for the new computers continued apace last night as I built the desk that they will be going on.

Looking back over the years, I’ve always built my desk for home use. I don’t know why, but I think it’s related to wanting something “just right”. The first desk I built myself was when I was a teenager. Probably around 15 or 16. Dad had aquired some blockboard from one of his customers that was throwing it out and I decided to use some to create a desk running the width of my bedroom – about 7′. It was great – lots of room to put stuff on :) When I went to university, I did the same thing. I needed a desk, so I built a stand-alone one that could be easily dis-assembled and re-assembled.

The next desk needed was when we moved into our first flat together and needed a computer desk. I wanted to make the best use of the available space and so custom-built a desk that was “just right” for a fraction of the cost of specialised computer desks. That’s what I’ve done this time too. We don’t have a lot of space in our new house, so I’ve built a desk that will house our two computers and a printer but not be overbearing :)

Overall, I’m very satisfied with how it turned out.