[TenTec] Lets talk furniture

[George Skoubis]

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 at contesting.com
[mailto:tentec-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Robert & Linda
McGraw K4TAX
Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 2004 1:00 PM
To: tentec at 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 at bellatlantic.net>
To: <tentec at 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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