[Elecraft] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops

[DW Holtman]

Hello,

If you put a coat of India Ink, it will make Masonite conductive enough to 
make a home brew ESD mat. It must them be grounded. This is according to a 
QST "Hints and Kinks" article from Jan 2000. If anyone would like a copy of 
the article, let me know. I cannot put an attachment on forum mail.

Best,
DW Holtman
WB7SSN

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Vic K2VCO" <vic at rakefet.com>
To: "Elecraft Reflector" <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 23, 2008 10:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Hardboard (Masonite) bench tops


> WILLIS COOKE wrote:
>> I have used the Melamine coated board on bench tops in
>> the past.  It is easy to clean and does not absorb
>> water or chemicals easily.  It is a little more
>> expensive, but can last for years and looks quite
>> nice.  I cut it to size and hold the corners in place
>> with small nails.
>
> This is what I used, but I attached it with double-sided tape because the 
> table that it is on has a nice surface that I didn't want to damage.
>
> I attached an aluminum yardstick to the front (also with double-sided 
> tape). This comes in handy for cutting wire to length, but it's also 
> connected to ground via a 1 meg resistor. My wrist strap and a couple of 
> alligator clips are similarly connected.
> -- 
> 73,
> Vic, K2VCO
> Fresno CA
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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