[Elecraft] Help w/KPA100 paint removal

[Bill Coleman]

On Jun 3, 2004, at 10:27 PM, W4FMS at aol.com wrote:
> I'm building a KPA100 and I'm at the point I've got to remove the black
> finish paint around the 4 screw holes on the top and sides of heat 
> sink.
> The manual says to do this with the provided sandpaper.  I'm concerned 
> about
> scratching the surrounding surface.
>
> I'd really like this to look nice when I'm done.  I'm wondering if 
> anyone
> has tried alternative methods?  How about a Dremmel tool?

Dremel tool works great. Used it on K2 #2548. Fast, clean. Just don't 
cut too deep. You just want to remove the black finish, not the 
underlying aluminum.

Bill Coleman, AA4LR, PP-ASEL        Mail: aa4lr at arrl.net
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