[Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

Will the 3/16 length be OK in ALL the cover locations?

May need to take caution for the first few people that try them that all is 
in the clear for that length, or which ones aren't?  Coments here please?

Thanks es 73, de Jim KG0KP


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Tippett" <btippett at alum.mit.edu>
To: "David Pratt" <david at g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk>
Cc: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, May 25, 2009 12:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Case screws rusting


>I did find some 100 degree ones on another website after I posted that so
> indeed they are available.
>
> http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3485
>
> *4-40 x 3/16 Flat Phil Mach. Screw Black Oxide S/S 100 Degree Qty. 100
> $7.80*
>
> 73,  Bill
>
> On Mon, May 25, 2009 at 11:53 AM, David Pratt 
> <david at g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk>wrote:
>
>> Bill - These have a head angle of 82 degrees rather than the 100 degrees
>> ones used by Elecraft.  The higher angle screws are necessary when used 
>> with
>> thin sheet metal. The 82 degree ones will most likely not seat properly.
>>  Has anyone tried them?
>>
>> In a recent message, Bill W4ZV <btippett at alum.mit.edu> wrote ...
>>
>>> 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
>> --
>> David G4DMP
>> Leeds, England, UK
>> ------
>>
>>
>>
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