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Dreadnaught

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Harvesting a desktop
« on: June 23, 2014, 06:05:32 pm »
One of the legs broke off an old desk that I bought my wife.  As I eyeballed it with an eye towards a trip out to the dump I noticed that the desk top itself was in remarkably good condition.  Then I looked a bit at the size and dimensions.  It looks like enough wood there to maker at least a few small controller boxes.  Should I harvest this wood and make a controller or take it to the dump? 
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Re: Harvesting a desktop
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2014, 06:21:11 pm »
I'm a huge fan of re-use and re-cycle.  If it looks like good wood, use it. 
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Re: Harvesting a desktop
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2014, 10:14:38 am »
Re-using the wood is an awesome idea but is a challenge based on how it's finished and whether you're okay with laminate finish, etc.
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Re: Harvesting a desktop
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2014, 10:18:13 am »
Reminds of the "Ping Of Pong" cabinet, and that turned out pretty great.
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Re: Harvesting a desktop
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2014, 02:54:11 am »
Starting this weekend.  Thanks for the advice.
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