Heathkit Tool.

[wa9fvp]

Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy while assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.

[Bill Breeden]

Jack,

I totally agree, very handy!  I still have every one that came with a
Heathkit that I assembled.

73,

Bill - NA5DX


On 4/15/2017 3:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote:

> Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they
> would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
> holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy while
> assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.
>
> <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg>
>
>
>
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[Laurent F6DEX]

HI

You are not alone... , from an HW101



73, Laurent F6DEX

[EricJ-2]

Very handy. It was called a Nut Starter. All mine became too worn to use. I tried soda straws of different diameter and they sort of work for awhile, but they tend to split. Turns out Mouser.com has them for about 2 bucks. Search for Menda, the manufacturer or "Nut Starter". I had them throw one in on a previous order. Looks the same only black so probably the original mfr.

Menda might private brand them with "Elecraft" as a promotional giveaway at trade shows or something...

Eric

KE6US




On 4/15/2017 1:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote:

Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they
would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy while
assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.

<http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg><http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg>



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[Kevin - K4VD]

Never bought from this place but this looks similar to the nut started of
old...

http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/search.php?search_query=3215&x=0&y=0



On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 6:04 PM, Eric J <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Very handy. It was called a Nut Starter. All mine became too worn to use.
> I tried soda straws of different diameter and they sort of work for awhile,
> but they tend to split. Turns out Mouser.com has them for about 2 bucks.
> Search for Menda, the manufacturer or "Nut Starter". I had them throw one
> in on a previous order. Looks the same only black so probably the original
> mfr.
>
> Menda might private brand them with "Elecraft" as a promotional giveaway
> at trade shows or something...
>
> Eric
>
> KE6US
>
>
>
>
> On 4/15/2017 1:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote:
>
> Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally
> they
> would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
> holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy
> while
> assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.
>
> <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg><
> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg>
>
>
>
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> Jack WA9FVP
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[Brian F. Wruble-2]

Try this:


https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Small-Nut-Starter/IF145-314-1?gclid=CMvHl92bqdMCFUJDhgodTUIOwg

On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:39 PM wa9fvp <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally
> they
> would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
> holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy
> while
> assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.
>
> <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg>
>
>
>
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> Jack WA9FVP
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[Doug Person-4]

six bucks? Small Bear has them in stock and they're only $1.75 each.

K0DXV


On 4/16/2017 8:47 AM, Brian F. Wruble wrote:

> Try this:
>
>
> https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Small-Nut-Starter/IF145-314-1?gclid=CMvHl92bqdMCFUJDhgodTUIOwg
>
> On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:39 PM wa9fvp <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally
>> they
>> would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
>> holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy
>> while
>> assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.
>>
>> <http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n7629328/DSC00410.jpg>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----
>> Jack WA9FVP
>>
>> Sent from my home-brew I5 Core PC
>> --
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[Don Wilhelm]

The one I have is worn out, but ---
I just ordered 10 of them from Small Bear Electronics - $1.75 each.  I
will have a lifetime supply when they are delivered.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/15/2017 4:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote:
> Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they
> would include a very a handy tool.  It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut
> holding" tool.  Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy while
> assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.
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[k9iqbikes]

This post reminded me of the great time I had building and using Heathkit instruments and amateur radio kits.  While cleaning up in the shack today, I found a cache of 2-nut holding tools and 8-alignment screw drivers.  I know the alignment tools will come in handy when I attempt to align an old Hallicrafters SX-100 receiver.

K9IQ