendous help to me! Thank you so much for posting! I'm having trouble locating a size 3 or 4 brush like the one you are using for the linear. Are there any you could recommend? Thank you!

I need to save this!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

:) hope it can be of help!

thanks very helpful

Blues have the biggest improvement when lubed I've found

EXCEPTIONAL !

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@architarora2180

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored you have nooooooooooooo idea how muchhhhhhhhhhh i tried to find THAT video which would clearly depict how to lube tactile switches...the next best is Switch and Click's article ! Hats off brother ! I'm in the process of making my own K2V2 mod video...Thanks a ton !

Really like your videos, aspecially your scientific approach in the recent ones!! I was wondering: do you lube the springs of tactile switches?

@sparkplugbarrens

2 жыл бұрын

Ah sorry, somehow didn't notice that part of the video 😅

This couldn’t have come at a more perfect time. My brushes, switch films, and krytox arrived today!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

That's great news James! I hope they turn out great!

Oh man.. nice video AGAIN XD

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! I appreciate the comment!

This was so helpful!!!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

You didn't provide a link for the switch opener. I'm hoping I can find it in one of your other videos descriptions. Or I will just find one myself instead of being lazy. :P I have seen other KZreadrs with big square switch holders when lubing. That could be handy as well if I find those and understand how to use them. LOL Great information btw. Excellent for noobs like myself. Explained very concisely. Thank you.

Wow, i didnt notice it was 30minute long looks like im enjoy it

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Vic! I hope it's not too boring! Wasn't even planning to make a 30 min lube video, but realized that it's a pretty involving task haha. Thanks for watching!

Lucky for us today you can get the Nuphy Halo96 that is factory lubed and filmed and dampned all for $160

20:36 they're called box switches because of the "box" structure encasing the actuation mechanism

if I’m lubing a light tactile switch like the cotton candy switches, should I decrease the amount of lube while following your tactile lubing portion of the video or it’s okay to follow with the same amount?

Can I also use Trombone oil for bag lubing? So that i don't have to buy the Super Lube. Awsome Video thats the best tutoral ive ever seen.

Very informative video! Subscribed. May I also ask how many switches can you fit into one of those ikea clear containers?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi 4evNaruto4eva! Thank you so much for the sub! I feel I can put enough switches in to fill out a Tkl... So about 90

I don’t know if you’ll still read the comments, but I tried lubing my linear switch and found out that having lube on the leaves actually makes the keys not register properly, so I actually had to remove any excess lube on them for them to work :(

when I did my first keyboard I felt like that small amount of lube did absolutely nothing for my switches, and preferred a little bit more lube, I liked to be able to see a small bit of shine to the switch, maybe this is me being an ignorant newcomer to the hobby but how much did that really do? maybe cause 204 is a bit easier to spread then 205g0 it is more effective? id love for someone to tell me if I have good reasoning or if I'm stupid for thinking that way.

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi CJR! These days, many switches do come with a little bit of lube, so sometimes a tiny bit more doesn't produce dramatic results. However, this hobby is all preference, so there is no right or wrong, or ignorant :) You do what you like the best! I lube glorious pandas with a thicker 205... because I prefer that over 204 :)

6:40 I'm trying out the glorious panda next week, so it would be great to hear your opinion on why you'd lube the legs specifically on them?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Florian! I typically don't lube the legs of tactile switches, but the glorious pandas I do. Reason is that the first batches I received had some pretty noticeable pinging, that I could not get rid of with standard lubing of the housing/stem/springs. Interestingly enough, krytox 205 on the legs or the leaf itself, really helped to get rid if the ping. If you want maximum tactility, don't lube the leg, but if you're sensitive to noise, then I would lube the leg or leaf with 205 :)

OMG TYSM

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

The linear switch that you used has 67g spring, would you use a different lube if the spring was lighter (i.e. 45-50 g) ?

Please Guide on Options Available for entry level Custom Hot Swappable keyboard. BTW great Content!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you ajr! Will look into some entries in the future like the gk or sk series!

I didn't scroll down far enough to see if anyone said anything. But it's not called a box switch because of the stem. It's called box bc the leaf is inside of a box which makes it water resistant and without containments.

Thank for the video. I have the NuPhy air 75 with low profile brown switches. What lube and brush size do you recommend? Thanks in advance!!

Would love if you do a comparison between krytox 205 G0 and glorious glube and thanks for the video it was very helpful

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Krytox 205 for linears all the way! The Glube is not my favorite :(

Great video! I have a question: how do u lube pre-lube switches? Do u clean them? Or do u lube on top of the factory lube?

@jl25735

Жыл бұрын

You should clean them before applying lube. If not, you could end up with two different lubes or over lubing your switches (which feels awkward)

do you think using 205G0 to lube the springs for gazzew U4T reduce the tactile bump? coz im changing the springs to 22m 2 staged spring instead for more tactility

I have a newbie question. Is lubing only about sound? or does it also makes it so the switch is not as stiff? I have one key that feels more difficult to press possibly because I press it a lot, would help in making it smoother? or is this just a switch problem?

Great video! Do you think for silent switches, that the springs can be put into a bag with lube and shaken? Rather than lubing individual springs?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

For sure! The spring lubing will be the same for silent switches as well as the others :)

@bre4472

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored thank you!!

@bre4472

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored what kind of films are you using?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

@@bre4472 hi bre, I mostly use tx films now. I like that they have the middles cut off so they don't interfere.

Hey I'm sort of new to this, would you use bag lubing with springs for tactile switches also or is it better to lube individually?

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! I use bag lubing with switches since it's just so much more convenient!

@timmyburner7345

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Thanks for the reply! Keep making the awesome videos!

