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Mike W wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 2003 17:00:04 +0100, Dick wrote: I'm trying to get a hold of a tool that will undo grub screws securing the front panel knobs on my venerable BC221, can anyone suggest where I can get a hold of one, a modern equivalent and/or something that can be modified to do the job ?? Although all BC221s were provided with the tool (stored in a clip beside the spare valves) I've never seen one and can only guess that it must be something like a very small Phillips screwdriver head but with a parallel rather than tapered tip. It must also be less than 3/32" dia 'cos I've just tried to make one by hand out of 3/32" dia steel rod and that was too big, don't think my eyesight is up to hand filing the cruciform tip in any smaller dia rod, hence a request for help !! My BC221 is still furkling along after 63+ years (& only c/s - There, I've said it !!) out of calibration) but I think I should at least try & smarten up the case with a good clean and a bit of fresh paint. Who knows, it's probably got more chance of making the century than I have. Thanks Dick, I think they are "Allen Key" or "Hex Key" grub screws but I won't bet on it though. hth Mike W, G8NXD I vote for the Bristol answer. I think I have a couple here but it would probably take a "crime scene" investigation to find them. I have a couple of BC221 and the newer version with a CRT. Bill K7NOM |