OK here goes
I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
start
What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
that's the idea for a stand up height bench
here is another requirement..... I must be able to
break down said table for easy movement by one
person... myself
Any ideas?
"Upscale" <[email protected]> wrote:
>If you have a semi-permanent location that you want to put it, then you
>might consider a pair of these and easily construct a higher table.
>http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=40578&cat=1,41637
>
Cool!
That might work except that I thought work bench height
was 40-42 inches? No?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
> That might work except that I thought work bench height
> was 40-42 inches? No?
Guess it depends on how tall you are.
[email protected] wrote:
>
> The problem is that I want a bar height or stand up
> height table. I can find all kinds of cheap reg tables
> at 30" height..... but nothing cheap at 42" height!
Use four pieces of 3/4" galvanized pipe at a length of your choice, four
pipe flanges,
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100557746
four crutch type feet to slip over the ends of the pipe and a can of
spray paint.
--
Jack Novak
Buffalo, NY - USA
[email protected]
On Fri, 25 Jul 2008 17:59:29 -0500, [email protected] wrote:
>What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
>5 foot long and 20" deep.
First thing is where in the world are you, and secondly how much do you
want to pay?
Custom-made, custom-designed bespoke furniture is cheaper than you might
and is affordable, if you _really_ want a desk to your specific design.
Costs more than cheap factory furniture, costs less than high-end
factory furniture that's all about adding to the pricetag in pretentious
shops. OTOH, you need to deal direct with the makers, and they probably
need to be local if it's not to be unworkable. Ask around, wherever
woodworkers are to be found (web, galleries, colleges, real toolshops,
real timberyards)
--
Cats have nine lives, which is why they rarely post to Usenet.
[email protected] wrote:
> OK here goes
>
> I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
> start
>
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
>
> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
> break down said table for easy movement by one
> person... myself
>
> Any ideas?
Yes, go to you local hardware store ask to see their assortment of screw on
legs for tables. These are attached with four screws in a plate, into
which screws the leg itself. Then buy a section of inexpensive counter top
(they will cut it to length for you) and ask your friendly neighborhood
store assistant to select screws that will hold the plates to the
countertop and not go through (if not too busy and in a good mood, might
even do it for you). Take it home, screw the leg plates on the section of
countertop near the four corners, screw the legs into the plates
and "volia!"
Deb
<[email protected]> wrote:
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
<snip>
There are several people on this list who are qualified to accept a
commission to build what you want.
You're biggest problem will be getting one of them to accept your
commission.
Lew
This is more along the lines of a workbench, however, take a look at
www.adjustabench.com although you may want to be sitting down when you look
at the prices of complete benches plus shipping. ;^)
As mentioned here in the group, take a look at IKEA. I know for a fact that
they make an adjustable desk that is reminiscent of a drafting table in the
sense that it can be raised so that you can stand at it and is fully
adjustable. HTH.
Peter.
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> OK here goes
>
> I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
> start
>
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
>
> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
> break down said table for easy movement by one
> person... myself
>
> Any ideas?
<[email protected]> wrote in message
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
> break down said table for easy movement by one
> person... myself
If you have a semi-permanent location that you want to put it, then you
might consider a pair of these and easily construct a higher table.
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=1&p=40578&cat=1,41637
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> OK here goes
>
> I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
> start
>
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
>
> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
> break down said table for easy movement by one
> person... myself
>
> Any ideas?
Have no idea why you're posting here but since you found us - see if you
can't find an IKEA newsgroup or try here
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/
Bob S.
hello,
look at the desk I made for my wife at:
http://cyrille.hydrix.com/eng/woodworking3.html (Jaimle's desk version 2)
it's a little bit deeper than your request and slightly longer (but not as
high)...
the 4 feet can be knocked out for easy storage and movement...
I can get you plans if you want to, or even make one for you if you are
local...
where do you live?
cyrille
<[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> OK here goes
>
> I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
> start
>
> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
>
> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
> break down said table for easy movement by one
> person... myself
>
> Any ideas?
Peter Bogiatzidis wrote:
> This is more along the lines of a workbench, however, take a look at
> www.adjustabench.com although you may want to be sitting down when
> you look at the prices of complete benches plus shipping. ;^)
>
> As mentioned here in the group, take a look at IKEA. I know for a
> fact that they make an adjustable desk that is reminiscent of a
> drafting table in the sense that it can be raised so that you can
> stand at it and is fully adjustable. HTH.
Got a whole bunch of them--tables, straight desks in various lengths,
left corner, right corner, and components. Go to ikea.com and search
on "galant".
> Peter.
>
> <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>> OK here goes
>>
>> I don't do any woodworking and don't have any desire to
>> start
>>
>> What I want is a stand up computer and work desk.......
>> 5 foot long and 20" deep. I want to be able to sit in
>> a high stool or stand up to do things on my computer,
>> pay bills , etc. I want to quit sitting too much....
>> that's the idea for a stand up height bench
>>
>> here is another requirement..... I must be able to
>> break down said table for easy movement by one
>> person... myself
>>
>> Any ideas?
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--John
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(was jclarke at eye bee em dot net)
"Dr. Deb" <[email protected]> wrote:
>Yes, go to you local hardware store ask to see their assortment of screw on
>legs for tables. These are attached with four screws in a plate, into
>which screws the leg itself. Then buy a section of inexpensive counter top
>(they will cut it to length for you) and ask your friendly neighborhood
>store assistant to select screws that will hold the plates to the
>countertop and not go through (if not too busy and in a good mood, might
>even do it for you). Take it home, screw the leg plates on the section of
>countertop near the four corners, screw the legs into the plates
>and "volia!"
>
>Deb
Thanks I will look into that
The problem is that I want a bar height or stand up
height table. I can find all kinds of cheap reg tables
at 30" height..... but nothing cheap at 42" height!