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Carpentry Suggestions

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  • 02-08-2007 9:59pm
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    PDD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,019 ✭✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    Ive been kicking around an idea for a DIY project for a while and Im trying to do is to create a fold out desk from the wall however I want to add some reall support and strength to the desktop (more so for a the bit that folds out). This strengthening would need to be subtle and easy to reverse to fold away the desk again.

    I had thought of perhaps drilling long holes into the two pieces that would fold out and fit together so that I could put something like an 8mm steel rod into the hole to strengthen the fold in the same way you would use a wodden dowl. The steel rod would be completely housed in the wood and it would be almost completely unoticeable. Is this over complicating things and if so does anyone have any other suggestions that would provide as good stiffening/strengthening with the same minimalistic asthetic impact?

    How long can you get wodden drill bits, we could be talking up to 24" here and then theres the question of wether its practical to use a drill bit that long?

    PDD


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    #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users Posts: 7,163 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Yes, these do exist as they are used for drilling doors. But to use them is a challenge as you'll probably need special kit to keep it straight.
    What about some lateral thinking... a suspension design, where the desk is supported/suspended by its sides?
    Maybe some ideas here....
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge


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    GreeBo
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    a leg that drops down?
    Or a supporting stay, 45degrees from centre of the wall to centre of the work surface with a hinge in the middle
    It locks straight when the desk is open, folds back against the wall when the desk is closed.


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    #4
    PDD
    Registered Users Posts: 1,019 ✭✭✭PDD


    Hi Guys,

    Cheers for the feedback. The desk would be designed to fit into the corner and a chair to fit underneath it. The desk is essentially a triangle with the bit folding out to give some wrist support so hinges and a lock may be enough.

    Regards,

    Dave


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