Product Overview
Vintage 8x6 Inch Sloped Desktop Metal Enclosure with Hammertone Finish
Condition
Unused new old stock in original retail carton. Two-piece metal housing with gray hammertone sloped upper panel and dark textured lower chassis. Includes four factory screw-mounted rubber feet stamped TAIWAN. Outer box shows light shelf wear from long-term storage.
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Product Overview
Archer Cat. No. 270-265 is a vintage sloped-front metal project cabinet manufactured in Taiwan for Radio Shack, a Division of Tandy Corporation. Designed for electronic test equipment, audio controls, and custom bench instrumentation, this two-piece enclosure features an angled face that provides comfortable viewing and control access on a desktop work surface.
Key Features
- External dimensions: 7-7/8 in W x 5-7/8 in D x 1-3/8 in H front / 2-3/4 in H rear (200 mm x 150 mm x 35 mm / 70 mm)
- 18-gauge sheet steel construction for structural rigidity and internal circuit shielding
- Classic two-tone hammertone paint finish with light upper face and dark base
- Removable sloping cover secured to chassis with side and rear machine screws
- Pre-installed screw-on black rubber feet to prevent bench sliding and surface scratches
Applications
- Drilling custom front-panel cutouts for rotary potentiometers, switches, and analog VU meters in DIY audio gear
- Building dedicated bench power supplies or signal generators requiring an angled desktop read-out
- House amateur radio accessories such as antenna tuners, keyers, and frequency counters in an era-correct enclosure
- Makers seeking heavy-gauge steel shielding for sensitive analog circuits prone to RF interference
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the top cover be completely removed for machining?
Yes. The angled top shell unfastens completely from the base chassis by removing the side-mounted and rear machine screws, allowing the panel to be clamped flat on a drill press for clean hole-cutting.
Does the cabinet include internal mounting rails or brackets?
No internal mounting hardware, rails, or brackets are included inside the enclosure.
Why choose an individually boxed vintage enclosure over generic modern plastic project boxes?
This Archer 270-265 provides rigid 18-gauge steel construction that shields internal circuitry from interference while offering the classic textured hammertone look that modern plastic boxes cannot replicate. You receive the exact photographed cabinet in its original Radio Shack carton, ready for custom layout work.
Nothing anchors a custom bench build quite like vintage pressed steel in real hammertone gray. Lay out your panel, drill your holes, and give that circuit the permanent home it deserves.
