[Elecraft] K3 Bottom Front Panel Issues

[Paul Christensen]

> Oh yeah,  get some new, quality screw drivers..

Excellent advice and probably one of the best investments made when 
assembling or performing work on the K3.  At first, I purchased new #0 and 
#1 Phillips-head drivers from Klein Tools.  The K3 assembly manual warns 
against the use of power screwdrivers although I'm now using a convertible 
Makita model DF010DSE with an auto-stop clutch.  At the most sensitive 
clutch settings, it's wholly appropriate for working on the K3.

If anyone is thinking about using a power screwdriver despite Elecraft's 
advisory notice, ensure that it has a clutch (preferably auto-stop), and try 
to find a model that also has a variable-speed motor to control the start of 
the screw.  I manually start the screw with the Makita, feeling for any 
resistance, then apply low RPM power with the clutch engaged.

Paul, W9AC