[R-390] knob set screws source

[Al Parker]

yuh but--
    The knob setscrews on the R-390's aren't the normal thread pitch, 
they're 6-36 instead of the common 6-32.
    from my archives:
"McMaster even has the 8-36 hex-key socket screws to fit the R-390A front 
panel knobs"
    Somebody here had some taps a yr or 3 ago, I bought 1 or 2, for chasing 
out the threads after painting or powder coating.
  73,
Al, W8UT
New Bern, NC
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Richard W. Solomon" <w1ksz at earthlink.net>
To: <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 11:44 AM
Subject: Re: [R-390] knob set screws source


I know this is heresy, but after stripping a couple of BY brand wrenches, I 
decided
to replace any set screw I had to work on with good old Allen Head Set 
Screws.
They are available at ACE Hardware.
73, Dick, W1KSZ

  -----Original Message----- 
  From: David Byrne
  Sent: Dec 22, 2008 9:04 AM
  To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net
  Subject: [R-390] knob set screws source

  Hello Everyone,
  Does anybody know of a source for the Bristo fluted set screws on the 
knobs of the R-390A?  There was a recent eBay auction of some newly 
manufactured replacements that were made 1/4" long. I can no longer find the 
auction, and the seller "W0QQsassZjamminpower" doesn't seem to be auctioning 
them now. I was hoping somebody had his email address, or a source for the 
screws. If the seller watches this board, maybe he could contact me.

  thanks
  David
  KD7TOA
  kapnkid at ameralinx.net