Pic: Your desk...RIGHT NOW

Cyclone · 30 Jun 2021 at 10:25

gezod said:
@Cyclone where did you get your desk if you don't mind me asking.
Really like that setup

Argos - https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8518525

It is a nice desk, loads of space compared to the other one I had

gezod · 30 Jun 2021 at 10:41

cheers for that
Of course it is not available to collect or delivery

Back searching again

Cyclone · 30 Jun 2021 at 23:49

gezod said:
cheers for that
Of course it is not available to collect or delivery

Back searching again

Those desks are popular, I had a nightmare getting mine.

Have a look every few days to see if they are in stock.

Random Guy Esq. · 30 Jun 2021 at 23:57

Cyclone said:
Argos - https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8518525

It is a nice desk, loads of space compared to the other one I had

It certainly looks the part, but I'm wary after buying furniture from Argos previously. How's the build quality/sturdiness?

cu3ed · 1 Jul 2021 at 00:55

Liquid_Entity said:
Just upgraded to a 34" ultra wide. It's lovely but cos my office is so small and the desk I got last year in lockdown is hideous it feels not an amazing place to be right now.

It's being redecorated in August so I think I'm going to try sort out a better desk for then. Will also then get the screen on an arm on the wall.

Congrats, one of the few that place their speakers on foam padding, ever one I see here sitting straight on the table top makes me cringe a little.

Cyclone · 1 Jul 2021 at 01:28

Random Guy Esq. said:
It certainly looks the part, but I'm wary after buying furniture from Argos previously. How's the build quality/sturdiness?

I was a bit worried when I ordered it, but the quality is really good. Nothing is 'flimsy' when unpacking, and each piece has a fair bit of weight to it. It's over 50kg when its built.

It doesn't move at all and is very solid. Only downside for me is I couldnt use the drawer as my tower is too tall.

Deleted member 77746 · 1 Jul 2021 at 01:29

cu3ed said:
Congrats, one of the few that place their speakers on foam padding, ever one I see here sitting straight on the table top makes me cringe a little.

Why

Random Guy Esq. · 1 Jul 2021 at 02:45

Cyclone said:
I was a bit worried when I ordered it, but the quality is really good. Nothing is 'flimsy' when unpacking, and each piece has a fair bit of weight to it. It's over 50kg when its built.

It doesn't move at all and is very solid. Only downside for me is I couldnt use the drawer as my tower is too tall.

That's great feedback, thanks! Sorely tempted now...

Cyclone · 1 Jul 2021 at 03:13

Random Guy Esq. said:
That's great feedback, thanks! Sorely tempted now...

Just have to wait for it to be in stock

Liquid_Entity · 1 Jul 2021 at 07:24

cu3ed said:
Congrats, one of the few that place their speakers on foam padding, ever one I see here sitting straight on the table top makes me cringe a little.

Haha thanks, harks back to my rented flat with my best mate who we were both in the studio 24/7 for months at a time. Always had foam under them too.

cu3ed · 1 Jul 2021 at 09:05

Bouton Aide said:
Why

If decent speakers just putting them on the desk kinda ruins their sound, and has them rumbling into the desk.

Deleted member 77746 · 1 Jul 2021 at 09:21

cu3ed said:
If decent speakers just putting them on the desk kinda ruins their sound, and has them rumbling into the desk.

Don't think I have ever noticed.

Tone1979 · 1 Jul 2021 at 09:35

Bouton Aide said:
Don't think I have ever noticed.

try putting yours on some foam or on speak spike stands. Without isolation, your desk will act like an amplifier to some extent but not in a good way.

Deleted member 77746 · 1 Jul 2021 at 09:41

Tone1979 said:
try putting yours on some foam or on speak spike stands. Without isolation, your desk will act like an amplifier to some extent but not in a good way.

I don't have them on a desk they are on a shelf.

cu3ed · 1 Jul 2021 at 09:46

Bouton Aide said:
I don't have them on a desk they are on a shelf.

Depends on speakers not as bad on a shelf if they are book shelf speakers, you can buy wedged foam the insulates the sound as sell as propping a little direction to them. Pretty cheap stuff.

Deleted member 77746 · 1 Jul 2021 at 10:11

cu3ed said:
Depends on speakers not as bad on a shelf if they are book shelf speakers, you can buy wedged foam the insulates the sound as sell as propping a little direction to them. Pretty cheap stuff.

JBLs

Scooter72 · 1 Jul 2021 at 15:24

dbmzk1 said:
Do you oil them like you would a kitchen top or use a varnish type thing?

Rustins Danish Oil is great for wood worktops and super easy to apply with a soft cloth

and +1 for Worktops Direct, lots of choice and the bespoke service allows you to get exactly what you want length and depth

MrRockliffe · 3 Jul 2021 at 10:14

Added some plants to an otherwise very monotone room

dlockers · 3 Jul 2021 at 10:34

I definitely need to get some plants! Latest addition is the peg board which I've tidied up since posting the underwhelming photo in "post images of your latest purchases". Still need to think of a creative way to display the watches

Liquid_Entity · 7 Jul 2021 at 18:23

Do you guys think 28mm is thick enough for a worktop to become a desk.

Seen a 2.4m worktop at B&Q for my budget but its 28mm. I've only got one screen an AOC 34" ultrawide. I want to use the usual Alex drawers from IKEA on either end. Will it need another leg in middle to hold the weights?