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My Custom Desk Project

watch the show wing nuts, they use airplane parts for table legs, you should use trashed power suppys or something like that
 
Hi all,

I actually made myself a new desk, its not finished yet though. Maybe I should post some pictures later on.

I know most of the theory but I am not a wood worker so your desk will probably look better than mine. The thickness of your desk will keep it from bending under the weight of a large monitor, I just got my new monitor in today and I have to add more support (see below) just beneath it becasue the table is flexing a bit.

About the finish: I would definitelly go Poly. Normally i prefer wax, its nicer and more natural, but a desk is a working surface and i would not like to get "waxy fingers" when sitting down at the desk and typing on my computer. I got a couple (i made a looong desk and matching shelves) of semi-gloss polyurethane spray cans and gave the desk 2 or 3 coats, sanding lightly with a very fine sandpaper after each coat for a very smooth finish.

About the legs: instead of legs, I braced the table to the wall with several heavy-duty shelf brackets These brackets are steel painted in white so they are hard to see against the white wall. They are rated at 1000 pounds each :) but i doubt that even attaching them to the studs in the wall the desk will actually hold that much weight.

Last thing: buying the wood (8'x4'), the hardware (backets & screws), the wood suplies (glue, stain, poly..) AND the tools (I needed a few) I spent just over $110. The result is an "L" shaped desk that is 10' long (6' long leg and 4' the short one) and about 2 feet deep. Oh yeah, and two 4'x1' shelves. It may not have any drawers, but the work surface is just huge, both me and my girfriend can work (her) and play (me :) ) at the same time on two computers without bothering each other whatsoever. Go to any store and tell me what kind of desk (even used) you can buy for $110.

This project was definitelly fun, it kept me buisy for a couple weekends and I just love the end-result (well, its not completly finished but it is useable).
 
Thanks everyone, I think I'll probably use MDF sheeting along the sides as legs. I know its ugly stuff but it'll be in the corner, so you wont be able to see to much of it.
 
TopDog said:
Thanks everyone, I think I'll probably use MDF sheeting along the sides as legs. I know its ugly stuff but it'll be in the corner, so you wont be able to see to much of it.
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eww don't do that. A) you have a nice top, don't skimp on the legs, and B) I hate desks with the mdf legs like that...they always seem to break. I vote for 4x4 legs and if you really want that sheeted look on the sides, cover them with some plywood. Trust me, you'll be much happier with real legs on that thing.
 
If I do it with MDF it will be stained on the sides facing into the wall (not visible) and most likely a nice veneer on the two vissible sides (blackwood?).

Suggestions very welcome though.
 
edited : Really very sorry to have hijacked your worklog like that, i linked to the thread from the main page and did not notice that it was a worklog... apologies, i've deleted the rest of the post.

BTW, TopDog your desk looks like its going to work out great...the butcher block style top should be amazing..
 
Bullit said:
Already posted this in the 'Show your workstation' thread but this one seems much more appropriate...
Made this desk for my fiance (now wife) earlier this year...
The 2nd last pic is the desk in the dark, looks cool enough that she now tends to sit with the lights off..!! :)
Last pic is the computer which is built into the cylindrical leg.

Any comments greatly appreciated.

BTW, TopDog your desk looks like its going to work out great...the butcher block style top should be amazing..
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I really doubt this thread is more appropriate, seeing as its someone's worklog :rolleyes: but the desk is cool however.

TopDog, it's your desk, so obviously you have the final say when it comes to the design. However, MDF to me just seems like it would be an 'oops, I forgot to design the legs' afterthough type of thing. If you really want to use MDF though, I'm sure you could make it look good so I won't hold it against you :)
 
I'm going to go with panel style legs. Blackwood would be nice but it sure isnt cheap.

I got all previous stuff well priced because the lengths were bent and buckled, this didn't matter because I was cutting them into thin strips. Obviously I can't buy the same stuff as last time and I definately don't have enough time to glue up enough of strips to make the desk sides.
 
Ozone77 said:
Hi all,

I actually made myself a new desk, its not finished yet though. Maybe I should post some pictures later on.
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[thread=827123]This is the link, scroll to the 2nd post.[/thread] I hope I am not offending anyone, specially you TopDog. I just wanted people to see more alternatives to buying pre-made desks. In case someone does not have the skills to make such a desk as yours, mine is a bit simpler to make (it can be improved too).

Cheers
 
Looks Good



Btw. I'v only just recieved the new lot of blackwood, Damnn foolz keep stuff me around. The desktop will hopefully be completed by the end of this week.

I've been working the legs, there MDF (Wtf!?!?!!?) BUT they will be all veneered a bit later on I think, anyway I will sort all that out later. Doing as best desktop as I can is top priority at the moment. pics in the next couple of days.
 
Wood arrived! Finally!
I've just been thickness'ing and plaining today.
I'll be strip cutting tommorow.
 
TopDog said:
Wood arrived! Finally!
I've just been thickness'ing and plaining today.
I'll be strip cutting tommorow.
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looks good so far. Can't wait to see how it all turns out!
 
Ozone77 said:
[thread=827123]This is the link, scroll to the 2nd post.[/thread] I hope I am not offending anyone, specially you TopDog. I just wanted people to see more alternatives to buying pre-made desks. In case someone does not have the skills to make such a desk as yours, mine is a bit simpler to make (it can be improved too).

Cheers
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Can you provide more details how you built your desk? I am not a not a very crafty person and liked your design. Thanks
 
I've been busy people, Cut up and glued together a HUGE section.
It took around 3 hours to glue up and is around 800mm x 2500mm.

I'll beltsand it tommorow and it should be off to the thickness sander within a couple of days. I hope to have the top all done within a week and a bit, I've got exams coming up so it may get a little delayed. Cya'z
 
TopDog said:
I've been busy people, Cut up and glued together a HUGE section.
It took around 3 hours to glue up and is around 800mm x 2500mm.

I'll beltsand it tommorow and it should be off to the thickness sander within a couple of days. I hope to have the top all done within a week and a bit, I've got exams coming up so it may get a little delayed. Cya'z
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PICTURES!! :D
 
wachimanp said:
Can you provide more details how you built your desk? I am not a not a very crafty person and liked your design. Thanks
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There is a bit more information on my first post on this thread and I added a description on the link above.

Also, I have seen another custom desk job in the forum (using Formica kitchen countertops), but you will have to search for it.
 
Sorry, I have been slowly working on this but I havent had much free time at all.
 
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