How to Lube MX Style Switches

[@BTMCLive]

The production quality of these videos are INSANE

[@tehchonka5031]

hi yung ling

[@TaehaTypes]

THANK YOUUU

[@kriztogfx]

IT’S THE GOD HIMSELF, MR. EDWARDTROLLMC

[@armerschluca2576]

Editor Ed lets goooooooo

[@damn4329]

Fc ror with hr

[@Glarses]

IS THAT LESS IS MORE ty taeha for not disappointing

[@Dcent_K]

More is less as well

[@suck4599]

cherry mx browns > any switch in the history of mankind

[@toasty6986]

@@suck4599 yes they are very good since i type .3 letters per minuet, very tactile.

[@kami1o427]

@@suck4599 NO

[@rainwaiv]

if less is more than stock unlubed switches should have the right amount of lube

[@toufusoup]

Good to see a “remastering,” for lack of a better term, of your old videos

[@TaehaTypes]

We don't speak about the old videos KEK

[@rohanpatel6729]

@@TaehaTypes no olive oil?

[@Instinct0425]

@@TaehaTypes 🤣

[@HoveKB]

@@TaehaTypes I remember when you were just “Nathan Kim”

[@lssitmedia]

@@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

[@deepfriedavocado]

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

[@PaulusdeKenezy]

I repeated it 108 times.

[@ivandosev8647]

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!!!!!!

[@sawyerbivins2778]

Yess we need our father!

[@askdavidsen]

True

[@toasty6986]

join the key cult or else

[@estebanod]

Who

[@MicahHidlebaugh]

I'm actually a noobie at all this so the video was very helpful.

[@miragefilms888]

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

[@danielbae3113]

happy to see the "less is more" quote is still alive and well

[@TaehaTypes]

tried to keep it out but couldn't resist LOL

[@naturallymoronic2214]

@@TaehaTypes How could you keep out the greatest keyboard quote of all time?

[@jetpooper]

@@TaehaTypes lol

[@SeoMoon1155]

Squashy boi

[@m.v_f.s]

@@naturallymoronic2214 Keyboard quote? Doesn't come from an keyboard designer though, more from an architect...

[@SouthernCannibal]

This helped me a TON! Thanks for all you do, man!

[@ocean-nerdrage4170]

here before all the other people

[@razed5191]

@@ocean-nerdrage4170 ok

[@ocean-nerdrage4170]

@John Cake didn’t ask cope

[@dash6620]

4 score and 7 years ago Neitan decided to start a lube guide. And here we are now

[@lihaiou]

oi wassup dash

[@ElaineMokk]

Thank you so much! My boyfriend asked me to help him lube his switches and we referenced this video together :D

[@geraldzineder5570]

wow your marriage material. my gf won´t do that.. not even for money xD

[@DovahKanye]

Ay tone, did she lube your switches, or lube your switches, heh heh.

[@azad-4286]

@@DovahKanye oh

[@BerserkeR_031]

@@geraldzineder5570 Are you still with her? 😂

[@amybelleordona]

The stem holder is actually a jeweler’s pick up tool!

[@Rockett.]

Would recommend a 4mm pencil lead holder instead for picking up switch stems. It holds it more sturdy with better grip.

[@yeahthatsright33]

you just saved me at least 10 or 12 dollars buying the ones marketed as "stem holders". Fuckin thank you.

[@yeahthatsright33]

@@Rockett. really now? which one do you use? any brand in particular?

[@amybelleordona]

@@yeahthatsright33 haha np! glad i could help!

[@katherine-oh3rt]

I use a tweezer and hold it really firmly lol

[@theozr._5428]

This is the best tutorial of lubing switches. The quality makes it understandable and easy to replicate

[@5baum]

Taeha: "I can lube around 10-15 switches an hour" *cries in 6 an hour for a 75%*

[@PwnageJ]

bruh i lube 70 switches in 2hrs.

[@5baum]

@@PwnageJ good for you

[@PwnageJ]

@@5baum thanks. dont use lube station it really slows you down.

[@5baum]

@@PwnageJ I don't. I am just very careful and want to have as much consistency as possible.

