I used the Panavise circuit board holder (large) even after
installing the 2D connectors. Just adjust it for a light hold and it will
stay in the vise ok. Even some of the components mounted REALLY close to the
edge of the board had the same affect as the 2D connectors, as far as using
the Panavise. Just have to adjust the clamping action to hold it lightly but
securely. The springs in the jaws will allow the jaws to hold on to the
board out at the end of the jaw, while touching the 2D connectors at the
other end.
Don I don't know how you did it without some kind of a vise. But I
guess everybody has their own technique. Personally I like all the
conveniences and gadgets that are available for this kind of work.
The K2 was my first major assembly project. I had never done
anything nearly that complex before. Not bragging but everything checked out
ok the first time everytime, and I did it in about 6 days if I remember
correctly. Of course that was 12 or so hours a day not counting the breaks
that I had to take. I had a weeks vacation scheduled just for building the
K2. That's probably not a major feat for some of the guys that built K2s,
but it was a personal first and best for me as a rank beginner.
Stan Rife
W5EWA
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 12:10 AM
To: Conway Yee
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] securing K2 RF board
Conway,
Just my way of working, I HATE things like the Panavise, it is more of
an encumbrance than a help IMHO.
However, you may elect to delay mounting the 2D connectors until you
need to mount the side panels - that will allow you to use your Panavise
if that is your preference.
With or without the 2D connectors, do not use the panavise until after
you have mounted the relays - use the procedure in the manual to hold
the relays in place with a book (or board or other hard surface) to
allow you to flip the board over with the relays in place prior to
soldering.
73,
Don W3FPR
Conway Yee wrote:
> I typically secure PC boards with a Panavise. With the K2 RF board, the
> FIRST step is to place the standoffs and 2D spacer (which go to the
> edge of the board! This makes the Panavise pretty much useless.
>
> Other than leaving the board loose and elevating the board with spacers
> as suggested by W3FPR and GM4ESD on February 28, 2005 what are my
> options?
>
> tnx.
> Conway Yee, N2JWQ
>
>
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