[Elecraft] K3 / K3S Station setup question

[Don Wilhelm]

Jer,

Make the space for the K3S and P3 1.5 inches wider than the two units 
combined - you need some space to grip the sides of the radio and P3 
after you have both inserted in the hutch.
You will not need any more than 3/4 stock for the shelf and top of the 
hutch.  If think you need extra support for the shelf, glue a 2 inch 
wide strip to the back edge of the shelf and top (under the shelf).  
That way you have maximum view in the front of the hutch. That will also 
keep the hutch from racking if you fit the ends tight.

Since your hutch will not be close to the end of the desk, just build it 
and place it loose on the desk.  That way you can move it from side to 
side to see what position is going to work best for you.  Once you 
determine that position you can fasten it to the desktop if desired.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/14/2015 3:28 PM, ae4pb at carolinaheli.com wrote:
> It's been a while and I'm a huge proponent of measure twice cut once. I'm
> building a hutch for my operating desk. The desk is 4' wide x 28" deep (2'
> 4"). I'm right handed and my primary mode will be CW. I have both a Bencher
> paddle and a generic straight key. I need about 18" wide for my K3S and
> future P3. The K3S is 10"x10"x7.25"(stand extended and air gap above it.
> Planning to use a 1 x or 2 x 12 for the shelf and 1x for the vertical
> supports.
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