DO IT
STUDY STATION
EXPERT TIP
LEARNING
CURVES
SOFTLY ROUNDED EDGES MAKE
THIS DIY DESK A VISUAL DELIGHT
PRE-DRILL SCREW
HOLES BY PLACING
PAINTER’S TAPE
20MM FROM THE
END OF A 3MM
DRILL BIT, AS A
DEPTH GUIDE
Project, styling and photography GENEVA VANDERZEIL/COLLECTIVE GEN
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wo standard finger-jointed timber panels are
the perfect size for this home office project.
You’ll need a jigsaw to navigate the curved
corner cuts, but the laminate finish is so lovely
it just needs a light sand and wipe-on wax.
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afety equipment (mask,
ear and eye protection)
n Tape measure and pencil
n Claw hammer and nail
n String
n Jigsaw
n Circular saw with
straightedge
n Random orbital sander with
60-, 120- and 180-grit discs
n Cloths
n Drop sheet
n Drill with 3mm and driver bits
n Two 2100mm x 600mm
x 26mm okoume
timber panels•
n 1 2 20mm x 20mm x 15mm
round angle brackets
n 8G x 25mm button
head screws
n Four 50mm x 50mm x 20mm
round angle brackets
n 1200m length 64mm
x 19mm DAR pine•
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imber adhesive
n8
G x 50mm timber screws
n Hard wax oil
Keep in mind…
1 For the top, on the back of
a timber panel, mark 300mm
in from the sides and the ends
and tap in a nail. Attach string
to a pencil then wrap the string
around the nail and mark
curves from edge to edge.
Cut curves with a jigsaw.
2 On the other panel, cut two
750mm legs using a circular saw
with straightedge. Mark 250mm
down from the tops and 300mm
in from the sides to tap in the
nail with pencil and string. Mark
curves from edge to edge (top
section is flat). Cut with a jigsaw.
3 Round over all edges, except
the top and base of the legs,
using a sander with 60-grit
disc. Change to 120-grit to
smooth again, then 180-grit.
Wipe away dust with a damp
cloth. Position the top face
down on a drop sheet.
4 On the outside of the legs,
secure two 20mm brackets
against the flat section with
25mm screws. On the inside,
secure 50mm brackets slightly
offset. Centre a 1200mm pine
rail, with the legs against it,
checking overhang is even,
then mark around them.
5 Apply timber adhesive along
the top of a leg, reposition
and secure through brackets.
Apply adhesive along a 19mm
side of the centre rail, position
it against the leg and secure
from the outside with two
50mm screws. Secure the
remaining leg to top and rail.
6 Evenly space four 20mm
brackets along each side of
the centre rail, slightly offset,
and secure through the holes
with 25mm screws. Apply two
coats of hard wax oil to the
entire desk with a clean cloth,
leaving to dry after each coat.
Place desk in position.
DIY TOOLKIT
Work in a well-ventilated area
and wear a mask when using
cutting tools and sanding.
n Enlist a second pair of hands to
move the desk, avoiding sideways
pressure on the legs.
n For stability, position against
a wall. Note: this desk is not
designed for climbing or sitting on.
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90 bunnings.com.au |
bunnings |
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bunnings |
bunnings
1 Ozito ‘JSW-6800’ 680W pendulum jigsaw
with 3 blades, $42.98, I/N: 6290651. 2 SpecRite
2100mm x 600mm x 26mm okoume FJ
laminated timber panel, $85, I/N: 0291372•.
3 Carinya 20mm x 20mm x 15mm x 1.4mm
round angle bracket in White, $3.51/pack of 12,
I/N: 3962549. Some products are not available
at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered.
Project editing Natasha Dickins. Artwork Amanda Shadforth. •Timbers vary
by state and territory; contact your local store for further information.
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