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07-01-2004, 07:07 PM
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i need a bigger desk
yea i definitely need a bigger one
why are those L-shaped work centers so expensive? |
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07-01-2004, 07:09 PM
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Are you good with wood? I built the one on the left in the picture in my signature and it has worked out well. It's a cheap way to get a nice desk. I built mine out of pine because it was cheap.
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07-01-2004, 07:09 PM
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yeah you really need some realestate there joeL. look around at office max, sometimes they have really good deals on the L shaped desks. i picked mine up over there for $100 and its very sturdy, and good looking at that. the normal price of it was $250.
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07-01-2004, 07:33 PM
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there was a sale at staples for a nice glass desk from studio RTA for $79 normally priced at $129 but the sale ended the day before i decided to go out and look for one
just my luck 
Last edited by jeoL; 07-01-2004 at 07:40 PM. |
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07-01-2004, 07:54 PM
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If you don't mind putting a couple hole in the desk you have you could just buy a sheet of interior grade plywood and cut it down to 3x5 or 3x6 then just screw it down. It would work until you get the desk you really want. I am using a full sized kitchen table for now and once I get the scanner and printer set back up it is going to get crowded. One of these days I'm gonna build a custom desk and treat it as a modding project.
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07-01-2004, 07:58 PM
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i would make my own desk but i dont have the time or tools... all i have is a dremel, drill, and a hacksaw...
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07-01-2004, 08:00 PM
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Hmmm... That tool selection is rather limited.
 The best I can suggest is to keep an eye out for deals at Office Depot, Office Max, Staples, etc. Also take a look at Costo or Sams Club if they have them in your area.
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07-01-2004, 08:00 PM
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Go to Home Depot or Lowes and get you a 1/4 sheet of 3/4 inch cabinet grade fiber board 48"x24". and some molding to fit the edge. Paint the board black then add the molding/edging and put about 4 coats of a good polyurethane. Then you attach it to the top on the desk in the picture. That will give you a big increase in desk top real estate.
I say black, because that is what I painted mine. Looks nice flat black under high gloss urethane. |
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07-02-2004, 10:40 PM
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my desk is huge...i have a color printer and room enough for 2 19" monitors at least.....plus a hutch with a flat long and wide shelf on top.....its made by osullivan.....i picked it up from office max..
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07-02-2004, 10:57 PM
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07-02-2004, 11:28 PM
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does New York have any GoodWill type stores... Ive found some amazing deals on desks there...
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07-03-2004, 12:40 AM
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I think my perfect desk would be a complete circle around me. Lots of surface area! just swivel around and around and keep working.
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07-03-2004, 12:43 AM
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07-03-2004, 12:49 AM
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He he.......that brings me to my perfect chair....with a built in toliet. Add a fridge under the desk and why would you need to get out.....lol.
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07-03-2004, 12:52 AM
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07-03-2004, 02:51 AM
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Can't you put the case on the floor? Lol.
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07-03-2004, 04:31 AM
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http://www.ifurn.com/osullivan_10914.html
A friend of mine bought one of these. Really nice, afordable, and rock solid. Some assembly required 
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07-03-2004, 06:09 AM
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Just wondering why you needed 2 monitors
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07-03-2004, 11:21 AM
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Tenn- put my beautiful computer on the floor?!?! NEVER!
human- umm cause i had a spare one and um i decided to put it to use and thanks for the link doc but its a bit too pricey for me |
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07-03-2004, 12:04 PM
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how about this one from the same site as dock's, its only $76 http://www.ifurn.com/osullivan_10917.html
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07-03-2004, 11:49 PM
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Description
Corner hutch finished in Alumi-cast and Black laminates. Raised hutch positions monitor at comfortable viewing level. Handy accessory drawer for miscellaneous items--easy to assemble. *Hutch only, desk not included damn it got my hopes up... thanks for the link anyway i dont think i'm gonna order it online because the shipping always costs too much which isnt a surprise i'll just keep checking at staples, officemax, and other local stores Last edited by jeoL; 07-04-2004 at 12:09 AM. |
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07-03-2004, 11:50 PM
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oops, didn't notice that sorry.
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07-05-2004, 11:33 PM
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for a computer desk i use 2 seven foot folding tables that i bought for $40 each. just shove them into a L shape. you can't beat the square footage for the price.
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07-06-2004, 12:11 PM
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jeoL, check out Kmart. They usually have good prices on desks and you can get some really good deals when there on sale.
http://www.kmart.com/family/index.js...942537..942583 |
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07-06-2004, 12:25 PM
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I use folding tables that you can get at any of your local Staples. Just do not put too much weight in the center for you will see it bow, and if you keep adding weight, it will break.
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07-06-2004, 05:34 PM
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Looks pretty good, but I wonder if it is available in most KMarts? EDIT: Argh! I just noticed: "Available Online Only." Oh well... Never mind. |
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07-06-2004, 08:00 PM
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I recently bought a gemini l desk from staples
http://www.staples.com/Catalog/Brows...e=1&Sku=497474 No traditional shelf space or anything, but it really is big enough for everything i have. Relatively cheap, too |
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07-06-2004, 08:14 PM
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WOW thats pretty much EXACTLY what i was looking for, something with no frills and just a big nice looking table
i dont know why i didn't notice that on the staples site thanks alot Wetsoul! edit: AHH DAMNIT its out of stock this is my luck showing up again  are products featured online available in all local stores? hopefully they are so i can drive down there and get one of those Last edited by jeoL; 07-06-2004 at 08:20 PM. |
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07-06-2004, 08:28 PM
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Not to mention the entire time I worked at staples, we always had them in stock You shouldn't have a problem finding one
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