[Elecraft] K3 VFO A knob grip removal

[Mike Scott]

I have found that my VFO A knob is loose and I suspect I need to tighten the
front-panel nut. It wiggles from side-to-side excessively. To do this I need
to remove the rubber grip. I have seen the procedure in the operator's
manual using my fingernails but this approach isn't going to work. Perhaps
the grip becomes stiff with age (one month). Short of cutting it off and
ordering a replacement grip what can I do? I don't know how I would cut it
off by the way. I might need to get a whole new knob and rubber grip; of
course I still would need to find a way to remove the knob but I at least
could use some tools to remove it in that case.

I tried some gentle warming with hot air directed on the knob, maybe I
should get more aggressive with this approach. I removed the grip once when
I first built the K3 in order to adjust friction so I do understand the
procedure offered in the manual. It was difficult at that time but doable. 

Mike Scott - AE6WA
Tarzana, CA (DM04 / near LA)
K3-100 #508/ KX1  #1311