Suggest a desk...

TMaxx6 · Oct 6, 2006

I want to spend $130 at the max on a computer desk. I want a really simple flat top desk with plenty of work space, no keyboard trays or tower holders or any gimmicky bullshit. Here are some pictures of desks I like:

Repuls said:

barefootbilly said:

spiritualmachine said:

I believe the last one is the Ikea Jerker, but those assholes want to charge $150 shipping on a $130 desk so they can go fuck themselves. Where can I buy a similar desk for $130 at the most?

InorganicMatter · Oct 6, 2006

Oh Spectreeeeeeee. You know you want to post it!

Um, I have nothing else to say besides good luck!

TMaxx6 · Oct 6, 2006

How about a desk like this?

Where could I buy one?

TMaxx6 · Oct 7, 2006

Bump...

dBTelos · Oct 7, 2006

See what you can find at Office Max. I wouldn't buy one online for the shipping charges.

TMaxx6 · Oct 7, 2006

Office Max/Staples don't make any simple desks like that.

dBTelos · Oct 7, 2006

TMaxx6 said:
Office Max/Staples don't make any simple desks like that.

Have you checked? I'm sure you can find something.

TMaxx6 · Oct 7, 2006

dBTelos said:
Have you checked? I'm sure you can find something.

OfficeMax has some straight tables but they are $190. Staples has a straight desk but it's $200+.

dBTelos · Oct 7, 2006

TMaxx6 said:
OfficeMax has some straight tables but they are $190. Staples has a straight desk but it's $200+.

Look at Artvan or somewhere similar.

meatycheesyboy · Oct 7, 2006

Would something like this work?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...t&productCategoryId=cat07001&id=1142302233538

TMaxx6 · Oct 7, 2006

meatycheesyboy said:
Would something like this work?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...t&productCategoryId=cat07001&id=1142302233538

Thank you! I'll just remove the wheels, but it's exactly what I wanted.

upriverpaddler · Oct 7, 2006

Get 2 nice 2 drawer file cabinets and a 4'X8' piece of furniture grade birch plywood at your lumber store.

dBTelos · Oct 7, 2006

upriverpaddler said:
Get 2 nice 2 drawer file cabinets and a 4'X8' piece of furniture grade birch plywood at your lumber store.

Haha

topdragon147 · Oct 7, 2006

hey...it works. i used a door once and some file cabinets

upriverpaddler · Oct 7, 2006

I didn't mean just to throw the wood down. You can cut it to exactly what you need. Contour it if you like. Stain it how you want. You could even get oak furniture grade plywood, but it'd be a little more expensive.

A flat hollow core door is what they recommend in High School Drafting for a good starter drafting table.

shawnol · Oct 7, 2006

i personally have an eye on this one
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?webid=592426&CatIds=104,115,117&AffixedCode=WW&=

but id go buy it locally at staples

dwilson041781 · Oct 7, 2006

http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/s...uctId=13494&cmArea=SC2:CG33:CL161508:SS982559

gotta love the L shape, mucho room, my next buy at some point.

dBTelos · Oct 8, 2006

Nice find dwilson

keefusm · Oct 8, 2006

I was once in this same situation. After looking at the quality to price ratio of the desks out there, I decided it was time to head to Home Depot and see what type of lumber they have in stock. Anyhow, I built this desk myself . Solid white pine, and purchased the desk legs from Ikea. It all added up to about a total of $110.00. Well worth it. I can stand on this desk and jump up and down on it, and it does not budge.

dBTelos · Oct 8, 2006

Ever think of putting that giant tower on the floor?

keefusm · Oct 8, 2006

I've thought about it. I am probably going to re-arrange things soon. But for now, I like being able to see the inside of my casing when looking to the right..

Rob Black · Oct 8, 2006

keefusm said:
I've thought about it. I am probably going to re-arrange things soon. But for now, I like being able to see the inside of my casing when looking to the right..

