Although a little screw wear is inevitable, the wear will be much less
if a proper fitting screwdriver is used. The screwdriver points do wear
after a while, so the purchase of a good new #1 phillips screwdriver is
my recommendation. When the screwdriver point will no longer hold a
screw securely, I believe it is time to purchase a new one. A good
screwdriver point will hold a new chassis screw when the shaft is more
than 15 degrees off a vertical position (who needs a screwholder or
magnetic screwdriver if the tip is good?).
I have found Excelite screwdrivers in general are good, and I have also
found good ones at Ace Hardware.
73,
Don W3FPR
Lyle Johnson wrote:
So - Now after two mod processes plus installation of the KRX3, my
cabinet screws are starting to show a little wear. Maybe Elecraft
should offer a small kit that just includes replacement cabinet
screws (top-and side-cover especially) for those of us who keep
taking our K3s apart.
My unit, s/n 00002, has been apart more than together. I find careful
use of a black "sharpie" hides screw wear pretty well!
Getting ready for the "Blizzard of '08" later today,
Lyle KK7P
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