[Elecraft] [K3} Help, hex key for split knob

[Tom W8JI]

> My experiences are different.  For small knobs you need to 
> use high
> quality wrenches.  Those .050 do work if you have a good 
> one.  It's
> amazing how much twist you can put in a high quality Allen 
> wrench
> while trying to deal with a stubborn screw.

I would not ever force the screw. That is just asking for 
problems.

Off the shaft and on the table, run it in until it resists 
turning and then back out. Do that several times cleaning 
the threads out.


> As an old-timer I dealt with many a slotted set screw. 
> Nothing but
> headaches.

No truer words were ever spoken!!! The last thing I would 
want is phillips, and then second last would be slotted 
screws.