[Hallicrafters] [AMRadio] sources for alignment tools

[Chris Farley via Hallicrafters]

I do not know of any currently available alignment tools, that aren't of the white or red plastic varitey.  The more rigid ones I have came from hamfest junk boxes.  Worth the time taken to hunt for them!  
Something you might consider, is getting a piece of suitably sized fiberglass rod and filing the end into the size hex or slot that you need.  McMaster-Carr sells fiberglass rod, if you do not have a local source.  
Regards, Chris kc9ieq




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-------- Original message --------
From: Jim Liles <hallicrafterssr2000 at k9axn.com> 
Date: 03/31/2015  9:52 AM  (GMT-06:00) 
To: hammarlund at mailman.qth.net, manualman at juno.com 
Cc: amradio at mailman.qth.net, hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net 
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] [AMRadio] sources for alignment tools 

Pete,

My email folders are all screwed up and your right about the right tool.  I 
am certain that I read somewhere someone has a very rigid alignment tool. 
Everything that I have is junk plastic.  Point me.

Kindest regards Jim K9AXN



-----Original Message----- 
From: manualman at juno.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 1:47 AM
To: hammarlund at mailman.qth.net
Cc: amradio at mailman.qth.net ; hallicrafters at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Hallicrafters] [AMRadio] sources for alignment tools

It's much easier to split a soft powered slug that's very hard to turn or
jammed in a core with an allen wrench. Get a good quality set of
alignment tools that's designed for the job.

Pete, wa2cwa

On Mon, 30 Mar 2015 20:36:07 -0500 <james.liles at comcast.net> writes:
> Hi Bob,
>
> I use a 2.5mm allan wrench to start them then the plastic.  Helps to
> keep
> from splitting the slug.
>
> Kindest regards Jim K9AXN
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Robert Sauvan
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 6:43 PM
> To: Hammarlund Mail List ; Hallicrafters ; AM Radio
> Subject: [AMRadio] sources for alignment tools
>
> Hi all,
> I am in need of some new alignment tools. In particular, the hex
> head
> piece to tune coil slugs. I have been searching, but only find
> cheap
> looking plastic ones like I have presently. I would like to find
> something that is a bit harder and stronger than the ones I am
> finding.
> The ones I have, worked fine for a bit. But, when you run across a
> tough
> slug to turn, they sorta just slip and get rounded off due to the
> softer
> plastic. What is everyone using and where are you getting them?
>
> Thanks-Bob-W0YBS

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