[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 137, Issue 36

[ad0es]

Hi,

When I started putting my K-Line together, and only owned the K3, I made 
cardboard boxes up in the dimensions of
the future equipment I planned on.  I copied the front/back panel pics 
from the elecraft site and scaled to the actual
dimensions & printed.  I then pasted these on the front/back of the 
cardboard mockups. I then moved them around,
picturing how everything would go together.  Helped a lot on cable flow, 
especially for the coax.  The final setup
was totally different than I first pictured!  Its a bit of work, but it 
saved a LOT of rework in the end.  Be sure to consider
where exhaust fans need clearance, etc.  Sit in front of the "rig", 
reach for "knobs", etc. See how the total setup
feels  before you start cutting wood

Steve AD0ES

On 09/17/2015 08:57 AM, elecraft-request at mailman.qth.net wrote:
>        From: "Chuck Milam, N9KY"<N9KY at arrl.net>
>   To: bruce<elecraft at mailman.qth.net>  
>   Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 9:15 AM
>   Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ham Shack Arrangements - just a little OT
>     
> I've really enjoyed the conversation about shack and desktop setups, as I'm
> about to get into the garage, get behind the saw, and build a desktop
> equipment shelf.
>
> I've been talked out of building vertical supports, thanks to this
> list.? So now I'm trying to future-proof my design. Eventually, I'd hope to
> have a complete K-Line. So, I'm thinking I'd just add up the front panel
> widths of all the K-Line components and perhaps add an inch or two. Does
> this sound reasonable or am I missing something obvious?
>