Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
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Hi guys,
today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my beloved K3. My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably overtightened (or defective). I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers (little and big), to no avail. The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the community... Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). Thanks in advance for your suggestions, 73 Ciao Fabio IZ4AFW - NZ1W - HI9/IZ4AFW ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
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Fabio,
That screw in into a 2D connector. You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - you can order one or any multiple you want. The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest you invest in a new screwdriver. I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver tips and all should be well. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: > Hi guys, > today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my > beloved K3. > My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. > Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A > board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. > > Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably > overtightened (or defective). > I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers > (little and big), to no avail. > The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: > 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw > 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) > > I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws > more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). > Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about > drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the > community... > Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit > available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? > > As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very > "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
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On Wed, Dec 26, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W <[hidden email]>wrote:
> ...2) now the screw head is damaged... ======= Fabio, I did this on my K3 the first day I got it. The solution provided by the Elecraft service stars was to take off the side panel and take all the other screws out of the little corner joiner. Then you can get the panel off, and even if damaged the screw will come out of the joiner okay. Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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Hi Fabio,
I think I can help you. I had exactly the same problem and posted this message some time ago: I wanted to share a very successful procedure to remove one of the flat head 4-40 cover screws from my K3. The screw head was damaged beyond use. There was a long thread on the subject last year and one poster suggested using a left hand drill bit. I purchased a 3/32" left hand bit, chucked it into my hand drill, masked off the screw to avoid any cover damage, drilled very slowly, and 5 seconds later the drill bit with the entire screw was in my hands. The threads of the 2-D fastener were totally undamaged and a new screw was easily put into place. My thanks to the poster that made the recommendation. 73, Mike K2MK
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Don spoke the truth about screwdrivers you "Must" use the proper size for
what screw size your working on. The small sizes I buy 3 at a time and at the first sign of a problem with them in the trash they go. This goes for Phillips and common head or all other special ones. I was taught this my very first year of Gun Smithing School working on guns. Custom made guns and foreign made and many different screw head sizes and even designs. In turn we had to make screwdrivers to match each of them so that what your photo shows did not happen on a sometimes $25-30,000 custom made shotgun. If you come across a screw that is stuck like that first off get a small mallet and strike the screwdriver handle while holding it very straight and tight against the screw. On a radio "DO NOT" strike it really hard but a few taps will sometimes break loose a stubborn one for easy removal. But nothing replaces the proper screwdriver to begin with. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -----Original Message----- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2012 5:15 PM To: Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W Cc: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed Fabio, That screw in into a 2D connector. You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - you can order one or any multiple you want. The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest you invest in a new screwdriver. I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver tips and all should be well. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: > Hi guys, > today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my > beloved K3. > My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. > Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A > board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. > > Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably > overtightened (or defective). > I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers > (little and big), to no avail. > The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: > 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw > 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at > https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmy > PJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) > > I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws > more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). > Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about > drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the > community... > Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit > available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? > > As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very > "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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I have found Screw Grab helpful for situations like this:
http://www.screwgrab.com/screwgrab.html Barry W2UP |
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Good advice Don. Another thing that will destroy Phillips head screws is the use of a reed and prince screw driver, so verify that you are REALY using a Phillips screw driver. The very tip of a Phillips screw driver is blunt, not sharp, but a reed and prince screw driver (which looks very much like a Phillips) is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, thus slipping and destroying the socket. Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:15:05 -0500, Don Wilhelm <[hidden email]> wrote: >Fabio, > >That screw in into a 2D connector. >You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 >screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D >connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. >Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the >SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - >you can order one or any multiple you want. > >The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available >worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to >slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest >you invest in a new screwdriver. > >I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, >but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the >screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently >that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads >on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver >tips and all should be well. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: >> Hi guys, >> today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my >> beloved K3. >> My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. >> Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A >> board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. >> >> Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably >> overtightened (or defective). >> I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers >> (little and big), to no avail. >> The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: >> 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw >> 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at >> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) >> >> I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws >> more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). >> Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about >> drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the >> community... >> Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit >> available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? >> >> As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very >> "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). > >______________________________________________________________ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:[hidden email] > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
