[Elecraft] Re: Assembly Manual Feedback

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I should point out that nut drivers aren't really *required* either (my bad
for putting them in that part of the list of tools). The nuts and screws do
*not* need to be over-tightened! Indeed, you want to avoid that. You'll find
many warnings not to over-tighten the nuts. We're building a radio, not a
skyscraper! 

Long nose pliers are fine for holding the nuts, and we may change the
emphasis so those who don't have nut drivers handy will feel comfortable
picking up their long-nose pliers. 

The place to be careful, as always, is in tightening nuts on the front
panel. An crescent wrench (adjustable spanner) works fine, but it's easy to
scratch the front panel with the wrench. And pliers are fine, but they can
slip. Personally, I use a 1/2" socket and NO handle. As much torque as I
could apply easily just holding the socket in my fingers is plenty.

Feedback like this is great! Thanks and keep it coming!

Ron AC7AC  

-----Original Message-----
In a recent message, "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <simon at hb9drv.ch> wrote ...
>The imperial socket wrenches could be a problem - maybe we could buy 
>1/4" and 3/16" from Elecraft? I think I have an old bicycle spanner 
>with 1/2" for the bigger nuts.

These should not be a problem, Simon. Nut drivers for 1/4" and 3/16" are 
normally supplied with inexpensive computer tool kits. These should be 
available locally and would be much cheaper than obtaining them from the 
US.

73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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