[Elecraft] Construction Tips Requested

Mon Dec 16 23:40:27 2002

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question.  The number of 
people who either posted answers on the list or who answered me 
personally "off list" was truly amazing.  There were too many to=

individually acknowledge each one.  This, however, is a "thank=
 you" 
to each and every one of you.  I know that my "K2 Experience"=
 will be 
better for it!!

73 to all!

Carl

-- 
Carl J. Denbow, [email protected] on 12/16/2002

On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 16:26:16 +0100, Christoph Rheker wrote:
>Hello!
>
>I would also add: After a busy working day, don't spent more=
 then
>2...3 hours
>building in the evening. Chances are: you get tired and make
>mistakes.
>
>..-)
>
>73, Chris DL4YAO
>
>"Don Brown" <[email protected]> schrieb am 16.12.02 16:22:03:
>>Hi
>>
>>I agree. I have built 7 K2's and 3 K1's and I still follow the
>>manual
>>without deviation. As others have mentioned a good temperature
>>controlled
>>soldering station like a Hakko or Weller, a magnifier, a set=
 of
>>flush wire
>>cutters and needle nose pliers are required in my opinion. You=
 can
>>build
>>without some of the above but it is more difficult.
>>
>>I would add a good high intensity lamp and a comfortable chair=
 are
>>necessary
>>but often overlooked. You will be spending a lot of time on=
 these
>>kits and
>>poor lighting or seating will get to you quickly.
>>
>>
>>Don Brown
>>KD5NDB
>>
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Mike McCoy" <[email protected]>
>>To: "Carl J. Denbow" <[email protected]>; "'Elecraft List'"
>><[email protected]>
>>Sent: Monday, December 16, 2002 8:11 AM
>>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Construction Tips Requested
>>
>>
>>>>I just received a 3000 series K2 and plan to begin=
 construction
>>>>in the next day or two.
>>>(snip)
>>>>I just figured it makes sense to ask folks who've completed=
 the
>>>>process where any problems may lurk that could bite the
>>>>unaware builder.
>>>
>>>There are a few places where someone with kit building=
 experience
>>>might be
>>>tempted to go it 'on their own'. Don't... Just follow the
>>>instructions
>>step
>>>by step as they are presented and you will be fine.
>>>
>>>Just remember tho, nothing shows poor workmanship like=
 wrinkles in
>>>the
>>duct
>>>tape.
>>>
>>>Enjoy!
>>>Mike K5PU
>>>
>>>
>
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