[Boatanchors] Desk Console Project

[Glenn Little WB4UIV]

Rack height is measured in RU
One RU (rack unit) is 1.75 inches
Any standard sized rack mounted equipment will have a front panel height 
as a multiple of 1 RU or 1.75 inches.
2 RU is 3.5 inches, 3 RU is 5.25 inches etc.

73
Glenn
\WB4UIV


On 10/17/2020 2:40 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
> Only to look through old magazines and handbooks for whatever plans 
> there are. I remember seeing some designs.
>    Also check on the standard sizes for rack panels. Depth varies with 
> equipment, most will fit a space with 15" clearance but some gear, for 
> instance, an SP-600-JX or RCA AR-88, need 20 inches. Perhaps some 
> transmitters.
>    Some old ARRL handbooks and Radio Handbooks have plans for floor or 
> desk racks. Can be made entirely of wood or of angle metal angle stock 
> and wood. Remember that some gear is heavy and needs support at the 
> rear was well as from the front panel. Also keep in mind the necessity 
> for cable clearance and ways to get cables out the front (for mic or 
> key etc).
>    Also, don't forget about ventilation.
>
> On 10/17/2020 11:21 AM, Keith Densmore wrote:
>> Greetings All,
>> I have decided to embark on a project to build (or have someone build) a
>> wooded desk console to hold rack gear (19 inch). Some of the gear has a
>> depth of 20 inches or so (RA-17), so that would be the depth. Height of
>> each module would also be about 20 inches as well.  The front of the 
>> module
>> would have a slightly back sloping front.
>> I have the desk but need to build the console part. I was thinking as
>> building them individually, 3 or 4 in total.
>> A picture included a metal console--sort of what the finished product 
>> would
>> emulate.
>> Question--does anyone know of some kind of plan to accomplish this? 
>> Ideas?
>>
>> Thanks all,
>> Keith ve3gem
>>
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