"Michael Black" wrote in message
news:alpine.LNX.2.02.1503141946050.15447@darkstar. example.org...

I remember when I started reading QST at age 11. Some of the projects
looked so well put together, then on top they were named, so it really
looked like something way beyond me.

I think that that was especially true of the ARRL projects, for I believe
that
they had a whole fully-staffed laboratory and workshop.

My approach now is to build sub-projects in sealed metal boxes
(either diecast ally or soldered PCB), but then to make the final
cabinet from wood, as all the needed screening will be
in the sub-project boxes.