[Elecraft] Station setup

[Jim Hooper]

Dennis, 

My desktop height is 27”, a couple of inches lower than standard.   It is an L-shaped Ikea work table, 30" x 60” for the main top, with some height adjustability. 

Personally, I find that the lower table top height helps me when typing, particularly, which I do all the time with my logging programs.   And maybe it is better, too, for CW keying, though I am a CW neophyte.   Ergonomic guidelines are available in many spots on the web, and I wanted to be comfortable.   My everyday computer and my radio are on the same desk, so I spend a lot of time there.   

But you referenced a drawer for “log books and pencils” … so you likely hand-write into your log.   Then 29” top height would be better.    

And yes, I second other’s thoughts about positioning the table for access from the rear.   I moved my table about 18 inches out from the wall and I appreciate the improved access just about every day if not at least once a week. 

Your project sounds like you will be creating a work of art.     

73, 
Hoop
K9QJS 
San Juan Island, WA  






On Sep 16, 2015, at 7:50 , Dennis <kt5d at charter.net> wrote:

I too am beginning to build a new operating desk for use with a K line and several other radios. Woodworking is my other hobby so the desk will be a rather involved and lengthy project. Solid woods from one inch to three inch thickness will insure strength throughout. The main desktop will be 29 inches from the floor, a standard dimension. The top will be 60 inches wide by 30 inches deep. A two shelve hutch set back 10 inches from the desktop front will be separated 10 inches apart with open backs and partially closed sides. A thin (2 inch) center drawer below the desktop on the front apron will be 20 inches wide to contain log books, pencils and such. The main dimension is the table top. I want it large enough to hold two transceivers plus cw paddles comfortably with amplifiers located above each on the first hutch shelf. Additional receivers will also fit on the first shelf making them an easy reach from the chair in the center of the desk. The desk will be a straight front
  design, no wrap around curve. I have found through years of experience that building in as much room as possible is the way to go. This desk will go in a room corner tight against the walls with a window to the left of this location. A dark desk top, black walnut, will need good illumination. Should be a fun project. 


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