[time-nuts] Austron 1250A Tuning tool

[John Reed]

I adjusted my 1250A using a 1/8" brass rod that I got from the hardware 
store.  I filed down the end to make it into a screwdriver.  This worked 
fine.  I could tell when the tip was engaged with the screw in the 
oscillator by feeling it fall into place and then I could make the 
adjustment.  The brass didn't have any effect on the frequency.  When I 
removed the tool the frequency didn't change.  A metallic tool is needed 
since the adjustment screw needs some torque to make it turn.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ole Petter Ronningen
Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2015 1:07 AM
To: time-nuts at febo.com
Subject: [time-nuts] Austron 1250A Tuning tool

Hello

My 1250A has drifted outside the range of the front panel control, so the
coarse adjust needs some fiddling. The manual makes mention of a special
tool to be used for this. I don't have the tool, the closest I can get is a
10" bamboo stick that I cunningly liberated from my wifes sushimaking mat!
I wondered if anyone else on the list has this tool, and can send me a
description/photo of the tip? I tried widdling the tip of my stick to
various shapes, but not knowing what it is supposed to mate with, it is a
bit frustrating..

Thank you all
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