I once had one of those blasted things. It was so heavy I always had to get
a bunch of lids over when it was to be moved. Never again!
W9XX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Russel Behm" <russbehm@silcom.com>
To: <tentec@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 3:11 PM
Subject: RE: [TenTec] Lets talk furniture
> Since there have been many diverse replies about furniture, so I find it
> necessary to toss in my 2 cents also.
>
> Please consider a standard office desk from the 60's manufactured by
> Shaw-Walker or equivalent. These desks were solid oak, double pedestal,
and
> measured 60 x 34 inches. They were a defacto industry standard of the
> period. Typically, they had three drawers and slide-out shelf in one
> pedestal; and one drawer, file drawer, and slide-out shelf in the other
> pedestal. Also, they had a center drawer. These are very cost effective,
if
> you can still find one.
>
> They were typically a blond oak color. You can refinish these to match
your
> favorite wood finish color and add shelving as many Hams have mentioned.
It
> is deep enough to accommodate your equipment, plus it can be very
> attractive, sturdy, and functional.
>
> Also for your consideration is a matching swivel office chair of the same
or
> newer vintage. Also, think about the new LCD monitors that require a very
> small footprint in your station setup; however, that could stress the
> budget!
>
> This same desk design was copied by other manufacturers and offered in
> steel, rather than solid wood. That could be another alternative and might
> be more readily available in your area.
>
> Good Luck with your project...
>
> Russ, K6RHB
> Santa Barbara, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tentec-bounces@contesting.com
> [mailto:tentec-bounces@contesting.com]On Behalf Of k0myw@att.net
> Sent: Friday, June 04, 2004 6:28 AM
> To: tentec@contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [TenTec] Lets talk furniture
>
>
>
> If you REALLY want to dream, dig into the catalog at www.anthro.com.
>
> I've seen their stuff, and it is extremely sturdy and well-made. And the
> configuration possibilities are almost endless.
>
> But (sigh) it's expensive...
>
> 73,
> Mike, KØMYW
>
>
>
> -------------- Original message from "Dave Fifield" : --------------
> > Jeff, I have it on good authority that the IKEA Jerker
> > desks and accessories are great for computers/radios
> > etc. They are pretty good value for money - but it all
> > depends on if you have an IKEA near you. Here's
> > the link to their website:
> >
> >
>
http://www.ikea-usa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/IkeamsSearch?storeId=12&la
> ngId
> >
>
=-1&catalogId=10101&searchType=product&pageNumber=-1&orderBy=score&category=
> %23%
> > 7EProducts&query=jerker
> >
> > For my ham radio operating position I currently use
> > an large lump of melamine covered particle board on
> > a couple of those fold-out table legs. It's not pretty, but
> > it was very cheap and is functional. I also have a pile of
> > rather nice ash that I intend to turn into a custom desk
> > with shelves for my ham gear one day....when time
> > allows (ha-ha....when I retire in about 10 years maybe!).
> >
> > Cheers es 73,
> > Dave, AD6A
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jeff Kelly"
> > To:
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 10:04 AM
> > 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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