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Contemporary-style computer desk features a large drawer that hides your printer and its supply of paper. AMERICAN WOODWORKER Jul-Aug 1989 (v.5#4) pg. 34
Home office cabinets. A flexible computer desk is a woodworker's version of a well-tested line of metal office furniture. Dual pedestals with drawers support a large desk top. An upper cabinet with flip-up doors attaches to the wall over the desk. Built from birch plywood, cherry plywood, and solid cherry. AMERICAN WOODWORKER #95 Sep 2002 pg. 60
How to build a corner storage cabinet that holds a television, stereo and a computer. Built from waferboard and plastic laminate. Measures 72" high and 12 ft. in length. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1985 (v.63#1) pg. 74
How to install the KIM computer in an attache case. BYTE Sep 1977 (v.2#9) pg. 26
Tips on installing all of your computer and peripheral equipment in a single large cabinet. BYTE Dec 1977 (v.2#12) pg. 84
A home for your computer. Wooden box serves to transport your home computer and serves as the desk or stand for the unit when it is operating. BYTE Jun 1979 (v.4#6) pg. 70
The essential home office how-to guide. (1) The home office. The ins and outs of comfortable and efficient work-at-home space. (2) Office-in-a-box. This combination desk and workstation closes up to conceal your computer and documents behind a decorative frame-and-panel design. CANADIAN HOME WORKSHOP Feb 2001 (v.24#4) pg. 32, 36
Incorporate a computer into an old desk by constructing a larger center drawer to hold the keyboard. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Nov 1983 (v.7#2) pg. 50
Computer desk on casters is made of oak-veneered particleboard and edged with strips of iron-on oak veneer. Features a large pullout file drawer in the base, a pullout shelf for the keyboard and a third pullout shelf for documents, books, etc. The unit is assembled with knock-down hardware. Overall dimensions: 23"x36"x28" tall (plus casters). CANADIAN WORKSHOP Dec 1994 (v.18#3) pg. 54
Digital riser. A wooden stand to elevate the computer monitor. It has two compartments, one with CD rack and the other side with two shelves. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1997 (v.20#4) pg. 8
Harvest-style table is constructed for use as a computer desk by incorporating a keyboard recess. The large pine or maple top (32"x60") is fitted with wings (16"x20") on each side of the keyboard and finished in a natural color. It is supported by a painted base with four turned legs. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1998 (v.21#5) pg. 38
Build your own modular office furniture out of particle board, plastic laminate and oak trim. Designs for use with small computer systems are shown. FAMILY HANDYMAN #236 Feb 1983 (v.33#2) pg. 34
Computer desk is built from pine. Est. cost: $75. FAMILY HANDYMAN #245 Jan 1984 (v.34#1) pg. 63, 70
Contemporary oak computer desk lets you custom fit the desk to your system. Includes a separate roll around printer stand. FAMILY HANDYMAN #261 Sep 1985 (v.35#7) pg. 102
Wooden computer desk (30"x60"x30" high) with bullnose edges and knockdown hardware. Desk has two side drawers (one fitted to hold a mouse pad) and a center drawer that holds a keyboard. Separate printer stand has a slot for paper feed from beneath. FAMILY HANDYMAN #314 Jan 1991 (v.41#1) pg. 62
Designing computer furniture. Considerations of components and user comfort. FINE WOODWORKING #77 Jul-Aug 1989 pg. 32
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #78 Sep-Oct 1989 pg. 6
Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #79 Nov-Dec 1989 pg. 34
Custom office furniture with a new angle. Wrap-around computer desk features standardized construction techniques while still allowing "custom" appearance. FINE WOODWORKING #82 May-Jun 1990 pg. 70
Computer desk design with emphasis on concealing wires and the importance of keeping enclosed components cool. FINE WOODWORKING #92 Jan-Feb 1992 pg. 52
Knockdown computer desk. Edge-banded plywood and screw-together shop made threaded inserts make it simple and strong. The computer is concealed in one pedestal of the desk on a pull-out tray. FINE WOODWORKING #103 Nov-Dec 1993 pg. 70
A laptop computer desk doubles as a side table. A sliding tray with a fold-down drawer front hides a thin laptop computer in a simple table with a light and delicate appearance and four curved, tapered legs. Overall dimensions: 36"x22"x30" tall. FINE WOODWORKING #133 Nov-Dec 1998 pg. 58
Guidelines for setting up a comfortable computer work area at home. HOME MECHANIX #800 Nov 1995 (v.91) pg. 39
Make your own metal frame for a homebuilt computer. Estimated cost: $10 up. KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #40 Apr 1980 pg. 98
Build a nicely styled wooden cabinet for your OSI Superboard II computer. Cabinet has a built-in power supply (schematic shown). KILOBAUD MICROCOMPUTING #40 Apr 1980 pg. 202
Two desks you can build for your home office. (1) A contemporary rolltop. (2) A well planned computer desk. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #669 Feb 1984 (v.80) pg. 66
Added Info MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #672 May 1984 (v.80) pg. 8
