Showing posts with label desk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label desk. Show all posts
Sunday, February 23, 2014
THE MOST GEORGEOUS DESK
If you follow on Facebook you know George has been bragging about a new desk
I have been working on. Well its finished and in place in the kitchen.
First thing I feel in love with when I saw this desk was the legs, big surprise huh?
I found it while we were out yard sailing this past weekend.
Then I realized this indented curve in the center would lends its self perfectly to my small space.
That was the moment when the light bulb went on!!!
And when I discussed with George swapping out his desk it was a no brainer.
the words he used when talking about his current desk was "its fine"
the words he used when I asked about the new desk was "its pretty cool"
When George is sit here and I have to walk past him it is tight,
with this newer desk there is a bit more room.
It may only be inches but around here every inch counts.
I had planned to strip and stain the top until I found this under the old finish.
So I have simply stripped and waxed instead.
SEE I REALLY DO LOVE WOOD!!!
One handle was missing but I had a similar looking pair so I installed them on the middle drawer.
The desk top even got an accessories update.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Computer Desk From 1 Sheet of Plywood
This attractive and functional computer desk is built using only one sheet of plywood and 14 cuts which makes it an easy and affordable desk that can be built with a few tools.
The desk provides ample space for your computer and accessories as well as storage space for books, paper and other items youll want to have handy while working on your computer. All this from just a single sheet of plywood!
Dimensions
48"W x 33 1/2"H x 23 15/16"D
What Youll Need
Materials
- (1) 4 x 8 Sheet of 3/4" Plywood (or 4 sheets of 2 x 4 3/4" Plywood)
- (50) of Preglued Veneer Edgebanding
- (4) T-Nut Cabinet/Furniture Levelers
(optional but recommended)
- (61) Kreg SML-C125-100 1-1/4-Inch 8-Coarse Maxi-Loc Pocket Screws
- (3) 3/4" Corner Braces
- (6) 1/2" flat head wood screws
- (6) 1/4" Shelf Pins
- Wood Glue
- 220 and 120 grit sandpaper
- Painting and/or finishing supplies
Tools
- Kreg Pocket Hole Jig
- Drill
- Circular Saw with Guide, Track Saw or Table Saw for cutting plywood.
- Miter box or power miter saw
- Kreg KHC-90DCC 90-degree Corner Clamp
(highly recommended)
- Pegboard and 1/4" bit or Shelf Pin Drilling Jig
- Square
- Measuring Tape
- Pencil
- Sanding block
- Assorted painting and/or finishing tools
Make sure you understand how to use all the tools properly and follow all safety precautions.
Cut-List
Please note that if making the desk out of 4 sheets of 2 x 4 plywood that some of the dimensions will be slightly different. Quarter sheet dimensions are in parenthesis when they differ.
- (1) 48" x 23-15/16" Desk Top (48" x 24" one whole quarter sheet)
- (2) 26-1/8" x 23-15/16" Sides (24" x 26-1/4")
- (1) 46-1/2" x 12" Apron (46-1/2" x 12-1/4")
- (2) 46-1/2" x 1-11/16" Front (46-1/2" x 1-1/2")
- (1) 48" x 10" Shelf
- (1) 21-5/8" x 12" Storage Side
- (2) 21-5/8" x 11-7/8" Storage Bottom and Storage Shelf
- (2)10" x 5-7/8" Shelf Sides (10" x 5-15/16")
- (1) 10" x 11-7/8" Paper Tray (11.5" x 10")
- (4) 1-3/8" x 5-7/8" Paper Tray Supports (2 will be 7/8" x 5-7/8")
Cut Plan
You can either cut the desk out of one full 4 x 8 sheet of plywood or 4 2 x 4 quarter sheets of plywood. If youre using quarter sheets Id recommend the formaldehyde free PureBond 3/4 in. x 2 ft. x 4 ft. Maple Plywood which can be shipped directly to your home from HomeDepot.com and is eligible for free shipping.For either full or quarter sheets the cut plans assume a maximum kerf (cut width) of 1/8" so its important to use a thin kerf saw blade. The Freud Ultimate Plywood Saw Blade is a good choice for a thin kerf blade that will minimize tearout and splintering when cutting plywood.
Full Sheet
If using a full sheet of plywood, break down the sheet into three smaller sections by making the 2 cross cuts highlighted in red. First make the 48" cut, followed by the 26-1/8" cut. You can also break down the three sections further. The 48" and 26-1/8" section can be cut exactly in half (23-15/16 accounting for the 1/8" kerf) but the last section is not exactly in half (24")
Quarter Sheet
You save a little bit of money by buying one full sheet but it might be more convenient to purchase 4 quarter sheets instead. The smaller sheets are easier to transport and you can even have them delivered to you for free. If youre picking up the plywood you could have the store make some convenience cuts for you but the quality and accuracy of the cuts will depend greatly on the condition of the blade and how good the person operating the panel saw is at making accurate cuts. These convenience cuts are not guaranteed to be accurate.
