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by deskbuilder17
Tue Jul 18, 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Re: Need help for desk build

In the absence of an impact driver, would a drill with a screwdriver head put into it do the job like in the photo?

What's the difference between an impact driver and the above?

Thanks
by deskbuilder17
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:33 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Re: Need help for desk build

Hi Thanks for this - drilling into the wood strips solved the problem, and they are now flush with the desktop. Another issue that has appeared is that there is a bit of side to side and front to back table wobble. If you see the photos the only thing I can think of is that the worktop leg iron bit ...
by deskbuilder17
Fri Jul 14, 2023 12:36 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Re: Need help for desk build

Given the screws are 3.5mm x 25mm what size drill bit should be used?

Thanks
by deskbuilder17
Tue Jul 11, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Re: Need help for desk build

Hi deskbuilder17, Yes those legs will be much better. Use a pointed bradawl to give the screws a start or use an electric driver but make sure you have the right screwdriver head - it’s probably going to be posi2 Regards S Hi, I've attached the worktop surface legs and it has improved the stability...
by deskbuilder17
Wed Jul 05, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Re: Need help for desk build

Hi Stoneyboy,

Thanks for the response - I have bought these so will give them a go and will cross the keyboard slider bridge when we get to it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MYEUSEC? ... yp_imgToDp

How would I screw in without pilot holes? I tried using a hand screwdriver on the MDF but it wouldn't screw in at all.

Thanks
by deskbuilder17
Mon Jul 03, 2023 11:05 pm
Forum: Carpentry and Joinery Forum
Topic: Need help for desk build
Replies: 11
Views: 920

Need help for desk build

Hi All Totally new to DIY, I'm trying to build a desk with keyboard slide out. I bought 19mm thickness MDF (90cm W x 85cm D) (velvet ultra matt black if it matters) for the desk top, and the same thickness for the slide out part (70cm W and 50cm D) and bought the following legs for it: m mainly beca...
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