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== Overview ==
When working from home, I have to use 3 laptops and an external monitor in order to monitor different system alarms. My current setup is on a dining room table and is very uncomfortable having to stretch from system to system. In addition, I have a collection of other laptops and netbooks that I have acquired over the years that need to be stored. I decided to design a compact desk that is more comfortable to use that will fit in our spare room and still provide enough space to stow all my equipment.

== Background ==

* Design and style
** Constructed from 4 4' x 4' sheets of 1/2" plywood and 1 4' x 4' 1/2" sheet of MDF
** Total footprint is 4' x 4' to fit in the available space in spare bedroom
** Painted black and silver for good team mojo([http://www.raiders.com GO RAIDERS!])
** Individual shelves for laptops, mice and power adapters in left return and a space for backpacks in the right return.

== Initial Design ==
* Created with Google Sketchup 8
** Tutorials from [http://www.sketchupforwoodworkers.com Sketchup for Woodworkers] allowed me to reduce Sketchup learning curve to a matter of hours.
** Used [http://lumberjocks.com/daltxguy/blog/5143 Cutlist 4.1] plugin for Sketchup to automatically lay out cuts and make most efficient use of boards

== Construction ==
* Laid out cuts on all boards, then rough-cut large pieces with portable saw
* Doing fine cuts with table saw
* Assembled using brad nails to hold pieces together, using glue and countersunk screws for main strength.
** May also use 1/4" dowels, but there is much greater chance of splitting wood when drilling dowel holes.

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