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  • Tom Miller
    Veteran Member
    • Mar 2003
    • 2507
    • Twin Cities, MN
    • BT3000 - Cuttin' it old school
    #1

    Computer Desk

    I decided to get back into the shop over the Christmas break, and make a functional piece that we've needed for a while. Our old computer desk just didn't have the real estate on top that the kids need for doing homework. And, since kids will be using it a lot, I wanted the top to be bullet-proof.

    So, the top is a 2-layer lamination of MDF, with 1" wide maple edge. The sides and back are baltic birch with 1.5" wide maple edges front and back, and a 2.5" maple apron in front. The finish is wipe-on poly.


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    I still need to bundle and hide the cable mess underneath -- much more noticeable with this desk than the last one!

    Regards,
    Tom
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    • MikeMcCoy
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2004
      • 790
      • Moncks Corner, SC, USA.
      • Delta Contractor Saw
      #2
      Look good Tom. That's something I need to do since I'm still using one I made for my kids 25 years ago.

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        • shoottx
          Veteran Member
          • May 2008
          • 1240
          • Plano, Texas
          • BT3000
          #3
          Very Cool

          Try one of these for the wires http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50035115
          Often in error - Never in doubt

          Mike

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            • chopnhack
              Veteran Member
              • Oct 2006
              • 3779
              • Florida
              • Ryobi BT3100
              #4
              That is a good looking desk. Clean and simple lines and very functional. I think we have the same pc btw.
              As for cable management I used split wire loom from home depot, its cheap and very effective. I also found getting everything mounted up in the back off the floor is very handy too.
              Last edited by chopnhack; 01-14-2009, 10:47 AM.
              I think in straight lines, but dream in curves

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                • radhak
                  Veteran Member
                  • Apr 2006
                  • 3061
                  • Miramar, FL
                  • Right Tilt 3HP Unisaw
                  #5
                  Beautiful clean lines! I like to go for darker colors/stains just to hide any imperfections , so this one looks doubly good!

                  When did you actually start and when were you done? I ask because I realized just today that the study-desk I'm making for my daughter started in July, and there's still 20% to go (ie, I'm pre-finishing it before assembly) !
                  It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.
                  - Aristotle

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                    • drillman88
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2007
                      • 572
                      • Southeast
                      • Delta Platinum Edition Contractor Saw
                      #6
                      Nice work Tom,
                      I like the contrast in colors and the simple design.
                      Maybe you could box in the area around the computer to help hide the wiring if you have some scrap left over.
                      I think therefore I .....awwww where is that remote.

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                        • poolhound
                          Veteran Member
                          • Mar 2006
                          • 3196
                          • Phoenix, AZ
                          • BT3100
                          #7
                          Simple design and construction is often the best way forward - nice work Tom.
                          Jon

                          Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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                            • lrogers
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                              • Dec 2002
                              • 3853
                              • Mobile, AL. USA.
                              • BT3000
                              #8
                              That looks real nice. Very crisp/clean design with a very modern look.
                              Larry R. Rogers
                              The Samurai Wood Butcher
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                                • Pappy
                                  The Full Monte
                                  • Dec 2002
                                  • 10481
                                  • San Marcos, TX, USA.
                                  • BT3000 (x2)
                                  #9
                                  Good looking desk, Tom.
                                  Don, aka Pappy,

                                  Wise men talk because they have something to say,
                                  Fools because they have to say something.
                                  Plato

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                                    • Tom Miller
                                      Veteran Member
                                      • Mar 2003
                                      • 2507
                                      • Twin Cities, MN
                                      • BT3000 - Cuttin' it old school
                                      #10
                                      Thanks for the kind comments AND suggestions, guys.

                                      My goal was to finish it over the holidays, and since I didn't start 'til after Christmas...well, that's how I decided on a simple design! I figured I can always add some drawers down one side, etc. (radhak: I have plenty other projects that I've started longer ago, and still haven't finished!)

                                      I like the ideas of mounting the power strip and adding a cable tray -- I'll probably do a combination of each. Thanks for the tips.

                                      Regards,
                                      Tom

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                                        • brubakes
                                          Forum Newbie
                                          • Jan 2009
                                          • 61
                                          • Medina, OH
                                          • Sears 315.228110
                                          #11
                                          Looks great, thanks for sharing!

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