[Elecraft] OT Shack rebuild

[Fred Jensen]

Try the shelving kits in the Big Box stores.  I got mine at Target, 
they're about a foot deep, and have two shelves [one in the middle and 
one on top] separated by just under 5 inches.  For the radio, the KPA500 
goes underneath on the desk because of the weight, K3 above it, KAT500 
on top, and P3 on top of KAT500.  My FT-847 is also on top next to the 
KAT500.  The other set are on the back of what I use for a work bench.

They're made from particle board with wood-grain plastic covering.  I 
cut a couple of small boards exactly the height of the spaces between 
the shelves and just put them in at the back to keep the weight from 
bending the shelves.  KPA500 and K3 have about 1 1/2" of clearance above 
them.  I'll send you a photo if you want.

A LOT cheaper than having something custom made.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014
- www.cqp.org

On 5/5/2014 3:52 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote:

> A question for anyone who might have suggestions about the furniture part
> of a ham shack:  I am pretty much restricted to a tabletop 60 inches by 24
> inches, with a rolling file cabinet underneath, which isn¹t much space as
> the collection grows.  I need to build a second deck, something like a
> hutch that sits on the desk, has room for the K-line underneath and a
> shelf where all the other stuff can go.  My somewhat casual Internet
> research hasn¹t turned up anything useful.  I may have to bite the bullet
> and hire a cabinetmaker (years ago I bought a power saw and immediately
> cut through its own cord, so I don¹t do woodworking or other dangerous
> sports), but thought I¹d ask if anyone knows a source for high-quality
> items that might be adapted to the purpose.