Introduction: Corner Desk

My design for a corner desk

Step 1:

Here I rested the top I cut out of an 8 foot piece of Oak veneer plywood. I wanted to judge how big to cut the center chair area. First attempt I cut it smaller, sat in front and determined that a bigger circle was needed.

Step 2: Setting Up the Top

Here is the final result of the top cut out

Step 3:

Next I wanted to have the uprights look somewhat cool. At least in my opinion. This was my fourth attempt at the design. I used 3/8 inch particle board for this step

Step 4:

Missed a few pictures but this is the result of cutting all of the pieces to put together for the base of the desk

Step 5:

Here is what the final pieces look like when they were glued together. these are upside down. I am using an extra sheet of plywood to work on. It gave me enough of an area to see where to place the pieces. The plywood I used was not finished on one side. I was going to paint it so it didn't matter to me. Had it been veneer on both sides I might have left it all wood.

Step 6:

This is what it looked like with the top on the two sides

Step 7:

In this picture I flipped the top upside down again and put the two base pieces in their spots. I then put down a thin piece of plywood to draw the curve I wanted for the toe kick panel area. I also used another thin piecer of plywood and bent it to the desired curvature. Traced out the line and cut the thin plywood. Taking that cut piece I then traced it onto a 1/2 inch particle board. this gave me the base for my toe kick panel. I figured I had to support the top piece so I cut out some scrap pieces, glued them into place. The top piece will be the same 3/4 inch Oak veneer plywood.

Step 8:

Here is what the steps for the toe kick looks like

Step 9:

Now onto the top again. I decided to round the curved edge that I cut. I used a router to get the basic edge, then used a file, then sandpaper to finish it up. This took some time but I feel it was worth it.

Step 10:

The first picture is all 4 pieces just sitting there. I chose to make the desk in sections so I could get it into a room without killing myself. Second picture is the pieces put together. Final picture is it stained and painted. I ended up painting the bottom shelves black as well.

Step 11:

I had to put LED lighting under the front.

Step 12:

Final installed desk

Step 13:

Here is my desk that I made. I think it is pretty cool. I have enjoyed working on it. I like a lot of light when I do some close up electronic repair work.

Final thoughts:

I wish I had designed the desk with a few drawers. I am planning on making two drawers. One on each side.

I plan on adding some thin plywood with holes cut in it to make a pattern to cover the base a little more. I think it would add a little finishing touch.

Thank you for looking.

Step 14:

Tables and Desks Contest 2016

Participated in the
Tables and Desks Contest 2016

Make it Glow Contest 2016

Participated in the
Make it Glow Contest 2016

First Time Authors Contest 2016

Participated in the
First Time Authors Contest 2016