Work surface completed!

Well it’s been awhile since I had any updates. But I bring good news!

I have finally had time to finish the “rudimentary” desk.
I had originally bought a solid core door on sale, thinking it would save me time to cut that down. But it had a paper wood veneer which I wasn’t happy about. After a lot of searching I decided to not waste anymore time and just make the damn thing.
I went to Home Depot bought two 3/4” x 4’ x 8’ sheets of cabinet grade ply. I had them rip the sheets into two 30” x 96”. Knowing I’d want my surface to be 28”-29” deep so I had some wiggle room knowing that them cutting wasn’t always accurate but also was easier to handle and saves me time at my work studio.
I just made sure to completely glue one surface and then clamp and weigh the other piece down on top.


Once the glue cured I cut the length down to 72” and proceeded to 400 grit sand the top and sides, followed 2x coat & sand with a final finish coat.

I used polycrylic over polyeurothane because it won’t yellow over time.



I also made a trip to Ikea, I love this place!
The desk drawers are the “Alex” from Ikea. Unfortunately for those in the USA the Alex storage cabinet has been discontinued. Basically a cabinet with a door and single removable shelf and cord management, ideal for a desktop tower.. or in my case an airbrush compressor.
instead I went with the next best option, the filing cabinet drawer. Though I am not sure if I want to bore some holes in the back for the cord just yet until I get acclimated with the desk. I still have a long way to go for my setup to be done though.
The good news is that the Moppe finally back after many years! Cheap desktop hobby organizers!

oh they also had plenty of Slan!

yeah bad joke but worth it.
I am still debating what lighting I want to go with, either doing an arch light or two of these:

I do have some models I’m putting together that I’ll get around to posting, but the desk has been crucial. Until next time, thanks for looking!