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Computer desk plans - A small desk for your laptopThe design for the computer desk plans project here described is such that the construction is easy, and may be attempted with confidence by anyone having but ordinary skill in wood working. If care be taken in cutting the pieces to the right lengths and with square angles, a very satisfactory job will result. -
Oak is the most suitable wood, although gum wood is excellent. The side pieces are 50 inch long, 12 inch wide and 7/8 inch thick, the curved openings at the bottom being 6 inch high and 8 inch side. The bevel at the top is 3 inch each way or 45 degrees. The four crosspieces for this computer desk plans project, are 24.5 inch long, 7/8 inch thick; two 12 inch wide and two 11.5 inch wide. The wider pieces are for the top and bottom pieces and have 3/4 inch rabbets cut on the back inner edges for the backing, which is of 1/2 inch matched stock. Grooves 1/4 inch deep are cut in the side pieces to receive the ends of these cross pieces the upper piece being 5 inch from the top, the second 14 1/8 inch below the top one; the third and bottom one are spaced 10 inch apart, leaving a 8.5 inch space under the lower shelf. The drop shelf is 24 inch long, 14 1/8 inch wide, and will have to be glued up from two pieces. At each end cleats 2 inch wide and 3/8 inch thick should be fitted to corresponding rabbets cut on the upper side. These cleats should be carefully fitted, glued up and kept in clamps until the glue is thoroughly dry. The pockets for this computer desk plans project, inside for paper, etc, may be made of maple, finished natural to give a contrast, or of oak and stained, as preferred. The stock is 3/8 inch thick and 10 inch wide. Two pieces 23 1/4 inch long, two pieces 9 inch long, two pieces 6 3/4 inch and two pieces 6 inch long are needed. The two end pieces should be nailed to the ends of the cross pieces, the other two vertical pieces are then nailed in place after nailing to them the ends of the two short shelves, the other ends of the latter then being nailed through the end pieces. This frame is then attached to the desk with screws put through from the inside. It may also be supported by a 1/2 inch square strip screwed to the backing when the latter is in place. The backing should be in strips 36.5 inch long and enough is needed for a width of 24 inch and is nailed on with small finish nails. The drop leaf for this computer desk plans project, is attached with ornamental T hinges of brass or black iron, as may be most conveniently obtained, and also with suitable side chains, as shown in the illustration. A lock is fitted to the outer edge. Stop blocks are glued to the inside upper corners of the case to hold the drop leaf flush when same is lifted.
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