k2 assembly tilt stand

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Hello Elecraft,

  I am trying to assemble the tilt stand piece. The problem is the
  metal stand piece doesn't fit even when the second oval foot is out.
  Is it the wrong size, uncertain how to proceed.

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Best regards,
 Foxjazz                          mailto:[hidden email]


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[Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX]

The easy way to compress the bail so you can put the two front feet on
is to use a belt or band clamp. Available at your local Lowes or Home Depot,
it's a belt with rachet that's used to hold irregular-shaped objects ...
while glue dries.

Cinch up the belt just enough so that the two feet can be bolted on. I use
this method when I build K2s ... works for me.

Cheers,

Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40)
570-321-1516
http://WilcoxEngineering.com
Williamsport, PA 17701


Foxjazz wrote:
> Hello Elecraft,
>
>   I am trying to assemble the tilt stand piece. The problem is the
>   metal stand piece doesn't fit even when the second oval foot is out.
>   Is it the wrong size, uncertain how to proceed.
>
>  
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[Paul Huff-3]

>I am trying to assemble the tilt stand piece. The problem is the
> metal stand piece doesn't fit even when the second oval foot is out.
>Is it the wrong size, uncertain how to proceed.

Foxjazz,

The tilt stand can be a little tricky to put together.  A significant amount of
pressure is needed to squeeze it between the two feet.  That tension results in
a significant snap when it is opened or closed.

Paul - N8XMS

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[Don Wilhelm-4]

The bail is supposed to be tight, and that makes it difficult to
install.  It is unlikely you can do it with finger compression alone.
I use a small woodworking clamp when I install one, but the band clamp
suggestion made earlier is even better - the large pads on the
woodworking clamp are difficult to work around.
Whatever you do, work safely - a compressed spring can be a dangerous
thing until it is fully secured, make certain it stays in the clamping
mechanism until you are finished.

There *is* a way to mount the bail without using a clamp (and it is
safer).  Attach the first foot, and then temporarily use the longer
(black) 4-40 screws that will eventually be used for mounting the PA
transistors.  You can insert those screws at an angle enough to start a
nut on them (forget the lockwasher for now.  Once you get these two long
screws started onto the nuts, begin to tighten them (they will pull up
straight and compress the bail at the same time.
Now remove the long screws - one at a time - and replace them with the
proper screws, lockwashers and nuts.

BTW - do you have a name and a callsign?  If so, please share with the
rest of the reflector group.

73,
Don W3FPR

Foxjazz wrote:
> Hello Elecraft,
>
>   I am trying to assemble the tilt stand piece. The problem is the
>   metal stand piece doesn't fit even when the second oval foot is out.
>   Is it the wrong size, uncertain how to proceed.
>  
>
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