[WTB - UK/EU/US] Model M
Posted: 03 Mar 2024, 08:50
I'm still regretting my decision to sell the majority of my keyboards, almost a year ago... I thought I was safe with my two HHKBs! This was due to the nature of the work I was doing at the time. Well, Phase 2 of the project I have been working on has started, and I had forgotten that I do a lot of data analysis and appreciate a full size board for such tasks 
Now, fortunately, I didn't get rid of my first Model M. It has some sentimental value, sure, but it remained with me primarily because it's unreliable. It's been bolt modded, cushion modded (a game changer, BTW!), etc.. I find seating the flippers and getting all the bolts tightened to be a maddening experience. So when 'n' stops outputting, as it did last week. It goes back on the shelf. There seems to be an unusual sluggishness of output between 'm' and 'space', where, unless I'm typing extra slow, the order of output won't be as I typed. 'b', 'n', 'm' also all like to double output at times... This board tries my patience more than it should!
Ah, tis a pretty thing though.
And a true joy to type on! Even with these persistent issues, using this and my F back to back had me sell my F; I just preferred everything about this M. However, dealing with these problems does tire. And they lead me to put it back on the shelf far more than it deserves!
So, I wish to buy another Model M. As they are prettier, I'd like to aim for a Square Badge M, but I'm open to any Model M, even an M122. However, my primary criteria is that I want an M that doesn't give me any headaches. So, NOS, or, a board where someone has done all the work, cleaned it, bolt modded, etc.. I just want a solid Model M, ready to go. If anyone out there is willing to sell an Industrial M, that'd be cool too.
I'm in the U.K., but I have family in the U.S., so boards from anywhere can be considered. PM me!
Now, fortunately, I didn't get rid of my first Model M. It has some sentimental value, sure, but it remained with me primarily because it's unreliable. It's been bolt modded, cushion modded (a game changer, BTW!), etc.. I find seating the flippers and getting all the bolts tightened to be a maddening experience. So when 'n' stops outputting, as it did last week. It goes back on the shelf. There seems to be an unusual sluggishness of output between 'm' and 'space', where, unless I'm typing extra slow, the order of output won't be as I typed. 'b', 'n', 'm' also all like to double output at times... This board tries my patience more than it should!
Ah, tis a pretty thing though.
Spoiler:
So, I wish to buy another Model M. As they are prettier, I'd like to aim for a Square Badge M, but I'm open to any Model M, even an M122. However, my primary criteria is that I want an M that doesn't give me any headaches. So, NOS, or, a board where someone has done all the work, cleaned it, bolt modded, etc.. I just want a solid Model M, ready to go. If anyone out there is willing to sell an Industrial M, that'd be cool too.
I'm in the U.K., but I have family in the U.S., so boards from anywhere can be considered. PM me!
