March 15, 2011

DIY Minimalist Computer Desk

I was recently using a flimsy and very shaky card table for a computer desk. I soon decided that I needed to construct something to my needs. I spent several hours in Home Depot researching the one million ways I could go about this project and eventually ended up with what you see now. Simple, Easy, and Cheap as well as Sturdy, Mobile, and Low Maintenance.

Will eventually finish with a polyurethane clear coat when $ is available.

Parts:
1 = 1" x 71" x 23" Pine Board.
4 = 2" x 2" x 36" Black Metal Fence Posts.
3 = (Create-A-Bolt) 3/8 Hex Nut sets.
16 = 3/8 Hex Bolts.

Tools:
Cordless Drill with 3/8 Wood Bit
3/8 Socket and Driver
Crescent Wrench
Reciprocal Sander with 220 Grit Sand Paper
Chop Saw with Metal Cutting Wheel
Set of Saw Horses
Cut 7" of the post to bring a completed height of 30"
(Desk Height = Preference)
Sanded with 220 Grit Sand Paper to round the edges.
Nice Grain!
Squared the Flange 1" off of corner.
Marked circles to be drilled out for bolts underneath table.
Drilled Holes with 3/8 Wood Bit.
Bolted legs in place.
Accented top with some brushed aluminum apples. 
Fin.