A 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
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The production quality of these videos are INSANE
hi yung ling
THANK YOUUU
IT’S THE GOD HIMSELF, MR. EDWARDTROLLMC
Editor Ed lets goooooooo
Fc ror with hr
IS THAT LESS IS MORE ty taeha for not disappointing
More is less as well
cherry mx browns > any switch in the history of mankind
@@suck4599 yes they are very good since i type .3 letters per minuet, very tactile.
@@suck4599 NO
if less is more than stock unlubed switches should have the right amount of lube
Taeha: "I can lube around 10-15 switches an hour" *cries in 6 an hour for a 75%*
bruh i lube 70 switches in 2hrs.
@@PwnageJ good for you
@@5baum thanks. dont use lube station it really slows you down.
@@PwnageJ I don't. I am just very careful and want to have as much consistency as possible.
@@5baum Times like this, I really wish the thumbs down on KZhead actually did something, just so I could tell people like Pwnage how incredibly obnoxious they are.
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
I repeated it 108 times.
4 score and 7 years ago Neitan decided to start a lube guide. And here we are now
oi wassup dash
Good to see a “remastering,” for lack of a better term, of your old videos
We don't speak about the old videos KEK
@@TaehaTypes no olive oil?
@@TaehaTypes 🤣
@@TaehaTypes I remember when you were just “Nathan Kim”
@@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
This helped me a TON! Thanks for all you do, man!
here before all the other people
@@ocean-nerdrage4170 ok
@John Cake didn’t ask cope
11:06 What even is that background shot in the outro? hahahahaahahahaha
rip alpacas
happy to see the "less is more" quote is still alive and well
tried to keep it out but couldn't resist LOL
@@TaehaTypes How could you keep out the greatest keyboard quote of all time?
@@TaehaTypes lol
Squashy boi
@@naturallymoronic2214 Keyboard quote? Doesn't come from an keyboard designer though, more from an architect...
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!!!!!!
Yess we need our father!
True
join the key cult or else
Who
I'm actually a noobie at all this so the video was very helpful.
Thank you so much! My boyfriend asked me to help him lube his switches and we referenced this video together :D
wow your marriage material. my gf won´t do that.. not even for money xD
Ay tone, did she lube your switches, or lube your switches, heh heh.
@@DovahKanye oh
@@geraldzineder5570 Are you still with her? 😂
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!
The stem holder is actually a jeweler’s pick up tool!
Would recommend a 4mm pencil lead holder instead for picking up switch stems. It holds it more sturdy with better grip.
you just saved me at least 10 or 12 dollars buying the ones marketed as "stem holders". Fuckin thank you.
@@Rockett. really now? which one do you use? any brand in particular?
@@yeahthatsright33 haha np! glad i could help!
I use a tweezer and hold it really firmly lol
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.
I’m just about to do my first ever batch of lubing and I’m SO happy you updated your lubing video, so helpful 🙏
You’ve gotten me into custom keyboards. My parts are coming in soon. So im super excited. From pcb to key caps. So excited!
10:48 I think that was for glarses
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.
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
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!
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
I knew this is coming! Best Tutorial series of all time!
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.
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!
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
I was just looking for a tutorial, Taeha knows what I thinking lol
Been waiting for this for sooooo long
thanks for the awesome guide. just finished my first set of lubed switches and its honestly a world of a difference!
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!
This is already a Masterclass level type of tutorial.
Taeha shaking springs is the type of energy I need in my life.
what
Your tutorial was a godsend mate thanks so much! Extremely well produced and organized.
This is the best tutorial of lubing switches. The quality makes it understandable and easy to replicate
"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.
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) :)
The quality of this tutorial is absolutely amazing
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!
this video was perfectly timed, building my first custom in a few days :)
The spring shaking face is priceless!
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!
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
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.
That “Stem Holder” is known as a four prong Jewel picker
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.
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
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.
I just dump the entire bag of switches into a bowl of avocado oil.
Is this legit?
@@frozennachos556 Idk
@@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.
@@christophera3513 thanks man
Great instructional video for a beginner like myself. I am really interested in being able to not only keep my new keyboard working well, but sounding good as well. This is a great video as it not only instructs on the HOW, but more importantly the WHY. Thanks again for a great video!!
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!
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
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.
Sus
Ive watched this video over 20 times now.... This quality and commentary is insane
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.
"Stem holder is a quality of life improvement thing..." The whole lubing switches deal is just that :D
What was that at the end!! Extreme lubing.
money shot baby
The switches for my first keyboard arrive tomorrow and this video was so so helpful and easy to follow. Thank you so much!
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
I can see glarses , the key of lubing is that less is more
@Peter Mortensen ik
“ *Lube* ” count : *63*
As someone who is planning on doing their first (what I consider) semi dyi mechanical keyboard (hot swappable board), this video is incredibly helpful.
Literally uploading this the day before I'm about to do my first keyboard build with Boba U4s! Thank you so much
Now I can lube my MX browns
goat switches
@@TaehaTypes yes they are ;)
No matter how much you lube your MX browns,they will still just be scratchy linears.
@@legend131000 some people like a light bump
protip: you can use the top housing as a switch opener by lining up the clips to each other and push
Or just use a switch opener because they're very inexpensive.
Thank you so much! I'm new to the hobby and your videos make the learning process much easier as well as less intimidating.
Have this on repeat when I start my build. Thanks for the great video boss🤞🏼
Taeha: explaining how to lube a switch for 10 minutes Me: "haha spray lube go brr"
Haha broken board go brr
Rip ur board bro hopefully u can repair it
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.
Bruh I was just binging the old streams lol
This is so helpful! Thanks so much Nathan. The quality is **chef kiss**
Thank you for this clear tutorial. Audio and video 10/10. SUPER HELPFUL.
Kinda sadge since I loobed my switches literally 2 days ago.
me too lmao
Same, did it yesterday lol
Same. Over lubed the crap out of them. Feels bad
@@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.
@@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
3:12 iconic
Just ordered parts for my first DIY so the timing of this is perfect. Good video :)
I've been searching for this video since forever! Thanks for posting!
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
its pretty rare for "underlube to be an issue, as for overlube it generally gets sorted out over time as you use the switch
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.
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!!!
I'm in LOVE. Insane video quality.
The lotion at the end though.. I’ll make sure I say I’m “moisturizing my switches” next time I lube.
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.
This was the most clear, helpful, and straightforward video on this; thank you!!!
Your guides have been by far the best. Thanks!
Holding GME so I can afford a new board
I’m gonna make a compilation of The key of lubing is less is more lol,
Best one I've found yet on the subject. Thank you!
I lubed and filmed my Gateron Yellows yesterday. First time builder. First time doing this. The result was incredible!
"the key to lubing, is that less is more" -nathan
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: kzhead.info/sun/dc2hed6MjqSMbK8/bejne.html
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.
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!!!
Taeha Pipes tease 11:10
best comment
when you realise you've been overluling switches all the time
Much appreciated! I learned that I have been lubing springs "incorrectly" over the last year, as I thought you needed to coat the entire length of the spring. I also had been lubing the entire pole of the stem and this probably was leading to some over lubing -_-
Just want to say thanks for a comprehensive guide on switch lubing. It really helped with my first keeb build :)
"LUBISTS?????"
Imagine going on a blind date. Girl: "so what do you do?" Man: "I am a professional lubist" Girl: "woo lala!"
the amount of OCD you have to have to be able to do this without completely offing yourself must be amazing
Lubing process demystified. Thank you for making this video!
My go-to video when I need to lube the switches. Thanks Taeha!