Custom floating desk build - rexehuk

rexehuk · 13 Oct 2011 at 14:05

Tacced in my networking cable (been loose for a year)

Cable system is in place under the desk... by sheer chance it fits my power blocks perfectly :cool:

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Unfortunately there isn't enough clearance for the plugs themselves at the back end, so I will most likely mount these to the desk or to the back plate.

Currently have the machine setup to some degree, just working out there to fix stuff now, also where I will mount the switch, not sure if to have it showing or not.

Here's a sneak peak of the finished topside.

More to follow in a few hours!

rexehuk · 13 Oct 2011 at 20:03

Hades said:
You could mount the plug adapter either on the back support or upside down under the desk. Then use those brackets (currently holding the plug adapter) to support any training wires.

Also, if it were me, I would consider channeling the network cable into the wall and have a faceplate on it.

Great work so far though.

Yeah I will mount them to desk or back plate, not decided yet.

As for the face plate, not really an option as I'll have to cut the the walls out, a big job. On top of that the cable isn't solid core (runs through a plasterboard partition into adjoining room into router).

Machine is all set up now, but no pics for you! I'll post them when I'm happy with the cable management underneath, although its pretty much invisible already.

rexehuk · 18 Oct 2011 at 20:43

A sneak shot of the machine setup on the desk.

rexehuk · 26 Oct 2011 at 21:34

Will try get some setup shots done later in the week. Still need to fix the holes covers into the desk permanently, but I fear that the desk may have to come off to do that (which means re-doing all my cable management).

I may give injection a go and see how it turns out, but I think silicone perhaps wont half the circular force of closing the hole covers... May need epoxy resin or something similarly strong.

rexehuk · 26 Mar 2012 at 21:39

The finished product

Never posted a finished pic of the whole desk... so here is one many months down the line haha.

rexehuk · 26 Mar 2012 at 21:52

sunlitsix said:
imgur strikes again! Image not showing.

Same issue for me... IMGUR used to be my favourite, obviously can't rely on it anymore!

Tinypic to the rescue!

rexehuk · 28 Mar 2012 at 21:58

spenncerr said:
Tidy up those wires and junk under the desk! Or get some draws or something!

Nice project log though, looking good.

Haha the majority of wires are done, few stragglers there for the extension leads though. As for drawers I have no need. Perhaps I can tidy it up during the easter holidays.

Significant storage!

rexehuk · 3 Apr 2012 at 20:54

Joshct said:
Looks really good, did you consider rounding off the right side so it didnt stick out as it does?

impressive build.

Is on my todo list... Wanted to wrap it and round it, that means removing desk from wall, call the cabling etc.

I'm going to get the sub and printer off the floor, perhaps move my sub to the other side and raise the printer under my server on a ledge coming out of the wall.

rexehuk · 25 May 2012 at 19:42

Got mine from Wickes with delivery... It did arrived chipped though which I wasn't too pleased about!

rexehuk · 25 May 2012 at 19:52

I still have updates to post here... much going on as of late so it's been neglected.

rexehuk · 5 Jun 2012 at 21:38

Some more shots of the finished desk, done some cable tidying finally, I need trunking to finish the job to a high standard.

rexehuk · 6 Jun 2012 at 19:57

GrimsbyLAD said:
Im looking at doing the same but i have a perfect void between 2 brick walls and a wardrobe edge, 1.55m Have you had any drooping in the surface since installed? Im looking at using a similar surface also.

No drooping, there isn't really that much weight in the middle as monitors are wall mounted. Main weight is on left and right sides where servers and pc are.

Any weight put on it is by myself, and the front has a mighty steel bar supporting it... not a chance of drooping!

From memory.... desk £80, Steel bar £20, extra wood £10-20, bolts £5?

Most expensive things are my chrome grommets which cost me a fair bit each (prices a few pages back).

mrbell1984 said:
Very nice indeed. That socket needs changing for a chrome one though. A big change for the better.

Lol next on my list, I promise. Also will grab some trunking to cable manage properly and out of sight.

rexehuk · 6 Jun 2012 at 20:03

T345 said:
I'm doing the same when I get the material,
Thread here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18409864

Good luck! I dislike legs with a passion, but looks like placement of your desk wouldn't allow legless without some serious engineering

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rexehuk · 6 Jun 2012 at 22:13

T345 said:
Dw, I could do that!
I will take pics of my dads desk
It's like yours, before I even saw that, but MUCH smaller!
Where do you get the cable management?
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/30198028/
Was thinking of this

Cable management consists of:

3 hours of my time
Lots of cable ties
some L brackets which were bent in a vice (http://i.imgur.com/r7fmf.jpg)

I still have a good bunch of cables in the left hand corner, these are mainly networking cables as I have 4 cat5e in use at present on this desk alone (soon to be 5).

Might just get some trunking to hide the Mains socket connections up to the main holders and on the left side for networking.

Ideally I'd like to run DATA/Mouse/Keyboard/USB hub through a different trunk than all my power cables to reduce noise.

rexehuk · 7 Jun 2012 at 20:13

GrimsbyLAD said:
Replied to your trust buddy. Sorry for the delay.

Can i ask what size bolts and fixings you used rexehuk?

I used a set of these, not sure on exact dimensions mind you.

http://www.wickes.co.uk/fixing-set/invt/510008/

Hopefully wickes isn't considered a competitor? MOD please remove if so

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rexehuk · 7 Jun 2012 at 23:13

T345 said:
Could you link me to the table top you used?
Thanks
Also, how much did it cost in total?
Also, where do you get that thing to cut the hole for the grommet?

Hmm in total £0 as I sold my other desk for it.

Probably like: 150 all in. Grommets ... maybe more

That is a circular cutting bit, bought it also and had an arbor already, you will need a powerful drill to use one the size I had (80mm).

rexehuk · 7 Jun 2012 at 23:17

T345 said:
Do you think that 15mm will be thick enough for 1.35m?
or should I get 18mm,
Or should I get 30mm (much more expensive)

Mine is 40mm thick. 18mm desk thickness would be suicide, I wouldn't depend on that!

rexehuk · 7 Jun 2012 at 23:25

T345 said:
ok, i will try to find a better top
EDIT: Would 22mm be OK?

Up to you man... depends how much you're putting on it. 22mm sounds horribly thin for me, one angry bang without proper under frame and it could crack

rexehuk · 17 Jun 2012 at 18:06

Project is almost finalised now... some minor cable management to do (TV vertical chrome D-Line), and to tidy cabling from networking equipment at bottom left (not thought of a method to do this yet).

Observant people will see a new acquirement

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rexehuk · 17 Jun 2012 at 20:09

Simon_89 said:
I'd say its the mini pc in the left corner?

Those are my servers :cool:

. Addition was the TV, very happy with it and grabbed it for £200.

Shall post a final pic once this build is finished completely, most likely in 1-2 weeks!

I keep adding more and more tweaks to it :eek: