Really old, heavy, clicky keyboards

Does anyone work in IT in a really cluttered office? Have loads of old stuff kicking about? You may be able to help...

I'm after a big, old, heavy keyboard. The type that makes click-clack noises, that I learned to type on, that I can type fast on without thinking about it. Will pay. Help?

you want an old ibm keyboard.

i like them too... haven't seen one for a while... ebay?

I'll have a shufty around the factory.
Nowt gets thrown away here.
P.C. or Mac?

Old Cherry keyboards could also be something to look out for. Do you actually want to use it on a current PC/Mac? Might struggle if it's been bought in the last year as the trend has been to get rid of PS2 ports in favour of USB.

you can get a ps2 to usb converter

http://www.lindy.co.uk/ps-2-to-usb-adapter/70510.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=ps/2%2Bto%2Busb%2Badapters&utm_campaign=lindy&gclid=CJHXkrfn2KECFQ-Y2AodzTkuKQ

I've got a new, light, sticky keyboard. You can have it.

Until you locate your own IBM Model M, you can play around with this simulator: http://webwit.nl/input/kbsim/

I'll have a shufty around the factory.
Nowt gets thrown away here.
P.C. or Mac?

PC chap, although I use a Mac. Old Mac keyboards had unusual, proprietary adapters. Would be easier to get a PC one and put a PS/2>USB adapter on.

I just want something that will give my long fingers room to stretch. And when I write I can do it in big, thumping dramatic prods.

:)

There would be beer in it for you, of course.

Not in the keyboard. In the deal.

You want the "Das Keyboard". Based on the IBM model M but even clickier. It comes with characters or without.

If you have cash, this is considered the best clicky keyboard ever: http://pckeyboards.stores.yahoo.net/customizer.html