[Hammarlund] Findings on Hammarlund front panel screws

[jsheetz]

Take a look at this site for panel screws and washers:
 
http://www.hammondmfg.com/hardware.htm

Quite a selection and good prices.
   John Sheetz, K2AGI

Ed Berbari wrote:
> 
> To the group,
> 
> I found the screws used on the Hammarlund front panels.  They are oval head
> machine screws.  The HQ 170,160,145,110and 100 in my collection have four
> each .  They have 10-32 size/threads and are 3/4" long.  There are supply
> houses that carry them (e.g., Barnhill.com) for about $8.00 per hundred.  I
> found the 10-24 size thread at Lowes in little bags of 5 each for about
> $1.00; just buy the right nut and you will be OK.  The screws do not go into
> a solid/tapped hole, but are backed with a lock washer and nut.  Lowes and
> others carry them in stainless steel.
> 
> The HQ 100/110 series have smaller screws (also oval head machine type)
> holding in the clocks.  These are 4-40 size/thread and are 3/8" long.  Lowes
> had them as well; 5 for 48 cents. They screw into little clips on the clock
> mount.
> 
> Hope this helps.
> 
> Ed, W9EJB
> 
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