
Combining woodworking with Ham Radio
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Here's how they're made:
First, a block is selected and strips are cut from it, with the grain.

Second, the strips are sanded smooth, and shapes are traced for the jigsaw.

Third, the shapes are finish sanded on a belt sander, and then hand sanded to
fine finish for varnishing.

Next, the finish coat:

Ready for your key !

Builder, Homebrewer, Experimenter, & Low Power Enthusiast. MIQRP
Member #1504,NAQCC #1444,FP #1419, QRP-ARCI Member #12521.
Other projects include: Solar charge controller, 2N2222 Xcvr by Jim Kortage, SWL40+,
Elecraft K1 & K2 and various QRP antenna projects.
The following pictures are of : Vibro-keyer with Af. Padouc paddles. A “Chrome Warrior” with Chote Cok paddle ends.
P2 Iambic key with African Padouc paddles. Homebrew Iambic with Rosewood paddles.
Vibroplex single lever key with “Tiger” maple finger pieces. Zach Iambic with Norway Maple Paddles.
Elecraft K1 and keys with “tiger maple” paddles. Bencher with Tulipwood paddles.
Vibroplex
Iambic with Chote Cok paddles.
Homebrew bug with
Tuning Knob inserts for K1 and
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The following are links to articles written by me that were published in radio magazines:
Aerialitis
Going Full Circle
The Magic of Radio
Remembering Field Day
QSL Cards
Quest for the Perfect Key
HANDMADE WOODEN PADDLE ENDS TO FIT VIBROPLEX,
BENCHER,HEX-KEY, P2, NORCAL, K8FF, AZ SQRPIONS, AUTRONIC, AND OTHERS with your
template. Made of Walnut,
African Padouc, Cherry,
A nice way to add that “personal touch” to the
most important piece of equipment in your shack, your key! Anything not already
in stock is considered a “special order”.
Matched sets $18 plus $2 shipping CONUS, Special orders are $40 plus $2
shipping. I make 3 basic shapes.
Vibroplex style ovals, Bencher style triangles, and Generic rounded edged
triangles. These 3 shapes can be drilled to fit a variety of keys. Anything
different from these 3 shapes is a special order. E-mail me for more info please.
I now have wooden knob inserts for K1 es
I also have available a limited quantity of handcrafted wooden “side panels” for K1 & K2 transceivers. SEE PHOTOS AT TOP OF PAGE. Current stock includes Mahogany ,African Padouc, Red Oak. SPECIAL PRICE $ 20 per set, till there gone. I have “COMPLETE” matched sets that include finger pieces, side panels, and knob inserts available also. E-Mail me for more details and available woods.
Note: I recently was active as WB8LZG/ 4 from Geiger Key in the Fla. Keys. Grid Square EL94 Dec.26 th 2007 thru Jan. 4th 2008. If you worked me via AO51 I will Be happy to send out a QSL card.
Note #2: I live
in Eaton county in
Gregg
Mulder
7251
(517) 646-6257
mulderg@egr.msu.edu
wb8lzg@sbcglobal.net
Thank you for visiting, please e-mail me
If you have any questions or ideas.
73’s es gud DX
Dit dididi dit Dit Dit
Michigan State University Amateur Radio
Club
Central Michigan Amateur Radio Club