[Elecraft] K3 Hardware Updates

[Don Wilhelm]

Although a little screw wear is inevitable, the wear will be much less 
if a proper fitting screwdriver is used.  The screwdriver points do wear 
after a while, so the purchase of a good new #1 phillips screwdriver is 
my recommendation.  When the screwdriver point will no longer hold a 
screw securely, I believe it is time to purchase a new one.  A good 
screwdriver point will hold a new chassis screw when the shaft is more 
than 15 degrees off a vertical position (who needs a screwholder or 
magnetic screwdriver if the tip is good?).
I have found Excelite screwdrivers in general are good, and I have also 
found good ones at Ace Hardware.

73,
Don W3FPR

Lyle Johnson wrote:
>> So - Now after two mod processes plus installation of the KRX3, my 
>> cabinet screws are starting to show a little wear.  Maybe Elecraft 
>> should offer a small kit that just includes replacement cabinet 
>> screws (top-and side-cover especially) for those of us who keep 
>> taking our K3s apart.
>
> My unit, s/n 00002, has been apart more than together.  I find careful 
> use of a black "sharpie" hides screw wear pretty well!
>
> Getting ready for the "Blizzard of '08" later today,
>
> Lyle KK7P
>