[ARC5] Fwd: Switch ring tool

[Michael Bittner]

FWIW, I have one of those tools but hardly ever use it.  The problem is 
scraping the finish on your equipment panel.  One solution is to make a 
template with a hole in it, out of Teflon sheet or even paper or cardboard, 
that fits over the knurled nut to prevent the wrench jaws from touching the 
panel.  However, what I usually do is tighten the hex nut behind the panel 
with a thin, cheapo (stamped out of sheet metal) open end wrench.  Of 
course, this hex nut can be difficult to reach in some cases, so you will 
have to resort to the special tool.  As far as I am concerned, the knurled 
nut is strictly for appearance and not a fastening device.  My guess is that 
factory installation of these switches was always done by tightening the hex 
nut inside and not the knurled nut outside.
Mike, W6MAB


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From: "DSP3" <jeepp at comcast.net>
To: <arc5 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 7:52 AM
Subject: Re: [ARC5] Fwd: Switch ring tool


> FYI of all, this is the tool I actually ordered.
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> Jeep - K3HVG
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> *Item* *Price* *Qty* *Total*
> <http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Wrenches/Adjustable_Toggle_Switch_Wrench.html?lac_guid=1bceb80e-84a1-e411-b94e-bc305bee17b9&utm_campaign=EMAIL-SHP&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Shipment_Confirmation>
> Adjustable Toggle Switch Wrench 
> <http://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Types_of_Tools/Wrenches/Adjustable_Toggle_Switch_Wrench.html?lac_guid=1bceb80e-84a1-e411-b94e-bc305bee17b9&utm_campaign=EMAIL-SHP&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Shipment_Confirmation>
> Item # 1699
> $17.71 1 $17.71


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