[Elecraft] Kent Straight Key and Paddle

[Thom R LaCosta]

On Tue, 20 Dec 2005, Darwin, Keith wrote:

> Well, I'm glad I still have my Nye Master Key.  I just sold my other
> straight key (Speed-x).  Rather than buying a cheapie new from AES, you
> might consider a used Speed-x or J-38 off e-bay.
>
> Or, a couple of hack-saw blades, a ball point pen spring, some wood and
> a nail ...

Actually, and it will less of an adventure than in my Novice days....you could 
simply use two wires.

I once made a key from a hacksaw blade and a brass upholstery tack....and since
I was pretty haevy handed....I had a rather large block of wood under the blade.

As luck would have it, late one night I got sleepy...the blade got out of 
control and there was enough spring tension to tear it out of the mount and it 
sailed through the window.

73,Thom-k3hrn
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