[HBR] Chassis kits

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Brian and group
    Do you have the Impoverished Radio Experimenters books???
Love them, and at least one article that I remember at the moment,
is IF cans built with aluminum foil draped over the cardboard forms.
I think there was more, but can't think of them at the moment.  While
I know that will work OM, I do not plan on using the idea at least with
the HBR set, as I want to avoid tears tares teirs terring tearing of the
foil et cetera : )  For a mock up that would be great but for a long 
haul
project, foil is too fragile.  The wood would stand up to most of the
abuses, but it just might end up looking terrable after I get my mits
on it a few times : )  Now that I'm thinking of this, that alunimum
foil does come in different thickness' but at least I'm going to avoid 
it.
Looks like everyone is thinking here : )
73
Bill


On Tue, Nov 25, 2014 at 10:07 AM, Brian Burns wrote:

> Hello All,
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> One method that hasn't been mentioned is what I call "Cabinetmaker's
> Delight" construction. Remember the "Plumber's Delight" construction 
> method
> for beam antennas that was so popular back in the day?
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> This is just a thought experiment for me at this point. What about 
> plywood
> framing with heavy aluminum foil as a conductive covering? This would 
> allow
> connecting the parts with wood screws so that they could be 
> disassembled for
> convenience.
> Basic mounting of components could be done on a heavy aluminum plate, 
> and
> smaller aluminum plates could be added in. Mix and match as necessary.
> Plywood is mechanically stiff, a good thermal insulator, cheap, and 
> easy to
> work. Has anyone tried this type of construction?
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> Cheers,
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> Brian
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