It is unfortunate, but screw manufacturers do not specify tolerances on the length of the screws, so yes, the length will vary from batch to batch. If the "1/8 inch" screws were really 1/8 inch long, there would be no problem.
Since I build and repair a number of KX1s, I have ordered some black 2-56 x 3/16 inch screws and some black 2-56 nuts from McMaster-Carr just for the purpose of repairing loose battery holders. You can order from the same source, but you have to order a box of 100. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/7/2012 9:05 AM, VK7JB wrote: > Chuck, > > Yes - grinding down the nubs was a bad move. I didn't measure my screws, but > they were too short to even get one turn into the threaded hole. Like you, I > suspect they are just too short for the job. > > ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
