Building a Desk

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03-22-2008, 05:33 PM
swiggidy

Building a Desk

So I want to build a desk because I don't want to drop $1k and I want it to be tight. This is what I'm thinking about starting with.

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2221/deskvl7.png

I'm going to make the boxes somewhat modular so they fit together, so if I ever want to move it I can take it apart into pieces. This will also allow me to add doors, or sliding drawers. I'm also planning on adding a modular top in the future (obv not modeled yet)

Here's a model of my room for reference. I'm in the basement so the long dimension is 30 ft (9 m)
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1357/bedroomma3.png

Any thoughts/comments/ideas welcome.
03-22-2008, 05:36 PM
fat-b

convolvulus imo. looks good. nh
03-22-2008, 05:36 PM
bode

seems good given the layout of the room. is it just a studio apt?
03-22-2008, 05:37 PM
fat-b

probably move your bed closer to the desk soo you dont have to walk soo far when your going to bed.
03-22-2008, 05:38 PM
swiggidy

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Originally Posted by bode

seems good given the layout of the room. is it just a studio apt?

no, it's a house. There is one big bedroom, which is way smaller. It's kinda like we have two seperate living spaces with a shared kitchen/bathroom.

Also, my current desk is the card table in the corner, also for reference.
03-22-2008, 05:48 PM
Lukie

officemax has nice modular furniture.

www.officemax.com (i think)

get some modular furniture, looks decent, easy to put together (or u can have them do it, which i highly recommend), and isn't too expensive.

or u can just build it yourself but that seems very inefficient to me.
03-22-2008, 06:03 PM
swiggidy

Here's a table. It's $180. I consider that expensive.

http://content.officemax.com/catalog...215606i_01.jpg
03-22-2008, 06:33 PM
Bmxicle

Yeah i spent 80 dollars on my IKEA desk....i punched a hole in the first one so i ordered another one online.

Seems way easier than building one and may even be cheaper.
03-22-2008, 06:38 PM
euphoricism

I built my own. I was going to go with the L shape but decided against it, its really unecessary I just didnt need the extra leg.

Build in simple sliding drawers. Build it deeper and add a shelf. Use plywood (i actually used OSB which was like $6 for an 8x4 sheet) and stick a veneer on top.
03-22-2008, 06:49 PM
swiggidy

It's 2 1/2 feet deep. It's just like 6 feet long.

I'm still debating the top. I might buy a nicer hard wood and stain it, not sure.
03-22-2008, 08:29 PM
boost

I bought mine at ikea too, couldnt be happier.

building it yourself is awesome though.
03-22-2008, 09:00 PM
swiggidy

pic?
03-22-2008, 09:02 PM
spoonitnow

3/4" plywood > OSB > 1/2" plywood for this purpose.
03-22-2008, 09:19 PM
bode

Quote:

Originally Posted by spoonitnow

3/4" plywood > OSB > 1/2" plywood for this purpose.

qft. absolutely do not used OSB.
03-22-2008, 10:20 PM
boost

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiggidy

pic?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...davis/204b.jpg

mine is pretty much just a metal frame, 4 legs and a slab of veneered pressboard. I hate drawers because they just become contained messes for me. But these desks are modular, so you can add on stuff on top or drawers below and whatnot. I really like it because it is nice and deep, about a yard deep I believe.
03-22-2008, 10:29 PM
FyrFytr998

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Originally Posted by boost

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...davis/204b.jpg

Nice placement of the lotion. Within easy reach if your fwapping needs arise, lol. But do you really need the wholesale hand pump variety? A little astroglide goes a long way, lol. :shock:
03-22-2008, 10:51 PM
swiggidy

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Originally Posted by FyrFytr998

Nice placement of the lotion. Within easy reach if your fwapping needs arise, lol. But do you really need the wholesale hand pump variety? A little astroglide goes a long way, lol. :shock:

obv put it on the left so you don't get it on the mouse
03-22-2008, 10:54 PM
FyrFytr998

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Originally Posted by swiggidy

Quote:

Originally Posted by FyrFytr998

Nice placement of the lotion. Within easy reach if your fwapping needs arise, lol. But do you really need the wholesale hand pump variety? A little astroglide goes a long way, lol. :shock:

obv put it on the left so you don't get it on the mouse

Maybe he's a leftside stroker?
03-23-2008, 12:20 AM
swiggidy

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Originally Posted by FyrFytr998

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiggidy

Quote:

Originally Posted by FyrFytr998

Nice placement of the lotion. Within easy reach if your fwapping needs arise, lol. But do you really need the wholesale hand pump variety? A little astroglide goes a long way, lol. :shock:

obv put it on the left so you don't get it on the mouse

Maybe he's a leftside stroker?

uhhh, wat?

for the right handed mouse user, stroking in the 21st century should be done with the left hand, hence having the lube on the left, thus the hand on the mouse never comes in contact with the bottle
03-23-2008, 02:48 AM
EzDuzIt

why is there a dollar taped to the monitor?
03-24-2008, 08:33 PM
FyrFytr998

Quote:

Originally Posted by swiggidy

uhhh, wat?

for the right handed mouse user, stroking in the 21st century should be done with the left hand, hence having the lube on the left, thus the hand on the mouse never comes in contact with the bottle

A real fwapping pro would have a Fleshlight clamped to his desk so no hands would be needed at all, lol.