A good source of excellent cabinets is surplus or junked lab
instruments. Not necessarily electronic instruments - chemistry,
medical, or any large instrument enclosure will do the job. These are
made of superb materials and would cost hundreds of dollars if purchased
new in single quantities. You can find them at hamfests, surplus sales
outlets, sometimes even second-hand stores. Ask your club members to
see if one is sitting in a basement or garage. Strip them to the metal
(and save the various useful bits and pieces) and you'll have a fine
amplifier enclosure. Cover the front and back panel with a sheet of
aluminum from some other scrapped device - such as microwave ovens (see
Jan QST) - and you'll have a good looking piece of equipment.
73, Ward N0AX
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