[Elecraft] Ham Shack Arrangements - just a little OT

[Bob McGraw - K4TAX]

Using dimension lumber meaning 1 x 12 and 2 x 2 as such, for the shelves 
use 1 x 12.  Then using a length of 2 x 2, rabbit a 3/4" x 3/4" edge.  
This edge or notch will fit nicely under the front and back edge of the 
shelf material.  I gives a finished look and added structural support 
and is easy to attach.   I do suggest using Titebond II as a glue 
between all joints.   Then face frame with 3/4 x 1 1/2 finished 
material.  I made mine from solid cherry I had available in the shop.   
Then stained with a natural stain and finished with two coats of a 
semigloss urethane finish.

I always allow 1" between pieces of equipment unless there is provision 
on the equipment for side ventilation.  If so, a minimum of 2" is a good 
choice.  Same for the back, allow 2" minimum for ventilation and cables 
and connectors.  Vertically again 1" from the equipment to the underside 
of the upper shelf.

73
Bob, K4TAX
K3S s/n 10,163

On 9/17/2015 9:15 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY wrote:
> 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.
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> 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?
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