Thanks for that they look as though they only do set sizes however only had a brief look
I don't think it is a single plank but strips of woodI wouldn't build a desk out of a single piece of wood. Unlike a table where a single piece can look good, in a desk you are paying a lot of money (it is the width that is putting the cost up) for something that is likely to be covered with computers etc.
Thanks for that they look as though they only do set sizes however only had a brief look
Then why not buy the "strips" and build it yourself? If you are building the base this is just another step.I don't think it is a single plank but strips of wood
Because I'm not skilled enough [emoji50] It's my fault for not making clear the plan. I will purchase the metal supports buy the top and fix to the supports to create the deskThen why not buy the "strips" and build it yourself? If you are building the base this is just another step.
Mainly because I like the look and solidity for using a monitor clamp. It also is relatively easy to refurbish in future. I could use a veneer but there didn't seem much difference in price between that and solid timber. Online some suggestions are to use kitchen worktops but they are generally pretty thick, too narrow in standard (cheaper) sizes plus they are incredibly heavyIs there any specific reason the top has to be solid oak,I can see that for a table but it does seem a bit overkill for a desk.
Ok I understandMainly because I like the look and solidity for using a monitor clamp. It also is relatively easy to refurbish in future. I could use a veneer but there didn't seem much difference in price between that and solid timber. Online some suggestions are to use kitchen worktops but they are generally pretty thick, too narrow in standard (cheaper) sizes plus they are incredibly heavy
I am looking to build my own desk and have been quoted a price of £265 for a piece of 23mm finished oak 1500mm x 750mm.
Can anyone advise if this is a decent price or should I be looking at another supplier
I am looking to build my own desk and have been quoted a price of £265 for a piece of 23mm finished oak 1500mm x 750mm.
Can anyone advise if this is a decent price or should I be looking at another supplier
Do you mean actual solid oak, as in one continuous piece, or bits stuck together? Cos the former is virtually impossible to find (needs a tree that's hundreds of years old, extremely rare) in such a width. So I'm assuming strips/blocks. A piece made of actual planks, will cost a lot more than a piece made of smaller blocks. For comparison; I supplied a piece to a friend some years ago; he wanted a particular shape cut, which for a one-off, many places were charging ridiculous sums. Like £250 for the bare wood, before any cutting or finishing. I sourced a nice piece of reclaimed old church seating, 2 planks jointed. Cut out shape, smoothed off top, finished off with oil. Bosh. He paid me the £250 he was quoted for the wood alone. So, depending on the quality of material, I'd say praps £265 for a piece of finished material isn't that bad tbh. You've got to take into account transportation costs, machine costs and maintenance, cutting blades etc. Stuff costs money. You could try finding summat at a reclaim yard, then doing the finishing yourself. Might involve a fair bit of work, not to mention all the mess etc. Stuff costs money.I am looking to build my own desk and have been quoted a price of £265 for a piece of 23mm finished oak 1500mm x 750mm.
Can anyone advise if this is a decent price or should I be looking at another supplier