[ICOM] Icom Case Screws

[Dave Edwards]

Stripped Icom screws??   You are using a Japan phillips, correct??   (Yes...not a joke!)
...Dave

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On Jan 1, 2011, at 4:27 PM, "k0bx at arrl.net" <k0bx at arrl.net> wrote:

> Rich, I don't want to sound like a dummy, but how does this thing work to remove 
> a screw?
> I have  had several Icom screws heads stripped because the were frozen.
> 
> I take it that you put on of the bits in the driver and whack it with a hammer??
> 
> Also how many screws for $5.00?
> 
> I do software, so I am hardware challenged.
> 
> Joe K0BX
> 
> Stop the insanity!
> Please do not add me to any distribution lists (Joke, Stories or Junk) without 
> my permission.
> 
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> ________________________________
> From: Rich Arthur <w6hi22 at hughes.net>
> To: icom at mailman.qth.net
> Cc: w6hi22 at hughes.net
> Sent: Sat, January 1, 2011 1:25:38 AM
> Subject: [ICOM] Icom Case Screws
> 
> RE Icom Case Screws
> 
> Metric Screws from Icom (8810003721) are soft 
> brass with a black finish...$.50 each)
> 
> To remove "frozen" screws I suggest puchasing
> a small "Impact Driver"...Harbor Freight.com
> (Item #93481 @ $5.99)...this is a MUST when 
> working on the Internal Power Supplies.
> 
> I have purchased 500 M3x6 Machine screws with
> a Phillips head...steel...shinny...but easily blackened
> with your Sharpie Pen before insertion
> 
> Send me $5.00 (cash/Check/MO) and a return label
> and I will ship them out.  USPS and Bubble Bag are
> costly...best I can do
> 
> Please do "OffLine" via w6hi22 at hughes.net
> 
> Rich Arthur W6HI
> 11810 New Avenue
> Gilroy, CA 95020
> 
> (408) 683-4444
> 
> 73,
> 
> Rich
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> 
> Rich  Arthur   W6HI
> w6hi22 at hughes.net
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