[Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting

[David Little]

On the Stainless Screws, a Black Magic Marker does wonders.  

Use a piece of Styrofoam to push the screws into, and give the heads a
few coats.  

It is a renewable process that can be repeated every time they are
removed.

David
KD4NUE


> 

Thanks to Bob MD0CCE for his efforts on Topband!  He made quite a few
guys happy in spite of the seasonal QRN at this time of the year.

I haven't tried these myself but found the following on McMaster-Carr's
website:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#96640a054/=20zftu

P/N 96640A054
	
18-8 SS (Stainless Steel) Flat Head Phillips Machine Screw Black-Oxide
Finish, 4-40 Thread, 1/4" Length, Packs of 100
	$3.59 Pack

The standard Elecraft screws are 3/16" but I believe these 1/4" might
work (someone else please comment if not).  Unfortunately the
Black-Oxide finish is not available in 3/16" stainless.  If these will
work, hopefully Elecraft might offer them in a small quantity as spare
parts.

73,  Bill
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