or one could simply buy a door blank and cut it to size ...solid core of
course ...my radio/computer desk is a 32 inch solid core door. i chose the
cheap route and painted it. one can use most any solid core door and put
legs on it or mount it to the wall with cleats. i have one leg near the
right end. cleats hold the back and one end. it is solid and holds my weight
without problems.
jack ak7o
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Skoubis" <george.skoubis@verizon.net>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 8:04 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Lets talk furniture
> Hi,
>
> Another source to consider if you have a used office furniture store
> nearby is used Steelcase desks and desktops like they use in office
> cubicles.
>
> I have some salvaged from factory recalled desktops (cosmetic flaws
> that don't bother me) and just built legs and stuck the sections
> together to fit my available space. They make a lot of different styles
> so you may be able to find something that fits your space and looks
> good.
>
> They also make shelving units to match (or you can cut another desktop
> piece and make shelves of it...
>
> I have more pieces and have plans to make my setup better but I'm
> waiting for the new home / remodel home decision to come down from she
> who must be obeyed (actually we're debating the pros and cons).
>
> You can look at my desk at www.qsl.net/kf9yr click on the shack link
> and then click on the shack picture to enlarge the thumbnail picture.
>
> Good luck with your decisions, it looks like you'll have a wide range
> of choices to make from free to very expensive!
>
> 73 de George / KF9YR
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com] On Behalf Of Robert & Linda
> McGraw K4TAX
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:00 PM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Lets talk furniture
>
> Here's one source available at LOWE'S and other large volume stores and
> office supply places such as Staples and Office Max.
>
> http://www.sauder.com/home/
>
> And here's another that has some nice configurations. I personally like
> some of the "L" shape designs that O'Sullivan has but I believe that the
> Sauder is better quality furniture. While most of the stuff is not real
> wood, and most of us can't afford or don't want to spend the $$ for real
> wood, the configurations work out nicely for home applications be they
> computer or ham radio.
>
> http://www.osullivan-furniture-online.com/
>
>
> One thing, be sure to consider the depth from front to back. Sit a
> typical
> transceiver on the desk and that takes up some 18" allowing room for
> cables
> and some ventilation. My Centurion amp, leaving room for connectors at
> the
> back, consumes some 22" of depth on the desk top. Ask yourself, does
> that
> leave enough room for comfortable operating, making notes, having a mike
> and
> a key in front? I prefer a desk that is at least 30" to 36" deep.
>
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jeff Kelly" <jkelly@bellatlantic.net>
> To: <tentec@contesting.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 12:04 PM
> Subject: [TenTec] Lets talk furniture
>
>
> > Can someone recommend an operating/computer desk that
> > might be available at a national store? I would like to have
> > 2 levels of shelving for radios and room for a monitor and printer.
> >
> > Appreciate your suggestions!
> >
> > Jeff
> > KT2K
> >
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