[R-390] knob set screws source

[James A. (Andy) Moorer]

Right. That be me. Here's the pitch - contact me off-list at jamminpower at earthlink.net:
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I ampleased to offer two bags of NEW MANUFACTURE Stainless-Steel set screws for the R-390 and R-390A line of fabulous vintage vacuum-tube shortwave receivers. There is one bag of 20 pieces of the 3/8", 8-36, 6-point Bristol spline set screws (full-cup end) and one bag of 20 pieces of the 1/4", 8-36, 6-point Bristol spline set screws (also full-cup end). I got tired of trying to scrounge vintage set screws and had a bunch of these made up. They still have the machining oil on them. They fit the R-390/R-390A knobs perfectly. Yes, I know the original used a 3/16" length rather than 1/4", but I had trouble with the shorter ones - I kept cross-threading them - so I had mine made 1/4". Works great.

Buyer to pay flat rate of $3.00 for US shipping or $6.00 for foreign. PayPal preferred. Check or money order accepted.

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James A. (Andy) Moorer
www.jamminpower.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Byrne 
  To: r-390 at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 11:04 AM
  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.

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