Looking for advice on a computer workstation build.

[cheesecake87]

Hi guys,

Wondering if you could give me some advice on the best way to put this together, I have a room that is 510cm by 600cm that I have to fit out my computer workshop. I am getting set-up to start my own IT repair company, I have got support and funding from the Princes Trust so I only have limited funds.

I have a cousin that is in college doing Woodwork, I have asked for his help building this, although his idea has scared me a little. Below is the room that I recreated in Sweet Home 3D:

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The materials I have in my head are Contiboard for the tops and CLS for the frames, finished with D shaped trimming. I have looked at other materials and decided Contiboard would be beast as customers will be able to see these worktops.

My cousin proposed that the two sides have a box then the mid section be bridged between the two. Would this work? example below:

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What would you guys suggest would be the method you would use?

Thanks in advance guys, appreciate your time.

 

[DiscoStu]

Personally I'd make the cross bracing at 90 degrees rather than 45.

On the left and right the drawing shows wood along the floor - this will stop you putting a chair under the desk

 

[Chrispy]

Use a cheap kitchen worktop instead of conti board it will look and feel much better. Good luck.

 

[DiscoStu]

I'd agree with that as well. The edge will last much much longer

 

[MickCheese]

I would be tempted to go with a kitchen breakfast bar arrangement.

These legs are £11 each and will support the top without all that wood that looks ugly as long as you space them close enough.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p68...=46330232183&gclid=CNzW0rLV78ECFQjHtAodJRUAKA

Keep it easy.

Mick

 

[DiscoStu]

That's the sort of thing we have at work. We then have a laminated 25mm MDF top. However I think a kitchen work top will give a better edge than you'll get making it yourself and edging a board.

Ikea is very cheap for work tops

 

[cheesecake87]

Thanks guys. Amazing responses, I really appreciate your time.

Ikea do have really cheap worktops, I found one there at £30 for 2200mm. Although the Contiboard is cheaper, it may be worth spending more on the worktop for the strength.

I also had a look on eBay for those breakfast bar legs that where mentioned and found ones for £6.

I think I will suggest just building a frame at the back and using the breakfast bar legs. Strange as it may seem, I am afraid to drill any holes in the wall. Don't want the landlord chasing me for repairs if it don't work out for me.

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Thanks again guys.