[R-390] Bristol set screws

[rbethman]

Bernard nicholson wrote:
> Chris   The bristo  set screws are used on most Collins radio gear that I have come across, the ART13 uses them from WW2  , their advantage is that they have an increased surface area when compared with an Allen Screw, and consequently can be tightened to a higher tension ,  changing them all at your radio site to standardize  , would eventually create great confusion once the radio passed on to  a new owner  which they all eventually will, it would also take away from its value for the purist collector , in my view  it would be an act of sacrilege even an act of apostasy?  regards Bernie Vk2abn
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The "supposed purist collector" would most likely be a Museum!

Their value varies more to supply and demand.  Put a note inside that 
hex set screws were used just for the next guy.

I, approaching 60, wonder IF the next generation will be something OTHER 
than a Scrapyard or Landfill!

Bob N0DGN