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  If you can't decide yet on the switches, you can buy mill max sockets to make it hotswappable. 3305 / 7305 is the name of the mill max sockets for keyboard pcbs iirc. The problem with mill max tho is that the soldered switch is what holds the pcb to the plate. It will ocassionally get pushed down unless you put some foam/spacers underneath.
context: Idk what switches you should get but you should propose... to the brother. >
  
  I'd watch a mechanical keyboard themed gay romcom, that sounds excellent >
  
  "Making the Switch" >
  
  When a bottom housing (with spring ) and top housing (with stem) love each other so much.
  God sends down a baby switch for people to use >
  
  You know you're in pretty deep into the hobby when you're more worried about the prospect of switch selection than soldering that puppy up. >
  
  This is my first time soldering a full board, but I’ve got loads of experience with a hot iron from fixing various other electronics around the house in the past. Everything from replacing mouse switches to repairing the electrical terminals inside my clothes dryer, from splicing damaged headphone and speaker cable to replacing SMD components in my old Mac laptop to repair the GPU; I like fixing stuff. The experience I had with all of that is what made me think I’m finally ready for a proper DIY keeb build. >
  
  Yeah, this will be more work but significantly easier than any of the things you mentioned, enjoy :) >
  
  I’ve got alpacas in mine, big fan. Would recommend throwing some foam in between the plate and pcb though, it can be a tad loud >
  
  Gateron cream soda >
  
  Marry the brother