[Elecraft] K3/100 kit

[Don Wilhelm]

Jim,

I respectfully disagree with your suggestion for a magnetic tip.  While 
it is useful in some (K3 build)  situations, I just don't want ANY 
magnetic tools on my workbench because they pick up bits of cutoff leads 
and magnetize other tools.  I routinely de-magnetize all my tools - that 
is why I keep the old Weller soldering gun at the workbench.
A GOOD #1 Phillips screwdriver tip will hold a 1/4 inch screw in if held 
15 degrees or more off vertical - if it won't, get another screwdriver.

YMMV

73,
Don W3FPR

Jim Brown wrote:
> On Fri, 22 May 2009 11:10:58 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>
>   
>> You likely have most of the tools already, but if your screwdrivers are 
>> worn, I highly recommend that you purchase a new good #1 Phillips for 
>> building the K3. 
>>     
>
> Don has given you great advice, with which I agree completely. I'll add one 
> point, and some encouragement. First, the point -- make sure that Phillips 
> has a magnetic tip. VERY useful when you're trying to get certain of the 
> screws started. 
>
> Now, the encouragement. ... 
>