Computer Desk Plans

Computer desk plans help you make the most of your office space. Whether you have a small corner of your living room for your computer or a dedicated office, you'll need to work with a plan. Computer desks can either be built from scratch or designed using pre-existing desk pieces.

For those of you who are mechanically inclined, building your own computer desk may be an option. If you have some basic woodworking skills you can follow a simple pattern to create your own desk. There are many advantages to building your own desk. You'll be able to get exactly the kind that you want. You can build a desk to fit into an odd-shaped area of the room. You can also build something to be proud of that can be passed on to other members of the family.

To get started with building your own desk, you'll need a plan. Unless you're an expert woodworker, you should start with an existing plan. Plans can be found at the following sites for free or for a low price:

• Plans Now – offers PDF download plans for $9.95 each.
• Knotty Plans – has a PDF download pedestal desk plan for $9.95.
• Build Eazy – links to free desk plans available from a variety of different sites online.

When you're choosing a plan, you need to consider the height and the width of the desk. You also need to think about your space needs. How big is your computer? How many peripheral pieces of equipment will the desk need to hold?

Other considerations should be:

• The storage of your computer tower. If you'll be storing it in a cabinet, you need to make sure there is plenty of ventilation inside.
• Filing cabinets and drawers. You need to plan out the amount of storage space you need in the cabinet and plan for the hardware.
• Keyboard trays. These can really help save space on the desk and they are better for your wrists.
• Shelves. Many desk plans offer shelves in the design that help with on desk storage.

Besides the plans, you'll also need to get wood for your project. Using the right type of wood is essential to the success of your project. Since computers are heavy, you'll need to use a hardwood that can handle the weight.

The best types of wood for your desk project are oak and maple. These woods have the necessary strength to support computer equipment. They will both create a desk that will last a long time.

In addition to choosing the right wood, you should also be sure that you are using the right type of joints. Check your plan for dados, dovetails and tenons to be sure that the plans have the joint support that you'll need to support the computer.

If you aren't the woodworking type, you can still build yourself a customized computer desk. Many office supply stores and home furnishing stores offer modular desk units. You can pick your base desk, add legs and the customize the shelving that goes on the top of the desk.

Once you figure your space requirements, you can shop for customized pieces for your desk. Try the following locations:

• Ikea workspace
• Target office furniture
• Office Max desks

Whether you build it yourself or create a desk using modular office furniture, computer desk plans will help you get exactly what you're looking for.

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