Desk support

[masscrazy]

I see what you're saying.

I really really dont want a leg lol.

This is like my current desk:

What about adding like a large wood/ply sheet underneath the tabletop, that bracket is secured to. So bracket -> wood/ply sheet -> tabletop. The ply sheet could be 20mmx200mmx600mm (HxWxD). For added stability?? I dont know not an expert, which is why I'm asking

 

[foxhole]

In our office we had benches (Seated 3-4 people)mounted on two brackets hanging off mdf structure, so ideally you need long bracket ( both down wall and outwards)to take the strain .

 

[masscrazy]

There is another L bracket that is rated for 500kg - is 580mm (92% of tabletop depth) and the bracket wall itself is 178mm tall:

Dimensions (A x B x C):

• 330mm x 82mm x 134mm
• 380mm x 82mm x 134mm
• 480mm x 82mm x 152mm
• 580mm x 82mm x 178mm

 

[foxhole]

They look good , though you don’t need a folding model .

 

[masscrazy]

Folding is rated at 500kg, non folding (on page 1 of this thread) is rated at 150kg.

So not worth adding a layer of plywood between the bracket and tabletop (600mm x 300mm x 25mm) DxWxH - to spread the backet's weight-bearing capability?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

And has anyone asked what sort of wall this is going into? 500kg brackets are all very well, but an MF stud wall wo t be able to support that sort of weight without considerable extra benefit g up, and even plasterboard will crumble unless the weight of the bra ket is spread a cross a greater area by mounting the bracket on a larger MDF or timber pattress

 

[masscrazy]

And has anyone asked what sort of wall this is going into? 500kg brackets are all very well, but an MF stud wall wo t be able to support that sort of weight without considerable extra benefit g up, and even plasterboard will crumble unless the weight of the bra ket is spread a cross a greater area by mounting the bracket on a larger MDF or timber pattress

It is a brick wall. Its the party wall.

What if I was to use a 25mm thick plywood piece on the wall too. 500mmX500mm say? And bolt that into the wall and the bracket into the plywood and brick?

 

[masscrazy]

What about something like this -> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-2...a=1&pg=2510209&_trksid=p2510209.c100903.m5276

Using the legs (linked above) so that instead of the tabletop resting on the top of the frame, the tabletop rests on a single leg of the frame. The top will face the wall and the other leg on the floor?

 

[masscrazy]

Apparently it can be done!

Same tabletop and bracket!! (although I said 330mm, seem 480mm or 580mm is more appropriate)

Clearance of 480mm brackets:

He is using several brackets, which makes me think, I could use the Alex drawers beside that a bracket and one bracket at the other end. That would seem to provide enough support.

Remaining images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/4AKUp7u


edit:
something like this?

 

[StephenStephen]

random idea - could you add strength to the front right corner with a chain from a ceiling joist?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

random idea - could you add strength to the front right corner with a chain from a ceiling joist?

You can buy cast-iron conduit box fitting hooks, with two screw holes, finished in black or galvanised - ideal for hanging chains from ceilings.

 

[masscrazy]

Hmm not ideal because this desk is intended to go inside a loft eave. Therefore it's only 5inches to the "ceiling" also not really a fan of the look.

 

[iskanderry]

masscrazy, I like your desk, man! You’ve done a great job. Actually, I’ve signed up here to get more encouragement for doing some DIY stuff, and you’ve inspired me to make it! My son has an old desk, so I’d like to make something like this https://eurekaergonomic.com/l-shaped-desks/ for him. He says he really wants a desk with an RGB light. In short, it’s gonna be an L-shaped wooden table with some glass/epoxy resin inserts. It would also be cool if this desk could change its height. So, guys, what should I begin with?