[Boatanchors] Nut starter

Wed, 9 Oct 2002 16:34:26 -0700 (PDT)

Well, I just checked my stock.. I only have two left so I
need to keep those.  I have two sons and I wouldn't want
them to fight over the last one!

But, I think you can do the same thing with some stiff but
slightly flexible tubing -- try the plumbing section of a
Lowe's, Home Depot, etc..  Take a suspect nut, or nuts,
along with you to see which diameter will work best!

Actually, that started me to thinking and digging through
the stuff above the workbench.. I found a quantity of test
probe bodies.  I was able to get the large end (the probe
end) to accept a 6-32 nut.  I had to tap the first one with
a hammer but after that, it seems to work like the
original. I can't find any 4-40 nuts to test the other end
but to my calibrated bifocals, it looks to be roughly the
same diameter as the small end of the Heath nut starter. A
small tap with a hammer may be required to establish the
correct diameter -- the first time!!

So, for a mere $5.95 plus $3.00 shipping and handling...
Oops! This ain't Ebay.   8=)

If you are correct in QRZ or want to send me your address,
I will put 2 or three of these in an envelope..  

73,

Larry, KQ4BY

--- Tom_N�JMY_-_AAR7FV <[email protected]> wrote:
> I know this sounds like a strange request, but would
> anyone out there have
> one of those Heathkit nut-starters in good condition that
> I could purchase?
> They used to come with every kit.  You're thinking I must
> be a nut, myself.
> Still, please let know if you have one you would part
> with
> 
> Tnx es 73,
> Tom n0jmy
> 
> 
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