"Shay" <sah### [at] simcopartscom> wrote in message
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> "Jeremy M. Praay" <sla### [at] hotmailcom> wrote in message
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> | Please offer ([very] specific) advice.  I'm new to this, and won't
> | be offended.  :-)  I've done most of my basement by myself, and
> | frankly, it shows, though I'm still somewhat proud of myself.
> | Should that be moved to p.o-t?
>
> The basement looks great in the photos.

What you can't see is how I used too much joint compound, which resulted in
wavey walls at the dry-wall seems.  No one notices, if I don't point that
out, though.  That and a couple other minor things, like holes that were
just just a tad too big (or too high) for the electrical outlets.  We had
someone else do the carpeting, and they did a great job.  We just recently
stained the doors and added the base and door trim.

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> I'll post something in p.o-t Thursday evening if not before. I can tell
> you now that Formica countertop cannot be used as a building material.
> It will sag under its own weight if not supported on all four sides.
> Even if that were not the case, you can only screw into it a half inch.
> The formica countertop will only be a cover for a frame which must be
> sturdy without it.
>
> You will need some type of leg at the L, but it can be set back far
> enough to make room for a chair and knees there. Still, you won't want
> to sit on the edge of this desk. I will post a detailed plan Thursday
> evening which can be realized with your tools.

Thanks!  I think I'm starting to see what you mean about the frame.  In
particular, the miter joint would probably be under a great amount of
stress.  I don't mind buying a few more boards, if necessary.  I've also
considered possibly needing addtional supports, like the edges, in the
middle.  I'd just want to make sure they were not in knee range (i.e. I'd
like to keep them between the chairs).

> Do you have wood or aluminum studs in the wall?

Wood studs (2x4's), and 1/2" drywall, iirc.

ok, I'm really o-t now...  :-/  ...need new group povray.tools.carpentry
;-)

-- 
Jeremy
www.beantoad.com

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