L shaped desk recommendation

[Scarpozzi]

I want to put together an office for work and gaming. I'd like to find a good L-shaped desk. Anyone got a recommendation?

 

[olds]

Years ago, when I needed one, I did this.
Built a L shaped tabletop and edge banded it. Bought a desk at a thrift store that didn't need any work. Set the desk in place, set the tabletop on top of it and secured it to the desk and the wall. Looked custom.

 

[sdifox]

Ikea?

 

[Scarpozzi]

Years ago, when I needed one, I did this.
Built a L shaped tabletop and edge banded it. Bought a desk at a thrift store that didn't need any work. Set the desk in place, set the tabletop on top of it and secured it to the desk and the wall. Looked custom.

I thought about picking up some butcher block and doing something like that by making 4 sets of legs for support. (If I could find or make some that look good enough)

 

[Greenman]

I used 4 ikea cabinets and 20' feet of granite from an outlet store. Added floating shelves above with LED lighting on the bottom side. Installed 4 LED recessed lights in the ceiling. It's a really nice home office with plenty of room for three workstations. Total material cost was around a thousand bucks.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I used 4 ikea cabinets and 20' feet of granite from an outlet store. Added floating shelves above with LED lighting on the bottom side. Installed 4 LED recessed lights in the ceiling. It's a really nice home office with plenty of room for three workstations. Total material cost was around a thousand bucks.

I don't have an Ikea anywhere near me...(never been to one)

I'm definitely interested in making this a custom furniture project now. Particle board isn't my favorite, though I saw some desks for $100 that would work for me...but want something study and nice.

I just need to figure out the best way to join 2 large pieces of butcher block and join legs or drawers to the bottom of them. I'm going to start seeing what I can source for materials on the cheap. 😎

 

[sdifox]

I don't have an Ikea anywhere near me...(never been to one)

I'm definitely interested in making this a custom furniture project now. Particle board isn't my favorite, though I saw some desks for $100 that would work for me...but want something study and nice.

I just need to figure out the best way to join 2 large pieces of butcher block and join legs or drawers to the bottom of them. I'm going to start seeing what I can source for materials on the cheap. 😎

Well if you are handy start from boards. As in wood board and sticks. Just make the tabletop, secure to cabinets as legs.

 

[Greenman]

I don't have an Ikea anywhere near me...(never been to one)

I'm definitely interested in making this a custom furniture project now. Particle board isn't my favorite, though I saw some desks for $100 that would work for me...but want something study and nice.

I just need to figure out the best way to join 2 large pieces of butcher block and join legs or drawers to the bottom of them. I'm going to start seeing what I can source for materials on the cheap. 😎

Something like this?

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[bbhaag]

Whats your budget and what size are you looking for? If your budget is tight we bought this L shaped desk from Walmart last year for my son. It's held up ok but as always you get what you pay for.

If you're looking for something a little bigger and a little more sturdy see if there is a used commercial office furniture place in your area. We have one were I'm at called Urban Artifacts and they have some really nice L shaped desks but they are more expensive.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Whats your budget and what size are you looking for? If your budget is tight we bought this L shaped desk from Walmart last year for my son. It's held up ok but as always you get what you pay for.

If you're looking for something a little bigger and a little more sturdy see if there is a used commercial office furniture place in your area. We have one were I'm at called Urban Artifacts and they have some really nice L shaped desks but they are more expensive.

I'm in no real hurry...budget can be whatever, but of course cheaper is better. I'm going to spend the next week doing some research.

 

[olds]

WoodRiver - Joint Connector, Small, 2-1/2" To 3-1/4"

These concealed fittings allow work surfaces to be connected rapidly and securely. They are great for joining countertop sections together. The semi-circular fastening elements are pressed against the recess walls as tension is applied. Fits in a 35mm (1-3/8") flat bottomed hole drilled 3/4" deep.

www.woodcraft.com

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[olds]

Second link looks like an ad, it's not.

 

[Zanovar]

Good quality desks are expensive ive noticed.The last 2 i had were garbage.On the lookout for a good L shape myself.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I've

WoodRiver - Joint Connector, Small, 2-1/2" To 3-1/4"

These concealed fittings allow work surfaces to be connected rapidly and securely. They are great for joining countertop sections together. The semi-circular fastening elements are pressed against the recess walls as tension is applied. Fits in a 35mm (1-3/8") flat bottomed hole drilled 3/4" deep.

www.woodcraft.com

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Woodworker's Supply Inc Homepage

Where Expert Woodworkers Buy Their Tools. Since 1972, Woodworker's Supply offers woodworking hardware, tools, & supplies.

woodworker.com

I've used these before on corner counter tops. Should be pretty easy to drill the holes and connect them with a router...maybe use 3 of those for a squared corner (rather than cutting a 45...so I could repurpose the tabletops later if I choose)...then throw some glue in the joint.

Thanks.

 

[RLGL]

Staples, free freight

 

[deadlyapp]

I have two of the super long desks from Ikea that are cornered and it works great. The nicer legs are adjustable in height for better modularity.

If you want to make your own, I'd recommend buying the legs from Ikea - they're like 12 ea and work very well and come with the mount and screws and everything.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I have two of the super long desks from Ikea that are cornered and it works great. The nicer legs are adjustable in height for better modularity.

If you want to make your own, I'd recommend buying the legs from Ikea - they're like 12 ea and work very well and come with the mount and screws and everything.

I hadn't thought about just buying legs from Ikea. I checked the website and saw a few options. Can you tell me what style you're talking about?

I need to take some measurements and figure out how big of a desk I want. That shouldn't change my requirements of 8-10 legs. I'm actually thinking about making a skirt frame under the desk to help hold it together and actually mount the legs to that. The advantage of doing that would be to give me more flexibility where I place the legs in the corner...for more leg/foot space under the desk.

 

[deadlyapp]

I hadn't thought about just buying legs from Ikea. I checked the website and saw a few options. Can you tell me what style you're talking about?

I need to take some measurements and figure out how big of a desk I want. That shouldn't change my requirements of 8-10 legs. I'm actually thinking about making a skirt frame under the desk to help hold it together and actually mount the legs to that. The advantage of doing that would be to give me more flexibility where I place the legs in the corner...for more leg/foot space under the desk.

Here is the non-adjustable: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10217971/

Here is the adjustable: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30264301/

Here are the tabletops I think I have: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10251352/

 

[sdifox]

Make sure you round the corners. Head vs corner, corner wins.