General Switch Lubing and Keyboard Soldering/Desoldering Services

 Switch and stabilizer lubing service rates:

• Switch lubing service (includes work/service for lubing, stem/spring swapping, and adding switch films; does NOT include parts - client to provide all parts): $0.35/switch + return shipping

• Add switch films and/or spring lube and swap only: $0.15/switch + return shipping

• Open switches for switch parts/"frankenswitches": $0.05/switch (additional charge added on to regular switch lubing rate)

• Clip PCB mount legs: $2 flat rate

• Ultrasonic cleaning services: $10 flat rate for cleaning harvested switches from vintage boards and manufacturer's lube only (I am no longer accepting previously lubed jobs)

• Stabilizer tuning and lubing: $1/stab (+$0.50/stabilizer for cleaning old stabilizers prior to relubing)

Add-on rates:

• TX switch films: $0.10/switch film. I currently stock black and white 0.15mm switch films. 

• Stocked lube(s): $2/lube type for up to 100 switches

  • • Tribosys 3203

    • Tribosys 3204

    • Krytox GPL 205 G0

    • Krytox GPL 104

    • Krytox GPL 105

    • Krytox GPL 106

    • MCG 111

    • MCG 112

    • MCG 129

    • XHT-BDZ (recommended for stabilizer wires only)

For your reference, here are some pictures of the switch contact points I typically lube. I am flexible and open to any suggestions/preferences you have for lubing your switches and will accommodate accordingly.

Solder/desolder rates (price is for one direction), including installing Mill-Max/Kailh hotswap sockets:

• <60%: $30

• 60-65%: $35

• >65%-TKL: $40

• >TKL: $45

Applies to soldering work only (see below for keyboard assembly fee), so I recommend sending only the essential materials for the work (i.e., PCB + plate + switches).

For your reference, I solder using a Hakko FX-888 station and desolder using a Hakko FR-301 desoldering gun. I ask that you provide only the necessary components (PCB, plate, switches, stabilizers) for the work, and I will provide all consumables (solder, cleaning products) used during this process. I selectively take orders based on my schedule/availabilities. Feel free to PM me to further discuss if needed.

Keyboard assembly fee:

$15 flat rate 

Assembly for hotswap builds and/or for putting together a full keyboard build after soldering work. Fee is in addition to soldering rates if soldering work is required.

NOTE: submitting an order form does NOT guarantee a spot on the queue. I may still need to verify information and/or decide if I can even accept your request. Depending on a variety of different factors, I may not be able to accommodate all requests and so will decline orders where necessary (please refer to my FAQ section and/or disclaimer below).