[R-390] Knurled Nut Wrenches (was: Off Topic Request)

Mon, 19 Aug 2002 17:21:46 -0400

At 02:59 PM 8/13/02 -0700, Bill Smith wrote:
>This request is horribly off-topic, because (I don't think) the R-390 series
>receivers ever used this part.
>
>I am looking for the VACO part number (is that the correct manufacturer?)
>for the nutdriver hand tool that is desiged for use with 15/32-32 knurled
>nuts.  These are the decorative front-panel knurled nuts that hold 1/4"
>collars or phone jacks.

 From January, 2001 Boatanchors list:

>From: [email protected]
>Message-ID: <[email protected]>
>Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:43:39 EST
>Subject: Re: Knurl Nut Drivers and other expierences
>To: Old Tube Radios <[email protected]>
>
>In my last post I told about having a tool from Switchcraft, A1070. I looked
>up Switchcraft's web site, plugged in that number and found a complete series
>of 1070xxxxx switches. But no tools. So I emailed them on the subject and
>received a lovely phone call, from what sounded like a young and
>attractive,lady.
>
>Nobody there knew what I was talking about. Heck, why should they. None had
>been Confirmed or Bar Mitzvaed when we bought ours. After talking to her I
>went back to their website and found a link to their distributers. Plugged
>the # into the link and up popped Industrial Electronics, Inc. with 'one' on
>hand as of Nov 2000, but no address.
>
>Back to SC. Same lovely lady who was shocked at this news but she gave me the
>address and Tele# for the co.
>Here it is: Industrial Elactronics, Inc. 3625 Lock Ave. Ft. Worth, Tx. 76107.
>Tel. 817-731-7321.
>
>
>Lots of luck to whoever gets there first.
>
>Jack McDermott         [email protected]
>
>
>PS. Don't ask me about trying the WWW.

And from even earlier:

Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 09:23:52 -0600 (CST)
From: Bob Roehrig <[email protected]>
To: Old Tube Radios <[email protected]>
cc: Old Tube Radios <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Knurled ring nut wrench.. stay tuned
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Dialco had a couple of knurled nut wrenches for their dial lamps. One was
about the right size for the switch nuts, but I am not absolutely sure.
It wasn't very deep as I recall so it would not have handled the "Bat
Handled" switches anyway.

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Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2000 07:46:51 -0800
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Subject: Knurl nut wrench
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Greetings all,
   Here's what I got when I e-mailed Techni-Tool about the wrenches:

"Part# 388WR014 is $16.95 and delivery is about 2 weeks.  The item is on
backorder.  Part# 388WR016 is discontinued and there is no sub.  Any
questions please call me @ 610-940-3707.
Thank You,
Shannon Hornberger"

So it looks they still have the one type.  I suppose I should order one before
they're all gone.  Happy Holidays, all!

-Jim
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 07:44:28 -0800
From: Arden Allen <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Knurled ring nut wrench.. stay tuned
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Herb;

 > PS I really do have better things to do, but couldn't resist chasing
 > this down.

I followed a knurled nut wrench thread on here before and never found out
where to get the wrenches.  Hope you come through for us this time.

Arden  Allen   KB6NAX   Vallejo, CA   [email protected]
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Hi again,
   Quick update:  I just ordered the knurl nut wrench from Techni-Tool, but a
couple caveats.  One: the minimum order is $30.  Ok, no problem.  I ordered two
of them.
Two: the part is on backorder, but should ship in about 2 weeks.

I spoke with Shannon on the phone and she's ready for you guys to start placing
orders.  Good luck!

-Jim
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Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 13:00:39 -0500
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At 08:05 AM 12/5/00 -0800, you wrote:
>   Quick update:  I just ordered the knurl nut wrench from Techni-Tool, but a
>couple caveats.  One: the minimum order is $30.  Ok, no problem.  I 
>ordered two

Oh, *THOSE* knurled nuts - the one's I try to install with pliers and end 
up leaving
big circular gouges in nice front panels, as well as damaged and deformed nuts
(altho the mentioned technique of tightening the nut behind the panel 
helps). Will
definitely have to get one in also. They do have a web site
  http://www.techni-tool.com/
with a few items to possibly fill out the $30 min.  I'm a little suprised 
Antique Radio
Supply hasn't thought of (or thought it would be profitable) stocking those.

         Chuck
         kb4new
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