[Elecraft] #5-40 TapTite screws for KPA100

[Sam Binkley]

Frank, W4FMS wrote:
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From: <W4FMS at aol.com>
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Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 10:37 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] #5-40 TapTite screws for KPA100


> Hi All:
>
> I'm just finishing up my KPA100.  I see that the #5-40 TapTite screws
used
> for fastening the K2 side panel to the slotted edge of the heat sink
are not
> included in the kit.
>
> I've yet to even use the standard screws in the slot.  I'm wondering
if it's
> better if I just order the TapTites now rather then end up stripping
the
> hole out later?
>
> Does the use of the TapTite screws work as a preventative measure?  It
seems
> just providing a threaded hole from the get-go would have been a
better
> solution.
>
> Frank, W4FMS


Frank,

I would just go ahead and use the standard screws.  I've had mine open
several times and I've had no problem with stripping the hole.

73,
Sam, KL7V/5