Different types of IBM Beamsprings?

pablomuniz · 28 Apr 2021, 14:28

According to Haata.

There is a "really nice" beamspring, only found in replacement kits, that differ from regular ones

https://youtu.be/BPPX_lyO-7Q?t=2684

I have never had the chance to try one (regular nor this one) but I thought they were on the light side. Am I wrong?

Are the replacement kits the new endgame? xD

xxhellfirexx · 28 Apr 2021, 18:46

The NOS replacement beamspring Haata was talking about had the plunger held down with a rubber band to keep the fly plate from getting detached. Being held down for 20+ years could have weakened the beamspring.

pablomuniz · 29 Apr 2021, 11:12

xxhellfirexx wrote: ↑
28 Apr 2021, 18:46
The NOS replacement beamspring Haata was talking about had the plunger held down with a rubber band to keep the fly plate from getting detached. Being held down for 20+ years could have weakened the beamspring.

That is the only logical explanation, thanks hellfire.

But do you think a lighter spring would make it "better"?

xxhellfirexx · 29 Apr 2021, 18:29

pablomuniz wrote: ↑
29 Apr 2021, 11:12
That is the only logical explanation, thanks hellfire.

But do you think a lighter spring would make it "better"?

I have some heavily used beamsprings that have lighter springs and some with less use that have stiffer springs. I do not mind the weighting myself, but some people prefer a lighter spacebar. The heavily used ones are also more pingy.

Also, the switches age very well. Heavily used beamsprings are not scratchy and do not bind at all.