New Desk

[DUD]

I bought a new solid core door awhile back. LOML saw it last weekend and wants Me to

cut it down to 24" and sit it on 2 filing cabinets. One side would be mine for My computer,

the other side would be a desk for 9 yr old GrandDaughter. Any ideas, I am going to rip it

tomorrow. Bill

[Alex Franke]

You'll probably have to clean up the cut edge, either by capping it or by hollowing out a bit and sliding in some wood between the skins. It seems like they're getting more and more creative with what they put inside solid core doors now-a-days...

[cabinetman]

The smooth faced solid core doors work pretty good as tops. I've used them as a substrate for drafting and layout tables. The core is likely not wood, but a composite, could be particle board. As Alex suggested putting in a filler section or edging works good.
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[Richard in Smithville]

Probably don't need to ask you this Bill, but have you thought about how you attatching the door to the cabinets?

[DUD]

This door is very heavy, cut edge will be against the wall. I will decide what I have to do when I get it cut as far a filling and edge banding. Thanks, Bill

[radhak]

Just check your numbers by comparing with an existing table. 24" might not be enough width for two people on opposite sides.

I would not want to sit in kickable distance across my daughter; she has a incessant wish to swing her legs .

If the space allows, 28" or even 30" would be better. If not, you might want to think up a way to offset how the two people sit so they knees don't knock.

[DUD]

I am going to use the full 6'8" length for the desk,, We will be sitting side by side. I hope this works out. Thanks, Bill

[Richard in Smithville]

We will be sitting side by side.

Just don't make us have to come down and sort you two out!

[shoottx]

It it is pre drilled for a door handle, the hole makes a great pathway for cables and holding a light clamp!

[DUD]

Mike/Richard

She is only 9, so I can get Her real easy. Not predrilled but that is a good idea. Now

comes the new wrinkle, My Brother bought 8 rental properties since November. I went

over this Noon to get 64 new cabinet doors, the guy that lived there worked in a

cabinet shop, so I brought them home. We also found 3 boxes from the Bombay

Company, guess what, pedestal legs for a desk. Gonna use legs and put filing cabinets i

n the middle. It will give each of Us 30" knee space and seperate us. Bill

[DUD]

Guys their is a lot of room here now that it is finished. Bill

[chopnhack]

Finished? That was quick! Post photos

[Pappy]

You know the rules, Bill. No pictures, didn't happen!

[DUD]

Don

I don't have a camera, maybe I can find one. The top and legs are attached and the

desk is in place. I have the filing cabinet in between and legs on both sides of it. When

I get the top finished I will see about borrowing a camera. Bill