[Elecraft] K3 Assembly - rear panel

[Don Wilhelm]

Gordon,

Pan head screws do not use countersunk holes - the head is flat at the 
junction with the screw threads and rounded (a frying pan shaped 
rounding) on the top.
Be certain you are using the correct screws.  Those requiring a 
countersink are flathead screws.

73,
Don W3FPR


Gordon & Lois Duff wrote:
> I got my K3 yesterday (SN 132, order confirmation 5/1).  I am happily
> assembling it, but I have come across a possible problem.
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> I am on page 21, the 4th step where the bottom of the rear panel is fastened
> to the rf board via 4-40 pan head screws.   The screw holes in the rear
> panel at the bottom have not been countersunk. This causes the screws to
> protrude.  The holes in the top of the rear panel have been counter sunk.
> So the questions are: A, should the holes have been countersunk?      B)
> should I proceed with assembly and while awaiting a new panel?  C) Should I
> countersink the holes myself?
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