DIY computer table, Giant + Ikea

[silenthill]

oh i like this. Update regularly please!

btw, sitoca computer tables are great. i have been using sitoca for years.

you can put your full tower on a children's table from ikea. that is what i have done.

 

[Shawshankredempti0n]

if you need a good large solid computer table, take a look at the galant series from ikea. you can customize and slowly add stuff to it. dont get the glass version

I am using the Galant series from Ikea. The most important thing for me for a computer table is that it has to be deep. The previous computer table I was using was the Jerker series, also from Ikea. That table has served me well for over 10 years before I re decorated my room last year and got rid of it.

The reason why I like a deep table is because I prefer to rest my entire hand (until elbow) and wrist on the table itself rather than holding it at an awkward angle with those tray type table. (keyboard in the tray).

My 2 cents.

 

[sharkapl]

interesting thread DIY table.

if your DIY good can start business liao

good luck man TS, i wished my craftsmen skill was good =(

 

[lifesgood]

im not as innovative
I bought a big vhive glass top table and placed the metal rack beside my table for power strip, printer, cpu and telephone

 

[darkortal]

For those that are interesting to get table from Ikea, do take note that their cheaper range are of inferior quality.

Bought a >$100 desk from Ikea the other time (can't remember the series) and after less than 3 months of usage the black paint starts to drop off, especially at those parts where my hands are in contact with the table. Also, the outer layer of the table starts to split from the wooden interior and can see a noticable bend towards the centre.

Are the surface of the Galant series painted or it's one solid piece of wood?

 

[ralliart12]

im not as innovative
I bought a big vhive glass top table and placed the metal rack beside my table for power strip, printer, cpu and telephone

Which model is ur Vhive glasstop, & it's measurements?

 

[nickwh]

Looking forward to see some pictures.

Btw, vHive computer tables are decent only if you get the "wall street series" which have thicker panels and supports.

Although they come at a price, 5ft is about SGD250 or so.

 

[dreadknight]

For those that are interesting to get table from Ikea, do take note that their cheaper range are of inferior quality.

Bought a >$100 desk from Ikea the other time (can't remember the series) and after less than 3 months of usage the black paint starts to drop off, especially at those parts where my hands are in contact with the table. Also, the outer layer of the table starts to split from the wooden interior and can see a noticable bend towards the centre.

Are the surface of the Galant series painted or it's one solid piece of wood?

i thought of that issue last time when of buying a display rack so my family went with all natural colour
one regret was the shelf wasnt a solid piece, 3-yrs on the rack shelf split along the glue/screw joint

i'm subscribing to this thread for future reference

 

[wind77]

maybe somebody already chance upon this:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=3134832
can refer to their design as well.

 

[Felfirez]

@coyote

I've got an idea for a DIY acrylic casing. Can actually use the grills as fan intakes and outtakes. Can cut out 2 holes for the ODD drive and front panel USB/audio and drill small holes for power/HDD LED too. Mobo I/o panel can be cut or instead of having a back panel, all the cables go into the casing itself. So what you see is just a box and a whole bunch of cables coming out in a snake-skin sleevings.

 

[lifesgood]

Which model is ur Vhive glasstop, & it's measurements?

i dunno which model is my glass table leh.. measurements 150 x 90.
Glass is black with chrome frame and legs.

 

[Biff73]

I ended up getting 2 of this today because of the nice black/red colours,nice price
http://www.ikea.com/sg/en/catalog/products/S29872827

 

[ralliart12]

Actually, is there any reason why one should not use dining tables as computer desks?

 

[Felfirez]

Actually, is there any reason why one should not use dining tables as computer desks?

Because they're huge? So unless you have lotsa space, they just take up too much space.

 

[batuchka]

Well mine is from VHive but for it's built quality, tempered glass top, etc i felt i paid a good price and very happy with it for 3 years now

 

[coyote]

So I bought a Ikea Vika Amon 120 x 60 cm2 table top & a Wolf 600W 13mm impact drill, trying to drill some indentation on the table edge so that it will fit into the metal rack.

Problem though,

I used the biggest black color drill bits & move the drill to the 'R' or forward position trying to drill the hole. After some 5 ~ 10 minutes, it does not move very much into the supposedly weak particle board Vika Amon table top.

Drilling expert can advice?

Here is the hole after 5 ~ 10 minutes of drilling with the largest black drill bits.

The Wolf impact drill set came with the following drill bits, which one should I use to make the hole as drawn above?

The supposedly masonary drill bits for concrete wall...

Here is the supposedly metal/wood drill bits for metal & wood

Another type, supposedly for 'polishing' the hole to make it bigger...

I used the largest black color metal/wood drill bits to drill the hole. Did I use the right type of drill bits? How come it does seemed to drill very well?

Or may be I did not use enough force? I am also afraid too much force may break the drill bits...

Any experts can advice?

 

[Felfirez]

You need a hole saw. The standard table gourmet hole that you see in offices is 50mm. Gauge your size from there.

http://img03.static-nextag.com/image/Gila-Hole-Saw-1/1/000/007/952/391/795239115.jpg

 

[mONK_87]

I got 2 ikea computer tables...collecting dust....

Now using dis in my bedroom....not very good for my back....as i lean back on cabinet.

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Need some planning

 

[ZerozeroZero]

You need a hole saw. The standard table gourmet hole that you see in offices is 50mm. Gauge your size from there.

http://img03.static-nextag.com/image/Gila-Hole-Saw-1/1/000/007/952/391/795239115.jpg

What he said. Quite cheap at hardware shops iirc. i had the same on my Galant.

 

[coyote]

Got it. Will try to get the 'hole saw' to make those holes.

I think those table grommet you mentioned are for wires to pass through. These holes I am making str much smaller at 2.9cm diameter. It's for the 4 metal rods of the rack to pass through & hold the table top in place.

You need a hole saw. The standard table gourmet hole that you see in offices is 50mm. Gauge your size from there.

http://img03.static-nextag.com/image/Gila-Hole-Saw-1/1/000/007/952/391/795239115.jpg