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NixieType t1_ix1gm9d wrote

Try TX stabs. Only ones I’ve not had any rattle with so far.

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samvvell t1_ix2fcrf wrote

I've had good luck with OwlStabs too

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NixieType t1_ix2gyux wrote

I’ve heard good things but I’ve never tried these. Might give them a shot.

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samvvell t1_ix2hgb6 wrote

Definitely worth a shot! I've been very happy with mine. I've got some Staebies coming in now, pretty excited to give them a shot.

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CuriousHatty t1_ix4wiwj wrote

Built two QK65s and I find the included OwlStabs to be quite comparable to Durock V2s. The most notable difference I've found is that the rear gap on the stem is quite small, so "plugging the butt" can be a bit more difficult/messy.
They include small wire "rests" which are a novel idea, but do mind that too much padding (included PE foam layer, etc) WITH the wire rest can add too much upward pressure and friction to the wire, which slows down the key.

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sid-from-tir-na-nog t1_ix2utre wrote

Yes TX Stabs are great and also Staebies!

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NixieType t1_ix3xvtt wrote

Tbh I actually hate staebies. The tighter tolerances make them feel like they are holee modded which is bad IMO. This also creates problems if the plate/pcb is slightly warped as the stem rubs against the housing. Light lube helps, but you can’t put too much or they won’t return at all. I’d use durock or wuque before staebies. There’s a reason why stabilizers never had tolerances that tight before.

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cpt-j4ck t1_ix36k7o wrote

Hell yeah, staebies are the goat. Smoothest stabs I have ever used.

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AvengeBirdPerson t1_ix2gw4k wrote

Same, just some 205g0 and they sound better than my holee modded and lubed Durock stabs

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ZulkarnaenRafif t1_ix7stum wrote

TX Stabs is the only stabilizer kit that for some reason don't need any lube to be tick / rattle free.

Meanwhile, if I want to "save" money, I'd go with Cherry Clip Ins because TX Stabs apparently sell better than literal cookies and Durock V2 is more expensive and needed a lot of tuning to be tick free anyways.

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ven_ t1_ix2zd6g wrote

Glorious V2 have been really great for me but you need to lube them good or they can get stuck because they are very tight.

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