Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-16 Thread Don Wilhelm
The one I have is worn out, but --- I just ordered 10 of them from Small Bear Electronics - $1.75 each. I will have a lifetime supply when they are delivered. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/15/2017 4:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote: Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they would

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-16 Thread Doug Person
six bucks? Small Bear has them in stock and they're only $1.75 each. K0DXV On 4/16/2017 8:47 AM, Brian F. Wruble wrote: Try this: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Small-Nut-Starter/IF145-314-1?gclid=CMvHl92bqdMCFUJDhgodTUIOwg On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:39 PM wa9fvp wrote: Years ago I bu

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-16 Thread Brian F. Wruble
Try this: https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Small-Nut-Starter/IF145-314-1?gclid=CMvHl92bqdMCFUJDhgodTUIOwg On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 4:39 PM wa9fvp wrote: > Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally > they > would include a very a handy tool. It's a plastic, what

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Yep, I have one too. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of wa9fvp Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2017 1:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool. Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread Kevin - K4VD
Never bought from this place but this looks similar to the nut started of old... http://smallbear-electronics.mybigcommerce.com/search.php?search_query=3215&x=0&y=0 On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 6:04 PM, Eric J wrote: > Very handy. It was called a Nut Starter. All mine became too worn to use. > I t

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread Eric J
Very handy. It was called a Nut Starter. All mine became too worn to use. I tried soda straws of different diameter and they sort of work for awhile, but they tend to split. Turns out Mouser.com has them for about 2 bucks. Search for Menda, the manufacturer or "Nut Starter". I had them throw one

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread Laurent F6DEX via Elecraft
HI You are not alone... , from an HW101 73, Laurent F6DEX - Laurent F6DEX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Heathkit-Tool-tp7629328p7629330.html Sent from the Elecraft mailin

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread Bill Breeden
Jack, I totally agree, very handy! I still have every one that came with a Heathkit that I assembled. 73, Bill - NA5DX On 4/15/2017 3:37 PM, wa9fvp wrote: Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they would include a very a handy tool. It's a plastic, what

[Elecraft] Heathkit Tool.

2017-04-15 Thread wa9fvp
Years ago I built a Heathkit SB101 and other smaller projects. Normally they would include a very a handy tool. It's a plastic, what I call, a "nut holding" tool. Keeping it all these years I found it to be very handy while assembling my KPA500, KAT500 and K3S.