KX1 paddle fix?
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Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight?
Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G ____________________________________________________________________________________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Try liquid soap; it can set fairly hard but not too hard to undo. As a matter of fact there are several grades of Loctite but it would be a waste for just one application. Hellerine oil also works, but, again a waste to buy a bottle.
David G3UNA > > From: Bob Cutter <[hidden email]> > Date: 2007/03/18 Sun PM 04:21:19 GMT > To: [hidden email] > Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? > > Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? > > Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar > would work but I want to remove it. > > 72, Bob KI0G > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ----------------------------------------- Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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> > Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? > > > > Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? > > > > Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar > > would work but I want to remove it. > > > > 72, Bob KI0G ======================================= You might try beeswax. It can act as a reusable loctite. Some bicycle wheel builders use it to prevent spokes from unwinding from their nipples. Rick Dettinger K7MW _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Bob cutter
Blue Locktite is not permanent, that should do the trick.
73, Al W6GBG -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bob Cutter Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:21 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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A lot ops simply used a split-ring lock washer under the thumbscrew. It does
leave a mark on the soft aluminum housing, but it's hidden under the screw in any case. Ron AC7AC -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Allan Bacon Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 7:29 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: RE: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Blue Locktite is not permanent, that should do the trick. 73, Al W6GBG -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Bob Cutter Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 12:21 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar would work but I want to remove it. 72, Bob KI0G ____________________________________________________________________________ ________ We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Bob cutter
Hi cousin Bob
Another idea is a blast from the past: it was common to use a very thin piece of rubber band inserted before the screw. It's a bit fiddly to get it in but it worked well in old IF transformers. David G3UNA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Cutter" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2007 4:21 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KX1 paddle fix? > Any ideas on keeping the paddle screw tight? > > Mine seems to work loose easily, Locktite or similar > would work but I want to remove it. > > 72, Bob KI0G > > > > ____________________________________________________________________________________ > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love > (and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. > http://tv.yahoo.com/collections/265 > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: [hidden email] > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Bob cutter
I don't have this problem with my KX1, but if I ever develop it,
I suspect that the first thing I'll try is a nylon or fiber washer under the thumbscrew. This is a reasonable attempt at a non-marking lockwasher... and the next thing is to try an extra thin flat washer (made from shim stock) plus a conventional lockwasher. The flat washer will protect the aluminum. 73 de chris K6DBG _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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