[Elecraft] Reduced-height bail

[Don Wilhelm]

The K3 bail is 6 3/8 inches between the mounting feet (not the centers), 
and the K2 bail is not quite 5 inches.
So they are not interchangeable - the length is different.
Now, if one wanted to drill new holes in the K3 bottom cover, I guess 
the K2 bail could be made to fit - but I would not want to do that to 
mine.  I have a tablesaw and the ability to make a wedge of wood most 
any height I want - so determine what height you want and find a friend 
who has a woodworking shop - sand the wedge block and finish it - put 
nonslip material on the top and bottom and you are done.

Caution: cutting a wedge block on a tablesaw is not a trivial exercise, 
and can be a dangerous operation - don't try it if you are not 
experienced at using the proper safety procedures.  Do not try to cut a 
small block without appropriate guides and pushsticks (which most do not 
have available).  Cut a long piece and then trim it to length after the 
wedge is shaped.  Be safe and retain all your fingers.

73,
Don W3FPR

ab2tc wrote:
> I totally agree. I don't think we have gotten a definitive answer as to
> whether the K2 bail will fit on the K3. I was under the impression that it
> does not. 
>