K3 dumb screw question, zinc vs black

[Carl Clawson]

I notice a lot of black screws called out for internal construction of the
K3. I always thought the black screws were just for looks. So why are they
used inside? Strength? Corrosion resistance? Just because?
 
73, Carl WS7L
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[N5GE]

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 07:17:27 -0800, you wrote:

>I notice a lot of black screws called out for internal construction of the
>K3. I always thought the black screws were just for looks. So why are they
>used inside? Strength? Corrosion resistance? Just because?
>
>73, Carl WS7L
[snip]

Not a dumb question at all...

Probably because it makes more sense to stock only one version of each screw
size.  Doing that eliminates the logistics of having two parts bins and even
possibly two suppliers.  As you say corrosion may be another factor.

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[David Pratt-2]

In a recent message, Carl Clawson <[hidden email]> wrote ...
>I notice a lot of black screws called out for internal construction of the
>K3. I always thought the black screws were just for looks. So why are they
>used inside? Strength? Corrosion resistance? Just because?

The black screws contain the Mojo for which Elecraft products are
renowned.

73
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David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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