Pillar Switch Opener

I ended up on the hunt for a good opener after owning and using the Gateron "nut cracker" style switch opener, only to find out after lubing over 300 switches that it was destroying the bottom housings. It deforms them in a way that, though not readily visible seems to bend the leaf on some switches (not just long poles, it ruined my Cream Sodas, Oil Kings, Cap Yellow V2's and Jiuem V2's but didn't ruin my Vertex V1's or Sonja's?). It wasn't worth the risk and the switches sounded fine when tested but once put in a board they were clicking and binding.

The Pillar opener works well, doesn't cause any hand or finger pain in use and what was most surprising to me, is it was faster at opening switches than the Gateron I was previously using. No damage to the switch housing and you can hold it in your hand and push a switch down on it with your thumb and they open. I highly recommend this. It's one and done if you get one.

All of this to say, it's definitely worth the money and I honestly can't see what could be improved. A pistol grip attachment that holds it to center it in your palm? Maybe someone can 3D print one ha.

Good and straightforward.

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