[Elecraft] How Long will it take to assemble a K3/100??

[Dick Dievendorff]

I have assembled two, and I'd allocate about 8 hours in no fewer than two sessions. inventory the small fasteners into some sort of containers and watch out for minor screw size differences and use the one described in the assembly instructions rather than the one just like the previous screw. The instructions are excellent and complete. Pay attention to details. 

I sat next to Cody Adams at the Watsonville factory and watched him build a factory assembled unit. He does it a LOT quicker, with no compromises in build quality.  He has all the small fasteners in trays, power screwdriver set for the right torque, and is really set up for mass production. 

Dick, K6KR

On Jan 1, 2012, at 13:04, Phil Hystad <phystad at mac.com> wrote:

> It took me 8 hours and I did not rush.  I think the average is about 8 hours.
> 
> I found it fairly easy although I forgot to put in one screw and had to take the front panel board thing off and do it again.  But, that only cost me about 15 minutes.
> 
> 73, phil, K7PEH
> K3 Serial #3799
> 
> 
> On Jan 1, 2012, at 1:00 PM, redtarga4 at nycap.rr.com wrote:
> 
>> Greetings everyone. I ordered a K3/100 in kit form last week. I should have it this week. Just wondering how long it should take to assemble it?? Guess this is very different from my Heathkit days..
>> 
>> Thanks in advance and a very Happy & Healthy New year to all on the list..
>> 
>> 73  Steve/k2we  Saratoga Springs, NY
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