MEGADESK
Project Concept
- Learn some Woodworking and Power Tool skills by recreating the MEGADESK from my high school years.
- Rebuild the desk based on a paper copy of the design plans from the original designer/creator
Loose Specifications
- Build the 8' wide desk out of MDF, use 1/2" bolts to hold the legs together, and use 1/4" aluminum brackets to hold everything together.
- Laminate the desktop surfaces with Formica or equivalent
- Tools used: Saw Horse, Jig Saw, Belt Sander, Orbital Sander, Router, Clamps, Drill, Hacksaw, Screwdriver
- 5 Sheets minimum of 3/4"x8'x4' MDF, Truck Bed Spray Paint for the legs, Wilsonart "Kensington Maple" 60 finish for the laminate. Legs and lower desktop are both 2-ply
- Completed in 2 weeks
More desk than anyone needs
Return of the King
Final Product
The Laminated, Level Leviathan
The Original
Years ago, the original one had cabinets
First Full Assembly
slight leg wobble, but both desks are level
Meticulous Measurement
I spent hours making sure everything was perfectly centered, balanced, flat, and level
Aluminum Supports
It took a lot of work with a hacksaw and a screwdriver to make sure nothing moves
Go with the Black & Tan
After painting the legs, a new color scheme was picked
The Whole Process
Two weeks and $1500 later
Updates & Documentation
Project Status
- 8/1 - Started
- 8/14 - Finished
- CC Balance: $1793
Acknowledgements
- Thanks Angel, Jim, Jake, & Tyler for all your help