discussion small space desk

[monica]

hi all need some ideas on a smallish fold able desk and storage with shelf's,
not much to ask for as the spots i have tried to setup old grummpy puts an end to them,
i do have an idea or two as well just see what else i can do have about a 1m l x can come off the wall by aout 400mm and have a flod up or down part as well
of 200 to 400 mm as well

 

[Airborne01]

Have you considered mounting some of your equipment/tools in small boxes or trays attached to the underside of the work surface with a rudimentary 'gymbal' system that allows them to rotate down? Alternatively, make shallow trays in drawer-type runners (a simple peg or two, or magnet will stop them falling as the work surface folds down) Made both in the past and both systems work well! Good luck with Grumpy!
Steve

 

[Gern]

What about a picnic table?

 

[Guest]

hi all need some ideas on a smallish fold able desk and storage with shelf's,
not much to ask for as the spots i have tried to setup old grummpy puts an end to them,
i do have an idea or two as well just see what else i can do have about a 1m l x can come off the wall by aout 400mm and have a flod up or down part as well
of 200 to 400 mm as well

Yo! Monica, long time no hear... Have a look at Azon, I recently bought a table from them description below -

ZENO Folding Table 2.6ft | Standing Table for Camping | Hiking | Picnic Table | Aluminium Alloy Office Computer Desks with Carry Handle | 80CM​

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[Ian M]

Sounds like an old fashion writing desk, is just what you need.

Plenty of draw space. An ok work area and can be closed when done . (And locked).
Can often find then in used furniture shops/ flea markets...
This is not mine, I stole the picture off the interweb as an example

 

[boatman]

HAPPY NEW YEAR Moni hope you get to buy an fit your foldin bench an sorry to have to ask but who's grumpy ?
CHRISB

 

[pjgtech]

Ikea do a small folding desk, see linky:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/norberg-wall-mounted-drop-leaf-table-white-30180504/
Something similar could easily be made.
Or as others have suggested some sort of folding picnic table, although they might be a bit "wobbly"?

 

[monica]

Have you considered mounting some of your equipment/tools in small boxes or trays attached to the underside of the work surface with a rudimentary 'gymbal' system that allows them to rotate down? Alternatively, make shallow trays in drawer-type runners (a simple peg or two, or magnet will stop them falling as the work surface folds down) Made both in the past and both systems work well! Good luck with Grumpy!
Steve

hi,yes a good idea to do as well,that one can be built in

What about a picnic table?

i did as you say its far to unstable for what we do,

Yo! Monica, long time no hear... Have a look at Azon, I recently bought a table from them description below -

ZENO Folding Table 2.6ft | Standing Table for Camping | Hiking | Picnic Table | Aluminium Alloy Office Computer Desks with Carry Handle | 80CM​

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very nice idea but cannot fix to wall as we rent ,but would be a nice idea

Sounds like an old fashion writing desk, is just what you need.

Plenty of draw space. An ok work area and can be closed when done . (And locked).
Can often find then in used furniture shops/ flea markets...
This is not mine, I stole the picture off the interweb as an example

that would suit quite well i do thing just depending on the death of it ?

HAPPY NEW YEAR Moni hope you get to buy an fit your foldin bench an sorry to have to ask but who's grumpy ?
CHRISB

happy new year Chris,oh grumpy i have spoken of over the yrs quite offen i thing is the other half the pain in the butt,
so hard when they dont understand your hobby and what go,s into it

Ikea do a small folding desk, see linky:
https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/norberg-wall-mounted-drop-leaf-table-white-30180504/
Something similar could easily be made.
Or as others have suggested some sort of folding picnic table, although they might be a bit "wobbly"?

ya not able to fix to wall sorry