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Reddit mentions of TEKTON 6586 Hollow Punch Set, 6-Piece

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TEKTON 6586 Hollow Punch Set, 6-Piece
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Heat treated carbon steel constructionPrecision ground flute and cutting edgeNon-slip knurled handle gripCuts clean holes in gaskets, leather, rubber, cardboard, and other soft materialsSet Includes: 6-pc. Hollow Punches: 1/8, 5/32, 3/16, 7/32, 1/4, 5/16 in.
Specs:
Height0.75196850317 Inches
Length6.75196849705 Inches
Number of items1
Width3.75196850011 Inches

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Found 2 comments on TEKTON 6586 Hollow Punch Set, 6-Piece:

u/noircat ยท 2 pointsr/MechanicalKeyboards

/u/streakybacon linked spiceBar's landing pad guide. Here's another post with sound clips demonstrating the difference the mod makes. He uses a clothes iron to flatten the landing pads to mitigate the travel reduction that the landing pads induce.

My hole-punched silicone mod takes more supplies and effort to do. I attempted this mod so as to avoid the travel reduction of the landing pads. I used a .010" silicone sheet but I think it's a little too thin to be very effective. I would recommend trying .015" or .020" if you want to attempt this mod. I first cut out 10mm x 10mm squares, then used this hole punch set (I used the 1/4" punch) to make holes on each square using a rubber mallet and a soft wood block underneath. This is very time consuming and costs more than the landing pad mod, but it makes sure all the keys are even with a minimal reduction in travel. It's worth it if you have multiple Topre keyboards you want to silence.

Another thing to note: Nearly all modification guides leave out how to open the Topre keyboard cases. Realforces are easy to open - you just need to unclip 4 tabs on the bottom front of the keyboard and the two halves open up. The FC660C requires removing one screw underneath the QC sticker, and then using a thin screwdriver or credit card to unclip the tabs in the seam between the two halves of the case (difficult to do). The CM Novatouch is built even more tightly and is the hardest to open. Same method as with the FC660C but you need to remove 4 screws on the bottom, and have to unclip even more tabs to open it up. The plastic will bend and you'll probably think you'll break the case but it should be okay if you don't pry the cases outwards too much. To separate the plastic plunger section from the PCB, you'll have to remove a bajillion screws from the PCB. Then, to remove the plungers from their housings you can pop them out with your thumb but it tends to break the tiny plastic tabs keeping the plungers in their housing - this doesn't affect the keyboard's function in any way but it's worth noting that you'll be doing a bit of damage. You can also try to carefully remove the plungers without breaking the tabs using a screwdriver.

u/paintcan_opener ยท 1 pointr/loseit

Thanks a lot! That's great news for you as well!

I have the luxury of a hole punch kit, which let's me just plop a hole into any fabric or material I want. However, a screw driver can work too, or better yet, if you have access to it, a drill and an appropriately sized drill bit. Just put the belt over a piece of scrap wood, figure out where you want the holes, and drill away. You may want to clamp it or otherwise secure the belt though, lest it take off on you. You can also use an awl, if you have one or know someone who does.

Edit: Regardless of what method you use, put the belt over a piece of scrap wood, or something you don't mind damaging. Also, use the appropriate PPE.