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My latest endeavor.
I needed a new computer work area but did not want a computer desk per se. This is what I came up with.
(yes I know the knob is missing on the right side :) The "stands" on the top are removable.
All poplar, mortise and tenon joints with minwax chestnut stain and three coats of poly.
I milled all of this from rough lumber and the top has four boards with breadboard ends.(first time I ever tried them)

Credit should go to Steveb for giving me the idea from his Greene and Greene desk post and to Michael1 for his
emails with comments about using poplar and staining. My thanks to both.

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It looks great and the construction seems pretty solid.

you utilized all the space with the bottom shelf; does this place you too far from the keyboard?

I am planing to build a desk for my son and that's the reason for my question.

Thanks for posting.
 

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Very nicely done Howie, The finish looks superb!!! I really like the bread board ends and it will help keep the top flat. Very nice design and craftsmanship. Keep up the good work.
 

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@lanwater-actually that's the way I wanted the bottom. For me, I sit back from the keyboard so it isn't a problem.
I made the bottom shelf removable and the printer and shredder are on pull outs for easy access.
 

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very nice desk.
 

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It's very nice looking and you did a fine job on it.
 

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Looks great!! You are quickly becoming a "poplar connoisseur(sp?)". I think that has been your choice of wood in your recent projects.
 

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COOL DESK!

I like those Stands… they double the surface where they are…! COOL!
 
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