[@anillustration5059]

@@5baum Times like this, I really wish the thumbs down on KZbin actually did something, just so I could tell people like Pwnage how incredibly obnoxious they are.

[@isurf239]

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

[@NativePsyko]

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.

[@chadhooper6588]

Never watched a lubing video before, but i have lubed switches i can tell you that i have over lubed my switches. For first timers this videos is a life saver can't explain how frustrating it is over lubing just wasted countless hours. Less is defiantly more

[@EugKcha]

Taeha shaking springs is the type of energy I need in my life.

[@magnotec.]

what

[@b1_ferg]

May I just comment on how much I love your subtle background music. Rounds out these tutorial videos ever so nicely.

[@b1_ferg]

goddamn, that blurred ending bahahaha. Keyboard porn?

[@Triptisim]

I’m just about to do my first ever batch of lubing and I’m SO happy you updated your lubing video, so helpful 🙏

[@evilkamatis542]

This is already a Masterclass level type of tutorial.

[@AtomicSymphonic]

11:06 What even is that background shot in the outro? hahahahaahahahaha

[@thehobbyist146]

rip alpacas

[@pixxel17]

Lubing my gateron yellows took about 3 hours, but that made a world of difference!

[@dhoffnun]

"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.

[@ixionn563]

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.

[@JiajuChen]

I knew this is coming! Best Tutorial series of all time!

[@allyvi5767]

You’ve gotten me into custom keyboards. My parts are coming in soon. So im super excited. From pcb to key caps. So excited!

[@C8-H8]

I was just looking for a tutorial, Taeha knows what I thinking lol

[@reyhanpradantyo]

Being new to this hobby, I didn't believe that it would take me 5-6 hours to lube all my switches. But then I started lubing a few switches on a pack of prelubed switches that still sounded scratchy and now I am a believer.

[@TheREalBobloc]

10:48 I think that was for glarses

[@jorgemendez4517]

The quality of this tutorial is absolutely amazing

[@Snoigel]

That “Stem Holder” is known as a four prong Jewel picker

[@lordhamburger2589]

Ive watched this video over 20 times now.... This quality and commentary is insane

[@WaterRac]

The spring shaking face is priceless!

[@B3L13V3R]

The master. The video. The process. Even for the simple things, you've spared no expense.

[@tysoncottam893]

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!

[@joshuaramirez4306]

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!

[@alexyang7151]

Been waiting for this for sooooo long

[@4melina612]

You’re Videos were actually my top relaxing videos during covid lockdown

[@DJSerjaySvek]

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.

[@zacksparovv8799]

Oh Yeah! Going back and forth between "Technical and "Mechanical" with consistent lubing. I accidentally Came to this video while looking for some " Glarses". Your instructions and the song set the perfect mood. It took me a few hours and consistent washing of my hands but I believe I finally Came to fruition. Feeling like the happy "Typer" now! Royal Kludge to Royal Fudge. Smooth Finish Tahea. Lube on!

[@mybananasock]

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.

[@magnotec.]

Sus

[@elias5000]

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.

[@pngo2017]

I just dump the entire bag of switches into a bowl of avocado oil.

[@frozennachos556]

Is this legit?

[@johnnyrocket6588]

@@frozennachos556 Idk

[@christophera3513]

@@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.

[@frozennachos556]

@@christophera3513 thanks man

[@disarray5630]

I feel into the keyboard rabbit hole at 6 AM and this video was so perfect for me. it was so relaxing with the morning lighting and my coffee. what a lovely experience. my wallet now hates all of you keyboard enthusiast.

[@Zara-ub7hc]

protip: you can use the top housing as a switch opener by lining up the clips to each other and push

[@belphegor_dev]

Or just use a switch opener because they're very inexpensive.

[@djlancematthew]

I never knew how much work that lubing key switches was till now. This is going to take me a while to get used to, but all my keyboards are mechanical with either browns or reds in them. Thankfully, Main daily driver came prelubed. It'll last for a while till i get the urge to get this going. Thanks!

[@Rumil_]

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.

[@jhpak]

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.

