PC Desk

That would make sense and I had thought about that, but I've not got any tools or anything. If it was my own place I'd probably drill 3 pieces of wood into the 3 walls, cut a custom size desk and sit it on top. This would also maximise my leg room and enable me to sit the desktop flush to the left or right.

Problem is I'm renting somewhere and the owner is very particular about me carrying out any work that will impact the property once I move on, which is kind of understandable. So I'm trying to figure out what non-destructive routes I can go down.

I suppose I could still get a top cut to size and use legs from ikea, as long as the finish doesn't look home made.
 
UberTiger said:
I suppose I could still get a top cut to size and use legs from ikea, as long as the finish doesn't look home made.
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Yes. B&Q will cut to size, but I'm not sure if their price for the top is competitive but it can't be much more I wouldn't think.

You could screw it to the slim drawer stacks, one each side, and this will store all your bits and bobs. This way, you're not affecting the decor.
 
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Oh cool, I didn't know B&Q could do that. I'll have to pop down and have a browse to see what they have.

I like the drawer idea, but 116cm isn't really that wide and it wouldn't leave much leg room. With my desktop pushed against one wall, plus some table legs it leaves just enough room for my legs comfortably.

Ideally I'd actually drill through the wall at the back in the photo and put the desktop in the corridor and feed the monitor and a usb cable through. I think I'm going wait until the spring though and wait until the landlord is in a very good mood before I propose that idea :D
 
Well seeing that on this rare occasion I have a clean and tidy desk, I'll share a picture of my MALM :p

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For a computer desk, I don't think 60 cm deep is enough. You want at least 75cm. Last two desk I bought were office desks - robust, and large, and in good condition, though they don't look homely.
 
Andybtsn said:
I think it's called a Bekant now.
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Went to look at these a couple of weeks ago. It has the same frame as Galant, but a slightly "rounder" looking top. They also seemed to have stopped making extensions for the ends, which is annoying. With Bekant you just get the table in various shapes, with either of the two types of leg. Which is annoying, because I wanted the extension to convert my existing return desk to a proper L-shape.

But in answer to the OP question, with the T legs it remains a good quality table, plenty strong enough to stand on, never mind stack equipment on.
 
What's the MALM like for bowing? The blurb indicates that it's particleboard with paper filling the same as my Linnmon top but mine has bowed horribly with my 29" ultra wide screen on it and I even added an extra 2 legs at the back to try and combat it.
 
I'll be building a new desk in Jan. Adjustable legs from Ikea and some worktop from B&Q will suffice as going to try a standing desk.
If I don't like it, I can lower back down.
 
I sit down at work all day and the idea intrigues me. I think a few people here have tried it and it wwill take some getting used to. Gaming for a few hours each time broken up by doing other things around the house should be okay.
 
Bickaxe said:
I'll be building a new desk in Jan. Adjustable legs from Ikea and some worktop from B&Q will suffice as going to try a standing desk.
If I don't like it, I can lower back down.
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Are these legs easily adjustable on a daily basis? Or infrequently just for the purpose of testing it as standing, but reverting back to sitting if you don't like it?
 
Infrequently. Pretty sure I would have to clear the desk and adjust the legs individually. Not too much of a problem as I like a clear desk.
 
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