D.I.Y. timber workstation

[RJsPlace]

Workstation

Located opposite an open plan dining space between the family and kitchen area is my workstation. Constructed from a Himalayan Fir Tree that I felled and slabbed, then stored for three years to dry out, then sanded and stained its timber with a maple stain.

Whilst it might look small in the photo, it is 1800mm tall, 1670mm wide and 300mm wide at the bottom, and simply rests against the wall at the top under its own natural weight and lean.

Materials

You could use any timber and sizes.

Upright timbers are 50mm deep x 30mm wide and cut to angle at the tops and bottoms to sit firmly on the floor. Shelves are 30mm thick. There are various 65mm x 19mm structural timbers to help it hold shape. 

Divided into three sections, the left and right sections are 450mm+/- internally.

The shelves from top to bottom become deeper to help with weight distribution. (165mm, 190mm, 235mm and 270mm),

The middle section 630mm+/- internally. Likewise, the shelves from to top to bottom. (135mm and 165mm, and the work desk shelf 395mm).

I will add a construction drawing soon.

Tools

Power saw. Belt sander. 100mm Allen key socket countersunk screws. Pine wood filler. Maple Stain. PVA Glue. Adhesive anti-slip leg rubber.

Steps

Step 1

Cut all timbers to size, shape and sand.

Lay uprights on the floor and place the rear structural timbers across the tops and bottoms. Set the inner upright timbers apart for the shelf widths, then glue and screw together.

Stand upright and measure and mark placement for each shelf. Glue and screw each shelf at their centres in place using two screws at each end.

The work desk and lower two shelves, left and right sections need structural support as shown in the photos.

[JacobZ]

Hi @RJsPlace,

This is such a cool project.

It's fantastic to hear that you felled the tree, dried and processed it and then turned it into such a unique workstation. In this day and age, it is so rare to have so much control over the process. I imagine it gives you a much greater sense of pride for your project.

The lean-to design is very interesting. It would keep things relatively light and efficient in terms of materials. I would love to see the drawings to know how it went together. 

Thank you for sharing your fantastic workstation project.

Jacob