Ham Shack Arrangements - just a little OT

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Edward R Cole
I used standard peg board:  http://www.kl7uw.com/Backside_Station.jpg

One can loop tywraps thru the holes to tie down wiring.  Helps to
have really long arms, though! <smile>

73, Ed - KL7UW

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Depending on the desk top, the routing of the cables can be a mess.?
I put a false back and dressed the cable through slots and the mess
was behind the panel.? A thought.
Mel,, K6KBE



73, Ed - KL7UW
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Bob McGraw - K4TAX
In reply to this post by Chuck Milam, N9KY
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.
>
> 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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