Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-18 Thread Clay Autery
Search Google for "non-marring trim tool"... go crazy... Here is a set available at your local Harbor Freight for $8.00. Second from the left should work nicely. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-18 Thread Al Gulseth
Ken, Do you happen to know the mfg/part # of the tool? Is it metal or plastic? TNX/73, Al On Thu February 18 2016 1:19:25 pm elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > You might consider investing in an inexpensive automotive trim removal > tool. The one I use from Advance Auto is non-marring a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-17 Thread Ken Talbott
- ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2016 11:37 PM To: 'Michael Blake' ; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal They are simple "press

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-17 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
16 2:52 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal Is there a process or tool for removing the four push on knobs on the front panel of the KX3 without damaging the knob or panel? Michael Blake k9...@mac.com __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-17 Thread Michael Blake
Don and Craig, thanks for the input. I have a new front panel on the way to correct a defect but did not want to bugger up either the knobs or old panel. I just remembered that they fit very tightly when I built the KX3. Thanks again, problem defined and solved. Michael Blake k9...@mac.com >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-17 Thread Don Wilhelm
Michael, Yes, the procedure is just to pull them up. It may take a bit of force, but it works fine. 73, Don W3FPR On 2/17/2016 5:52 PM, Michael Blake wrote: Is there a process or tool for removing the four push on knobs on the front panel of the KX3 without damaging the knob or panel?

[Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-17 Thread Michael Blake
Is there a process or tool for removing the four push on knobs on the front panel of the KX3 without damaging the knob or panel? Michael Blake k9...@mac.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecra