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Birch Plywood, Blogging, computer, DIY, Do It Yourself, Heritage Basket Studio, New Computer Desk & Research Area, photography, Website Development
While this work area is very much different from what I knew as a basket weaver, it certainly does not take up the vast area that basket weaving did.
I have not given up basket weaving, it is just on hold until a time when the limitations of space constraints can allow me to weaver once again. Until then this is my new work area, many things can be worked at within the limitations of a small apartment.
It is amazing what can be accomplished at at 36” x 145” desk, all construcked without screws, just Birch plywood, and pine trim, the one thing to be attached is the pine “L” trim, meant to be used as corner molding on walls, it neatly hides the raw edges of the plywood desk top and shelving.
The desk took 2 full sheets of Birch plywood with nothing wasted, all parts were stained in natural and several coats of varnish applied. All the shelving is supported and seperated by empty cigar boxes fo various shapes and sizes for what I needed. (a very good use for empty cigar boxes)
The desktop is supported by a two drawer file cabinet, my mothers desk, (provides drawers) and a six foot table from Costco.
My 37” flat screen Smart TV., works nicely as my computer monitor with the assistence of an HDMI cable, since i do not watch much television, this double much nicer as a monitor with much better resolution than most computer monitors at a fraction of the price, should I decide to watch something on TV, just change the HDMI input and there is the TV.
This use of the television is wonderful for working in Photoshop and Lightroom. The desk also has my research area where I can set and read books and magazines and make notes. Contrary to popular belief there are some of us in this technological age of computers, smart phones, net books, note books, laptops and I-pads that actually still prefer at time to curl up or set at a desk and read from a book or magazine. I will freely admit to getting tired of constantly looking at a monitor, plus you can curl up with a good book or magazine where you cannot with a computer.
This desk/workstation suits a small apartment nicely and make work flow easy for doing websites, blog posts, even some photography as what I call the research end easily fit my foam core and other photographic needs, as well as more space if and when needed in my art room.
April Greer said:
Hello, I just stumbled across your website. My heart is so sad that you are not weaving at this time. I have seen some of your baskets and they are truly amazing and beautiful. I am also a chair caner and just recently in the last two years have began weaving baskets. I cannot imagine going one day without weaving something.. basket weaving is a part of my soul and I would be lost if I could not weave. I do love your new desk area it looks very well organized to fit your needs, you have done a wonderful job and I love your photographs. Thank you for your blog, I am happy to have stumbled across it..
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Rupali said:
You are very creative. Great job.
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hbs1991 said:
Thank You, such a nice compliment Rupali, 🙂 I just like nice streamlined work flow and this in a simple way provides so much in a small space. It is a joy to work at.
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Rupali said:
Yes the place where we work is really important.
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Carolyn said:
That is some ‘desk’ you have made. Large amount of space made from a small budget! Way to go, Mitch!
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hbs1991 said:
Thank You Carolyn! I have to tell you, it is much more streamlined than the pictures indicate. You are so right entirely made on a small budget! the total materials plywood, stain and finish sand paper all came to about 150.00. I was rather proud of my accomplishment consider nothing is cheap these days. However considering the total amount of work space and shelving it has given me, I do not think I could have done better and still managed to use the old desk, a long needed file cabinet I like this arrangement far better than anything I could have found new or second hand anywhere, plus it is very easy to move should I need to.
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment Carolyn, it is always nice to see a comment from you! 🙂
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mjhooper2013 said:
Very nice! Makes my computer area look like a bombsite.
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hbs1991 said:
Well I tell you Mary, I like to spread out with books and note books and still be able to pop over to the computer if I need to most of the time it is all associated with blog posts for website development, dealing with photography, but everything is all in one spot not taking over he entire apt. like working on baskets. So now I have a streamlined area for good and productive workflow. Thanks for taking the time to comment Mary is always nice to have you comment.
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