K3 Kit - 1/2" nuts on front panel

[KK6T]

OK - what kind of wrench can be used on the 1/2" front panel nuts (AF,
RF, etc) to NOT scratch the panel?

73 de Terry KK6T
K3 #2965


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[David Gilbert]

A socket wrench with some cellophane tape across the face of the socket
(use a razor blade to cut out the inside of the hole).

73,
Dave   AB7E



Terry wrote:

> OK - what kind of wrench can be used on the 1/2" front panel nuts (AF,
> RF, etc) to NOT scratch the panel?
>
> 73 de Terry KK6T
> K3 #2965
>
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[Gary Hinson]

> OK - what kind of wrench can be used on the 1/2" front panel
> nuts (AF,
> RF, etc) to NOT scratch the panel?

A metric socket worked OK for me, provided it's deep enough to fit the
wrench into the socket without fouling the pot shaft (sometimes need to just
place the end of the wrench into the socket without pushing it all the way
home, but be careful).  Sorry, I don't recall the size.

Pliers are dangerous but as a last resort you might try protecting the
surrounding area of case with some card and be *extremely* careful while you
tighten the nut.  If you're going to slip, try to make sure to keep
scratches within the area that will be covered by the knobs!

73 GL
Gary  ZL2iFB


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[Rob May-2]

A nut driver or a deep socket with electrical tape on the face to avoid scratching the panel.
Rob
NV5E

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> OK - what kind of wrench can be used on the 1/2" front panel nuts (AF,
> RF, etc) to NOT scratch the panel?
>
> 73 de Terry KK6T
> K3 #2965
>
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[Ken Kopp-3]

There are nut drivers made by Xcelite (and others) that fit
these knurled nuts.  There is one model that's adjustable
by means of a sliding collar.  

There is an almost identical nut used on the K2's speaker
jack, but with two slots to add "traction".  Xcelite also makes
these.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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