Comments on: diy project: maggi’s minimalist oak desk

By: RFS

RFS — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:29:34 +0000

To keep the underside from sagging in the future, you might want to add a center divider to hold the two long sides parallel. You could probably glue it in and it would hold, though pocket screws would be better. You just don’t want to screw down through the top.

By: Maggi

Maggi — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:54:29 +0000

I use it for my laptop computer but you could probably put an imac on it. Be sure to put it in at least 2 studs with screws. I used toggle or molly bolts on the other brace.

I think the boards should not be more than 15-17 inches.

By: Zach

Zach — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:25:30 +0000

Does anyone have info on about how much weight this shelf/desk should hold because i’m wanting to use it as a small laptop desk in a small apartment to save space from a big bulky desk?

By: noel

noel — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:22:54 +0000

can this project be extended to 8 ft. long? I have four children! I woulsd lobe to make this 8 ft by 18 in.. is that possible?

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:52:38 +0000

Also, could the width be extended another 5 or 6 inches? Or will that send it flying to the ground?

By: Jack

Jack — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:01:56 +0000

This is so nice, would it be possible to use a desktop computer on it such as an iMac? It weighs about 20 pounds. Thanks!

By: selma

selma — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:42:09 +0000

What a great idea! I love this look. I am going to do something similar and paint it black and add some wall-mural stickers in silver or white, or maybe some cool silver stamps on it and then line the inside with gift wrap paper in a stripped black/silver/white pattern. I’m very excited about this. Thanks loads for sharing!