Originally posted by DeanGrey Originally posted by DMKanoOriginally posted by DeanGreyWhere did you purchase that size of a mousepad? What kind of wood did you use for the desk? These are burning questions.Two thumbs up.
The size of the mouspad I get - but the kind of wood? What difference does it make when its covered by a HUGE mouse pad?Planks are more than just the surface. There is a lot to grain by looking beneath the surface.
That's deep man...
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It's a neat idea, though I personally wouldn't want one as I feel it would be more of a pain.
I already can't stand regular mouse pads as they wear, get old and ratty looking. If you use your computer a lot, that huge mouse pad will probably not last very long.
Well at least that is my experience with mouse pads.
I sometimes think it would be smarter for desk makers to incorporate a mouse pad directly into the desk itself. Such as those little pull out keyboard and mouse areas can be lined with fabric almost like furniture. Erm ... just not as puffy. XD
People don't use Entertainment centers anymore since the large screen flat TVs. Well, I had a nice expensive entertainment center that I had pushed into a back room collecting dust. It's a shame because its beautiful solid oak.
Well one day I was at a crossroads, my computer desk was getting old at the same time I was gonna give my entertainment center away. Then I got an idea :
I decided to mount a 32" x 32" sheet a plywood on the surface of where a TV would sit, and now it has a perfect overhang to slide a chair under and I moved my 32" TV into the slot.....Now it's the Best computer desk you can have. It's like the Monitor is now in a tunnel.
Future modifications :
Remove the 32" x 32" square sheet and make a new sheet, but one that would be wider than 32" side to side after it leaves the entertainment center ( around 48") and make a horse shoe cut out for the chair to slide into.
This way I'll have an arm rest / note pad area that I can swivel my chair around the sides to take notes or what ever
The pad was the bulk of the expense. Corepad also makes a XXXXXL version... if you want an even bigger desk.
The top of the table is a simple piece of "Pre-Sanded Hard Plywood". I can't remember which type of wood it was. I just picked up what seemed to feel the smoothest and strongest (mine is 3/4" thick). I think it's oak. Regardless, it was only $15.00. If you go to Home Depot, look for the smaller "project size" pieces of the Hard Plywood. They should have several. If they are out, you can just purchase a large 4'x8' piece of Pre-Sanded Hard Plywood and they will cut it for you. Just give them the dimensions of the mouse pad.
I used simple 2x4 studs (1-2 bucks each - I only needed 2 of them) to build the box-frame under the table top. Take a look under any kitchen table and you will see how to do it.
For the legs, you could either purchase pre-made ones from Home Depot / Lowes or go the extremely cheap route and use either 2x4, 2x2, 2x3 studs etc - whatever you think looks better. Since it's not going to be holding a Thanksgiving dinner, it doesn't need to be hardcore. Mine doesn't wiggle or have any play at all, so that is good.
Since all the cutting is very simple, you can have the store do the cutting for you (if you don't have a saw).
For paint, I used some extra black latex that I had laying around. I know latex scuffs very easily, but I wasn't worried about it since the entire surface was going to be mousepad.
If you don't have any paint at all, go the to paint section of the store and choose whatever color stain that is pre-mixed with polyurethane. Get the small one. It should only cost $5.00; it will be more than enough. Stain will also allow the table to look more "natural".
I didn't put any trim on the table-top. However, I found some really cool trim at Michaels Arts & Crafts. They have all sorts of designs, e.g., braided rope, triangles, stars, etc. It would probably cost about $12 in total for the 3/4" trim. But this is only needed if you wanted that nice sleek look to the desk.
It's a neat idea, though I personally wouldn't want one as I feel it would be more of a pain.
I already can't stand regular mouse pads as they wear, get old and ratty looking. If you use your computer a lot, that huge mouse pad will probably not last very long.
Well at least that is my experience with mouse pads.
I sometimes think it would be smarter for desk makers to incorporate a mouse pad directly into the desk itself. Such as those little pull out keyboard and mouse areas can be lined with fabric almost like furniture. Erm ... just not as puffy. XD
I use a little dish soap every month or so. It makes it look brand new - keeping the dark black!
I used to use a cloth Razer pad. I washed it the other day with soap. It looks brand new! I was shocked, as it looked bleached from all the gameplay. Amazing how well they clean up.
Let me know if anyone wants my old Razer Goliathus Pad. I'll ship it out. Looks brand new! Free.
On topic, thanks for the indepth how-to on the table. I am actually looking to build something for my sister to use with her first rig so this thread is getting bookmarked. I am still unsure if I would get her the large mousepad. The combination of her butterfingers and the habit of keeping a drink nearby at all times makes me wonder if the mousepad would survive beyond a year.
Off topic, that pad would be an ideal replacement for my ancient Target mousepad. I will shoot you a PM.
Apart from needing to cover up very strange surfaces (e.g., transparent or highly reflective), if a mousepad makes your mouse perform better, your mouse is probably defective.
But if it's primarily a decoration or more comfortable for your hand, then have at it.
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Where did you purchase that size of a mousepad? What kind of wood did you use for the desk? These are burning questions.
Two thumbs up.
