so, waist down - hows it hanging

[GreenBean]

[BooMer]

Originally Posted by vicvelcro

Heh, yeah, I've been using that desk setup since college (back in the '80s). Changed a few surfaces (they do wear out), but it hasn't really changed much, otherwise. Basically, 9 milk crates (12 if you want more pocket space), 2 pieces of countertop 42"x24"x7/8", and whatever junk you use to keep your hands busy. Stack 3 crates high, make a total of 3 or 4 stacks. Place the boards across the crates. Get your rotary tool and cut openings in the front faces of the crates so you can put goodies in there. Don't try stacking crates on their sides to avoid cutting holes. Crates on their side will bow out and slide around. Cheap and convenient. Not pretty though, unless you like minimalist art that is functional.

I got quite a few Milk crates myself both Square ones and Also the longer Rectangle size. I got them free from this corner store that had them laying around outside (Just Ignore the Propety of XYZ on the side or remove them with acetone or a good paint job). I use them to store my construction tools, one for each job like plumbing, electric, painting.....etc....If you want to do this then Cut a piece of Luan to place on the bottom of the crate to prevent your small stuff from falling out. When I need to do one job and not the other I would just go pick up that Milk crate and go. I'm like you "minimalist art that is functional"
My GF closet has couple crates in there as shelves as well. I'll take some waist down photos with the crates I have in the background when I get the chance and post them. This thread will probably be renamed to "Waist Down with Milk-Crates"

Originally Posted by Lyda

Another option is using two file cabinets or drawer units for the base, but no more than 28"-29" high and add a wood top in any size suitable on top of it.

I did the two File cabinet trick before but with a Marble table top I got free from my cousins. I wish I still have it to show you But I have moved and upgraded to a real desk.

BooMer

For the record, the following image shall be blamed on Boomer.

[GreenBean]

Originally Posted by GreenBean

*coughs* Steady,Eddy,steady

ARGGGGHHHHHH

another monitor bites the dust

GB, when viewing my posts, you should have developed a habit of facing 90 degrees away from the monitor and view it from the corner of your eye. You've no-one to blame but yourself, anymore.

[GreenBean]

Always do

[BooMer]

Vic Made me Do it. Comments are welcome but will be ignored.:D

Dude, that's so uncool. Yours is bigger than mine. Nearly twice as big, in fact.

Um.

Nice shoes.

[aspkin]

[oompaloompa]

you hate my shoes, oh god nooooooooo...............

they matched my black safari dress I was wearing earler...gotta make the most of the weather around here, it will soon be pitch dark and sunless..

[oompaloompa]

Aspkins just seen it, we are in trouble ...

Maybe he'll show us his milk crates?

And I luv the ...

UM

... shoes, Oompa.

[Burning]

OMG whats next in stock? I hope we don't get to the point where vic is doing playboy photo shoots. Man, I was trying to eat vic.

I'm reasonably confident that you won't be seeing me in Playboy. America's most wanted or CNN or something, but not Playboy.

And Yoz, when did canibalism become your hobby? Nevermind. To each their own. One quick tip for you: I'm old and tough and not very tasty. Eat a better target.

Originally Posted by yozalo

OMG Man, I was trying to eat vic!

{or something like that}

[philly387]

Haha aspkin...gotta love the random comment

[Burning]

Lol, vic you have alot of meet on your belly. I'm a cannibal. I like eating mat people. Lol, but your too hairy it'll take too long to deskin all your hair.

Probably even longer than you are currently thinking. You wouldn't be getting any help from me.

[oompaloompa]

chewy like jerky....

no other takers for our sordid venture , aww chick chick chickens....

[Burning]

Oooomplalooma if you wanna watch some dirty stuff then your at the wrong place.

[philly387]

What venture???

[Burning]

Umm... philly387 it's a secret. It's a hidden secret that non shall tell. It's a secret and shall never be revealed.