[Elecraft] K3EXREF query

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

The most useful tool, which I have found for this type of application, is 
the simple screw "Grabber".  Not only can this tool be used to hold a screw 
and washer(s) while starting the thread, but also while removing a screw and 
washers.  It can also be used to retrieve bits of wire, screws, washers and 
other small items which may have fallen into "difficult to reach" places.

The tool requires only one hand to hold it during use, and is operated by 
the thumb of that hand.  It is also very inexpensive, about $2, and is 
available from most of the major stockists.

73,
Geoff
LX2AO


On July 20, 2013 at 6:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> You are right that one must be careful to not lose the split lock washer
> between the KREF3 and the front panel, but testers didn't find the process
> very difficult to do.
>
> What a couple of people who suffered hand tremors reported doing to avoid
> that lock washer falling off was to put a small drop of petroleum jelly or
> soft candle wax on the screw after placing the lock washer on it. That 
> kept
> the washer from easily falling off while they repositioned the KREF3 board
> and started the screw threads into the fitting on the front panel shield.