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    • IRJI
      IRJ
      last edited by

      My old one is falling apart and I need something new. There are so many desks to look at online. I am overwhelmed and even more confused then when I started looking. Any ideas?

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      • Minion QueenM
        Minion Queen
        last edited by

        How do you like to work.....
        Laptop
        Multiple Monitors
        Standup Desk?
        Lots of space to spread out?

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        • IRJI
          IRJ @Minion Queen
          last edited by

          @Minion-Queen said:

          How do you like to work.....
          Laptop
          Multiple Monitors
          Standup Desk?
          Lots of space to spread out?

          Right now I am using a single 32 inch monitor. I would like to have enough room to move to dual monitors. Maybe 24" each.

          I would like to have enough room to use my desktop and perhaps a laptop on the side if I wanted to do so.

          Just a regular sit down desk for me. I don't really need a bunch of space or drawers. I tend to shy away working with paper if possible lol.

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          • MattSpellerM
            MattSpeller
            last edited by MattSpeller

            4" un-treated fence posts, 1" Marine fine grade good one side plywood.

            How fancy you get after that is up to you.

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            • Minion QueenM
              Minion Queen
              last edited by

              http://www.amazon.com/BBF-Series-A-60W-Desk/dp/B000W8N2J6/ref=sr_1_54?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1455313791&sr=1-54&keywords=office+desk
              I suggest these. I have something similar. With this for my monitors (I have 3-27")
              http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JG7G2E/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B006FZY2XK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Y9RK76CGDC10YSTZTJA

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              • RamblingBipedR
                RamblingBiped @MattSpeller
                last edited by

                @MattSpeller said:

                4" un-treated fence posts, 1" Marine fine grade good one side plywood.

                How fancy you get after that is up to you.

                No cement blocks to ensure structural integrity? (or is that considered part of fancying it up?)

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                • Minion QueenM
                  Minion Queen
                  last edited by

                  A hollow core door with some book shelves or file cabinets for support work great too.

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                  • MattSpellerM
                    MattSpeller @RamblingBiped
                    last edited by

                    @RamblingBiped said:

                    @MattSpeller said:

                    4" un-treated fence posts, 1" Marine fine grade good one side plywood.

                    How fancy you get after that is up to you.

                    No cement blocks to ensure structural integrity? (or is that considered part of fancying it up?)

                    I prefer a 100% tree carcass desk but you do you my friend.

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                    • IRJI
                      IRJ @Minion Queen
                      last edited by

                      @Minion-Queen said:

                      http://www.amazon.com/BBF-Series-A-60W-Desk/dp/B000W8N2J6/ref=sr_1_54?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1455313791&sr=1-54&keywords=office+desk
                      I suggest these. I have something similar. With this for my monitors (I have 3-27")
                      http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JG7G2E/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B006FZY2XK&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Y9RK76CGDC10YSTZTJA

                      That's a nice desk. I would like to see something like that a L

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                      • Minion QueenM
                        Minion Queen
                        last edited by

                        I have a straight piece and one of these http://www.amazon.com/BBF-Series-48W-Corner-Desk/dp/B000W8JO9S/ref=pd_bxgy_196_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0NPSYXAKX9M48B5WZ0CE

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                        • Minion QueenM
                          Minion Queen
                          last edited by

                          There are a whole lotta different pieces to go with all of this.

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                          • RamblingBipedR
                            RamblingBiped
                            last edited by RamblingBiped

                            I've looked at DIY projects using kee klamps in the past. Might cost a bit more in parts/labor, but they look like they are made to last and you can design everything to fit your space.

                            http://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/solutions/pipe-desk-frames/

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                            • RamblingBipedR
                              RamblingBiped
                              last edited by

                              There are tons of examples to work from too: http://www.simplifiedbuilding.com/projects/category/desks-tables/

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                              • IRJI
                                IRJ
                                last edited by

                                @Minion-Queen said:

                                There are a whole lotta different pieces to go with all of this.

                                I see them now.

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                                • IRJI
                                  IRJ
                                  last edited by

                                  I want to be lazy and buy something pre-built. I don't have the time to build my own at the moment.

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                                  • Minion QueenM
                                    Minion Queen @IRJ
                                    last edited by

                                    @IRJ said:

                                    I want to be lazy and buy something pre-built. I don't have the time to build my own at the moment.

                                    Something to be said for easy.

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                                    • IRJI
                                      IRJ @Minion Queen
                                      last edited by

                                      @Minion-Queen said:

                                      @IRJ said:

                                      I want to be lazy and buy something pre-built. I don't have the time to build my own at the moment.

                                      Something to be said for easy.

                                      I didn't mean literally pre-built. I know I will have to assemble the desk. I just don't want to design something.

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                                      • gjacobseG
                                        gjacobse @IRJ
                                        last edited by

                                        @IRJ
                                        While this guy is a tad cheesy, the build that he did wasn't all that bad. My other desk is a hollow core door on two 2-drawer filing cabinets.

                                        My current desk is a custom built desk that is in 4 parts, L shaped.

                                        Youtube Video

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                                        • coliverC
                                          coliver
                                          last edited by

                                          I had a local cabinet/furniture maker make me an L desk. It is fantastic.

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                                          • RamblingBipedR
                                            RamblingBiped
                                            last edited by

                                            Here ya go: http://imgur.com/a/3AJgT

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