[Elecraft] K2 diffuser installation

[Bill Miner]

Hello Elecrafters,
 
I'm working on my first K2 kit.  I finally came to the dreaded diffuser installation.  With the diffuser in the correct position and with the spacers as called for in the latest manual errata I did not know how to hold this all in place for soldering.  
 
The manual suggests the use of a rubber band!  Since I did not have any ESD rated rubber bands I decided to use a small plastic clamp that I had on hand for small hobby projects.  It worked GREAT!  This small clamp is made by Wolfcraft. 
 
A quick web search did not produce this exact clamp but I found some that may work as well.  See the link below: 
 
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/exl/exl55663.htm
 
The plastic clamps may not be totally ESD safe so proceed at your own risk.
 
72/73,
Bill - K6WLM
KX1
K2


      
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