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Hi, i did infact land up taping wrench to the bottom of bencher paddles so
could get to it quickly when got out of adjustment. i like the bencher feel
but once i got kent paddles, i found them to be so much easier to adjust
with thumb screws on the front of it that quit using the bencher any more.
73, Dave W4CI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 2:21 PM
Subject: allen wrench for Bencher BY1 paddle
> Hi, folks.
>
> Here's a question that you won't find every day on this list, but i can't
> believe I am the only one who has ever had the following problem:
>
> I recently bought a new Bencher BY-1 paddle for CW operation. I love the
> paddle, and think I now have it adjusted to my satisfaction.
>
> However, I am having a heck of a time getting the Allen wrench that is
used
> to adjust the contact spacing back underneeth the little clamp on the back
> of the paddle. I suppose I could tape the wrench to the bottom of the
> paddle so it's available if I need it at some point, but that doesn't seem
> as secure as the clamp arrangement they have provided.
>
> My XYL, who is sighted and also a ham, says that even she has trouble
> getting that wrench back where it is supposed to be.
>
> Any suggestions would help, and thanks for putting up with this unusual
> question.
>
> I have already split several finger nails trying to work this one out.
HI!
> HI! HI!
>
> Vy best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
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