Ikea Galant Desk

[ledcoolingfan]

so is it as good as sitoca ?

 

[devilwahaha]

so is it as good as sitoca ?

Nope. Galant table tops will bloat if got moisture like put cold drink on table top or water, i've been putting cold drinks on a sitoca for years now and still good as new while my galant bloated after a few weeks.

 

[ledcoolingfan]

Nope. Galant table tops will bloat if got moisture like put cold drink on table top or water, i've been putting cold drinks on a sitoca for years now and still good as new while my galant bloated after a few weeks.

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[ericsoon72]

wat is the model of the sitoca table. any links or photos? thanks!

 

[locksleychang]

I'm using a Galant table too, for about three years already. I don't think you need to worry much about the table "bending" because the steel frame underneath it will prevent that from happening.

However, the finishing for the wood they used for the table-top is not the best. I once has something sticky stuck to the table, so I used some scotch tape to try and lift it off. The table coating (which is a thin piece of film) tore off. Can see/feel the wood underneath. The wood itself is not damaged or anything, just the finishing. Anyway, this also depends on which table-top you go for.

My father stands on my table to change the curtains. He is about 65kg. So, no worries. I recommend the "A" legs. I think they can withstand more than the "T" legs.

 

[haze_1986]

The Gallant range of table is one of the few things that Ikea made it good.

The strength of the wooden tabletop is provided by the stiff metal frame that runs the underside of the wooden tabletop. So unless the metal frame can flex, the table will not flex.

But I must add. While it will not flex, because it does not have a vertical backing, it suffers from lateral movement. You can shake the table and it will move from left to right but not front back.

This~

All good except the horizontal shaking everytime i accidentally knock on it. One way to reduce it is to place it at the corner of 2 walls.

 

[killtuna]

Is there a desktop rig holder that can be attached to the desk?

think put rig at desk takes up alot of space

 

[james_zc]

IKEA Hackers: Kid's study room

 

[SKinny86]

My galant also survived for many years already. It has metal bar support underneath, so I guess it wouldn't bend so easily.
The A frame is good, and if i'm nv remember wrongly, they have also cpu metal rack add-on which can be attached onto the metal frames.

 

[fantasy87]

IKEA Hackers: Kid's study room

my house set up is liek that...
but got one problem... if the ventilation is poor and your cpu is placed on the floor...
i can assure you everyday in the room feels like a sauna

it will be better if cam make some holes on the wall side to allow air to escape

 

[iAmBored]

Nope. Galant table tops will bloat if got moisture like put cold drink on table top or water, i've been putting cold drinks on a sitoca for years now and still good as new while my galant bloated after a few weeks.

Ah that's bad news for me. I always have a cold drink on my table.

Has anyone tried the desks from modular space?

 

[pa9797]

Nope. Galant table tops will bloat if got moisture like put cold drink on table top or water, i've been putting cold drinks on a sitoca for years now and still good as new while my galant bloated after a few weeks.

My ikea galant do not bloat when I put ice water and hot noodle. 10 years on still as good. that is why the next table i change also galant. onyl difference in colour

 

[devilwahaha]

My ikea galant do not bloat when I put ice water and hot noodle. 10 years on still as good. that is why the next table i change also galant. onyl difference in colour

The old batch must have been of better wood and/or finish. I had to get ikea to replace my galant 2 times cos of horrible finishing until the 3rd piece they sent me still got problem i called for a refund which they gladly accepted thus wasnt so bad. Now using a 2nd hand sitoca which is extremely hard wearing but a little too small for my liking, possibly gonna get another 160x80 galant again haha

Ah that's bad news for me. I always have a cold drink on my table.

Has anyone tried the desks from modular space?

Their stuff looks damn good, but it seems like they only do projects and not retail sales Got any lobang for their products? I love the one you quoted.

 

[bemylove]

the wood for ikea like not solid if you knock on it, why not just buy those "office" table. those boring gray but use super thick wood

 

[kuanyu]

my galant at home still fine, no signs of bloating after 3 years. and the one at office (from pa9797) also no bloating. Both of them handle things from cold water to wet towels!

 

[fockyerdod3r]

Im using galant. On the table got 3X dell U2312HM + Samsung HDTV + PS3 + G27 + 3 Speakers + 15 inch MBP | camera n stuff. Im sure the table can easily support the weight of a CPU.


With my G27 clamp onto the table. When i play GT5, i drive damn hard the table is damn stable.

 

[fockyerdod3r]

so is it as good as sitoca ?

My old Sitoca got bloat. But thats after more than 10 years usage.

 

[koicafex]

i've been putting cold drinks for 6months liao...always got the water that drip down also...nv wipe ==ll no bloat leh

 

[devilwahaha]

my galant at home still fine, no signs of bloating after 3 years. and the one at office (from pa9797) also no bloating. Both of them handle things from cold water to wet towels!

Why u all so heng one?!?!

 

[pa9797]

Why u all so heng one?!?!

You heng lor.