From the Archives: George + 10,000 Yen »From the Archives: Computer Desk v.1.0 (1998)
I ran across pictures of my computer desk, built in late 1997. I'm still using it today, though it is about to be replaced with computer desk version 2.0.
Here's the side view of the legs, which are white poplar 2x4 with a 3/4 birch ply center panel.
The top is a 3/4 birch ply sheet with molded edges.
Here's a view of the entire desk. For the record the CRT monitors were retired about 5 years ago.
Here's a view of the under structure, a 2x4 running flat across the front edge and another across the back. The corners are reinforced with a triangular bracket. I've had two 20" (50+ pound each) monitors with several PC's stacked on top, and I could even sit on the front edge of the desk (um, about 200 lbs) without it budging. Very well engineered, if I do say so myself.
This desk was built almost entirely with hand tools, the only thing electric I owned at the time was a table saw (and a lot of CRT's). :-)
After 10 years the desk is as strong as ever, though it does need a new coat of varnish. I'm fully expecting to lose my current home office to child #2, so I'll build something smaller and when it's ready this one will be retired. Hate to part with it, but it will be recycled on CraigsList so someone may be able to keep it around for a few more years.
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