Hint For Those Pesky ARF Control Horns
11-25-2003, 03:45 AM
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Hint For Those Pesky ARF Control Horns
Please excuse me if this is a repeat since my last thread.
For those blunt end mounting screws into the ARF control horns; they can be difficult to line up
the second screw. One nite I said hmmm, if I were to file or grind on my belt sander, the flat
end into a point then it would find the hole in the backing plate much easier. From then on, it
has saved so many cuss words. Once completely seated, the sharp point protruding gets cut
flush anyway. Simple but overlooked.
Hope this saves you some time also.
Randy
For those blunt end mounting screws into the ARF control horns; they can be difficult to line up
the second screw. One nite I said hmmm, if I were to file or grind on my belt sander, the flat
end into a point then it would find the hole in the backing plate much easier. From then on, it
has saved so many cuss words. Once completely seated, the sharp point protruding gets cut
flush anyway. Simple but overlooked.
Hope this saves you some time also.
Randy
Good idea!!
11-26-2003, 02:49 PM
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RE: Hint For Those Pesky ARF Control Horns
Another good way to relieve the frustration associated with control horns is to drill clearance holes in the horn side. Buy a 2X56 tap and use it on the backing plate. A fine file job on the screws, just barely round the edges, and you will be much happier at the end of the day. I run them through until they are where I want them, mark the screws, remove them and cut off to length with a dremel. Cutting in place will heat the plastic backing plates. Small file to round the ends and reinstall permanently. Gotta go now and mount some control horns on my latest.
