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MasterJedi
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16 Mar 2011, 4:45 pm

I'm looking to make a floating desk.

Best I can figure is to get a new or used kitchen counter and attach it to the wall using french cleats or metal brackets of some kind.

thoughts?


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16 Mar 2011, 4:52 pm

Make sure that the wall can handle the collective weight of whatever you put on it, or else it will end up in your lap, and (most likely) a huge hole in your wall. -- consider the weight of yourself as well if you happen to fall asleep at your desk, the desk will essentially work as a large lever on whatever you mount it to the wall with.


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16 Mar 2011, 5:47 pm

so, both kinds or brackets?

I'll also talk to the people at Lowes to see what advise they have to offer.


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