I thought I would share with the community my DIY desk. All of the wood was purchased at IKEA in the scrap/used section. They sell finished wood and particle board for dirt cheap. Some as even as low as $2.. The largest piece (desk surface) was $25.
Step 1 was to of course measure and design the desk
Step 2 was to cut the wood to the using a table saw, and a jig saw.
Here you go..
Here is the "scrap" wood from ikea.
I used these stands.. Also purchased at IKEA for $20 each
Measure and drill holes to line up with the holes on the stands
Secured with a machine screws and bolts. This was totally inspired by a skateboard & trucks design.
Mounted to Stands
I also needed an extra 10" of surface for the keyboard and mouse. I used flat metal rails which I picked from home depot for $3 each. Also secured with machine screws and bolts
Drill holes which line up with the rails
All 3 rails installed
Here is the extension before it was mounted
Install rail for sliding shelf to house the midi controller.
Extension mounted
Sketched/traced outline of console
Cut the side panels
Install side panels (wood screws)
Front view
Side view
Front with Monitor riser and shelf for midi controller
Side view
Clean up unfinished wood that is now exposed after the cutting.
Iron on
Baaam finished wood look...
Front view in the control room
Money shot
Fancy Shot
