Built my computer desk

[hitekcountry]

I’ve had my computer in the dining room for probably more than ten years (one of those temporary arrangements) so now I decided to move it into the family room.

I do have a nice oak desk but it’s too large for what I want, it tends to make the room look small, so I thought I would buy something that would look good in there and not dominate the room.

Well after looking for about a month and not finding what I wanted, I decided to just design and build it myself. Part of the problem was I was trying to match the book case/shelves that I had built back about 12 years ago

Pic of book case

 

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Materials for the build -- all pine
1 3 1x12x6’
2 3 2x12x6’
3 2 trim 8’
4 1 1x18x4’
5 1 sheet bead board

 

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Rip the 2x12s and cut everything to length

 

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Sanding and then the dado cuts. Sure makes a lot of saw dust.

 

[hitekcountry]

Using the biscuit joiner and then gluing. Two clamps for each of these side pieces and I’m making six side pieces, I need 12 clamps – Ok good --I have just enough. Can never have too many clamps.

 

[crbr]

Please help me see a desk or a tractor?

I see a bookshelf, a globe, a 3-drawer file cabinet, and some more stuff, but no desk or tractor....

I know it's just me.... Nice looking floor.

 

[hitekcountry]

Hardware for the adjustable shelves.

 

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Preview of the basic idea.

 

[hitekcountry]

oops here's the picture

It'll make sence soon.

 

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Here I apply the finish, I’m just using white paint and applying it like you would stain.