[Hallicrafters] Bristol drivers

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 8:31 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH <pincon at erols.com> wrote:

> "The last thing you want to do is file or grind the tip off to avoid
> burrs."
>
> HMMM....I do this all, the time.  My Xcelite Bristol's are about an inch
> shorter than new.  I just hold it between some leather backed channel-locks
> so that about an eighth of an inch protrudes and grind it off with a medium
> grit wheel.  I then VERY lightly rotate the ground end against the side of
> the wheel so that any roll-over burrs are gone.  Works like a charm.
>

Yep, dressing has been the way to repair tools forever.  Screwdrivers to
hex wrenches. It's as natural as breathing, if you use tools a lot.

~ Todd,  KA1KAQ/4