Best material to build desk?
Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 11:47 pm
Hi
Could anyone provide me with some advice please.
I am going to build a desk as I can not find one to fit my needs.
Here is a picture of the design with dimensions:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57537812@N07/5297844561/
The 2 cabinets underneath are purchased bedside cabinets.
I am not sure of the best sheet material for the desk, ideally no thicker than 20mm, it goes into the corner of 2 walls and a wall to the left so can be supported at the back and also could be supported over the cabinets with steel legs but there will be a 730mm span in the middle front with no support.
The cabinets are laminated very dark maple so this would need to match so I can not find answers on the strongest material, plywood, chipboard or MDT and will it sag?
There is also a pull out keyboard stand below to match.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Could anyone provide me with some advice please.
I am going to build a desk as I can not find one to fit my needs.
Here is a picture of the design with dimensions:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/57537812@N07/5297844561/
The 2 cabinets underneath are purchased bedside cabinets.
I am not sure of the best sheet material for the desk, ideally no thicker than 20mm, it goes into the corner of 2 walls and a wall to the left so can be supported at the back and also could be supported over the cabinets with steel legs but there will be a 730mm span in the middle front with no support.
The cabinets are laminated very dark maple so this would need to match so I can not find answers on the strongest material, plywood, chipboard or MDT and will it sag?
There is also a pull out keyboard stand below to match.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks