[NLRS] $50 W7EC Screwdriver Antenna

[Dan Larson]

What is the model of this B&D cordless screwdriver?

I have a dead B&D 9V el-cheapo cordless drill laying around
that used to belong to my Dad. I may also have the "Skil Twist"
that I gave him many many years ago buried in the boxes of his
old junk sitting in my basement. 

As far as motors go, I do have an assortment of surplus gear
motors that I have collected for building robots. One of those
may work for me if I have to provide my own motor.

Are the plans for this antenna available anywhere so I can 
see what would fit?

Dan KC0LUY

On Fri, 22 Apr 2005 19:30:21 -0500, Ford Peterson wrote:

>
>
>John asks...
>
>> Ford,
>> 
>> Has anything happened on this yet?
>> 
>> It's looking like I will be at Aurora on Saturday...I'd at least like to 
>> meet you if you will be there.
>> 
>> 73, JK
>
>John, and others...
>
>I spoke with Hal on the phone about 10 days ago (he has no email and only
>does CW on HF).  He's about to ship the first few.  But a new wrinkle just
>happened.
>
>He got called up for jury duty about two weeks ago.  He called me to tell me
>that he had been pulled into a jury that is set to try some big murder case
>in the Seattle area.  So he's been sequestered for a while.  If it's not one
>thing it's another!
>
>He also mentioned that the Black and Decker factory didn't have 35
>screwdriver returns.  He's asked that we scout around the B&D repair centers
>in this area to see if there are any dead battery returns.  I think he's got
>15 or so on hand.  This of course is the problem with dumpster diving for
>antennas.  We may need to scout out and purchase some.
>
>In fact, I think it is safe to say that a viable solution would be to
>purchase a look-alike.  I wonder if Harbour Freight has a cheapie.  I kept
>the list of orders in chronological order so the first (as many as he has)
>to order up their antenna will get the $50 deal.  But nobody expected to do
>35 of them!  The remaining folks may end up buying a motor or at least
>providing one.  Heck, even goodwill may have these in usable units.
>
>I don't think I can make it to Aurora this year.  Seems as though a new garden shed roof is scheduled for 8AM 
Saturday.  Oh well...
>
>Ford-N0FP
>ford at cmgate.com
>
>
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