Nice Desk

dBTelos · Oct 8, 2006

Looks loud

if that makes any sence

keefusm · Oct 8, 2006

Its pretty silent.. I am half deaf anyway. Firing a 155 mm howitzer for 3 or so years will do that to you!

dBTelos · Oct 8, 2006

Have a fan controller riged to it?

5tharrow · Oct 8, 2006

TMaxx6 said:
I believe the last one is the Ikea Jerker, but those assholes want to charge $150 shipping on a $130 desk so they can go fuck themselves. Where can I buy a similar desk for $130 at the most?

There's in Ikea about 80 mi from you. Spend the $15 in gas and go pick-up a jerker on a Saturday.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...-1&categoryId=16129&chosenPartNumber=20030567

TechLarry · Oct 9, 2006

I have two of these in a U shape around my office.

They are nice, but not superb. They get the job done but are NOT heavy duty.

The top surface (the color) is paper thin. The simple act of using a mouse on it wears it off very quickly.

It scratches easier than an iPod Nano

-Larry

dwilson041781 said:
http://www.staples.com/webapp/wcs/s...uctId=13494&cmArea=SC2:CG33:CL161508:SS982559

gotta love the L shape, mucho room, my next buy at some point.

dBTelos · Oct 9, 2006

I wish this thread would have been here before I bought my desk

TMaxx6 · Oct 9, 2006

5tharrow said:
There's in Ikea about 80 mi from you. Spend the $15 in gas and go pick-up a jerker on a Saturday.

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stor...-1&categoryId=16129&chosenPartNumber=20030567

No.

Conshohocken Store - 160 miles
South Philadelphia Store - 175 miles
Pittsburgh Store - 260 miles

It's not really an option to drive 160 miles to pick up a desk.

keefusm · Oct 9, 2006

I could've always bought it for you and met you half way. Ha! (NE Philly) Anyhow I just cleaned up the wires on my desk and fastened everything under the desk nice and neat.. Here are some new images.

dBTelos · Oct 9, 2006

keefusm said:
I could've always bought it for you and met you half way. Ha! (NE Philly) Anyhow I just cleaned up the wires on my desk and fastened everything under the desk nice and neat.. Here are some new images.

Nice! Where is your tower for your second computer?

keefusm · Oct 9, 2006

Right below the desk in that last picture.

dBTelos · Oct 9, 2006

keefusm said:
Right below the desk in that last picture.

I can't see it in the last or 2nd pic. SFF?

keefusm · Oct 9, 2006

Yea you can't see it in any of the pictures. Its a plain jane oem case anyhow..

dBTelos · Oct 9, 2006

keefusm said:
Yea you can't see it in any of the pictures. Its a plain jane oem case anyhow..

Ok. Your way too neat

keefusm · Oct 9, 2006

4 yrs. in the Marine Corps happens to give you "slight" OCD.

dBTelos · Oct 9, 2006

Same thing happened to my Grandpa

dwilson041781 · Oct 9, 2006

like the mount job on modem n router, hows that work for ya, i heard if u mount the westell like that it will hiccup alot, j/k.

keefusm · Oct 9, 2006

Hah! Been good so far. I thought it was quite a nice look myself. Contemplating the addition of a 22 inch LCD into the mix.. Along with re-doing my entire room.. It should look cool when its all said and done. I am planning to paint the walls 3 different tones of grey. Grey rug. Then one of the walls I am going to plaster a collage of B&W photos I am going to be taking (highlighted by some accent lights from the baseboard)... The only thing I need to do is make a photog journey out of a Saturday...

5tharrow · Oct 10, 2006

TMaxx6 said:
No.

Conshohocken Store - 160 miles
South Philadelphia Store - 175 miles
Pittsburgh Store - 260 miles

It's not really an option to drive 160 miles to pick up a desk.

I was looking at the stores in NJ, but I was off there too. Sorry about that.

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