HSC Major Work - L-Shaped desk

[min007st]

Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I'm about to begin my major project in industrial timber for my HSC. I have designed a modern 'L-shaped' desk and I'm up to a stage where I have to choose types of timbers and components to make the project. I have done a wide range of research, yet I'm not sure what types of joints, glues and finishes are suitable for my design. Furthermore, I have some problems with how I'm going to construct this. Any help or suggestions will be much appreciated.

Thanks :)

[vk4]

Hi MIN007st,

Your desk looks interesting, I would suggest the following:

1 RE: GLUE ; TITE-BOND water base is excellent, and has a reasonable cure time.
EPOXY 2PART ; the top of the line.
2 JOINING: JOINTS; This will be personal preference, if clear finish DOVE TAILS always look good,

3 I suggestion , RE CONSTRUCTION; make-it MODULAR, in solid timber it will be heavy, and awkward to move. The sections could be located in place with DOWELS, then secured with screws(hidden).

I am more into boats & turning than cabinet making , so hope these suggestions are helpful.

MY best wishes for your project, all on the forum would like to see pictures of the build as you go, and we can give advice where we can.

Cheers,

Jeff
vk4

[artme]

G'day Min.

Jeff has given you very sound advice, particularly in relation to the modular design concept.

The top could be made as one piece as it will be easy eoughn to get through doorways.

[HOOKED.UP]

Hi Min.

You have already received some great advice.
Make the top separately.
Look under any large dining table, you will see how the top is fastened separately, usually screwed. So as to get through doors.
Epoxy is my only choice, but like vk4, I am a boat builder.
Dowels or biscuits, your choice.

Quite a big project for a first effort.
Good luck.
Look forward to seeing finished work.

Paul.