Computer Desk

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 03:13 PM

In my move earlier this year my computer desk was badly damaged to the point of being useless... i have Frankensteined a computer desk out of what was left over but it is temporary to say the least.

I am thinking of using MDF and wood screws and various colors of paint to build myself a new computer desk which is reminiscent of a U-boat interior.

the desk will partially enclose overhead... i was thinking of adding some sort of shelving.

Im working on a sketch in google sketchup.

here is a screenie

anyone tried this?

i think it is a neat idea, especially since i spend so much time playing SH3 and the upcoming SH5 will be no doubt installed on my computer

have any suggestions? recommendations etc?

Thomen · 09-01-09, 03:14 PM

pic is not showing

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 03:21 PM

Hmm... working for me.

I'll try something different

FIREWALL · 09-01-09, 03:24 PM

Nope.

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 03:25 PM

hahaha

seems i cut out part of the URL - now ???

Thomen · 09-01-09, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

hahaha

seems i cut out part of the URL - now ???

not in the post, if i paste the URl into a new window, then yes.. odd.

EDIT: Nvm.. now its working.. lol

ETR3(SS) · 09-01-09, 03:28 PM

nope, no pic yet. But as far as your desk idea, I'm no fan of MDF at all! But at the same time I realize it can be a rather inexpensive material. If it were me building this I would probably go the route of particle board or pine. My experience with particle board is that it has been much stronger than the MDF I've run into. Depending on what you have available for wood working tools pine might be out of your market though.

SteamWake · 09-01-09, 04:06 PM

Cool his desk is a little square with an x in it... thats awsome ! :rotfl:

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 04:07 PM

ok tried image shack this time

we will see if that helps... blogspot images seems to be hit or miss right now

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 04:10 PM

i have no idea why the image problems are cropping up.

i have done nothing different than ever before. but it was showing fine on my screen.

hope its working now... because i see it plain as day

ETR3(SS) · 09-01-09, 04:12 PM

works now.

After seeing the pic what wood working tools do you have available? I can see a lot of potential in this project.

GoldenRivet · 09-01-09, 04:14 PM

circular saw, jigsaw, cordless drill with bits through half inch and my bare hands.

i figured on making some sort of modular construction.

the "ribs" would be the hard part... however i thought about cutting out a rib and using it as a template for the others.

one rib would be 4 inches wide and would consist of a 1 inch wide arc bolted and wood glued together to form the 4" rib

i thought that perhaps this would give it that "steel built" sort of look to do it that way

edit: modular would have to be the way... otherwise this baby is stuck in whatever room it ends up in unless you just disassemble the whole thing.

ETR3(SS) · 09-01-09, 04:22 PM

Yeah the ribs are gonna be the hard part of the project, both physically and financially. It might help to get the right curvature if you think of how big the complete frame would be. IIRC the frames on my boat where rolled steel and welded together. I'm not sure about early boat frames, but they could have been welded in the same fashion. Therefore bolts may not look "right".

Chad · 09-01-09, 04:23 PM

Pretty cool! That looks really awesome, quite jealous actually

FIREWALL · 09-01-09, 04:23 PM

I would recommend two things GR.

1. inexspensive router and the bits are even more pricey.
but, will give a more professional fit and look.

2. Replace that picture with one of your wife.

I think the project will be better accepted by your other half.

btw it looks really KOOL.

09-01-09, 03:13 PM	#1
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Computer Desk In my move earlier this year my computer desk was badly damaged to the point of being useless... i have Frankensteined a computer desk out of what was left over but it is temporary to say the least. I am thinking of using MDF and wood screws and various colors of paint to build myself a new computer desk which is reminiscent of a U-boat interior. the desk will partially enclose overhead... i was thinking of adding some sort of shelving. Im working on a sketch in google sketchup. here is a screenie anyone tried this? i think it is a neat idea, especially since i spend so much time playing SH3 and the upcoming SH5 will be no doubt installed on my computer have any suggestions? recommendations etc? __________________ Last edited by GoldenRivet; 09-01-09 at 04:05 PM.

09-01-09, 03:21 PM	#3
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	Hmm... working for me. I'll try something different __________________

09-01-09, 03:24 PM	#4
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Nope. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

09-01-09, 03:25 PM	#5
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	hahaha seems i cut out part of the URL - now ??? __________________

09-01-09, 03:28 PM	#7
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	nope, no pic yet. But as far as your desk idea, I'm no fan of MDF at all! But at the same time I realize it can be a rather inexpensive material. If it were me building this I would probably go the route of particle board or pine. My experience with particle board is that it has been much stronger than the MDF I've run into. Depending on what you have available for wood working tools pine might be out of your market though. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

09-01-09, 03:14 PM	#2
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	pic is not showing

09-01-09, 04:06 PM	#8
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Cool his desk is a little square with an x in it... thats awsome ! :rotfl: __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

09-01-09, 04:07 PM	#9
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	ok tried image shack this time we will see if that helps... blogspot images seems to be hit or miss right now __________________

09-01-09, 04:10 PM	#10
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i have no idea why the image problems are cropping up. i have done nothing different than ever before. but it was showing fine on my screen. hope its working now... because i see it plain as day __________________

09-01-09, 04:12 PM	#11
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	works now. After seeing the pic what wood working tools do you have available? I can see a lot of potential in this project. __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

09-01-09, 04:14 PM	#12
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	circular saw, jigsaw, cordless drill with bits through half inch and my bare hands. i figured on making some sort of modular construction. the "ribs" would be the hard part... however i thought about cutting out a rib and using it as a template for the others. one rib would be 4 inches wide and would consist of a 1 inch wide arc bolted and wood glued together to form the 4" rib i thought that perhaps this would give it that "steel built" sort of look to do it that way edit: modular would have to be the way... otherwise this baby is stuck in whatever room it ends up in unless you just disassemble the whole thing. __________________

09-01-09, 04:22 PM	#13
ETR3(SS) Ocean Warrior Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Between test depth and periscope depth Posts: 3,021 Downloads: 175 Uploads: 16	Yeah the ribs are gonna be the hard part of the project, both physically and financially. It might help to get the right curvature if you think of how big the complete frame would be. IIRC the frames on my boat where rolled steel and welded together. I'm not sure about early boat frames, but they could have been welded in the same fashion. Therefore bolts may not look "right". __________________ USS Kentucky SSBN 737 (G) Comms Div 2003-2006 Qualified 19 November 03 Yes I was really on a submarine.

09-01-09, 04:23 PM	#14
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	Pretty cool! That looks really awesome, quite jealous actually __________________

09-01-09, 04:23 PM	#15
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I would recommend two things GR. 1. inexspensive router and the bits are even more pricey. but, will give a more professional fit and look. 2. Replace that picture with one of your wife. I think the project will be better accepted by your other half. btw it looks really KOOL. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???