Author Topic: Corian all purpose desk (Read 4380 times)

MadScientist267 · « **on:** October 29, 2014, 12:06:35 pm »

I began construction on my general purpose desk today, got the base frame and staged the Corian itself.

There's a slight teeter to it but I think that can be worked out simple enough. It's very strong as it sits but key points need a couple more screws.

It will be "removable" from the wall, held in place by strong springs against some of the rubber removed from the truck's original bump rails, and will extend up for shelving and a bench light. The shelving will not be removable, but the bench needs to be for full unimpeded access to the battery box and power board.

Some early pics for your enjoyment... not bad considering this was my first real attempt at building something like this. Came out very well and close to my vision of it

In the last two you can see the lack of screws... but it stands up just fine like this... You know my thing tho with the truck... If it ain't overbuilt, it ain't been built

Steve

Wolvenar · « **Reply #1 on:** October 29, 2014, 08:23:27 pm »

I love that top

What is that material again?

bj · « **Reply #2 on:** October 30, 2014, 05:43:00 am »

Looks good Steve. Robust is one of my favorite words too.

MadScientist267 · « **Reply #3 on:** October 30, 2014, 04:38:14 pm »

Thanks BJ

Wolv - "Corian" is all I know. It's extremely tough, essentially sublimates when exposed to extreme heat, and has a marble finish on it.

I fixed the warp in the assembly by propping the "short" legs on 2x4s, and put the "long" ones on foam. The half inch difference was then used to twist everything the opposite direction using the weight of the two fried GC2s. The remaining screws were installed with the frame braced, and when the batteries were removed and the legs put on the floor, the teeter was completely gone.