[Elecraft] S/N 5000

[EricJ]

The K1 uses the same cabinet design with 2D fasteners...but with countersunk
screws. Either way, I also really like the enclosure design. The internal
access for BOTH rigs is exceptional because of it. I don't hesitate to open
either one of them up to check on something. With my TS-950S, except for
getting the top cover off, I can't figure out how to access ANYTHING. My
TS-430S has a lot of fold-out assemblies that make access possible for a
normal ham, but I still dread having to get into it.

Eric
KE6US

-----Original Message-----
From: elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=hotmail.com at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-bounces+eric_csuf=hotmail.com at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Dan Barker
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 12:37 PM
To: Elecraft
Subject: FW: [Elecraft] S/N 5000

I never really thought about the screws not being countersunk. That would
certainly look nice. What I do remember very vividly is being struck by the
ingenious elegance of the whole 2D fastener idea. That a very good, solid
case can be created with only 3 bends in the metal, and allow any of 6 (or
seven) sides to be pulled independently of the other 5 (or 6).

I'll take the screws sticking out any day. Engineering like that on the case
gives a good hint at what's to go inside that case.

If that's not a Wayne or Eric original idea, please hit CTRL-D.

Dan / WG4S / K2 #2456

<snip>
You know, those screws almost kept me from getting a K2 since I equated
"sticking-out" screws with somebody's homebrew work.
</snip>

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