Mark Carlson wrote: >Warning: long question ahead, if you don't want to read it, here is a >short form you can answer: "what do you use for a workbench/computer >desk?" > >Hello again, > >Well, my card table is getting pretty wobbly, and my Ikea computer >desk is becoming pretty much useless. I have been looking into >purchasing a new workbench for a few weeks now, and was really >impressed with this little number: >http://pbasics.com/ergonomicworkbenches/standalonestations__437_workstation30x72.cfm >(tinyurl: http://tinyurl.com/n4y3b ) > >A place in town ( http://active-tech.ca ) carries the line, and I was >just about to buy one with a shelf for the hefty sum of ~$800. That >was out of my budget already, but when I went to get a quote, they >said they would have to charge an extra $250 for shipping. > >Unfortunately, I'm not made of money, so now I'm looking for something >less pricey. I suppose I can do without the modularity, but the work >surface will probably end up facing some serious scratching, stray >solder/soldering irons, and heavyish equipment (well, a couple hundred >pounds anyways.) > >So, my requirements are: >- Durable surface (or can replace it for under $100) >- Can hold a few hundred pounds >- A shelf would be nice >- Need to get a chair under it >- Large enough (30"x72" surface would be ideal) >- Need to get a keyboard+monitor on there somehow > >That leaves me with a few options: >- 2xSawhorse+Plywood >- - I can only hope this would handle throwing on an 80lb computer or >a 50lb 'scope >- Get an Ikea table and either cover it with something or keep replacing it > > Don't want to use anything from Ikea, particle board will not stand up to any shear forces, though compression forces are ok.
>- - They tend to fall apart after a few years :-( >- Use a rack system like readyrack or gorilla rack > > What about the baker's racks -- if you have been to vfxweb, they use them to hold monitors for sale. The shelves are adjustable and each shelf can hold up a couple hundred pounds. They can be had from costco for less than 100 dollars. Wire shelving is not suitable for a desktop, could use a plywood insert with a laminate top. If you use particle board, it would be about 20 for a 4*8 sheet. Laminate if you don't care about the colour, you can get a damaged sheet for about 20. Will need contact cement to glue the two together. Circular cutouts for the legs - posts. >- - This looks to be the best option so far > >I suppose I could use the racks to hold some of the equipment that >won't be moving much as well as for doing soldering/prototyping on, >and then get a decent computer desk for the computer stuff. > >So my question to you all is this: >What is your computer setup like? (What do you have your computers set up on?) >and >Do you know of any other solution that would fit my needs? > >I appreciate your time, and await your responses, (hey, isn't it >always fun to talk about your setups?) > >-Mark > >_______________________________________________ >clug-talk mailing list >[email protected] >http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca >Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) >**Please remove these lines when replying > > > _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [email protected] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
