When you need to make the most out of your home office space
Cost
~$200
Type
Wood Working
Time
2-3 days
Level
Beginner
iron pipes
live edge
faux brick
Assemble pipe legs
Cut desktop to width and glue up
Stain and finish top
Build wall ledger
Attach top to ledge with piano hinge
Spray paint the pipe legs
Attach ledger and top to wall
Attech legs to ledger and baseboard
1
It would have been much easier to use the project pipe from Lowes. And cheaper. But if you are stubborn like me, you will want a union joint to make the square top shape possible.
2
The live edge top I used already had the pre-routed joints but I did add biscuits for stability. I love biscuits, both for joining and the kind with honey and butter. Big fan.
3
A sturdy piece as wide as the tops of the legs that can be lagged into the wall is the key.
4
The piano hinge is key here to make sure it has a even support when folding along the whole length.
5
This can be done before or after attaching the wall ledger board. Remember to use pre-stain to get a more even color. Unless you love blotchy wood? I guess?
6
Either spray paint or otherwise finish the iron pipe. I went with a matte black finish.
7
I used some Timberlock screws leftover from other projects to lag the ledger to the studs. You want some beefy screws here don't skimp.
8
Using some copper split pipe clamps, t-nuts and bolts I attached the legs to the ledger and the baseboard. The clamps let the legs swing freely. Felt pads on the bottom and pivot point help to keep things smooth.