The "portable" Atari. Attach the Atari computer, cassette recorder, power supply, and cables firmly to a board to make the unit easier to move around. MICROCOMPUTING Sep 1982 (v.6#9) pg. 84
Equip an attache' case to carry the ZX-81 computer, cassette player, power supplies, documentation, etc. MICROCOMPUTING #78 Jun 1983 (v.7#6) pg. 76
Versatile printer stand provides three paper trays and features optional "smart" power and printer-selector switches. Build from either clear Plexiglas or wood. MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Apr 1986 (v.3#4) pg. 50
Laptop computer enhancements. (1) Battery-powered fluorescent lamp provides adequate lighting for using liquid-crystal-display screens. (2) Printer stand features a pull-out shelf on which to set the laptop computer when printing. (3) Improving the tractor-feed mechanism on printers to eliminate jams when using "clean-perf" paper. MODERN ELECTRONICS [2] Jan 1987 (v.4#1) pg. 50
Wall-mounted L-shaped desk and typing/computer console are made from hollow doors. Est. cost: $100. MOTHER EARTH NEWS #153 Dec 1995-Jan 1996 pg. 26
The media wall. Stacking cabinets and shelves provide a place for computers, stereos, TVs, VCRs, record storage, etc. Built from birch plywood. Est. cost: $198. NEW SHELTER Sep 1982 (v.3#7) pg. 51
Build a computer workstation. A three-piece desk that includes a computer module, printer module and storage-drawer module. Constructed of oak veneer plywood with plastic laminate work tops. POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1983 (v.160#2) pg. 92
Computer cabinet features a roll-top tambour and clean, smooth lines. It is built of solid red oak and red oak plywood. It features casters and a slide-out keyboard shelf. POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1984 (v.161#2) pg. 100
A classic desk for your computer. When closed, it looks like a traditional slant-front secretary desk with 4 drawers. It actually contains a lateral file drawer, a standard drawer, and room for an IBM PC computer. Overall dimensions: 46" tall, 43" wide, 27" deep. Includes tips on designing your own computer furniture. POPULAR MECHANICS Feb 1985 (v.162#2) pg. 106
Build a home computer center. Special desk unit holds VDT, disk storage unit, and printer (on a roll-out compartment). Built from 2 sheets of 3/4" plywood. POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1981 (v.219#5) pg. 100
Home computer (or video game) center and bench is made from 1 sheet of plywood. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1983 (v.223#2) pg. 90
Two computer carrels (desks). (1) Veneered stand. (2) Laminated trestle. POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1984 (v.224#3) pg. 150
Castered computer desk is made from one 4x8-ft. structural panel. Winning design in the 8th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. design contest. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1984 (v.225#2) pg. 87
Enclosure for a computer and printer folds up into a compact unit when not in use. Made from 1.5 sheets of paneling. Winning design in the 8th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. design contest. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1984 (v.225#2) pg. 88
Simple desk unit for a small computer is made from half sheet of waferboard. Winning design in the 8th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. design contest. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1984 (v.225#2) pg. 90
Build a foam-padded box with a plastic front and top to silence a computer printer. POPULAR SCIENCE Oct 1984 (v.225#4) pg. 122
Added Info POPULAR SCIENCE Feb 1985 (v.226#2) pg. 12
Roll-around computer stand, printer stand and file drawer made from 1 sheet of plywood. Winner in PS/APA contest. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1985 (v.227#2) pg. 86
Build a simple desk-top stand for your computer printer from 2x4 lumber, steel rods, and adhesive. POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1985 (v.227#5) pg. 108
Sleek, cheap stand for a small computer printer is built from a 12"x36" piece of veneer shelving and a wood dowel. POPULAR SCIENCE Mar 1986 (v.228#3) pg. 4
Compact computer desk is ideal for a small room. Features a drop-down desk leaf. Made from 1 sheet of plywood. Winning design in the 10th annual Popular Science/American Plywood Assn. contest. POPULAR SCIENCE Aug 1986 (v.229#2) pg. 89
Computer security cabinet. Large wooden box sits on a table and surrounds a personal computer and printer. A lockable cover secures the equipment when needed. POPULAR WOODWORKING #54 May 1990 (v.9#6) pg. 60
Simple desk for a desktop computer uses half-blind dovetails to attach the stretchers. Overall dimensions: 33"x22"x31" tall. POPULAR WOODWORKING #63 Nov 1991 (v.11#3) pg. 55
Computer printer stand made from wood. Also suitable for use as an occasional or end table. Overall dimensions: 25"x20"x26" tall. POPULAR WOODWORKING #64 Jan 1992 (v.11#4) pg. 32
Crafting a corner computer desk from oak plywood. This three-piece L-shaped unit measures 90" per side. It features a rolling stand for a printer, two file drawers, a large storage cabinet, plastic-laminate top, etc. POPULAR WOODWORKING #82 Jan 1995 (v.14#4) pg. 30
