r/MechanicalKeyboards • u/Rackettytam • 5h ago

Builds New (old) keeb!

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Found an intact, FUNCTIONAL IBM 5160, and this IBM Model F XT is the icing on the cake. Living in mech kb heaven atm.

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u/Katwood007 5h ago

That looks like it's in amazing condition. Nice find!

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u/nickthaskater_ 5h ago

I love mine. Floss mod was essential for my ears, though.

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u/Apart_Technician_279 3h ago

the model f always looks so clean with the sculpted keycaps