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    Posted: 15 Feb 2014 at 2:21pm
Does anyone know of a website where i can have a custom desk made or custom desk ideas?

If you recommend a desk by all means put it out there, i would like to get a new desk whenever i purchase my new computer in the future.

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anyone?
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I got nothing. Cry

I'm using a desk from Sam's Club from 15 years ago. 
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Well i found this

http://www.samsclub.com/sams/homepro-69000-corner-workstation-tuscany-brown-and-black/prod4270385.ip?navAction=push

which i can use this with it

http://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Keyboard-Platform-SmartFit-K60718US/dp/B000YTNKK4/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t with it

Course who know how long Sam's Club will sale/keep that desk for
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I like that desk.  Strong

Space for the rig on the desk itself, or underneath on a stand to keep the dust away.

Mine from Sam's doesn't have room for the rig, so its on a separate file cabinet, next to it.  


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I hate having to buy a new desk. It's really hard to find the right one that fits all your stuff correctly. The one you picked looks nice. I recommend going to several stores and looking at them before buying just to make sure it's exactly what you want and to check dimensions to make sure it'll fit in the space you have. Good Luck!!
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Hahaha  I agree, fstcvc.   After years of loading all my stuff into a desk, and positioning everything just so, the thought of New just doesn't do it for me.  
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What y'all think about this?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sauder-Harbor-View-Corner-Computer-Desk-in-Distressed-Antiqued-Paint/16207656
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That works, but I like the other more.   The other one has the corner pull out keyboard tray and more room for the tower underneath if you don't place it on the desk.  Not sure you could sit facing the corner with the second one, but hard to tell. 


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Prefer option 1 over option 2...
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If you are looking for a truly custom design, you might speak with local craftsmen. If you want to go a different route, I've known people who used NextDesk and been extremely pleased with the results. I've also seen their desks in person and they are very high quality. They will pretty much build anything you want down to the tiniest of specifications. However they are very expensive, so the options you've been looking at above are probably the way to go. Strong
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Dang those desks are expensive

And i don't know any local craftsmen around here

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 17 Feb 2014 at 12:14pm
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I got nothing for you. I use a standard table with folding legs like you would see in a fire dept. banquet hall. I will say I don't like keyboards down below but that is my preference.
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Those NextDesks are pretty cool but WOW are they expen$ive!!
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Sorry to chime in to your post, but I too, am looking for a desk. I am trying to keep the cost under $100, but I would like to be able to put the tower and screen on top, if possible (with a decent amount of room). So far I have these 2 desks found.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Glass-Top-Desk/15657973

or

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BK31OUG/ref=gno_cart_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Would they have enough room to hold a tower and a 24" monitor? Or would I just be better off putting the tower on the floor?

Both desks are ~40" Wide.

Any other suggestions would be great too!
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You're probably better off putting the tower on the floor, you don't want to accidently bump your tower off because you have no room. Plus with a 24 inch monitor i don't think it would fit, it might but probably a tight close fit. You could always buy two of them (the walmart one that is) and put the tower on the second desk.

Edited by ArkansasWoman777 - 18 Feb 2014 at 2:00am
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Ok, some might think this is silly, but I like a lot of space on my desk, so I bought this:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99806947/#/S99896735

And, the two attaching straight pieces like this:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S89806740

My desk stretches around the corner in my room and there is plenty of room. I put my CPU up on my desk, with my monitor and other stuff, like my printer, etc. I could put it below the desk, but no need since there is plenty of room.

Best part is, the legs adjust, so you can set it lower or higher if you want.

Also, if you look at the accompanying pieces, there is one with a CPU stand built into it. Lots of options, and top color etc.

I guess you would say it's minimalist, but I like it.

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I have heard people recommend the Ikea Galant
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Originally posted by Tidgxor

If you are looking for a truly custom design, you might speak with local craftsmen. If you want to go a different route, I've known people who used NextDesk and been extremely pleased with the results. I've also seen their desks in person and they are very high quality. They will pretty much build anything you want down to the tiniest of specifications. However they are very expensive, so the options you've been looking at above are probably the way to go. Strong




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Ok now I want a NextDesk custom!!!! Damn You!!
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Originally posted by oldlady RPGer

Ok now I want a NextDesk custom!!!! Damn You!!


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Yeah its a shame they are so expensive! I know someone who is a designer that had them make a custom one for her. Its really neat, it has a separate "cradle" for the desktop, keyboard, and then a monitor arm. Then the entire desk can rotate in an upwards angle to form a drawing desk with a digital drawing surface built in. Its awesome, and probably cost about as much as a car, haha.

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Originally posted by Tidgxor


Originally posted by oldlady RPGer

Ok now I want a NextDesk custom!!!! Damn You!!
Big%20SmileYeah its a shame they are so expensive! I know someone who is a designer that had them make a custom one for her. Its really neat, it has a separate "cradle" for the desktop, keyboard, and then a monitor arm. Then the entire desk can rotate in an upwards angle to form a drawing desk with a digital drawing surface built in. Its awesome, and probably cost about as much as a car, haha.



Who's the designer? I must have their name
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She designs pivot joins for aircraft, so probably not the kind of designer you had in mind. Hahaha
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She designs pivot joins for aircraft, so probably not the kind of designer you had in mind. Hahaha



You know what i read that other comment wrong
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Originally posted by ArkansasWoman777

You're probably better off putting the tower on the floor, you don't want to accidently bump your tower off because you have no room. Plus with a 24 inch monitor i don't think it would fit, it might but probably a tight close fit. You could always buy two of them (the walmart one that is) and put the tower on the second desk.


On second thought, I have found this desk. Great reviews, made of glass Love

http://www.amazon.com/Walker-Edison-Soreno-3-Piece-Corner/dp/B001FB5LE8

Pretty good deal, and I can put my computer wherever I want with this desk! Not sure if it is something you would be interested in though.


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that does look pretty nice, and i think this one at walmart is the same one on Amazon: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Black-Glass-Computer-Desk/9193530#Product+Reviews
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NextDesk looks great! I've gone through a folding table to a custom-made regular desk in my review. Presently I use a glass table desk that I like better than the others. Her desk is also glass topped, and a lower, better height for a computer. You might try the IKEA catalogue. I'm lucky enough to have one of their stores near. Lots of options and ideas there and decent quality stuff.
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https://www.martinandziegler.com/cf83-edit-desk, nice desk but pricey
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That is a real nice desk.    Pricey like you said.
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