I've used bencher paddles for years and like them.  they have a nice feel to
them.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Behler" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: Allen wrench for Bencher BY1 paddle


>     Howard:
>
> My whole approach here is to "set it and forget it", but knowing my luck,
> the paddles someday will become unadjusted, and I'll not remember where I
> put the allen wrench.  This way, if I can get it back in there, I'll have
> the wrench handy if needed.  And, I know what you mean about things
getting
> out of adjustment if you adjust them too much.  I originally had an MFJ
> paddle, and ended up adjusting the thing so many times that it will no
> longer stay adjusted--hence, the reason for buying a better-quality
Bencher.
>
> And yep, I sure like the feel of the Bencher;  beats the MFJ paddles
"hands
> down".
>
> Best 73 from Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Howard Kaufman" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 5:53 PM
> Subject: Re: Allen wrench for Bencher BY1 paddle
>
>
> > Put it ibn the drawer and forget where you put it.  That bencher comes
> > factory adjusted, and besides the two adjustments for the paddles you
> can't
> > improve it.  The more they are turned the looser they can become, and
the
> > easier the paddle can go out of adjustment.
> > If you got it the way you want it, put the wrench in your safety
deposite
> > box, that way you'll really have to want to adjust it badly before you
get
> > that wrench.
> >
> > Isn't that bencher the smoothest electronic thing you have ever
> handled?!!!