[@sahejoberoi8145]

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) :)

[@LunaMaeNova]

Thanks for this video! I'm doing this right now with Gateron Silent Whites. Each time you mentioned being able to see the whiteness of the lube on the switch, I cried a little inside. I quickly learned to feel thickness of what I applied with my brush and use a sweeping motion to pull off excess to use somewhere else. Also, with Silent switches, they have little bumpers on both sides of the stems. I've read that it's not good to apply lube to these as they can come off if you do. Also for the springs, I am 100% using the bag method, but I swapped out the grease for a PTFE lubricant (3-in-one that I found at Lowes is working well thought Super Lube is usually what's recommended). The only downside to shaking them in a bag is the springs getting tangled. Pulling them apart when they're greasy is kind of a pain, but I like the result so I'm dealing with it. And those little stations are not worth it. I got one and have just spent an hour breaking apart 30 switches on it, only to undo it into piles of components. xD

[@AdrianFrunza21]

I can see glarses , the key of lubing is that less is more

[@AdrianFrunza21]

@Peter Mortensen ik

[@dluten100]

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.

[@its_zakd]

What was that at the end!! Extreme lubing.

[@DonkeyTeef]

money shot baby

[@BalasielVOD]

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 :)

[@deangoddy4518]

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!

[@Cakizmaj]

"Stem holder is a quality of life improvement thing..." The whole lubing switches deal is just that :D

[@DennisChristilaw]

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!!

[@SmolYui]

“ *Lube* ” count : *63*

[@VoidsentVivi]

As someone who is planning on doing their first (what I consider) semi dyi mechanical keyboard (hot swappable board), this video is incredibly helpful.

[@farn8505]

this video was perfectly timed, building my first custom in a few days :)

[@tuxonator]

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

[@proxytag]

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.

[@narcmyrrhlexd]

You have no idea how thankful I am, they sound SOO good on the akko v3 cream yellows

[@uncarriable]

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.

[@heres_the_sauce]

I don't even own a custom keyboard but holy cow I enjoyed watching this. Very satisfying watching the lube get brushed on.

[@hawkercommentates1152]

Kinda sadge since I loobed my switches literally 2 days ago.

[@bryan-xi3bi]

me too lmao

[@thaeck]

Same, did it yesterday lol

[@bigorange1997]

Same. Over lubed the crap out of them. Feels bad

[@faranocks]

@@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.

[@bigorange1997]

@@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

[@keremardcl6759]

Most important message from the video is that "it is easy to lube one switch.....". Thats the whole point. What is explained in video clearly shows that it will take 2 min for each switch. You have to be patient and consistent

[@vivid_xyz]

Taeha: explaining how to lube a switch for 10 minutes Me: "haha spray lube go brr"

[@capekraken2672]

Haha broken board go brr

[@beaudemarest7090]

Rip ur board bro hopefully u can repair it

[@schminkydink]

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.

[@sntxrrr]

I think you just made the clearest and most complete video about lubing and it lasted less than 12 minutes, quality as always! I now know I just need some hand sanitizer.

[@chrisbrannick9497]

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

[@YiannisMorfos]

I lubed and filmed my Gateron Yellows yesterday. First time builder. First time doing this. The result was incredible!

[@spencerfencer]

Bruh I was just binging the old streams lol

[@jenniferrose7552]

I wish I’d used this guide before I overlubed my first set of 80 SWITCHES!! The guide I used had me apply twice as much + i just didn’t know any better, about 3/4 of my board was unresponsive lol. Definitely coming back to this guide when I try again

[@sanjansarang5374]

Now I can lube my MX browns

[@TaehaTypes]

goat switches

[@sanjansarang5374]

@@TaehaTypes yes they are ;)

[@legend131000]

No matter how much you lube your MX browns,they will still just be scratchy linears.

[@Fatass_]

@@legend131000 some people like a light bump

[@orellinvvardengra6775]

I love coming back to this video for a refresher. Like, I don’t know where I got it from (probly hipyo) but super lube for springs. Looking like I’ll be running a small experiment on my switches before settling on what I want to use. Most I’ve learned is though is that super lube is thinner and won’t alter sound profiles or feel too much…. I think. This is gonna be so much fun!

