Glad you guys appreciate my new 'top. I made it from 2 sheets of 3/4 plywood, I use file cabinets to support the ends and bought two "hairpin" style legs for the center piece - one at each joint.
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It looks like the top surface (on which the monitors sit) is finished, it looks gray-ish from here, shiny. Did you put a finish/laminate on the plywood?An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles Bukowski -
Its a water-based stain and poly-crylic. I used old file cabinets from my previous desk, re-painted them a dark grey, then used the blue-ish stain on the top. The still-exposed front edge you can see - a wrist rest - is yet incomplete. I originally planned beveled wood there but I have decided to upholster it with dense foam and faux leather. Then I'll have a nice padded area for my wrists and elbows.Comment
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Nice. If you are ever in need of extra funds you should advertise in your area 'Custom Desks Built to your Needs'... ;-)Originally posted by oshunluvr View Post...Unix, MS-DOS, and Windows NT (also known as the Good, the Bad, and
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Nice job. The front edge (to the left and to the right) looks thicker than 3/4 -- you doubled-up the 3/4 plywood?An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles BukowskiComment
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Actually, I put a doubled 2" edge on it, but underneath it's mostly single layer. Makes it look beefy without all the added weight. I did double layer it with over-lap where the three main pieces connect at the corner for strength.
Nice thought, but I doubt I'd get enough cash to cover the workload!Nice. If you are ever in need of extra funds you should advertise in your area 'Custom Desks Built to your Needs'... ;-)
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Making money as a custom woodworker ... I've done it. IMO, the keys are (1) tool up (including jigs) to reduce labor-intensity of common operations; (2) target the right customers (i.e., those who can afford your work and those who like the "custom attention"); and (3) don't be shy asking for what you feel you are worth, project-priced or hourly but always based on income targets ($25/hr, $35/hr, $50/hr, more? -- and you must get paid for design time, somehow you must "bake" it in; ditto for hand-holding time): Simply ask for the money and most people WILL give it to you, strangely. Most woodworkers are not business people. It's hard work, though. But, talk about off-topic! we could go way off on this ...Nice thought, but I doubt I'd get enough cash to cover the workload!An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles BukowskiComment
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Looks nice and should be plenty strong enough.Actually, I put a doubled 2" edge on it, but underneath it's mostly single layer. Makes it look beefy without all the added weight. I did double layer it with over-lap where the three main pieces connect at the corner for strength.An intellectual says a simple thing in a hard way. An artist says a hard thing in a simple way. Charles BukowskiComment
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You're used to seeing mice on a desk. How about a mouse catcher?Comment
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