Planks are more than just the surface. There is a lot to grain by looking beneath the surface.
This... this is cool. I'd have one, if my desk wasn't so cluttered with random things. I'd be afraid to smudge it.
Actually now that I think about it I prefer my mouse and keyboard being on the slide-out desks usually have. But still. This is cool.
Possibly because the desk looks fairly professionally built and is already (painted?) black, like most professionally made desks.
Planks are more than just the surface. There is a lot to grain by looking beneath the surface.
That's deep man...
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That's kind of crazy... but you do get a left hand rest along with it....
and a place to sleep.
It's a neat idea, though I personally wouldn't want one as I feel it would be more of a pain.
I already can't stand regular mouse pads as they wear, get old and ratty looking. If you use your computer a lot, that huge mouse pad will probably not last very long.
Well at least that is my experience with mouse pads.
I sometimes think it would be smarter for desk makers to incorporate a mouse pad directly into the desk itself. Such as those little pull out keyboard and mouse areas can be lined with fabric almost like furniture. Erm ... just not as puffy. XD
You should see what I did !!!
People don't use Entertainment centers anymore since the large screen flat TVs. Well, I had a nice expensive entertainment center that I had pushed into a back room collecting dust. It's a shame because its beautiful solid oak.
Well one day I was at a crossroads, my computer desk was getting old at the same time I was gonna give my entertainment center away. Then I got an idea :
I decided to mount a 32" x 32" sheet a plywood on the surface of where a TV would sit, and now it has a perfect overhang to slide a chair under and I moved my 32" TV into the slot.....Now it's the Best computer desk you can have. It's like the Monitor is now in a tunnel.
Future modifications :
Remove the 32" x 32" square sheet and make a new sheet, but one that would be wider than 32" side to side after it leaves the entertainment center ( around 48") and make a horse shoe cut out for the chair to slide into.
This way I'll have an arm rest / note pad area that I can swivel my chair around the sides to take notes or what ever
Thank You!
Mouse Pad (Corepad XXXXL): http://www.performance-pcs.com/catalog/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=30524
The pad was the bulk of the expense. Corepad also makes a XXXXXL version... if you want an even bigger desk.
The top of the table is a simple piece of "Pre-Sanded Hard Plywood". I can't remember which type of wood it was. I just picked up what seemed to feel the smoothest and strongest (mine is 3/4" thick). I think it's oak. Regardless, it was only $15.00. If you go to Home Depot, look for the smaller "project size" pieces of the Hard Plywood. They should have several. If they are out, you can just purchase a large 4'x8' piece of Pre-Sanded Hard Plywood and they will cut it for you. Just give them the dimensions of the mouse pad.
Look for the cheapest table brackets, e.g., http://www.vandykes.com/images/l/205769.jpg (all 4 for $5.00).
I used simple 2x4 studs (1-2 bucks each - I only needed 2 of them) to build the box-frame under the table top. Take a look under any kitchen table and you will see how to do it.
For the legs, you could either purchase pre-made ones from Home Depot / Lowes or go the extremely cheap route and use either 2x4, 2x2, 2x3 studs etc - whatever you think looks better. Since it's not going to be holding a Thanksgiving dinner, it doesn't need to be hardcore. Mine doesn't wiggle or have any play at all, so that is good.
Since all the cutting is very simple, you can have the store do the cutting for you (if you don't have a saw).
For paint, I used some extra black latex that I had laying around. I know latex scuffs very easily, but I wasn't worried about it since the entire surface was going to be mousepad.
If you don't have any paint at all, go the to paint section of the store and choose whatever color stain that is pre-mixed with polyurethane. Get the small one. It should only cost $5.00; it will be more than enough. Stain will also allow the table to look more "natural".
I didn't put any trim on the table-top. However, I found some really cool trim at Michaels Arts & Crafts. They have all sorts of designs, e.g., braided rope, triangles, stars, etc. It would probably cost about $12 in total for the 3/4" trim. But this is only needed if you wanted that nice sleek look to the desk.
I used 2" Coarse Drywall Screws for the project.
I use a little dish soap every month or so. It makes it look brand new - keeping the dark black!
I used to use a cloth Razer pad. I washed it the other day with soap. It looks brand new! I was shocked, as it looked bleached from all the gameplay. Amazing how well they clean up.
Let me know if anyone wants my old Razer Goliathus Pad. I'll ship it out. Looks brand new! Free.
On topic, thanks for the indepth how-to on the table. I am actually looking to build something for my sister to use with her first rig so this thread is getting bookmarked. I am still unsure if I would get her the large mousepad. The combination of her butterfingers and the habit of keeping a drink nearby at all times makes me wonder if the mousepad would survive beyond a year.
Off topic, that pad would be an ideal replacement for my ancient Target mousepad. I will shoot you a PM.
I knew they came in large sizes but wow. Cleaning that thing, yikes. I like it, simple and tidy.
Apart from needing to cover up very strange surfaces (e.g., transparent or highly reflective), if a mousepad makes your mouse perform better, your mouse is probably defective.
But if it's primarily a decoration or more comfortable for your hand, then have at it.
Nice one:)
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