Capt Hair
Jeff
very nice! What type of wood are you using and how wide is it?
Personally, I'm dreading the idea of having to build my own desk eventually lol. But I'm running out of space.
Personally, I'm dreading the idea of having to build my own desk eventually lol. But I'm running out of space.
CapacityWKS.
New member
I build out of 3/4" MDF. It's 73" Wide by 35" Deep.
I find, finishing (spraying and clear coating) is my favorite part of the building process!
Capt Hair
Jeff
what are you planning on doing to the actual table top?
CapacityWKS.
New member
I put on a laminate called formica and then a neoprene filled leather arm rest.
Then I finish it with wood trim on the sides.
Capt Hair
Jeff
gotcha, so kind of like the old one from the other thread then. When ever I build mine, I have to remember arm rest!
CapacityWKS.
New member
You got it. I had a lot of people want a desk with a continuous shelf so to put dual monitors and that would fit speakers.
On the bottom, I'm adding doors, so a computer will fit in and you can access the backs of the racked gear from the front as well.
I think it'll be the best one I've done so far!
Capt Hair
Jeff
cool man, looking forward to seeing it done!
That-Guy-Tom
TMG Creative Studios
Very impressive sir. Your projects have inspired me to finish mine faster. Should have some pics up by this weekend. I loved your trim on the the previous project you help design for another member on here. I think that was you?
CapacityWKS.
New member
Could be, I am willing to help anyone who wants it.
Well, the last couple of days have been spraying and finishing and I haven't really taken pictures.
I'll take a few more pictures over the next couple of days and the finished product!
Cheers.
Well, the last couple of days have been spraying and finishing and I haven't really taken pictures.
I'll take a few more pictures over the next couple of days and the finished product!
Cheers.
CapacityWKS.
New member
Got the laminate on. and stained and clear coated the wood trim!
Just have to mount the wood trim and the rack rails. Also do the arm rest. Should be done by wednesday!
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Toker41
Better Than You
Man, that is nice. Can't wait to see how it turns out. Never occured to me to build my own. I'm not very handy, though. Truth of the matter is, however, that I will not find a desk to hold 3 large computer montiors and 2 audio monitors unless I build it myself.
Chili
Site Moderator
I've been toying with ideas for a desk also. You gave me some ideas here.
Thanks!!
Nice job. It looks great.
Thanks!!
Nice job. It looks great.
That-Guy-Tom
TMG Creative Studios
Yup, that is your signature end piece mark. Simply amazing sir, simply amazing. Great job.
Guitargodgt
New member
Where are your racks going?
BTW here is the one I built (older pic, my rack gear has changed and increased).
(before the racks went on and the slide out keyboard drawer)
BTW here is the one I built (older pic, my rack gear has changed and increased).
(before the racks went on and the slide out keyboard drawer)
CapacityWKS.
New member
Thanks Man!
What size are your monitors?
This desk is 72 inches long. So it could probably fit three monitors. Then get/make some speakers stands.
CapacityWKS.
New member
Thanks guys, I can't wait to finish it. I've already had some offers for it! So think I'm going to sell it and design a new one!
CapacityWKS.
New member
Capt Hair
Jeff
Man I'm kind of really inspired to try and build my own now lol. Both of those look amazing!
CapacityWKS.
New member
Do you want some help with the design?
If you have the dimensions and a layout of your room, I can do up a CAD for you.
Designing is one of my favorite part of the process.
Things to consider:
- How much gear you want to rack up? (now and in the near future)
- Do you need room for any mixers on top?
- Space restrictions? are there any?
Let me know if I can help.