[Elecraft] k3s radio kit

[Kevin]

Ditto, and here's another vote for hemostats.

The first tool I acquired before building my K2 was a collection of 
curved nose and straight 8" hemostats, smooth and serrated. I married 
into a family full of doctors so the price was right and being stainless 
steel won't ever rust. Second thing was three brand new high quality 
magnetized #0, 1, and 2 Phillips screw drivers. They haven't been used 
on anything other than Elecraft "stuff".


On 8/5/2016 2:49 PM, Ian White wrote:
>> NOTHING in the process requires hammers or force...
>>
> That's a very good point to remember: EVERYTHING FITS CORRECTLY. If
> something doesn't seem to fit quite right, you only need to line it up
> better... then sure enough, it fits after all.
>
> There were many other good points earlier, especially about buying a
> *new* Phillips #1 screwdriver. You probably needed one anyway.
> (Europeans: that really does mean Phillips, not Pozidriv!)
>
> The self-locking 6in forceps (aka hemostats) are excellent for
> positioning washers and nuts in hard-to-reach places. They are also are
> the ideal tool for jiggling TMP plugs into place.
>
> One other word of comfort: all of those connectors become much easier to
> insert and remove after the first time.
>
>
> 73 from Ian GM3SEK
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>> Clay Autery
>> Sent: 05 August 2016 20:08
>> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit
>>
>> Yes...
>>
>> 1) While awaiting its delivery, download all the latest PDF documents
>> for assembly and operation (sometimes combined) for each component in
>> your setup.
>> 2) Read ALL of them.
>> 3) Re-read the K3s assembly manual.
>> 4) Make SURE you have all the required tools and materials on hand.
>> 5) Upon arrival, DO THE INVENTORY FIRST...  down to every little piece
>> of hardware.
>> 6) Segregate hardware using labeled ZipLoc baggies for each assembly
> step.
>> (If there is any missing parts/hardware, do a SINGLE shortage request
> to
>> Elecraft)
>> 7) Make sure you have an assembly area which will be large enough and
>> undisturbed/low traffic.
>> 8) Go slowly... ENJOY the process...  And fit things together as
> closely
>> and squarely as possible.
>>
>> NOTHING in the process requires hammers or force...
>>
>> If you have a question, feel free to email the list or me directly.
>>
>> Congratulations on becoming the owner of the world's best radio!  :-)
>>
>>
>> 73,
>>
>> ______________________
>> Clay Autery, KY5G
>> MONTAC Enterprises
>> (318) 518-1389
>>
>> On 8/5/2016 9:05 AM, Wayne Michael wrote:
>>> Any advise for a putting a K3S together?
>>> I just ordered it.
>>>
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