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In Europe, make sure you are not using a Pozidriv screwdriver. A Pozidriv #1 screwdriver will kind-of work with the Phillips screws in the K3... right up to the moment when a screw gets stuck. Beyond that moment, a Pozidriv screwdriver is very likely to do damage. Even with a good-quality Phillips #1 driver, my 700-series K3 is now on its second set of case screws. The originals were worn out by opening up the K3 to show it to people :-) 73 from Ian GM3SEK http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek Tom H Childers wrote: > >Good advice Don. > >Another thing that will destroy Phillips head screws is the use of a >reed and prince screw driver, so verify that you are REALY using a >Phillips screw driver. > >The very tip of a Phillips screw driver is blunt, not sharp, but a >reed and prince screw driver (which looks very much like a Phillips) >is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, >thus slipping and destroying the socket. > >Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips >screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. > >73, >Tom >Amateur Radio Operator N5GE >ARRL Lifetime Member >QCWA Lifetime Member > >On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:15:05 -0500, Don Wilhelm ><[hidden email]> wrote: > >>Fabio, >> >>That screw in into a 2D connector. >>You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 >>screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D >>connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. >>Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the >>SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - >>you can order one or any multiple you want. >> >>The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available >>worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to >>slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest >>you invest in a new screwdriver. >> >>I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, >>but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the >>screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently >>that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads >>on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver >>tips and all should be well. >> >>73, >>Don W3FPR >> >>On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: >>> Hi guys, >>> today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my >>> beloved K3. >>> My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. >>> Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A >>> board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. >>> >>> Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably >>> overtightened (or defective). >>> I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers >>> (little and big), to no avail. >>> The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: >>> 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw >>> 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at >>> >>>https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmy >>>PJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) >>> >>> I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws >>> more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). >>> Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about >>> drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the >>> community... >>> Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit >>> available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? >>> >>> As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very >>> "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). >> -- ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
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I found that JIS bits fit the screws really well.
What bits do they use at Elecraft for assembly? 73, doug On 27-Dec-12 17:21, Ian White GM3SEK wrote: > > In Europe, make sure you are not using a Pozidriv screwdriver. > > A Pozidriv #1 screwdriver will kind-of work with the Phillips screws in > the K3... right up to the moment when a screw gets stuck. Beyond that > moment, a Pozidriv screwdriver is very likely to do damage. > > Even with a good-quality Phillips #1 driver, my 700-series K3 is now on > its second set of case screws. The originals were worn out by opening up > the K3 to show it to people :-) > > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK > http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek > > > Tom H Childers wrote: >> >> Good advice Don. >> >> Another thing that will destroy Phillips head screws is the use of a >> reed and prince screw driver, so verify that you are REALY using a >> Phillips screw driver. >> >> The very tip of a Phillips screw driver is blunt, not sharp, but a >> reed and prince screw driver (which looks very much like a Phillips) >> is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, >> thus slipping and destroying the socket. >> >> Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips >> screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. >> >> 73, >> Tom >> Amateur Radio Operator N5GE >> ARRL Lifetime Member >> QCWA Lifetime Member >> >> On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:15:05 -0500, Don Wilhelm >> <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >>> Fabio, >>> >>> That screw in into a 2D connector. >>> You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 >>> screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D >>> connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. >>> Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the >>> SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - >>> you can order one or any multiple you want. >>> >>> The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available >>> worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to >>> slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest >>> you invest in a new screwdriver. >>> >>> I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, >>> but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the >>> screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently >>> that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads >>> on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver >>> tips and all should be well. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: >>>> Hi guys, >>>> today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my >>>> beloved K3. >>>> My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. >>>> Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A >>>> board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. >>>> >>>> Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably >>>> overtightened (or defective). >>>> I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers >>>> (little and big), to no avail. >>>> The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: >>>> 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw >>>> 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at >>>> >>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmy >>>> PJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) >>>> >>>> I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws >>>> more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). >>>> Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about >>>> drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the >>>> community... >>>> Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit >>>> available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? >>>> >>>> As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very >>>> "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). >>> > Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
Re: Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed
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What your looking for perhaps is the stainless steel screw sets available, these will probably withstand the harsh treatment you guys are handing out to the screws.
Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 27 Dec 2012, at 19:13, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 <[hidden email]> wrote: I found that JIS bits fit the screws really well. What bits do they use at Elecraft for assembly? 73, doug On 27-Dec-12 17:21, Ian White GM3SEK wrote: > > In Europe, make sure you are not using a Pozidriv screwdriver. > > A Pozidriv #1 screwdriver will kind-of work with the Phillips screws in > the K3... right up to the moment when a screw gets stuck. Beyond that > moment, a Pozidriv screwdriver is very likely to do damage. > > Even with a good-quality Phillips #1 driver, my 700-series K3 is now on > its second set of case screws. The originals were worn out by opening up > the K3 to show it to people :-) > > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK > http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek > > > Tom H Childers wrote: >> >> Good advice Don. >> >> Another thing that will destroy Phillips head screws is the use of a >> reed and prince screw driver, so verify that you are REALY using a >> Phillips screw driver. >> >> The very tip of a Phillips screw driver is blunt, not sharp, but a >> reed and prince screw driver (which looks very much like a Phillips) >> is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, >> thus slipping and destroying the socket. >> >> Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips >> screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. >> >> 73, >> Tom >> Amateur Radio Operator N5GE >> ARRL Lifetime Member >> QCWA Lifetime Member >> >> On Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:15:05 -0500, Don Wilhelm >> <[hidden email]> wrote: >> >>> Fabio, >>> >>> That screw in into a 2D connector. >>> You will be able to remove the front panel by removing the other 2 >>> screws in the 2D connector, and then you should be able to rotate the 2D >>> connector body in a direction that will loosen the screw threads. >>> Elecraft does have replacement screws. You do not have to purchase the >>> SS kit, just order by the part number listed in the assembly manual - >>> you can order one or any multiple you want. >>> >>> The proper size screwdriver is a #1 Phillips which should be available >>> worldwide. Do not use a worn Phillips screwdriver, it is certain to >>> slip and strip out the screwhead. If you have had trouble, I suggest >>> you invest in a new screwdriver. >>> >>> I use my #1 Phillips more than most in my Elecraft repair activities, >>> but if I find my screwdriver does not firmly hold a screw when the >>> screwdriver shaft is held horizontally, that tip is worn sufficiently >>> that it should be replaced. I do not want to strip out the screwheads >>> on my customer's equipment. In other words, do not use worn screwdriver >>> tips and all should be well. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> On 12/26/2012 5:46 PM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: >>>> Hi guys, >>>> today I decided to try to apply a mod (Audio Low Pass filter) to my >>>> beloved K3. >>>> My K3 was born in September, 2009 and I bought it factory assembled. >>>> Up till now, I just added a couple of additional filters and the KV3A >>>> board; so, I never unassembled the front panel before. >>>> >>>> Today I found that one of the upper front panel screws was probably >>>> overtightened (or defective). >>>> I tried to unscrew the screw with several phillips screwdrivers >>>> (little and big), to no avail. >>>> The side effect of my (unsuccessful) tentatives was that: >>>> 1) I was not able to unscrew the screw >>>> 2) now the screw head is damaged (see pic at >>>> >>>> https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V1aTCoSq5qkgs3y-beE_DdMTjNZETYmy >>>> PJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink) >>>> >>>> I got to unassemble the front panel unscrewing a couple of screws >>>> more, but I'd like to solve this little problem (moreover, it's ugly). >>>> Before going with some more destructive methods (I am thinking about >>>> drilling the screw??), I'd like to have some savy suggestion from the >>>> community... >>>> Moreover, do you know if Elecraft has an additional screw kit >>>> available (I don't need the stainless steel ones)? >>>> >>>> As a side note, I found that almost all the flat-head screws were very >>>> "soft" and damage-prone (differently from the other round-head screws). Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html |
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