[R-390] bracket

[gary.biasini at shaw.ca]

Folks,

Again my apologies.  I checked my order and indeed the tip is a #1 which is
identical to the original that I have.  So, in summary, screwdriver is a
Vaco P18 Profilated #1 Phillips screwdriver 8" available from Klein Tools.

I hope this is my last word on this (i.e. that I have double checked enough
times to get it right this time).

Regards,

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: gary.biasini at shaw.ca <gary.biasini at shaw.ca> 
Sent: July 12, 2021 9:06 AM
To: 'Larry H' <larry41gm at gmail.com>
Cc: 'Collins R-390 HF Receiver List' <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [R-390] bracket

My apologies, I should have mentioned that you have a choice on the webpage
that I linked to of sizes #1 or #2 and a choice of lengths so to be as true
to the original, select 8" and #2.

Regards,

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: gary.biasini at shaw.ca <gary.biasini at shaw.ca>
Sent: July 12, 2021 9:04 AM
To: 'Larry H' <larry41gm at gmail.com>
Cc: 'Collins R-390 HF Receiver List' <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: RE: [R-390] bracket

Kevin and all,

I believe that the screwdriver is a Vaco (now Klein Tools) P18.  I ordered
several a few months ago and they are identical to the original screwdriver
that I was fortunate enough to get with one radio except that the handle on
the new one is stamped with "Vaco P18 U.S.A." whereas the original is
stamped with "Vaco P18" on one side and "Collins Co." on the other side.
Here is the link to the same place that I purchased the P18:

https://www.amazon.com/Profilated-Screwdriver-Klein-Tools-P18/dp/B0000BYEPU/
ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=klein+tools+p18&qid=1626101782&sr=8-1

As for the spline wrench, I agree with Larry's comments.  If I had any
machining skills, I would take the one you can buy now, either straighten
into a straight shaft or cut off at the bend and fashion as handle like the
original.

Good luck!

Gary

-----Original Message-----
From: r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net <r-390-bounces at mailman.qth.net> On
Behalf Of Larry H
Sent: July 12, 2021 4:27 AM
To: Gary Biasini <gary.biasini at shaw.ca>
Cc: Collins R-390 HF Receiver List <r-390 at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [R-390] bracket

My apologies, I am wrong about the phillips screwdriver size.  It's a #2,
not 1.  I know why I went down that path - I tried many #2 phillips on the
left rear RF deck green hold down screw, and the shafts were all too big in
diameter.  The maximum shaft diameter that will work is 5/32".  I couldn't
find a #2 with a 6" long by 5/32" diameter shaft, so got a #1 and very
carefully use it.

Also, the Bristol spline wrench is specified as 7 3/4" long in the parts
list.  Although the 3 1/4" one I use works fine, the longer one would be
easier to use in some cases.

Sorry for the confusion.

Regards, Larry

On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 7:46 PM Larry H <larry41gm at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Kevin,   The Phillips head screwdriver is a #1 and 6" long shaft.    I
> got a nice one at Lowe's for a reasonable price.  Don't settle for a 
> cheaply made one..
>
> The spline wrench is a .096 inch diameter, 6 spline by 3 inches long, 
> L shaped.  Kits are easy to find with it in there, but you can also 
> find them individually.
>
> The mounting bracket on the back of the rx is not usually found 
> separately.  They are a part of the back panel.
>
> Regards, Larry
>
> On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 1:39 PM Kevin Page <kf4znl at live.com> wrote:
>
>> Looking for the fluted socket wrench, screwdriver and mount that 
>> holds them to the panel of my 390a receiver. Thanks for any guidance
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