[Elecraft] K3/100 kit

[David Christ]

My preferred solution is to use a Phillips screw starter.  You can 
find different models by searching the net.  The ones I use are 
similar to these 
<http://www.generaltools.com/Products/Phillips-Screw-Starter__8083.aspx>. 
I have a larger and smaller one.  They are great because you can hold 
a screw vertically and lower it into the hole.

Weha has a nice little magnitizer/demagnitizer which can let you have 
your tools either way. <http://www.wihatools.com/400seri/40010ser.htm>

David K0LUM

>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. ...
>>
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