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Main => Woodworking => Topic started by: Dreadnaught on June 23, 2014, 06:05:32 pm

Title: Harvesting a desktop
Post by: Dreadnaught 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? 

Title: Re: Harvesting a desktop
Post by: Slippyblade 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. 

Title: Re: Harvesting a desktop
Post by: kahlid74 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.

Title: Re: Harvesting a desktop
Post by: Malenko on June 24, 2014, 10:18:13 am

Reminds of the "Ping Of Pong" cabinet, and that turned out pretty great.

Title: Re: Harvesting a desktop
Post by: Dreadnaught on June 25, 2014, 02:54:11 am

Starting this weekend.  Thanks for the advice.