Switch Lube Station 20 Switches + Switch Opener for DIY Mechanical Keyboard (Blue) Review (2026)

Fit for the job

This kit fits hobbyists who want to lube switches for a keyboard build but do not already own a switch opener or lube station, since it bundles both into one small tool. Lubing switches is a common step in custom keyboard builds because it reduces scratchiness and spring noise, and doing it well requires opening each switch, applying lube to the internal parts, and reassembling, a process that goes faster with a dedicated holder that keeps switch pieces organized. Twenty switches at a time is a reasonable batch size for lubing sessions done in stages rather than all at once, which suits people building a board gradually or lubing switches for a small 40 percent or 60 percent keyboard in a single pass.

Features and specs

The kit combines a switch opener with a lube station holder that accommodates 20 switches at once, built around Cherry MX-style switches which also covers Gateron and Kailh switches sharing the same housing shape, based on the product listing. According to the listing, the opener can pop open a switch in about one second, which speeds up the repetitive process of separating switch housings, stems, and springs before lubing. The station is made from ABS plastic and weighs about 52 grams, making it lightweight enough to store in a parts bin or travel with to a build session without adding meaningful bulk or weight.

Build and materials

As an ABS plastic tool, this lube station is functional but basic compared to acrylic lube stations sold by dedicated keyboard tool brands, some of which use thicker, more rigid materials and offer a larger switch capacity per tray. The blue color is mainly cosmetic and does not affect function. Buyers should expect a tool built for utility rather than display, similar to many budget switch tools sold under generic listings rather than established keyboard tool brands, which is a fair trade for the lower price but means less long-term durability under heavy repeated use than a name-brand acrylic station.

Value for the price

At this price, getting both a switch opener and a 20-switch lube holder in one kit is a reasonable value for someone building their first custom board and not wanting to buy an opener and a station separately. The 20-switch capacity does mean more batches are needed for anything beyond a small keyboard, so builders working on 100 percent or full-size boards with over 100 switches should expect to run this station five or more times to finish a single build, which adds time even if it does not add meaningful cost.

How it compares

Inside mechkeeblab's switch lube station guide this kit ranks last among the tracked options, behind larger-capacity acrylic stations from Gliging and HONKID that include additional tools like keycap pullers, tweezers, or stem holders alongside the lube tray. The gap is mainly about capacity and included extras rather than core function, since all of these tools serve the same basic purpose of holding switches steady and organized during a full lubing session. Buyers doing frequent or large builds may get more value from a higher-capacity, multi-tool station, while this small kit remains a fine, inexpensive entry point for occasional or small-batch lubing sessions.

Frequently asked questions