Clueless moron trying to make a desk.

[nickdouk]

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone could help. I'm currently attempting to make my self a two tier desk similar to the one in this picture:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_XGRz6uWGK3I/RnVLeRGQqZI/AAAAAAAABHI/sQ_IgE03qk8/s400/1.jpg

The only difference being that mine will have a solid line of wood vertically across the width of the back, supporting the shelf (my computer is heavy).

What I'm wondering is where to get the wood that I need, first I thought I could pick up a couple of these:

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90071168/

as that's the finish and rough dimensions I'm after, but I noticed they are filled with paper, so I don't really want to be drilling into them from all angles.

Could anyone point me in the right direction to get a couple of pieces similar to that but solid wood?

Thanks very much,

Nick

 

[merlin50]

go to an auction and buy an old righting desk something that has been around at least 50 years and will still be here in another 50

 

[foxhole]

Desk

• foxhole
• 1 Aug 2011
• 6

Oak faced blockboard

I made mine from a sheet of 18mm oak block-board , but you could use any sheet material, very simple to make and if you are not very skilled you can buy 4 ready made legs from B&Q to make assembly quicker.

 

[Jasonb]

Or a couple of Ikea wooden worktops.

J