Jim, I respectfully disagree with your suggestion for a magnetic tip. While it is useful in some (K3 build) situations, I just don't want ANY magnetic tools on my workbench because they pick up bits of cutoff leads and magnetize other tools. I routinely de-magnetize all my tools - that is why I keep the old Weller soldering gun at the workbench. A GOOD #1 Phillips screwdriver tip will hold a 1/4 inch screw in if held 15 degrees or more off vertical - if it won't, get another screwdriver.
YMMV 73, Don W3FPR Jim Brown wrote: > On Fri, 22 May 2009 11:10:58 -0400, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > >> You likely have most of the tools already, but if your screwdrivers are >> worn, I highly recommend that you purchase a new good #1 Phillips for >> building the K3. >> > > Don has given you great advice, with which I agree completely. I'll add one > point, and some encouragement. First, the point -- make sure that Phillips > has a magnetic tip. VERY useful when you're trying to get certain of the > screws started. > > Now, the encouragement. ... > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
