Thinking about desks I've had over the years. I had an actual L-shaped desk for home office for several years (I think 2004-09) and 2 cheap desks in L-config for several more years. Single desk for the last year. Now going back to L with a twist: second leg will be a workbench.
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Last year while I was at Berggruen, I had proper standing desk with motorized top. Sweet. These run like $600 now for decent ones I think. Since Covid, I've been back to one of my 2 cheapo Ikea desks I've had for 8 years ( had both in L-config in Seattle, wife has other one now)
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But since I mostly worked out of Starbucks for the last decade, the functionality of the desk didn't actually matter much. It was mostly storage/inboxes and short periods of sitting/use. But now it's very heavy use, so 1 desk is not enough room. Need 2 in L or other mode.
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But this time, I'm strongly considering buying a heavier workbench type deal for the second leg. I have my eye on this really nice looking thing. Haven't worked at a proper lab/workshop style workbench in decades, since grad school.https://www.amazon.com/UltraHD-Lighted-Workcenter-Satin-Graphite/dp/B00WNOUKCO/ref=psdc_553602_t1_B019K7O5FY …
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Or possibly this (leaning towards narrow since I don't have that much room and need to keep large area clear for VR stuff)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KBW4377/
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Or this... hmm
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-4-ft-Wide-by-5-ft-Tall-by-2-ft-Deep-Black-Steel-Workbench-PR250/202886748 …2 replies 0 retweets 2 likesShow this thread -
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This is my null hypothesis option... cheapo narrow desk as second L instead of proper workbench. Particle board crap that will probably crack if I try to do something like hammer something on it, but probably good enough for small hobby-scale assembly etc.https://www.amazon.com/Furinno-14035EX-Study-Table-Espresso/dp/B00NIYX9LC/ …
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Replying to @vgr
Have you thought about making your own desk top out of glued together 2x4s?
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I did but I want a more polished thing, and am not particularly good at or interested in that kind of building project. I'm on a budget, but saving money is not the biggest priority. Don't mind spending a little.
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