Tuesday 9 December 2014

A New Painting Desk

I have bought myself a new painting table, larger than its predecessor. I don't have the luxury of a games room or man-cave and have always had to work in a corner of the family room. Nothing has changed there but I have been thinking about getting a bigger table for some time. I have had my old desk for 8 years and it has served me well, but space has always been an issue and while I have made-do it has never really been large enough. 


One of the advantages of working in a recycling centre is that I have a lot of 'pre loved' furniture passing through all the time. I wasn't looking for a new desk but this item arrived last week and I knew immediately that it would be a suitable replacement for my ageing and small desk I use at present. Like my old desk this is a writing bureau - so it can be close up when not is use - but it is wider and deeper with proper shelving below. More importantly the work area is 70% bigger and I have more desktop storage for reference material , my note books, tools and brushes. 



I have removed the glass doors that enclosed the front (they would have been broken in no time!) and adjusted the shelf to accommodate my army boxes and some tools. Other than that there has been little need for alterations. I'm hoping this new desk will give me some much needed work space and serve me for many years to come. 

15 comments:

  1. That really does look like a newer less cluttered and paint splattered version of my painting desk!

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  2. Ahh, I see you are going to be painting some targets for the LRDG.

    Nice recycling find Lee.

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    1. I've cleaned up my old desk and now its sitting in the shop waiting for a new owner. Even though I have replaced it, it's useful life is not over yet.

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  3. Nice setup - the desktop storage cubby seems to be the perfect height for Osprey books. Having a functional workspace for the hobby really aids in it's enjoyment

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    1. Having space for some reference books is a great improvement on my old setup

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  4. Great desk! Looks like you've already christened it!

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  5. What a lovely piece of furniture - perfect!

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  6. More space = faster production and boy are you doing it in style

    Ian

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  7. In the states we call that type of desk a 'secretary' desk and they're VERY popular for wargamers using their primary living room as a painting station. Being able to close up the work area and make it look tidy, while also keeping it away from the random touches from pets and children is very helpful. Beautiful piece considering you got it from your town's swap shed. I wish people in my town tossed out such nice things so I could get some!

    Good 'score' as they say over here.

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    1. I have seen even larger versions but this is probably as big as I can go in my current situation.

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  8. Nice one, congratulations on the new job.

    All the best

    Airhead

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  9. A really nice painting table. Good choice Lee !
    It reminds me of min which is standing in a corner of our living room as well... ;-)

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