[Elecraft] K3 screws

[Frank Ross W4NHJ]

I wonder if a dab of black candle wax on the conical portion of the screw 
head would give some lubercation and prevent the paint from scratching?

Frank

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Erik N Basilier" <ebasilier at cox.net>
To: <rfenabled at gmail.com>; "Elecraft" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 7:14 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 screws


I have not noticed any rust (haven't had the K3 outside the home). However,
when I put the case back together after recent hardware mod's and second rx
installation, I had a couple of cases where the conical part of the screw
head first touched the widest part of the conical hole in the panel, and
rubbed off some of the paint from the panel before tightening of all screws
caused the screws to be almost centered. So, I would be interested in
knowing the best choice of touch-up paint.

73,
Erik K7TV

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <rfenabled at gmail.com>
To: "Elecraft" <Elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:41 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 screws


Hi,

Has anyone else noticed the screws that hold the K3 case together appear to
rust over time?

Not a show stopper but they do look a little sad one year on.

Yes I could drop some black hobby enamel paint on them but this seems a
little odd to me that after just one of owning the radio now the only
blemish I notice is the screws have now appeared to be *rusty*.

Gary
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