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N1EU

Felt washer source?

I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3.
I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob
and the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source?

Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU
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W4JBB

Re: Felt washer source?

You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I
don't know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see.

73,
Joel - W4JBB

On 4/14/13 8:42 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:

> I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3.
> I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob
> and the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source?
>
> Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU
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N1EU

Re: Felt washer source?

Thanks Joel, great idea!

73, Barry N1EU

On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at 2:12 PM, Joel Black <[hidden email]> wrote:

> You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I don't
> know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see.
>
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB
>
>
> On 4/14/13 8:42 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
>>
>> I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3.
>> I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob
>> and the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source?
>>
>> Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU
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N0AZZ

Re: Felt washer source?

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Barry just get one from Elecraft quick and I'm sure not much $ either even
with shipping if any.

73,
Fred/N0AZZ
K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2

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I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3.
I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob and
the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source?

Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU
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Rick Dettinger-3

Re: Felt washer source?

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Make sure that these washers are not chemically treated. I think some are. This is done to neutralize battery corrosion.
Might not be what you want on electronic equipment.

73,
Rick Dettinger K7MW

On Apr 14, 2013, at 7:12 AM, Joel Black wrote:

> You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I don't know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see.
>
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB
>
> On 4/14/13 8:42 AM, Barry N1EU wrote:
>> I know this was discussed WAY back when in the earlier days of the K3.
>> I need a felt washer, the type that sits between the vfo tuning knob
>> and the front panel. Can anyone suggest a local source?
>>
>> Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU
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David Gilbert

Re: Felt washer source?

I think all of those battery washers are heavily chemically treated and
I don't think I'd want one anywhere near my rig.

Home Depot carries a wide assortment of felt circles for use under table
legs or as bumpers for cabinet doors, etc. They have adhesive on one
side (which could face the knob), but if you don't like that the felt is
thick enough that you can actually shave off the adhesive with a sharp
razor.

73,
Dave AB7E

On 4/14/2013 7:37 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:

> Make sure that these washers are not chemically treated. I think some are. This is done to neutralize battery corrosion.
> Might not be what you want on electronic equipment.
>
> 73,
> Rick Dettinger K7MW
>
>
>
>
> On Apr 14, 2013, at 7:12 AM, Joel Black wrote:
>
>> You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I don't know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see.
>>
>> 73,
>> Joel - W4JBB

Bob K6UJ

Re: Felt washer source?

Like Dave, I'd get from Elecraft.
Call or email Elecraft and order several...........

Bob
K6UJ

On Apr 14, 2013, at 12:09 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:

> Fabric or craft stores carry felt. But I'd get one from Elecraft. --wunder, K6WRU
>
> On Apr 14, 2013, at 10:25 AM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
>>
>> I think all of those battery washers are heavily chemically treated and I don't think I'd want one anywhere near my rig.
>>
>> Home Depot carries a wide assortment of felt circles for use under table legs or as bumpers for cabinet doors, etc. They have adhesive on one side (which could face the knob), but if you don't like that the felt is thick enough that you can actually shave off the adhesive with a sharp razor.
>>
>> 73,
>> Dave AB7E
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/14/2013 7:37 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
>>> Make sure that these washers are not chemically treated. I think some are. This is done to neutralize battery corrosion.
>>> Might not be what you want on electronic equipment.
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Rick Dettinger K7MW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Apr 14, 2013, at 7:12 AM, Joel Black wrote:
>>>
>>>> You can get felt washers at Walmart. Go to the automotive batteries. I don't know if the hole would be too big or not, but you can try it and see.
>>>>
>>>> 73,
>>>> Joel - W4JBB
>>
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n7ws

Re: Felt washer source?

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Yes, that's where I got my material.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Elecraft_K3/message/3569

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Fabric or craft stores carry felt.
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ve3dvy

Re: Felt washer source?

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I needed one some time ago for a similar use to dampen a knob on another
rig. I simply raided my XYLs sewing supplies found some felt and a
pair of scissors it wasn't perfect but did the job just fine and
since its hidden behind the knob who cares that I cant cut a perfect
circle.

On 4/14/2013 09:42, Barry N1EU wrote:

Mel

Re: Felt washer source?

I did the same thing, but used a leather punch to make the shaft hole, easy.

Mel, K6KBE

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I needed one some time ago for a similar use to dampen a knob on another rig. I simply raided my XYLs sewing supplies found some felt and a pair of scissors it wasn't perfect but did the job just fine and since its hidden behind the knob who cares that I cant cut a perfect circle.

On 4/14/2013 09:42, Barry N1EU wrote:

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