Iroquois Confederacy Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 I've been in the process of buying a house, and finally, things are settling down on that front. We close tomorrow morning! However, the desk I've been using for years is something I got from a garage sale that's just clunky and bolted together to keep it standing. I'd like to actually get myself a nice, proper desk. Ideally, it would be something that could be shipped to me, but, I actually thought I'd reach out and ask for suggestions as to what other people have and like, while trying to keep the budget below $500. Any suggestions are appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z4ys Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ikea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corona Lisa Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Do yourself a favor and get a adjustable table. Edited May 28, 2018 by Jon Snow lets go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim McSauce Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Have you considered a standing desk? They're adjustable so you can use it as a normal desk, or set it higher for a more comfortable standing or sitting position so you aren't putting loads of pressure on your lower back. I've never used one but compared to my tiny little computer table that I have to pull up like a pair of pants to sit normally, looks pretty comfortable Edited May 28, 2018 by Slim McSauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sento de Benimaclet Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Let's see if they take it out for sale. Because it's cool 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liq Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Fir fir 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christendom Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Ikea tabletop with legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jean-Luc Picard Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 (edited) Buy some wood and make your own, it's easy if you just make a basic desk, for 500 bucks you can make something that would cost you several thousands in shops. Or could you spend 150 and make it look 600. If you cannot borrow the gear from a buddy or a shop, you can ask your local woodworker for a quote, obviously a bit higher priced than doing it yourself and you loose on the fun. Some rural woodworkers are dirt cheap ( usually the ones that don't even have a website ). Say something like this ( random pic ). It's really just some dirty planks to get shipped to you, clean them up ( need a tool, mask, goggles ), put some laque, fix it together, done. Google is your friend. Edited May 28, 2018 by Captain Jean-Luc Picard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captiva Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Bush Business Furniture WCXXX66 Series A Corner desk. They also have a rectangular desk. They are strong as hell. Corner desk has cable port in the back. There are troughs located on the inside panels for running cables as well. The rectangular desk is wider and has cable ports at the sides plus the same trough running along the rear desk panel. Nice height on both of them. The corner desk lists for around $300. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 $149 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibbler (Retired) Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Multi purpose, desk, lampshape, settee, washing machine. Edited May 29, 2018 by Dibbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk nChance Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 18 hours ago, Iroquois Confederacy said: I've been in the process of buying a house, and finally, things are settling down on that front. We close tomorrow morning! However, the desk I've been using for years is something I got from a garage sale that's just clunky and bolted together to keep it standing. I'd like to actually get myself a nice, proper desk. Ideally, it would be something that could be shipped to me, but, I actually thought I'd reach out and ask for suggestions as to what other people have and like, while trying to keep the budget below $500. Any suggestions are appreciated! The desk I would choose is the one the wife likes the most. I always know who wears the trousers in my household. When Asked “Norfolk are you a man or mouse...?” I always answer “eek eek where’s the cheese?” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wind Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) 20 hours ago, Banished Privateer said: Is that your famous basement room? ) Edited May 29, 2018 by Wind 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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