Really informative and helpful video! May I ask if it's okay to use Krytox 203 g0 instead of 204 g0 when lubing tactile switches?

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aryssa! Glad it was helpful. You sure can, it'll just make the switch feel faster, since the lube is also thinner :)

@yssuhh

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored thanks again!

tbh stock sound is not bad, it's just another type of sound. depends on who loves which more. for me, stock ones sound better.

Hay, great video quality. Umm, I have a question though. What does adding film to a linear key do?

@colbyboucher6391

Жыл бұрын

It almost acts like a spaceboard stablizer. Keeps it from wobbling.

Also you can just use a paintbrush a rlly thin one for lubing the switches

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

You sure can! That's what I used a long time ago

Solid tutorial, thanks! Silly question, but how are you cleaning residual lube off switches and more importantly, fingers?

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

off my fingers, just regular soap :) For residual lube, I use a brush to get it off and wipe that clean with a paper towel

@iammstrlee

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored For switches that are lubed from the factory, do you tend to just apply over it, or are you cleaning them up first?

Thank you, this is is a very helpful video. For silent Durocks, which have a different silencing mechanism, will the lubrication method still be the same? I certainly don't want squelchy switches.

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

I don't have first hand experience with the silent durocks, but from experience with other silent switches, the trick is always with the soft bits. Too much lube here makes the thing squelchy. If possible, avoid, otherwise, go very light on these soft bits.

@f4rtboss862

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Thanks! Will give it a shot.

If I may ask, where did you buy the pegboard and the switch containers at the start of the video? Do you have any links? Thanks!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Mirko! The pegboard and the bins were from ikea! Part of their pegboard organization system :)

should the film be considered a shim which will increase contact distance when pressing the switch?

Fucked up overlubing by watching Taeha's video because I'm retarded and couldn't follow it right. This man showed me the right way.

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

:) Glad to hear that it was helpful!

Absolutely amazing video! I Love what you do, also what black keycaps are those? Where did you buy them from?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chad! I really appreciate that! The black keycaps are mistel doubleshot PBT caps from amazon! Pretty thick and nice keycaps, especially for the price! amzn.to/3u8CiVo

hi, can i just not lube the stem for my tactile switches, will it change the smoothness and sound?

What switch were you using at the beginning comparison

Hello! could you tell me the name of the container wall you have for your switches shown in the beginning of the video? I need those in my lifeeeeeee

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan! The container wall is part of ikeas peg board storage! Hope that helps!

I read somewhere on reddit that you should break in switches before lubing them. Does this apply to all switches? And does this apply to tactile switches? The only really talked about it towards linear switches

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hello, World! It does apply to certain switches. One prime example is the NK Cream, where the POM on POM action requires a bit of wear down before you apply lube to it. Some also do this to MX blacks as well. However, most others actually can be lubed right away and still yields great results.

How long does it take to lube all the switches of a TKL-keyboard? Aren't there switches already lubed and filmed. But I'm not going to waste my time on lubing anyway. I preferred the stock sound of the used keyboard over the lubed one.

omg could you do a stabs vid next!

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Yup I'm planning that video in the future!

What stock keyboard were you using on the very first sound test with the stock keyboard?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Giovanni! The keyboard used for stock and lubed/filmed sound test is a heavily modified NK65 Entry Edition! Here is a link to that mod video if interested! kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHp8y7Occ5XVcbQ.html

Great video. Quick question, every tactile switch I've tried has this 'squeaking' noise when I slowly press down on it. It doesn't matter if the switch is lubed or not. I'm like 90% sure it's from the contact between the leaf and stem, I've even tried lubing that contact but the sound persists. Do you know what it is and how I can get rid of it?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Nihal! Which tactile are you having trouble with?

@nihalprakash8883

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored Hey Scott, so I'm currently trying out the Outemu Ice Light Purples, lubed with 3203. I've also tried lubed Gateron Browns. Both of them have this really annoying squeak. It's also audible on my 67g Zealios but not as much.

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

@@nihalprakash8883 hmm I'm beginning to wonder if it's the trybosys 3203. 3203 is used often for tactiles but it's on the thinner side. As a test, if you have any 3204 or krytox 204, try that out and see if the squeak goes away. You're lubing the springs as well correct?

@nihalprakash8883

3 жыл бұрын

@@Keybored I'll do that, thank you for the suggestion! Yes, I'm also lubing the springs with 3203. What lube would you recommend for the springs?

@Keybored

3 жыл бұрын

@@nihalprakash8883 I use krytox 105 in a bag and just bag lube them. Lately, I've been substituting super lube 51004 synthetic ptfe for bag lubing since the results were similar and it was more cost effective. Hope it works out for you!

hey, what do you recommend lube for brown switches, i heard it's not a good tactile, some people think it is not a tactile switch, so what is the best lube for this switch? i want to make this silent and thoccy :)

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

I would recommend using Krytox 204!

I have a question is G-LUBE good for stabs and tactile switches

So I don’t need really thin lube for the springs. Right?

Hi, why do we click the mouse over the keyboard first ?

Um akchually the stem has nothing to do with the box moniker. The box is the enclosed waterproof box in the lower housing. Hence the round bits on things like the new box creams.

Hey I was wondering if some cherry mx speed sliver will work on the hot swap-able gmmk pre built I’m getting the tkl version and I wanna get into the hobbit I just don’t know if they would work so if you could tell me it would be very help full.

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

Yup! They should work!

Comment on a later video of yours, i switched some things around and took out things i didn't need, i can now make bluons with nk blueberries and ink blacks

@Keybored

2 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a very interesting switch lol. Was it linear or tactile?

For tactile switch, can we use krytox 203 instead of 204??