Eco Modular Office Desktop made with PureBond Plywood [1] Submitted by Ana White [2] on Fri, 2011-09-16 13:14 [1] Additional Photos Page 1 of 15
[3] [4] [5] I've been feeling lately like the room I spend most of my time in is needing to get more colorful and inspiring. [6] (click for larger view) Page 2 of 15
Not My Prison Never a girl to go anywhere without a plan, this is what I've come up with for the basic projects to create a fun and inspiring office. Remember, I'll be sitting in this office through December and January in Alaska, a time of scarce sun and harsh weather. Will need all the bright cheerful colors! And since windows are not getting opened for seven or eight months, we are committed to using green building materials for the entire space. And that means all wood components are made with PureBond Formaldehyde Free plywood. [7] Page 3 of 15
Open Base I love the open base [8] because it holds my computer and gives me a place to quickly and easily store files and paper. It's made of Red Oak PureBond Plywood - very beautiful with clear varnish on it! Drawer Base But I also love the drawer base [9] too because it holds files and the two smaller drawers are perfect for accessories and such. I plan to put new hardware on this guy. Page 4 of 15
Office Divider But I LOVE this the most, the large center bookshelf [10] that gives me and my husband our own desks, despite the tiny space. We use the center desktop area of the bookshelf as a collab area, but my mess stays mine... and his neatness stays his. Page 5 of 15
Most Major Components Built! The good news is most of the major components are already built! Today I will show you how to build the long desktop. Page 6 of 15
[11] And in the next few weeks, I will be taking on quite a few more DIY projects to liven up this space, all with a fresh green attitude! Fun fun! Summary: This free simple step by step Do It Yourself Project Plan shows you how to use PureBond Formaldehyde Free plywood [7] to create a desktop system. CategoriesProject Type: Desk, Desk Systems and Project Table Plans [12] Room: office [13] Collections: Mod Modular Office [14] Skill Level: Beginner [15] Style: Modern Style Furniture Plans [16] Estimated Cost: $20 - $50 [17] Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above. If you needed to go longer than 8 feet, place a splice in the middle of the desktop over the center bookshelf. Dimensions: Page 7 of 15
1 - sheet of PureBond Formaldehyde Free Plywood cut into a strip 8 feet long and 22 1/4" wide 1-1x2-8 feet long in a matching wood veneer 1-1x2-10 feet long in a matching wood veneer 3/4" Edge Banding roll (25') in a matching veneer Common Materials: 1 1/4 inch screws 1 1/4 inch finish nails Elmer's Wood Glue [18] Elmer's Wood Filler [19] 120 grit sandpaper Tools: Page 8 of 15
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[22] [23] [24] Cut List: 1-3/4" PureBond Plywood @ 22 1/4" x 96" (Desktop) 6-1x2 @ 17 1/2" 6-1x2 @ 15 1/2" General Instructions: Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck! Step 1 Page 10 of 15
[25] The most confusing part for me was trying to figure out where the spacers go. And trust me - you want the spacers. It gives the desktop a more finished look and creates a more profound height difference from the bookshelf desktop to the full desktop. So take a 1x3 or use a chalkline and draw lines as shown in diagram along edges. Use these lines to guide you. Measure and mark the placement of the first boards as shown above. Use 1 1/4" finish nails and wood glue to attach carefully. Step 2 Page 11 of 15
[26] Now things get easy! Just finish the boxes as shown here. Apply edge banding to the front and sides (or all four sides) with an iron and trim edges off, followed by a quick sanding to finish plywood edges. Step 3 Page 12 of 15
[27] When placed correctly, the top of the desktop will line up with the outsides of your bases. Screw to enable easy assembly/disassembly through the 1x2 spacers. Finishing InstructionsPreparation Instructions: Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed. Page 13 of 15
I am very grateful to have been supplied with PureBond Plywood [7] in Red Oak for this project. Thank you Columbia Forrest Products for your generosity and making beautiful plywood that is made responsibly and better for our indoor air quality. Source URL: http://www.ana-white.com/2011/09/eco-modular-office-d esktop-made-purebond-plywood Links [1] http://www.ana-white.com/2011/09/eco-modular-office-desktop-mad e-purebond-plywood [2] http://www.ana-white.com/users/ana-white [3] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/ana%20white%20office %201.jpg [4] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/ana-white-office-3.jpg [5] http://www.ana-white.com/sites/default/files/ana-white-office-4.jpg [6] http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/ana%20white%20office%201. jpg?1316194024 [7] http://purebondplywood.com/ [8] http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/thumbnail/books helf-base-modern-6_0.jpg [9] http://ana-white.com/2011/07/eco-office-file-base-made-purebond-fo rmaldehyde-free-plywood [10] http://ana-white.com/2011/06/eco-office-large-bookshelf-made-pur ebond-formaldehyde-free-plywood [11] http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/ana-white-office-4.jpg?1316 194056 [12] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/project-type/desk [13] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/room/office [14] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/collections/mod-modular -office [15] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/skill-level/beginner [16] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/style/modern [17] http://www.ana-white.com/category/plans/estimated-cost/20-50 [18] http://elmers.com/diy [19] http://elmers.com/products/wood-filler-and-other-repair?filters=con struction# [20] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/537 [21] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/92 [22] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/552 [23] https://www.ryobitools.com/power-tools/products/details/187 Page 14 of 15
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