Computer equipment is widely used both in working purposes - to conduct documentation, settlements and calculations, and to view movies, listening to favorite music, communication in social networks, etc. But then there is a problem: where and how to place a PC in the house or office in such a way that he takes a minimum of space and at the same time they were comfortable to use.
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An excellent output will be a special table for a computer, which not only allows the compact and conveniently positioned the monitor, system unit, keyboard, office equipment, etc., but also at the same time serves as a desk, repository of documents and other things.
Types of computer tables
Computer tables are classified according to several parameters, including:
- The size. For example, the home and office desk under the computer is completely different in size. In working conditions, large models are quite appropriate, but in standard apartments in the panel houses, modest computer tables look much more organic. But it is not necessary to think that a small size means insufficient functionality, because it easily compensates for the presence of a large number of superstructures over the table top, shelves and lockers, where the keyboard, printer, wheels, speakers, necessary documents, etc. are usually placed. The optimal width of the computer table table top is 60 cm, since the smaller distance from the monitor to the eye is dangerous for sight. But, if you plan to write in this table, laying the A4 paper, to put a fax, telephone or other technique, it is advisable to stay on the model with a greater width.
- Countertops configuration. Linear and curly models are released here. For a linear computer table, a direct countertop is characteristic, it has a special compartment for the system unit, a retractable shelf for the keyboard and shelf for disks. The tabletop of the figured model is distinguished by a wavy shape without any angles, so such computer tables are completely safe and they are recommended to be put in the nursery.
- Design. Simple computer tables are equipped with a shelf for the keyboard and a compartment for the system unit. Their counterparts with the second tier and with the underestimated second tier allow you to arrange the monitor, respectively, slightly higher or slightly below the tabletop level. Tables for a computer with an underestimated second tier, as scientists proved, reduce the load on the visual apparatus. The market also presents modular tables for a computer, distinguished by a large number of tumbers, shelves and lockers both under the surface of the table top and above it. Thus, the useful area of \u200b\u200bthe table increases several times.
- Method Method. For this characterization, the tables for the computer are divided into stationary and mobile. Stationary models look more impressive and presentable, have legs, however, they are difficult to move. In the mobile tables, the legs are replaced with the wheels, so if necessary, they are transported from one room to another literally in a couple of minutes.
- Geometric shape. There are straight and corner tables for a computer. There are no restrictions on the place of installation of direct models, they look harmoniously like the wall and in the center of the room or office. But the corner table for the computer is advisable to purchase in conditions of limited area, as it takes at least a place placed in any free corner of the room. Additional free space is considered the advantage of such a table at the expense of a side countertop that books, documents, discs, stationery, etc.
This discovery in the segment of the market related to furniture for computers, steel tables for a computer in which the motherboard and other elements of the system unit are mounted in a tabletop. Of the advantages of such know-how, we note a significant savings and good cooling of PC parts, but at the same time the components of the computer are less protected from mechanical damage.
Materials and Tools for Making Computer Tables
To a computer for a computer, a photo of various models of which are given in this article, answered all the requirements of the owner, it is very important to determine the material for its manufacture. Most often there are tables for PCs from:
- natural wood treated with special composition and well dried. The positive sides of this material are environmental friendliness and excellent strength, but by price the table from a wooden array will cost a whole condition;
- Chipboard or MDF;
This is relatively cheap materials that have proven themselves in high humidity and low-sensitive mechanical damage. In addition, the countertop from any wood plate is permissible to laminate or cover veneer, which increases its service life. However, the chipboard is considered far from harmless material due to the tendency to allocate harmful phenol formaldehyde resins during operation. As for MDF, there are certain doubts about its resistance to high temperatures.
- metal or tempered glass. Such computer tables are not terrible even the strongest strikes, but they are better not to put in homes, where there are animals or small children due to risk injuries. In other cases, they fit perfectly in the style of High-tech, creating a special futuristic atmosphere;
- plastic. The plastic computer table is highlighted in a slight weight, but at the same time is not adapted to withstand heavy items, so the load on its few shelves or compartments must be minimal.
Now consider which tools will be needed for the manufacture of a computer table of wood, chipboard or MDF. This is a grinding machine, drill, kitchen, tape measure, hacksaw, pencil, metering line, screwdriver, chisel. All this is usually available in the arsenal, not even an experienced homemade master.
Additional Computer Desk Elements
The computer table would not be different from the usual table, if it were not for its additional elements, just responsible for user comfort. Let's call the main of them:
- Shelf for keyboard. Traditionally, in order to save space, it is made pull-out. It is very convenient that it is 10-12 cm below the table top, so the user will not touch the hands even with long intensive printing. In addition, extra free space on the table top is released. The keyboard shelf is stationary and autonomous. In the first case, it completely depends on the design of the table for a computer, that is, to set independently the length of the shelf can not. It is installed on the guides that are attached to the side of the table. The autonomous keyboard shelf is the key to the mobility of this table element, which is easily removed in the case of unrequisite and is installed in almost any angle convenient for the user.
