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Hey folks, I've been planning on building a new computer desk for a while now. Originally, I had just planned to buy some butcher block and pipe legs from Home Depot. But recently we did some renovation, and I now have a wood door (pic attached) that I would like to use for the desk. The problem is that it has panels in it. Is there a way to fill in the panels to make it a smooth surface? I have considered some kind of wood filling putty. Or I can buy a thin piece of plywood and attach it to the top. Or a combination of both. What do you guys think?
Hey folks, I've been planning on building a new computer desk for a while now. Originally, I had just planned to buy some butcher block and pipe legs from Home Depot. But recently we did some renovation, and I now have a wood door (pic attached) that I would like to use for the desk. The problem is that it has panels in it. Is there a way to fill in the panels to make it a smooth surface? I have considered some kind of wood filling putty. Or I can buy a thin piece of plywood and attach it to the top. Or a combination of both. What do you guys think?
That will be a BIG desk. Have a piece of 1/4-inch Luan or Birch plywood cut to fit at the Home Store.
Glue it sparingly with contact cement, sand the edges, and varnish.
That way you can always remove the plywood later and repurpose it as a door again if needed. Or not.
Leg kits aren't cheap, so be creative.
I just looked to my left at an identical door on my coat closet.
I think, if'n it was me, I'd cut the door off at the bottom third, like between the panels that are the same sized. Use that bottom panel as one side of your desk and then you only need two legs. And the top won't be too big. You could always fill in the recessed panels with clear poly, I guess. At least it would keep the look of a door.
I just looked to my left at an identical door on my coat closet.
I think, if'n it was me, I'd cut the door off at the bottom third, like between the panels that are the same sized. Use that bottom panel as one side of your desk and then you only need two legs. And the top won't be too big. You could always fill in the recessed panels with clear poly, I guess. At least it would keep the look of a door.
What a great idea!
Since I gave away my old work table, I've been dithering over making a new one out of non-tabley parts. (I don't like most tables.) I LOVE your idea! Thank you for posting.
I'm gonna stay away from glass and plexi because I actually do want to have it to be just a wood desk. But I think the thin plywood is the best way to go. Thanks for the tip with the glue @finalmove. And the size of the door is perfect. It's 80" and so is the space that I want the desk to fit in. It might need to be sanded/shaved down a smidge, but it should work perfectly.
You want to be able to see the panels! Get a piece of tempered glass for the top. That way, you can slip often-needed notes under the glass. I would buy at least two short, wood file cabinets for the legs, and finish them to match the door/top.
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