General Instructions
Its important to know how to use all your tools and follow all the safety recommendations. This project consists of simple cuts but its important to make sure to measure and cut each piece carefully. Square cuts in the plywood will make for a stronger desk. Its not necessary to glue the desk together as the pocket screws will provide sufficient strength and allow you to disassemble the desk at a later point if necessary. You will need to cut and assemble the desk first, then it is highly recommended to break it down again for finishing.
Step 1
Cut out the Desk Top, Sides, Storage Side, Storage Shelf, Storage Bottom, Apron and Front. Apply veneer edgebanding to all edges of the Desk Top, the 2 long edges of each Side and the front edges of the Storage Shelf, Bottom and Side.
Decide which side youd like the storage to be on, the left or right, then choose that Side piece and the Storage side and drill a series of holes part way into the insides of the plywood for the shelf pins using either a piece of peg board or a shelf pin jig.
Step 2
Arrange the desk top and legs on the floor with the good faces facing out. Drill 5 pocket holes on the inside tops of each leg. The first hole towards the front should be about 1" in while the one towards the back should be about 1/2" in to accommodate the front strip and modesty panel (apron).
Align and secure each leg to the bottom of the desk top using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws. Make sure the sides are attached square to the top. Using the right angle clamp helps a lot.
Step 3
Attach the front strip flush to the front of the desk using 4 pocket holes with 1-1/4" screws on the back to attach to the sides and 3 3/4" corner braces with 1/2" flat head wood screws to attach to the top as shown below.
Step 4
Drill holes for pocket screws in the Storage Side and Apron (modesty panel) as shown. There is also a pocket hole going from the inside of the Storage Side into the Front which is not visible. First attach the Storage Side. Use the Storage Bottom as a guide to determine how far away it needs to be from the Side of the desk. Note that the Storage Side will butt up against the Front piece but will not extend all the way to the back of the desk.
Once youve attached the Storage Side, attach the Apron using pocket screws into the Sides and Top and from the Storage Side into the Apron. The Storage Bottom and Storage Side have the same depth, use the Storage Bottom as a guide on the opposite side of the Storage Side to press the Apron against so you screw it in straight.
Remember, the Apron will not sit flush with the back of the desk. Heres a rear view.
Step 5
Attach the Storage Bottom using 1-1/4" pocket holes as shown. If youre installing the optional leveler feet do so now.
The main part of the desk is now complete.
Step 6
Cut out the components for the Shelf. These include the Shelf, 2 Shelf Sides, Paper Tray and Tray Supports. Apply veneer edging all the way around the Shelf, on 3 edges of the Papery Try (not the edge touching the side), on the 2 short edges of each Side and on the 2 long edges of each of the Tray Supports.
Begin shelf assembly by attaching the two Shelf Sides to the Shelf Top using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws as shown.
Step 7
Drill 1 pocket hole in each of the tray supports to attach it to the top. The pocket holes should be on the inside of the support. Use the Paper Tray butted up against the side where youd like to install as a guide to determine how far away the Supports should be. The tray supports should be evenly spaced 1.5" apart with the two end pieces flush with the edges of the Shelf Top.
Step 8
Now attach the paper tray at the midpoint of the sides and supports to split the space evenly using 1-1/4" pocket hole screws as shown. 3 into the Shelf Side and 1 into each Tray Support.
Step 9
To prevent the shelf from sliding around on the desk but still be able to easily remove the shelf at a later point if desired well be using 2 shelf pins to anchor the shelf to the desk.
Begin by placing the shelf on top of the desk and aligning it flush with the sides and the back of the desk top. Using a pencil, mark a vertical like halfway into the shelf side extending down into the side of the desk top as shown.
Use a square to transfer the marking onto the desk top as well as the bottom of the shelf side. Measure in 3/8" on that line and mark it. Using the shelf pin drill bit drill a hole into the top of the desk as well as the bottom of the shelf side. Do this on both ends for a total of 4 holes, 1 in each shelf side bottom, and two on the desk top.
Take your time and be very careful with these measurements so they line up properly. Once you have all 4 holes drilled, fine tune them by slightly deepening or widening the holes in the Shelf Sides. Finally insert a shelf pin in each hole on the Desk Top and slide the Shelf onto them.
Step 10
Your desk is now complete and is ready to be finished with either primer/paint or stain/polyurethane or a combination of the two. It will be easier to finish some sections if you take the desk apart first. Just follow these directions backwards to take everything apart. Then follow the directions on how to put all the pieces together again.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Woodworking plans for home office desk
Useful Woodworking plans for home office desk
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