[@lakanmusic]

The lotion at the end though.. I’ll make sure I say I’m “moisturizing my switches” next time I lube.

[@mingloss]

i’m modding my first board this year and was nervous about messing it up. way less nervous now, thanks for making this video!!

[@kyuu_09]

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

[@traviswebster8302]

its pretty rare for "underlube to be an issue, as for overlube it generally gets sorted out over time as you use the switch

[@matthewcollett2281]

You have the best intro on KZbin. Period.

[@leifsicool]

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.

[@theshazman]

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!

[@shadify932]

I’m gonna make a compilation of The key of lubing is less is more lol,

[@jessiemullett5719]

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!!!

[@farzamimani5339]

Holding GME so I can afford a new board

[@cherrrysprrrite]

This is it, the day we all got what we needed.... Thank you keyboard god Nathan... thank you.

[@sehoinky3274]

"the key to lubing, is that less is more" -nathan

[@aeidein]

One of the best lubing videos out there. Didn't mention lubing the top housing though. I find a tiny bit on the top where the stem rails contact the housing helps to round out the sound and dampen harsh top-outs.

[@izzyz5316]

Taeha Pipes tease 11:10

[@Jamby]

best comment

[@barn0wl]

Audiobooks are fantastic to listen to while lubing since you don't need to watch them to follow.

[@sliceofbry]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJrLeq2KjNeJb9k

[@CustomRideOns]

Your guides have been by far the best. Thanks!

[@bryanchiu6302]

when you realise you've been overluling switches all the time

[@asher4473]

This is so helpful! Thanks so much Nathan. The quality is **chef kiss**

[@Brandon-dq3vx]

"LUBISTS?????"

[@IronCan88]

Imagine going on a blind date. Girl: "so what do you do?" Man: "I am a professional lubist" Girl: "woo lala!"

[@yamadono]

thanks for the awesome guide. just finished my first set of lubed switches and its honestly a world of a difference!

[@GalacticBlader]

the amount of OCD you have to have to be able to do this without completely offing yourself must be amazing

[@claporga]

This was a very thorough explanation of why you lube certain parts of the switch. Thank you for this super thoughtful video! There are alternatives that I have found that pretty much cover the same areas of the switch when it comes to lubing. For me personally, I do not like messing with the stems at all because all of the other subsequent lube application on the bottom housing, spring and even top housing covers this. I don't like messing with stems as it is super time consuming and I feel like it is redundant for a lot of it's commonly lubed areas. For example, the pole of the stem can be taken care of by lubing the inside the pole on the bottom housing. Lubing the rails of the bottom housing should be more than enough for where it comes into contact with the stem as it slides up and down. To me, lubing the sides of the stem is kind of like double lubing considering the rails on the bottom housing was already lubed. As for the front and back of the stem, I just do a quick swipe on the top housing areas before the final reassembly (this is the only real extra step when forgoing lube on the stem, but it is super quick). We have to remember that all of the lube applied gets MESSY inside of the switch and just displaces itself after just minor usage. So less is definitely more. Your spring example is what I try to preach to everyone, but people don't seem to understand what I mean. The top and bottoms of the spring are the relevant points of contact for spring ping issues. People put so much lube on their springs yet fail to rectify their ping issues - looking at you, bag-lubed with 105 oil. 205g0 lube applied around the bottom housing pole will take care of any scratchiness or points of friction on the inside of the spring when actuating. I am not a huge fan of 105 oil since that will just eventually run off to the bottom of your switch housing because of how thin it is. It doesn't help when you are constantly banging away at those springs when using them...it pretty much just shakes that 105 off over time. The leaf spring lube is excellent and I do that myself! But yeah, it is all preference and what everyone finds to be their best method!

[@kjhkth]

What do you think about the lubrication of stem posts? For many switches, lubricating the shaft of the stem provides a smoother feel. However, this did not last long and turned into a stiff hitting feeling.

[@mikegarland4500]

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.

[@TheStoneYak0]

Finally a guide by the master lubist himself.

[@chocolatecookie8294]

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!!!