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Show Combination Radio Cabinet and Table Arrangement That Makes Access to All Parts Very Easy Matter. By PHILIPPE A. JUDD Most amateurs give nttie attention to the table or bench on which their radio apparatus Is mounted, generally "sing any convenient table placed against tbo wall. This makes access to the buck of the Instruments very awkward. Some of the latest apparatus appara-tus has terminals at the back of the ?ablnet, leaving the panel free of wiring. wir-ing. To those who use tills type of instrument and who wish to experiment experi-ment with various circuits, a table like the one illustrated is a grout convenience. conven-ience. The table may be constructed of f : r . . i 6 ,,.... ...a, p f. :; WE w j , V, 011, i Fro7 ) 1 ' ;. 1 i o o , 6 (.. I ;! y 1 o o 6 Hvf HjJ . f a o a o o rV ' o 9 O Ci 9 o a . ! Front and Back Views of Cabinet, Showing Method of Mounting Bake-Ilte Bake-Ilte Panel and Convenient Back Connection. soft wood, although a hardwood top Is preferable. Constructional details are shown in the drawings. The following is a list of the material mate-rial required with the corresponding letters indicated In the diagram to show where they are used: A 56 x 7 x 1 in., 1 piece, oak. B 56 x 12 x 1 In., 2 pieces, oak. 0 49 x 6 x in., 1 piece, oak. D 29 x 3 x 3 in., 4 pieces, oak. E 16 x 2 x 1 In., 2 pieces, oak. F 50 x 3 x 1 in., 2 pieces, oak. G 46 x 5 x 1 in., 2 pieces, oak. H 12 x 8 x Vi In., 6 pieces, bake- llte. 1 6 ft. 1 in. round molding. J,-J2 16x10 x 1 in., 2 pieces, oak. K 50 x 4 x 1 in., 4 pieces, oak. L, 50 x 5 x 1 in., 1 piece, oak. M 50 x 3 x in., 1 piece bake- lite. N 3 2Vi x 1 in. brass hinges. O 14 x 5 x 1 in., 2 pieces, oak. P 14 x 2 x 1 in., 2 pieces oak. On the bakelite strip M are mounted mount-ed the binding posts for the connections. connec-tions. Two methods of finishing the back are shown. In one case a window blind is used to cover the Lack of the cabinet while the other method em- Two Methods of Finishing Back. ploys a hinged wooden back, which may be secured with either a lock or books and screw eyed. The table may be finished with any desired stain or enamel. At the front one large bakelite panel or the unit arrangement may be used. It Is possible to materially reduce the constructional cost by substituting thoroughly seasoned oak for bakelite. The table should be placed with an end to the wall, giving access to either side. Radio News. |
