Merrill Lynch Alumni group on Linked-In »Rumi's new computer desk, Version 2.o, Part 1
My original computer desk v.1.o from 1998 was starting to show ten years of wear and tear. At 8 feet wide and 3 feet+ deep, it was big and sturdy enough for two 20" CRT monitors plus hardware. But it was just too big, and didn't make particularly good use of space either.
So, it was time for computer desk v.2.o. My design requirements were 1) Easy to disassemble and move and 2) Make better use of space (read smaller). 
Here is the completed basic desk, it's made of birch hardwood veneer 3/4" ply with solid maple edging. The finish is a cherry stain with a poly varnish topcoat.
My wife originally insisted she didn't want a handmade desk and would buy the $50 special from Ikea, but my 5 year plan is to eliminate all things Ikea from my house, so instead I knocked this together in about a week.
Once I have some time (hah!) I'll go back and build a set of shelves that attach to the back to hold the LCD display and printer, plus hide the cables and hold the other junk that always ends up near your computer.
Here's a view of the side. The legs are the same birch ply with 1x2 solid maple dadoed on and attached with inset screws. The leg is attached to the desk by sliding it between two parallel solid maple 1x2's attached to the underside of the desk, then secured with two 3/8" bolts. This by itself makes the desk fairly strong, but in order to get rid of the wobble I ran a backboard across the back that attaches with the two gold screws visible in the upper left corner of the leg.
Not perfect... but it looks custom. I will order one of those ergo keyboard trays to mount underneath soon.
Here is the entire desk. The wood 90 degree bracket on the inside right side is a shelf for my wifes screaming VIA EPIA C3 1 GHz PC. I decided not to bother finishing the wood because the PC completely covers it up, and my wife is due for a new PC in the near future. No doubt the new PC will require a new bracket...
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