Great desks.

[IronWing]

The field will never dry up.

Which field?

 

[TridenT]

Everyone needs electives and some sort of fallback skill/trade. I used to have the same mindset as you, but looking back, I wish I would've done that (not that I have needed to use any fallback, but still).

Learn to build something with your hands. You can really take pride in things you make yourself.

It wouldn't count as an elective and again I cannot take the course. I have almost no room to move in my course scheduling.

 

[dpodblood]

Surface area is probably what I want.

Ikea Galant sound's like what you're looking for then. Lots of different sizes and shapes to choose from. Plus they are height adjustable, and you can choose between A, or T legs.

 

[Brigandier]

If you are in an engineering discipline in school, build your own customized, tight ass desk. If you are a business or arts major buy materials and direct your engineering type friends to help you build a bad ass, customized desk. of course, if your friends build it/help you build it, you will have to pay for booze and or happy grass for labor.

 

[SMOGZINN]

Used office supply store => WWII surplus Steelcase

I use to have a military surplus steelcase, an amazingly great desk.
My current desk is a 1960 solid hardwood Leopold I bought at an auction for about $150, it has been a great desk for the last several years.

It looks a lot like this, but in much better condition.

http://www.instappraisal.com/files/appraisal_images/leopold desk 006_0.jpg?1262999967

If you are looking for a good executive type desk, I would definitly check out you local auctions.

 

[SMOGZINN]

The field will never dry up.

Unless you are a medical doctor, any field can dry up.

EDIT: Or maybe oceanographer!

 

[erikistired]

Maybe Trident should give us some idea of what he's looking for. Storage, surface area, shelving, etc.

he's looking for attention.

 

[dpodblood]

he's looking for attention.

Yeah; I know, but I'm looking for a thread to post in. So I guess it all works out.

 

[TheStu]

Building your own will take longer and cost more than going to Ikea or Staples or wherever else to buy one and assemble it.

However, you get EXACTLY what you want, and if you do it right, you can make it so that you can change it up later when you needs change.

Conversely, you go to Ikea and put something together, legs are like $10-15/piece and you can get tabletops for $20 or so. Very minimal outlay for a simple rectangular or corner desk.

 

[herm0016]

in college i had a 3 foot wide solid core door on top of 2 2 drawer file cabinets. best desk ever.

 

[Brigandier]

in college i had a 3 foot wide solid core door on top of 2 2 drawer file cabinets. best desk ever.

This is why college isn't as effective these days, college students buy what they "need" and don't think of how they could make the new hotness.

*Obviously not all college students are like this, but some are and the rest ride the coattails.

 

[fjmeat]

Grab lumber for your surface and cinder blocks for legs. Paint where needed.

 

[CurseTheSky]

Check out Z-Line Designs. Skip over their wood (particle board) stuff and check out their glass / metal desks. They're easy to assemble, they break down VERY small (compared to a similar-sized wood desk), and the only heavy pieces are the plate glass, so they're easy to transport. I've had four of their various desks in total, (two Legacy L-desks, one Nero desk / bookcase, and one other generic desk / printer cart) and I've been satisfied with every single one. Very sturdy, and cheap considering the previous laminated particle board desk I had (from Staples, Sauder was the company I believe) cost over $300 and fell apart in a matter of ~3 years. I've had my NEC EA231WMi, Audioengine A5's, and fully loaded FT01 tower all on one sheet of the plate glass with no signs of stress.

The only downside is that the glass will scratch if you're not careful (then again, so will a wood desk), and it shows finger prints / dust easily. You will also need to make sure not to put super hot plates or super cold drinks down on the bare glass (thermal shock can cause it to crack or shatter) - keep a coaster or trivet handy if you sometimes eat at the computer.

Here are a few to check out on Amazon. Staples also carries them, and Walmart seems to rebadge their stuff under the Mainstays brand from time to time:
http://www.amazon.com/Walker-Edison-.../dp/B00166HC9E
http://www.amazon.com/Z-Line-Nero-De.../dp/B001F2CT7O
http://www.amazon.com/Z-Line-Belaire.../dp/B0019MAUTE

 

[ahenkel]

My desk is one of those plastic folding tables you get a Lowes for 30 bucks. My only mistake is I put my fully loaded computer on one side and now it has a big dip there.

 

[ussfletcher]

In my University Apartment we have desks from Foliot as seen here http://www.foliot.com/_images/_downloads/dormitory/Brochure_Bedroom_2007_eng.pdf

It is easily the most sturdy desk I have ever used, and I'm even including the 1960s all Steel desks at NASA.

 

[chusteczka]

I have been using two standard folding tables like these for about 10 years now. They are flat with a smooth surface, stable, and strong.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/...es/N=5+501917/

 

[Leros]

I have been using two standard folding tables like these for about 10 years now. They are flat with a smooth surface, stable, and strong.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/browse/...es/N=5+501917/

If you want something similar to this (large flat surface, no stupid drawers, shelfs, etc), but a bit nicer looking, then the Ikea Galant line is perfect, granted more expensive.

 

[chusteczka]

If you want something similar to this (large flat surface, no stupid drawers, shelfs, etc), but a bit nicer looking, then the Ikea Galant line is perfect, granted more expensive.

Thank you for the reminder. Those desks have caught my attention in the past and are good to keep in mind.

 

[OCGuy]

Did anyone mention Ikea?

 

[eldorado99]

Start shopping in 2nd hand stores. I picked mine up for 10 bucks, solid desk, about the size of a teacher's desk.

 

[PieIsAwesome]

Find a giant desk on craigslist for cheap. I got a galant with the extension for $50.

Buy some cheap legs from ikea and attach them to a door. Or go to home depot and get a big piece of wood (no mdf/particle board/compressed wood or it will bow eventually) and attach the legs to that.

Find a cheap foldable desk on craigslist, the sort that are used for parties, events, etc.

 

[tatteredpotato]

That's what I'm looking at for my next desk. Ikea desks are supposed to last for years.

I got one of the Galant Desks.... Loving it so far. Nice and spacious and built solid, plus it's extendible with it's modular design.