[TenTec] Lets talk furniture

[Russel Behm]

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

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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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