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C64 · 7 Jun 2020 at 16:03

Zeebedy said:
Complete setup. Added some Astro's to the mix, real happy overall with my system and setup. (Also the headphones and dock are straight, I dunno why they look squint in the photo ).

how are those linnmon desks thinking of getting 2x small ones to set up as an L desk i heard they can be wobbly ?

Zeebedy · 7 Jun 2020 at 19:42

C64 said:
how are those linnmon desks thinking of getting 2x small ones to set up as an L desk i heard they can be wobbly ?

i think they are great for the money. You can either get different legs that adjust around 1 to 10 cm or what I done is use the adjuster on the cheaper legs that have about 1-2 cm of travel and that helped stabilise the slight uneven carpet I have.

Gangster · 8 Jun 2020 at 12:01

C64 said:
why do people buy those ikea worktops when you can get solid oak for around the same price ?

Curious, where from?

Jony27 · 9 Jun 2020 at 08:21

C64 said:
why do people buy those ikea worktops when you can get solid oak for around the same price ?

Likely for the conveience of not having to maintain it.

Gangster said:
Curious, where from?

worktop-express seems to be the go to place.

I'm currently looking at either a Karlby from IKEA or solid Oak from worktop-express. I'm just worried about maintaining it for the first 6 weeks like recommended.

Jony27 · 9 Jun 2020 at 11:38

IPBA said:
For all those with solid wood worktops, how often do you guys have to maintain them through methods such as oiling or varnishing?

Also have you added additonal underside support where you don't have drawers?

Would be interested in this too as it's the only thing holding me back from getting one instead of the Karlby

Random Guy Esq. · 9 Jun 2020 at 11:58

AFAIK, extra maintenance for counter tops with oil etc is only required if it's being used in a kitchen environment i.e. where it has to deal with water and foodstuffs. For use as a desk, just use whatever finish you want (e.g. varnish, poly) and that's it until/if it gets scratched or scuffed over years of use.

Robzere31 · 9 Jun 2020 at 12:20

Random Guy Esq. said:
AFAIK, extra maintenance for counter tops with oil etc is only required if it's being used in a kitchen environment i.e. where it has to deal with water and foodstuffs. For use as a desk, just use whatever finish you want (e.g. varnish, poly) and that's it until/if it gets scratched or scuffed over years of use.

Indeed, Since I built my desk using an oak worktop which I used oil to seal it, I've only waxed it twice in 3 years. Still looks like new.

IPBA · 9 Jun 2020 at 16:49

Robzere31 said:
Indeed, Since I built my desk using an oak worktop which I used oil to seal it, I've only waxed it twice in 3 years. Still looks like new.

What wax do you use may I ask and did you have to prep the surface i.e. sanding etc?

Robzere31 · 9 Jun 2020 at 23:21

IPBA said:
What wax do you use may I ask and did you have to prep the surface i.e. sanding etc?

Its just generic beeswax, I applied it direct to the oil.
Mainly for cleaning purposes but it does add a level of protection I think.

Jony27 · 12 Jun 2020 at 09:59

@Steedie what size are your posters? I'm currently debating whether to go for A4 or A3.

Steedie · 12 Jun 2020 at 11:23

Jony27 said:
@Steedie what size are your posters? I'm currently debating whether to go for A4 or A3.

A4 posters

Steedie · 12 Jun 2020 at 11:27

Random Guy Esq. said:
AFAIK, extra maintenance for counter tops with oil etc is only required if it's being used in a kitchen environment i.e. where it has to deal with water and foodstuffs. For use as a desk, just use whatever finish you want (e.g. varnish, poly) and that's it until/if it gets scratched or scuffed over years of use.

Yeah I've had mine for probably 18 months now (can't actually remember) but I've not treated it in any way. Got it home, stuck it on some legs and Alex drawers and used it straight away. Still looks as good as it did when I got it. I do use a OcUK desk mat so it doesn't get any wear from the mouse etc, but still, I don't think you need to treat it at all unless you're doing it for the aesthetics

Jony27 · 12 Jun 2020 at 12:39

Steedie said:
A4 posters

Thanks! Guessing you've gone for the 30x40cm Ribba frame?

Steedie · 12 Jun 2020 at 13:50

Jony27 said:
Thanks! Guessing you've gone for the 30x40cm Ribba frame?

I had to double check, they're actually the KNOPPÄNG, but very similar

McPhee · 13 Jun 2020 at 12:53

New case to free up a bit of space in my cramped corner of the living room.

Random Guy Esq. · 13 Jun 2020 at 12:57

<3 the M1. So glad I bought one now.

khemist · 13 Jun 2020 at 15:36

Same here, can't see me going back to ATX cases now.

Deleted member 77746 · 13 Jun 2020 at 15:53

having a small case is fine if you got the components powerful enough inside.

Gangster · 13 Jun 2020 at 17:35

Jony27 said:
Likely for the conveience of not having to maintain it.

worktop-express seems to be the go to place.

I'm currently looking at either a Karlby from IKEA or solid Oak from worktop-express. I'm just worried about maintaining it for the first 6 weeks like recommended.

Prices are no where near an Ikea desk that's why. Cheapest is £95. One from Ikea is what, £30-£40? Unless you're talking the kitchen tops? Then they're slightly higher yes.

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