I'm making a standing desk, mostly out of recycled wood. So far, it's going ok, but I wanted to ask for a little help and guidance from people with more experience than me!
If you want to see what I've done so far, this is the set of photos of the build to this point (sorry about the unclickable link - I'm not allowed to post links yet): imgur.co m/a/BczGu#0
If that's a bit too much, this is the latest dry assembly: i.imgur.co m/9IxyA.jpg
I'm working on sanding and filling at the moment, and then will see if I can stain it, or if it needs paint on the frame. If I paint the frame, the top will be stained dark. If not, the whole thing will be stained a lighter oak-like colour.
The two questions I've got (so far) are:
1. Is that likely to be stable enough with monitors on top? I'm worried it could move sideways ...
2. The monitors are going to be attached with a stand at the back. It's basically a clamp with a pole on top. I'm not sure of the best way to minimise the damage this will cause the wood on top. Can you suggest anything?
P.S. Also, woodwork is awesome. I've not done anything since my teens, and spent the last three days hammering, sawing, chiselling and otherwise having a great time. I've missed it!
If you want to see what I've done so far, this is the set of photos of the build to this point (sorry about the unclickable link - I'm not allowed to post links yet): imgur.co m/a/BczGu#0
If that's a bit too much, this is the latest dry assembly: i.imgur.co m/9IxyA.jpg
I'm working on sanding and filling at the moment, and then will see if I can stain it, or if it needs paint on the frame. If I paint the frame, the top will be stained dark. If not, the whole thing will be stained a lighter oak-like colour.
The two questions I've got (so far) are:
1. Is that likely to be stable enough with monitors on top? I'm worried it could move sideways ...
2. The monitors are going to be attached with a stand at the back. It's basically a clamp with a pole on top. I'm not sure of the best way to minimise the damage this will cause the wood on top. Can you suggest anything?
P.S. Also, woodwork is awesome. I've not done anything since my teens, and spent the last three days hammering, sawing, chiselling and otherwise having a great time. I've missed it!