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This project somewhat evolved from my original plan to build a roll top desk. Then one day as we were visiting a furniture store, we saw a desk similar to this and the design of our desk changed to this.
I began by sketching an idea on a small scrap of paper and then proceeded to begin building.
I started with the base. It is made up of two modules, one on each end. The left end consists of five full suspension drawers. The right end has three full suspension shelves and two drawers for storage of paper and other miscellaneous stuff.
The top surface is ¾ inch plywood with approximately three inch wide edging. Once the two base pieces were attached to the top, I decided that the desk would never be moved by me, it’s too heavy.
The top provides more storage and I get the benefit of the small drawers.
The file cabinet was a later project, and is also full suspension. You can never have too much storage space. Also each flat surface can be stacked full as well.
-- Jerry, Wichita KS
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bryano
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posted 616 days ago
Wow! That desk is big. Oak is a great wood to work with. You did a great job.
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griff
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posted 616 days ago
Great looking desk , Like that oak
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Ad Marketing Guy - Bill
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posted 616 days ago
VERY nice project——very functional and quite attractive, nice craftsmanship.
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ND2ELK
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posted 616 days ago
Outstanding computer desk. You did a beautiful job on it. Thank you for posting.
God Bless
tom
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brianinpa
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posted 616 days ago
Love the oak. It is what I like to work with the most. Not too soft and not too hard. Very nice design and workmanship.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
CharlieM1958
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posted 616 days ago
Great desk, Jerry. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one whose finished projects don’t always end up being exactly what was envisioned at the start. <g>
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Scott Bryan
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posted 616 days ago
This is a wonderful post, Jerry. I am sure that you are pleased with the way this project transformed itself from a roll top desk into a computer station. The oak gives this a classic look and you have put a lot of details into the piece that you wouldn’t find commercially.
This is a very nice project.
Thanks for the post.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
GaryK
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posted 616 days ago
Looks like it has grown to fill the room. Good job.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
cajunpen
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posted 616 days ago
Great looking desk – looks like you thought of everything.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
sharad
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posted 616 days ago
You have made a marvellous desk with place for every thing you can think of. The specs on the top brings life to the table
Sharad
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rikkor
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posted 615 days ago
Great example of purpose-built furniture. My compliments on your craftsmanship.