Mindovermaster Moderator Posted October 16, 2016 Moderator Share Posted October 16, 2016 I've been looking at this for the last 6 months: However, Target, or anywhere, for that matter, doesn't have it anymore. I was originally thinking on buying 2 of these, place them back to back together, shelves on both sides, maybe doing something different with those bottom right shelving. Reversing it, maybe make it a box. idk... But, as they are no longer available, and way too pricey for my likes, can I make this myself? I'm not a big DYI person, so give me some pointers here... @CrashGordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 16, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 16, 2016 You could probably build something like that with materials bought at Home Depot. Have you tried OfficeMax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 12 hours ago, Mindovermaster said: I've been looking at this for the last 6 months: However, Target, or anywhere, for that matter, doesn't have it anymore. I was originally thinking on buying 2 of these, place them back to back together, shelves on both sides, maybe doing something different with those bottom right shelving. Reversing it, maybe make it a box. idk... But, as they are no longer available, and way too pricey for my likes, can I make this myself? I'm not a big DYI person, so give me some pointers here... @CrashGordon Google Image Search.... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Altra-Furniture-London-Hobby-Desk-with-12-Cube-Storage-in-Espresso-9358196/205323865 95 bucks each tho. Not a big DIY person either. Know anyone who is that can help you out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted October 17, 2016 Author Moderator Share Posted October 17, 2016 2 hours ago, techbeck said: Google Image Search.... http://www.homedepot.com/p/Altra-Furniture-London-Hobby-Desk-with-12-Cube-Storage-in-Espresso-9358196/205323865 95 bucks each tho. Not a big DIY person either. Know anyone who is that can help you out? Well, I do know a friend the works in a shop, building cabinets and other things. I think he could help me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Gary7 Subscriber² Posted October 17, 2016 Subscriber² Share Posted October 17, 2016 Forget Office Max I looked on their site and they are expensive real expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) I always think ooh that would be handy, then fall back to a cantilever desk style, looks too enclosed for my liking. I bagged a couple of old Sven Christiansen corner desks that were being disposed of, from work. https://www.officefurnitureonline.co.uk/office-desks/sven-x-range-office-desks/x-range-ergonomic-desks/sven-x-range-panel-end-ergonomic-desks.html?utm_source=GoogleBase&utm_medium=XMLbase_feed&utm_term=X-Range+Ergonomic+Desks&utm_campaign=Sven_X-Range_Panel_End_Ergonomic_Desks&gclid=CjwKEAjw7ZHABRCTr_DV4_ejvgQSJACr-Ycw9DtZVwNR6NfG8G9W5qFAZj1UMXQWd3wxvQqD1qoFBxoCb4Xw_wcB I have a similar shape to that, enough room for 3x27"s and a laptop next to desktop setup. 1400Lx1235Wx735H your mate who works in a workshop, you could build a simple top surface and then get him to make the struts, benefit is, you could get it custom made to any shape you need. Edited October 17, 2016 by Mando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 3 hours ago, Mindovermaster said: Well, I do know a friend the works in a shop, building cabinets and other things. I think he could help me... Would talk to your friend. Maybe learn something in the process. Had a friend of mine build me a reptile enclosure years back instead of buying a premade one from the store. Was able to customize the size to fit the area I wanted it in better. Just had to buy the materials. Mando 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mando Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 (edited) 2 minutes ago, techbeck said: Would talk to your friend. Maybe learn something in the process. Had a friend of mine build me a reptile enclosure years back instead of buying a premade one from the store. Was able to customize the size to fit the area I wanted it in better. Just had to buy the materials. funny you say that, im planning the exact same project for next month mines all glass vertical though (cresties) I've repaired and remade a few aquariums over the years. toying with a proper lights (light cycling) substrate and real fauna plants this time for them, silk plants are fine but not as good as a proper vine plant. Pop in a couple of foggers and slide it into a recess next to old fireplace job done next to aquariums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techbeck Posted October 17, 2016 Share Posted October 17, 2016 Just now, Mando said: funny you say that, im planning the exact same project for next month mines all glass vertical though (cresties) Ive repaired and remade a few aquariums over the years. Mine was made out of just wood with fiberglass sliding windows in the front. Simple. And then UV lights mounted on the top. Was divided in to to enclosures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BinaryData Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 My neighbor is a huge wood worker. He builds tables, chairs, hell he was selling custom made guitars for awhile. Made about $2,000 a pop for a hobby. Anyways, he's currently patching up my design for a easily moved Oak Desk. It'll hold 2 computer towers on each L portion, enough support for 8 monitors (4 per system), a location for a switch, a pop out location for a KVM Switch, and finally a location for my Micro Server from Supermicro. I do like that 12 shelf deal though, that'd be perfect for my guest room in my house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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