We've got a computer and a desk here in Tucson. That's great. But there are three of us here from time to time and the older we get the more we want to have things our way. Virg spends a lot of time doing trades and monitoring markets from the computer. That's great, (see photo) we want him to be fully linked.This year Stan brought his own PC, loaded with all his personal files, etc. from Shakopee to Tucson. That was a great idea. We bought a $40 router and now we can share our high-speed line conveniently. So far, so good.
The problem is, there is no desk for Stan's PC. And the other brother likes to be able to spread out when he's doing his paperwork. We need a second, biggger desk.
So Stan brought home a 4 by 8 sheet of medium density fiberboard (MDF) after having the good folks at Home Depot rip about 12 inches off one side and cut 10 inches off one end. Cost of the MDF is $25 for the thickest stuff (3 quarters of an inch).
Inside that 4 by 8 sheet is a computer desk and work table, eager to come out. Watch and see.
First task was to estimate the maximum belly measurements of the end users. Today's flat-screen computer monitors don't require any depth so the space behind the monitor typically goes to waste. Not now. After measuring for the proper indentation, we drew an oval shape (using string, 2 clamps and a pencil) so that we can belly up to the computer monitor and have space left over on the left and right hand side to pile important papers.
As we age, it gets hard to reach, and if your fingers are all crippled up like the other brother's, it gets even harder. So we've come up with this ergonomic shape for active adults who don't like to bend and reach.
Notice the room colors in the photo above. We need to blend the new desktop with the black and mauve wallpaper and the cherry wood. A nice black, burgundy and beige faux finish covered with poly should do the trick. We'll see.
Stand by for more photos.
