[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key

[Mike WA8BXN]

If its moving around, I might drill holes in a board that match the feet of
the key and set it down on into the holes. Bolt, glue, clamp the board down
to your table as you see fit. 

 

73 -Mike WA8BXN 

 

 

 

 

 

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From: KC6CNN 

Date: 8/17/2013 9:12:57 PM 

To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 

Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key 

 

I have been relearning to send CW again. I am using a Bencher/Elecraft Hex 

Key Serial # E067. 

It is a typical bencher key with a weight of 3 lbs 2 ounces. I guess I am 

heavy handed and have been slapping that thing around the desk like a red 

headed step child. lol. 

I went and looked for a heavy key and about fell off the chair to find that 

the Bencher Hex is now selling for $325. 

Does anyone know how many of the Bencher/Elecraft keys were made? 

I did find a heavy key, I ordered the K8RA Big Dog P5 key at 7 lbs. I hope 

it stays put. 

 

Any suggestions about tips to help me send lighter and or the number of 

Elecraft hex keys made I would appreciated it. 

 

Thanks 

Gerald - KC6CNN 

 

 

 

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KC6CNN - Gerald 

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K3 # 6254 

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