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I looked at several options to purchase, but none really had what I wanted. I decided that if I built it, I could make it with an angled writing surface that was slightly lower than usual. That way my arm could hang at a comfortable angle for writing. Plus, I wanted a little storage for paper, inks and other odds and ends.

 

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I have limited tools (a circular saw mounted upside down for a DIY table saw), so there's no complicated joinery. The desk is essentially melamine closet shelving, drywall screws, matching screw hole covers and some European style hinges. I might add a paper/pen stop, but I don't want something that will interfere with my hand sliding at the bottom of the page. I am happy with the desk. It's simple and utilitarian, but nice for writing.

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I am quite impressed with your skills & design talent to be able to build something to your taste. It is a very good looking desk & my hat is off to you for being able to see it to production. May you have many happy hours of use.

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That's a great desk. Congratulations.

 

Would it be possible to put a pen/pencil groove in such a material as that?

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That's a great desk. Congratulations.

 

Would it be possible to put a pen/pencil groove in such a material as that?

A groove could be routed in, but under the melamine surface is particle board, so unless painted or something, it would look rough. I was thinking maybe a clear acrylic partial round if flat enough might do the job.

 

Unrelated: I found a cup tall enough to put under the top to hold it level which helps for using sealing wax on letters.

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Looks great. I just use one these:

http://www.pianki.com/assets/images/pineider/1949/7727.jpg

I wish I had a dedicated desk though for writing.

That looks really nice, and I'm guessing it can be moved to another room if it gets too noisy in the first.
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I love both writing desks we've seen here so far. I wish I had one of each. Meanwhile, I decided a few years ago to put ergonomic correctness at the top of my priority list when it came to my writing desk and chair. I gave away my old but well-preserved executive desk and replaced it with a simple, plain IKEA Galant table with an adjustable height.

I love the smell of fountain pen ink in the morning.

 

 

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Looks great. I just use one these:

http://www.pianki.com/assets/images/pineider/1949/7727.jpg

I wish I had a dedicated desk though for writing.

 

Please tell us more about this desk. It looks really nice.

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I like your design and end-result. I have a full wood shop in the garage. I may make one of these myself. With a slanted surface, it would be less likely to attract clutter, like my other desks!

"One can not waste time worrying about small minds . . . If we were normal, we'd still be using free ball point pens." —Bo Bo Olson

 

"I already own more ink than a rational person can use in a lifetime." —Waski_the_Squirrel

 

I'm still trying to figure out how to list all my pens down here.

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I like your design and end-result. I have a full wood shop in the garage. I may make one of these myself. With a slanted surface, it would be less likely to attract clutter, like my other desks!

 

That was another feature I was very excited about. :D

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Please tell us more about this disk. It looks really nice.

 

I second that. A desk like that would serve me very well for use while traveling.

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That looks really nice, and I'm guessing it can be moved to another room if it gets too noisy in the first.

It's a travel writing desk so I do move it around the house a bit.

 

 

Please tell us more about this disk. It looks really nice.

The desk is by Pineider. It comes with an ink well, a blotter, a leather journal, a dip pen holder and a bunch of nibs as well as pencils and stationery in a couple of formats. I found one in like new condition second hand for a good relatively inexpensive price. They are a bit much new:

 

http://www.pianki.com/pineider-1949-leather-travel-writing-desk-set_p3170.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw5J6sBRDp3ty_17KZyWsSJABgp-OaHzlYczjcyW8gWMElp6SYWT1Ye_5KM7Z1kEYfoInsMBoCcsTw_wcB

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... I found one in like new condition second hand for a good relatively inexpensive price. They are a bit much new:

 

Umm, yeah, mine was slightly less. My wife thought yours was beautiful, and she was very interested until she clicked on the link. She's resuscitated now, and doing just fine.

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The desk is by Pineider. It comes with an ink well, a blotter, a leather journal, a dip pen holder and a bunch of nibs as well as pencils and stationery in a couple of formats. I found one in like new condition second hand for a good relatively inexpensive price. They are a bit much new:

 

 

 

I saw the name and was surprised at the price. I thought it would be twice as much for all that. You must have gotten a remarkable bargain.

Rationalizing pen and ink purchases since 1967.

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That's a nice-looking desk, MKB. It is sleek and quite modern in appearance. You do much woodworking?

 

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That's a nice-looking desk, MKB. It is sleek and quite modern in appearance. You do much woodworking?

 

-Evan

 

Thanks! I occasionally do woodworking out of necessity. I had a woodworking class with some drafting in 7th grade and worked as a laborer on a custom home in the summers while in college. From that I learned to measure twice before cutting (saved me two times on this desk) and always pre-drill & countersink the full depth of all screws used on this type of material. My boss back in college often tried things out first before applying to the actual project, so I tested out the hinge arrangement on scrap pieces to make sure it would work right. I like to plan and draw things out, which helped me to figure the easiest way to make the desk happen, given the limits of what I had to work with.

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If you do end up puttibg a groove in. Simply put dry wall mud on the particle board that is showing. Let it dry. Sand. Then paint.

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Thanks for the tip.

 

Right now, I am using a couple pieces of blue painters tape to hold the paper on an angle. At first it was just a quick fix, but I really like it, plus it keeps my writing guide sheet in registration.

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