Sheraton-style computer workstation is built around the reproduction of an 18th century tavern table that uses pre-turned dining table legs and a plywood top. The table portion (63"x30"x30" high) has a shallow drawer in the apron. A return (41"x 29"x27" high) is fastened to the table at one end to provide an L-shaped work area. A keyboard riser and support for the computer video terminal (24"x16"x4" high) sits on the return. A matching two-drawer file cabinet (18"x21"x24") completes the ensemble. POPULAR WOODWORKING #98 Sep 1997 (v.17#4) pg. 54
Build a table for your computer. Plywood topped table with pull-out shelf for keyboard, or a chopping block table with optional stand for monitor. SUNSET Feb 1984 (v.172#2) pg. 100
A selection of ideas for storage cabinets and stands for home computers are shown. SUNSET May 1984 (v.172#5) pg. 122
Putting computers in their place. (1) Special cabinet for computer games fits under the TV. Est. cost: $100. (2) Corner desk for a home computer. Est. cost: $85. Both units built from medium-density fiberboard. WOMAN'S DAY Oct 25 1983 (v.47#2) pg. 50, 118
Computer desk. Elegant walnut desk features traditional styling combined with high-tech features. WOOD MAGAZINE #80 Aug 1995 (v.12#5) pg. 62, Insert
Craftsman-style computer center. L-shaped corner unit has four gridded supports for the laminated top. Two-drawer cabinet mounts beneath the top of the longer leg of the "L". Two supports and a top can also be used to make a table. WOOD MAGAZINE #105 Apr 1998 (v.15#3) pg. 60, Insert
Hideaway home office. Conceal your computer components in this classy drop-leaf cabinet. Features three frame-and-panel doors and a frame-and-panel drop-down front which forms the desk. Overall dimensions: 23"x45"x53" tall. Companion article describes a desk organizer. WOOD MAGAZINE #140 Mar 2002 (v.19#2) pg. 52, 60
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #143 Sep 2002 (v.19#5) pg. 11
Correction WOOD MAGAZINE #143 Sep 2002 (v.19#5) pg. 11 (Desk organizer)
Contemporary-styled computer desk with a 25"x50" top is supported by two L-shaped legs. Three drawers fill the front edge. The center drawer conceals the terminal keyboard. Would be suitable as a regular desk. WOODSMITH #56 Apr 1988 pg. 10
Contemporary-styled stand for a computer printer is a companion piece to the computer desk shown in the same issue. Overall dimensions: 26" wide, 17" deep, 19" high. WOODSMITH #56 Apr 1988 pg. 16
Corner computer desk. Modular design and knock-down hardware provide for expandability. Top is plastic laminate edged with wood. End panels include squares of laminate as accents. Corner unit includes a sliding keyboard tray. Extension wings, with drawer and lower shelf, can be added to either end of the desk. WOODSMITH #109 Feb 1997 (v.19) pg. 6
Two styles of desks to hold small desktop computers and related equipment. WOODWORKER Oct 1987 (v.91#10) pg. 920
Stacked plywood furniture. Design for a cylindrical-shaped computer cabinet which features a pull-out drawer for the printer and the disc drive. Thirty-six layers of plywood are laminated together to form this unique design. WOODWORKER Jul 1988 (v.92#7) pg. 618
Two design ideas for desks to house home computers. WOODWORKER Dec 1990 (v.94#12) pg. 1208
Two-pedestal computer desk is constructed using through dovetails as a major decorative element on the 9 drawer fronts. Two of the drawers store hanging file folders. The center drawer contains the keyboard. WOODWORKER Oct 1991 (v.95#10) pg. 1070
Added Info WOODWORKER Dec 1991 (v.95#12) pg. 1231
Secretary-style cabinet on casters conceals a desktop computer behind the drop-down slant-front. The unit also contains two file-size drawers and four smaller drawers. Overall dimensions: 36"x23"x45" tall. WOODWORKER Jul 1992 (v.96#7) pg. 48
Contemporary-style (open back and sides) three shelf computer desk. The upper and lower shelves are adjustable. Overall dimensions: 43" wide, 43" tall, 26" deep. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1985 (v.9#4) pg. 31
Compact computer desk. Contemporary styling and knockdown modular design. Includes adjustable keyboard shelf and shelf for printer and paper. Overall dimensions: 37"x30"x40" tall. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1994 (v.18#4) pg. 32
Computer facelift. How to encase a desk-top computer's monitor, CPU and keyboard in wood to create a prestige look. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1997 (v.21#4) pg. 52
Contempory-style desk for a desktop computer. Top measures 44"x29". A raised shelf at the back is used to support a separate monitor. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1987 (v.43#3) pg. 54
Compact computer station. A simple roll-around cabinet holds monitor, pull-out keyboard, and CPU. A companion roll-around cabinet holds a printer. Constructed mostly of plywood. WORKBENCH Feb-Mar 1992 (v.48#1) pg. 24
Correction WORKBENCH Jun-Jul 1992 (v.48#3) pg. 8
Elegant wooden computer desk is designed to fit into a corner. Several different shelf and drawer options for the two pedestals are shown. WORKBENCH #256 Nov-Dec 1999 (v.55#6) pg. 44
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