Acacia desk and storage for working from home

[maccifo]

Hi there,

I have been thinking for a while to do an upgrade on our spare room with a small office desk. We have a day bed so I figured that the optimal configuration would be to have a long desk that I can also use for storage.

With the current COVID19 restrictions, I actually expedited the project.

Therefore, I bought myself a Acacia Solid board (2200 x 600 x 26mm) on Bunnings. Great and cheap alternative.

For now, I used old legs and a did a 70x45mm Treated pine structure to hold the desk. However, my goal is the following:

• Seal the board and perhaps fade it a bit with white paint.
• Install white timber legs
• Install white timber structure
• Install a mobile storage under the desk

My first question for this project is how to seal the board properly with a cheap and easy alternative. It is great timber (which has been slightly oiled) but is currently very porous and rough. 

[maccifo]

Design for the supports would be similar to the one attached (very rough).

[EricL]

Hello @maccifo

Thank you so much for sharing your Acacia Desk and Storage project. 

The 2200 x 600 x 26mm Acacia Solid Oiled Hardwood Project Panel has an oil seal on it that can be sanded away. I suggest using the Ozito ¼ Sheet Orbital Sander to get a nice even finish on the top and bottom of the benchtop. If you are after just a clear sealer I suggest using Cabot's 1L Satin Clear Benchtop Timber Finish. It is rated for benchtop use and will provide a solid cover, even with everyday use. Please keep us updated, we look forward to seeing your desk built and ready for use.

Here is a link to one of our featured projects: Computer desk build by @Nham 

Here is a handy step-by-step guide: How to restore wooden furniture

If you need more advice or information, please let us know.

Eric