Hi Ian,
True Pozidriv screws are not that common on this side of the
pond. But you may not want "genuine Philips" either. The true Phillips
head screws and drivers are designed to "Cam Out" to prevent over
tightening. To prevent that there are Reed and Prince or Frearson
head screws and drivers. They have a variation in the angle and depth.
Another that also "looks" like phillips are the JIS standard that again
changes the angles. Using a new screwdriver may only be a partial
solution, you need to look real close as to which you want and buy and
how they fit. .
The term phillips has become somewhat generic for any cross
headed screw, just as any copy is a Xerox.
There may even be more variations out there. I don't know
what your old BA stuff was but I'm sure Elecraft isn't using them.
73,
Bob
K2TK
Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
Yes, a magnetized screwdriver is very handy for guiding the screws to
their holes without having to fumble with them. (There are a LOT of
screws!)
If in Europe, make sure to use genuine Philips-point screwdrivers. The
more common Pozidriv point will damage the screw slots when tightening.
Anywhere in the world, it's worth buying a new screwdriver for the K3,
because a worn point is the most liable to "cam out" and damage the
screw slots.
Extra-long and extra-short screwdrivers are occasionally useful when
working inside the K3, to get a better angle on the screw head.
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