[Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

[Bill Turner]

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On 5/3/2014 9:01 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
> I agree with the comment below but I also recommend you buy quality
> screwdrivers -- the best you can find with hardened tips so that the blades
> on the philips head driver do not get screwed up which screws up and strips
> the screws while you are screwing in the screw [I never realized how funny
> and yet fun the word "screw" is].
>
> 73, phil, K7PEH

REPLY:

One of the best and longest lasting screwdrivers you can get is the 
little tips made for power drivers. They fit into a standard 1/4 inch 
nutdriver and will outlast any regular screwdriver made for use by hand. 
Because they are made for power drivers they are incredibly tough. As a 
bonus, get a 1/4 inch nutdriver that is magnetic and the tips become 
magnetic too.

However, DO NOT be tempted to assemble  your K3 with a power 
screwdriver. Hand tighten only!

Good luck and have fun!

73, Bill W6WRT