Live Edge Desk

Taxboy · 9 Nov 2021 at 21:52

I'm considering getting a live edge slab desk made up will be about 1800 x 700 in 40mm. Can anyone please advise if I will need a braced frame like this https://www.etsy.com/uk/listin...le-table-legs-with-top-support to keep it stable or can I just go with box section legs at each end.

I know the most economical way is to look at kitchen worktops but I fancy something a little different

ci_newman · 10 Nov 2021 at 09:53

At 1.8m width you probably need a braced frame to prevent sagging.

Taxboy · 10 Nov 2021 at 09:57

ci_newman said:
At 1.8m width you probably need a braced frame to prevent sagging.

Thanks for confirming. Initially I was concerned about it rocking where the legs were attached i.e. side to side

IvanDobskey · 10 Nov 2021 at 14:15

Anyone know if a 38mm thick beech kitchen worktop would sag at 2m long? Using a set of pedestal drawers at each end.

HoneyBadger · 10 Nov 2021 at 16:38

I braced my 2.2M kitchen worktop to prevent it from sagging. But I've since removed it and shortened my desk as I've installed a rack.

Derek W · 10 Nov 2021 at 17:23

IvanDobskey said:
Anyone know if a 38mm thick beech kitchen worktop would sag at 2m long? Using a set of pedestal drawers at each end.

@Participant and a few others have posted the 'IKEA' desk set up similar to that. He may be able to confirm if he's had additional support / sag issues.

EDIT
Was there a 'spec me a desk' topic where pretty much that's all folk posted for a while?

ci_newman · 11 Nov 2021 at 09:42

IvanDobskey said:
Anyone know if a 38mm thick beech kitchen worktop would sag at 2m long? Using a set of pedestal drawers at each end.

With the pedestal drawers you should be okay unless you are storing heavy items (screens, tower PC) on top of it. Mine is ~ 2m long with pedestal and I've got *very* slight sag after 2 years or so (nothing heavy stored on top)

IvanDobskey · 11 Nov 2021 at 13:13

ci_newman said:
With the pedestal drawers you should be okay unless you are storing heavy items (screens, tower PC) on top of it. Mine is ~ 2m long with pedestal and I've got *very* slight sag after 2 years or so (nothing heavy stored on top)

Thanks for that. Really heavy items like my desktop pc I'll keep over the pedestal. Only really laptop, keyboard, mouse and monitor in the middle. I guess could always flip the worktop over every year

NoNameNoNumber · 11 Nov 2021 at 19:58

I use a live edge slab of oak as my desk. Around 80mm thick though so I have no issues wrt to sagging.

Taxboy · 11 Nov 2021 at 22:31

NoNameNoNumber said:
I use a live edge slab of oak as my desk. Around 80mm thick though so I have no issues wrt to sagging.

Can I ask how long it is and what support you are using please

NoNameNoNumber · 11 Nov 2021 at 23:15

Around 1400mm. It had a leg at each corner for a few years, I've just recently plonked it on top of a sewing machine stand though for a rustic industrious kinda vibe.

Nutty_Death · 12 Nov 2021 at 08:03

Looks like you could park a truck on that frame.

For reference, I laminated two 18mm sheets of ply together, which spans 2000mm , with independent corner legs and is solid. I have two monitors clamped to the centre and can stand on the desk.

Check https://woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/

Taxboy · 12 Nov 2021 at 18:04

Nutty_Death said:
Looks like you could park a truck on that frame.

For reference, I laminated two 18mm sheets of ply together, which spans 2000mm , with independent corner legs and is solid. I have two monitors clamped to the centre and can stand on the desk.

Check https://woodbin.com/calcs/sagulator/

Thanks for that. I was less concerned with sagging but more thinking lateral movement where the legs attach