[Elecraft] Prospective K3 Owner

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The Phillips screwdriver in my tool box that fits the Elecraft screws best I
bought in 1955.

During pre-production testing, several field testers reported that different
sizes of "Phillips" screwdrivers fit best. Some found a No. 0 was the best
fit. Others, like myself, a No. 1, both the old "Proto" and a new one I
have. That's why the manual hedges a bit and says to use a "0" or a "1",
whichever fits best. 

Ron AC7AC

-----Original Message-----

Hi Ian,

           True Pozidriv screws are not that common on this side of the 
pond.  But you may not want "genuine Philips" either.  The true Phillips 
head screws and drivers are designed to "Cam Out" to prevent over 
tightening.    To prevent that there are Reed and Prince or  Frearson 
head screws and drivers.  They have a variation in the angle and depth.  
Another that also "looks" like phillips are the JIS standard that again 
changes the angles.  Using a new screwdriver may only be a partial 
solution, you need to look real close as to which you want and buy and 
how they fit. .

             The term phillips has become somewhat generic for any cross 
headed screw,  just as any copy is a Xerox.

             There may even be more variations out there.   I don't know 
what your old BA stuff was but I'm sure Elecraft isn't using them.

73,
Bob
K2TK