What wood?

eddie101 · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:24

Right, heres the deal! I have a desk in my room but it really is big enough, and i now have a free wall. The wall is approx 12ft long and there are no obstructions.

I would like to build a desk to go the length of the wall, mount the lcd tv on the wall slightly above it, and also incorporate come under desk storage. I was wondering what type of wood to use as i have no idea. What i could use for supports, and also any extra details or features that would be useful.

All help and advice is welcome and appreciated.

McLovin · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:29

Pine, beech?

TinkerBell · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:42

I love Oak, it is the best in my opinion

Munky1080 · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:44

Walnut, Alder or Cherry, although I like oak as well, and it's cheaper than the other 3 I mentioned. I prefer Walnut the most though

Bengaboy · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:45

I like the beech wood. Nice and modern IMO

mrmoose · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:48

cheets64 · 3 Nov 2007 at 19:58

Chipboard will be best.

kitfit1 · 3 Nov 2007 at 20:11

cheets64 said:
Chipboard will be best.

Yeh, right.

12ft is a long span. Imported oak is very cheap at the moment, and if finished right will look the doggy's dangly's. Depending how deep you want the top, a couple of 80mm legs should do the job for support.

Bar · 3 Nov 2007 at 20:38

Depends upon the money you have to spend.

Always go with real wood if you can it just looks much better.

Build your frame out of something like Pine or Spruce and then finish off with a nice wood - very much a personal choice.

To do it on the cheap get some wood effect laminated chipboard - its not as nice but its a lot cheaper and as long as you do not go for white its no where near as tacky as it used to be.

McManicMan · 3 Nov 2007 at 20:43

kitchen worktop

Tachyon · 3 Nov 2007 at 20:51

Look somewhere like:

http://www.realoakfloors.co.uk/kitchen_wood_worktops_surfaces.php

It'll give you an idea of choices/ colours etc..

whitecrook · 3 Nov 2007 at 21:10

Tachyon said:
Look somewhere like:

http://www.realoakfloors.co.uk/kitchen_wood_worktops_surfaces.php

It'll give you an idea of choices/ colours etc..

Ikea have selections of these cheap in the returned items section.

Build a Frame out of Pine, and whack one of them on top.

You can varnish the pine to any shade you like.

eddiemcgarrigle · 3 Nov 2007 at 22:37

If you want to splash the cash, go for teak. It's a beautiful timber and due to it's natural oils, it's insect proof.

UncleBob · 3 Nov 2007 at 23:33

Do it properly with Walnut or Mahogany.

iamdjdz · 3 Nov 2007 at 23:35

Norweigen pine.

Jon Frost · 3 Nov 2007 at 23:38

MDF as mentioned before, the grain in that baby rocks.

Vonhelmet · 4 Nov 2007 at 00:40

MDF? That's not even real wood! You guys don't know what you're talking about!

To the OP: I suggest balsa wood.

Fantom · 4 Nov 2007 at 00:54

White oak no competition nice n thick with a skew cut edge

Hades · 4 Nov 2007 at 09:23

Depends on the style of the rest of the house.

Jimbo · 4 Nov 2007 at 11:58