K3 metal frame

[George-122]

To anyone in the know:

The K3's metal frame looks like galvanized steel in the pix I have seen so far.  True?

Tnx,

George, N4ym
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[Ken Kopp]

It looks to me like it's finish was produced by a "vibrating sander"
process.  This method, often used by home-brew'ers, produces a
pleasing finish that doesn't show the scratches sometimes done
during metal fabrication.  The stamped chassis is sanded by an
orbital sander before going to the metal brake for bending.

Tumbling of metal parts in a mixture of small stones and water
will produce a similar finish.  

A palm-full of wet kitchen scouring powder rubbed on metal
parts under a dribbling warm water faucet will produce a similar
finish and is great preparation for priming and/or painting.  BUT,
use caution here ... the aluminum will mark the sink and you risk
your Lady's ire.

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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[wayne burdick]

Aluminum.
Wayne

On May 21, 2007, at 5:00 AM, George wrote:

> To anyone in the know:
>
> The K3's metal frame looks like galvanized steel in the pix I have
> seen so far.  True?
>
> Tnx,
>
> George, N4ym
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