[Elecraft] K3 dumb screw question, zinc vs black

[Tom Childers, N5GE]

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:17:27 -0800, you wrote:

>I notice a lot of black screws called out for internal construction of the
>K3. I always thought the black screws were just for looks. So why are they
>used inside? Strength? Corrosion resistance? Just because?
> 
>73, Carl WS7L
[snip]

Not a dumb question at all...

Probably because it makes more sense to stock only one version of each screw
size.  Doing that eliminates the logistics of having two parts bins and even
possibly two suppliers.  As you say corrosion may be another factor.

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