[TowerTalk] What was that tool?

[Jim Rhodes]

I bought one at radio shaft years ago. Sometimes I can even find it still. 
I don't do PL-259 without it.


At 10:05 PM 08/09/2000, you wrote:



>WA5JWU@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Some time ago, there was a post on TT that described a tool used to 
> make the
> > solder holes in a PL-259 larger for easy soldering.  I think it could be
> > found at Home Depot.  Does anyone know exactly what tool it was and 
> where it
> > can be found.  I used a knife to make the holes larger last week and I am
> > DEFINITELY sold on the advantage it provides in making it easier to solder.
> > Only thing was that the knife felt dangerous and the operation probably did
> > not make the knife any sharper!  Any info would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks and 73,
> > Mike, WA5JWU
> >
>
>A "tapered reamer" will work fine for this exercise. Most hardware
>stores carry them, they're quite popular with folks that don't have the
>right size drill bits.
>
>Standard Disclaimer: Tapered reamers are not recommended for use on load
>bearing holes, unless your fasteners have the same taper, in which case
>they'd be called taper pins. You find that stuff at an industrial supply
>or bearing house, not at most hardware stores.
>
>But, the cheapie HW brand tool is great for this kind of job, probably
>one of the few applications it is really suited for.
>
>
>--
>73, Kurt, K7NV
>
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Jim Rhodes K0XU
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