[Elecraft] OT Shack rebuild

[David Cole]

Also, reinforce them if at all possible...  Think having them sit for 3
or 4 years with weight on them...  They WILL sag.  I add a 2X4 to every
one of them I get.  It keeps the shelf straight, and keeps it from
sliding off sideways.
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On Mon, 2014-05-05 at 16:19 -0700, Fred Jensen wrote:
> 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
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> 
> 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.
> 
> 
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