FxrAndy Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 I have been tasked by my watchmaking mentor to make some mobile desks for seminars that i help him with, the idea is that we can put all the equipment for one person in the desk and we can conduct the seminar any where where we have a standard table and office chair so this is what i can come up with (I have used Reds design as a base so thanks mate) This is a prototype that will be made by a professional carpenter so it will look quite a bit better than my wood hackings but your input is always usefull. The storage will be worked in quite a bit but i see lots of options here not just for watch making but for model makers ect. Lots of places for improvement like the material, joins, finish, height, storage but it is a start point, i am intetested in your thoughts
maxman Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 I personally think It's a awesome design Andy,not only does It look good but more Importantly It seems to be very functional as well. Im sure that you will fine tune the desk as you see fit. Nice work Andy,keep us posted on your progress Mike
vafarmer70 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 What a versatile mobile desk. Very nicely done.
nikki6 Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 It sounds great Andy, the shape sounds perfect. I always used to find square tables when working were a real pain as sometimes you need your hands at different levels. With your table box you can easily have one arm and hand on the box with the other elbow/bicep area off the side but still have the solid base you need to keep your hand steady! Top work I say, on both yourself and Reds part!! Drawers are nicely out of the way too, so you don't run the risk of catching a cuff or hand on the handle and pulling it out spilling everything, ie, wee nadgery bits and buggers, all over the floor! Well thought out and made. Well done guys, top work!! Sixx
FxrAndy Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks guys lots of design work to go but it is a working model i would like drawers like the front of this
maxman Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 Thanks guys lots of design work to go but it is a working model i would like drawers like the front of this Sweet
PeteM Posted February 19, 2011 Report Posted February 19, 2011 I like it a lot and think you have done a great job so far mate I definitely think the small drawers is a good idea Its difficult to give suggestions as I dont do that much work on watches to know what you would want in front of you or where to reach for. But I would imagine a few drop wells (like Ink wells) felted inside and with liftable lids might be useful Perhaps a drawer with the same above might be better I am not sure What about a slight lip on the edges to prevent roll offs A raiseable area in front perhaps like a lectern or maybe a drawer then when emptied of its tools for the desk can then be turned over to give a raised working area or maybe where the desk angles in have the back slightly higher. Put non slip mating on base of the overall box Place a hole in back and conduit of some kind to allow get power from the bvack to the front without having wires laying over the desk etc Sorry if I am stating rubbish or the obvious but just a few thoughts I think its a great job and great idea mate :)
FxrAndy Posted February 19, 2011 Author Report Posted February 19, 2011 What about a slight lip on the edges to prevent roll offs a catch recess is in the original designe but i dont have a router and you other ideas are good i would like a recess for my AF matt as well
plaifender Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Catch recess is crucial if the desk were to be used as a watch work bench. Looks great.
redwatch Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Nicely done Andy! Looking good! I love my desktop bench, but I really like the dual drawer design on yours Pete's got some good suggestions too! Keep up the good work!!
FxrAndy Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Posted February 20, 2011 I made a second one today nas this is a bit low but then the one i made today is a bit high, but now i know what height i want and i can show a prototype to the carpentry firm who i going to make them with luck
freddy333 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Posted February 20, 2011 Looks really good, but you can buy 1 of these portable watchmaker's workbenches for less than $90. Set it on top of a standard table/desk & it puts you right at the correct level for watchmaking work
FxrAndy Posted February 21, 2011 Author Report Posted February 21, 2011 I know freddy but have you seen how much they want for postage to europe and i need at least 6 and then i may want a couple more for my self, also i find that the shape of the top will be a pain with the raised edge all around.
FxrAndy Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Posted February 27, 2011 I have been using the prototype for a week now and i am more than happy with the way it has changed my seating position, so the second prototype has gone off to a profesional carpentry shop to see what they can make of it and to improve the storage options, i will follow up with photos when their prototype is done
vafarmer70 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 I am looking forward to seeing that second prototype
freddy333 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Posted February 27, 2011 also i find that the shape of the top will be a pain with the raised edge all around. In practice, that raised edge is there for a reason (not just an aesthetic design choice) & can be a life-saver, helping to keep flying parts from getting lost. But other points taken.
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