- Stand under the system unit. This is the necessary part of the computer table, which allows you to protect the "heart" of the computer from dust, moisture and shock. The most common two constructions of the stand are most common: on the rollers and on adjustable furniture supports. The first option is more highly autonomicious: if an ordinary PC changed the laptop, the mobile stand is easily removed from the computer table. The advantage of the stands on furniture supports is the installation on any elevation convenient for the user and simplicity. It includes only the bottom and two lateral bulkheads, without intricate lines and rounded corners.
- Block with drawers. Retractable drawers on roller or ball guides - a remarkable solution to the problem of storing small, papers, stationery, etc. Thanks to them, all this will not be dusting on the surface of the table, but it will be compactly unfolded in various offices to always be at hand.
- Cabinet with lockers. It has a greater capacity than compartment with drawers, so turn a computer desk to a full-fledged workplace. This is especially important for children who, behind this table, will not only play at the computer, but also draw, and do homework. At the same time, textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies placed in lockers will always be at hand.
Computer table making methods
In order to understand how to make a computer table itself, special knowledge of construction is not required: it is enough to have the initial handling skills with tool and lumber. Consider how to make a computer table for nursery from MDF:
- Take the MDF plate with a thickness of no less than 16 mm. We measure the parameters of the space in which the future computer desk will be placed: depth, length and width. In accordance with this, we make a detailed drawing and in accordance with it cut the MDF list on parts of the desired size.
- When the "sidewalks" of the desired size are ready, we screw to them the guides to which the internal shelves and retractable boxes will be attached.
- We collect side modules with the help of ducts, for greater strength of the design, adding glue into the nests.
- For the rear wall, it is better to use not traditional fiberboard, but a sheet of MDF, the thickness of which is 10 mm. After that, we collect all the walls into a single integer using self-tapping screws.
- Cut the rectangular elements for drawers of the required length also from MDF, a thickness of 10 mm and check the geometry of the sides with the help of the square. Then we insert the specks into the sockets, pre-lubricated with glue, and fasten the box with clamps.
- On the side surfaces of the retractable shelves, we stick the edge ribbon, processing it with a hot iron. Without this, the edge in the process of operation of the computer overheats and bubbles are formed on it. After that mount the edge along the edge of the sharp knife. To the surface of the plate remains the whole, under the edge put a sheet of fine cardboard.
- The shelves are glued to the front and rear sections of the shelves in such a way that the shelves are fluently moving along the guides. For this, the width of the planks for the front edge must be equal to 40 mm, and for the back edge - 16 mm.
- On the lower surface of the countertops, we celebrate the place where the supporting tubes will be mounted, and drill the deaf sockets for the wrenches. Here it is not necessary to do without using the drilling depth limiter, otherwise the holes with a large share of the likelihood will be through.
- We put the cabinets on an inverted countertop and fasten them with each other 2 rigids by screws.
- I turn over the table, screw the loops and hang the door on the left side module. Insert the box and retractable shelves in place.
- An add-in from the shelves, which is installed on the table, attach with the help of screeds so that it is easier to dismantle if necessary.
- Stand under the monitor is krepim to a tabletop using round wooden bars using ducks and glue.
- We apply to the finished computer desk the primer, and then we can paint into any color.
If there is little space in the room, and the usual shelf for the system unit makes it difficult to access the computer, it is very convenient to mount the processor directly to the table. To do this, when it is assembling, a special box is provided, which is made from the fiberboard, plated formation and having edging on open end. To avoid the risk of a fire, the box from the inside is treated with refractory impregnation. The desired thickness of the DVP layer - 17 mm, the sides of the box fasten with screws with a mixture of 4x60 mm with a secret head. The stiffness of the product provides the rear panels recessed by 10 cm in such a way that special niches for the cable and the UPS are obtained.
Computer table in the interior
If the computer table always looks organically in the office interior, then its placement in the home living room requires some designer talent so that such furniture does not produce too strict, "the stationery" view. Thus, the combination of a table with a small lamp, beautiful paintings and light chairs, covered with light cloth and with an elegant back allows you to disguise such furniture under a regular dining or writing desk. Harmoniously looks like a PC table, which is a continuation of the shelving or wall.
If you give the set of its shelves and lockers an unusual shape or decorate their paint patterns or carved by wood, this piece of furniture will be by the way in any home interior.
