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Most online checkouts finish with a ‘ding’ notification that funds have left your account. Ours concludes with a form being submitted and then, briefly, nothing at all. Depending on your disposition that is either comforting or mildly unnerving. This post explains our entire process, from the beginning to end. What happens to your order request…
A practical guide to standard sizes for solid wood tops, and how far you can go beyond them.
Learn what affects the cost of a solid wood top — from size and wood type to custom features and delivery. Use our online estimator for an accurate, transparent quote every time.
Learn how to size your solid wood desk top for different frames — from fixed to sit/stand. Find out how much you can safely oversize or undersize for stability, balance, and the perfect fit.
Solid oak is our most popular solid wood, but is it right for your project? Let’s find out…
Is walnut the right solid wood for your project? This post explores the pros, cons and specs.
We recently wrote a guest post by our friends at Height Adjustable Desks highlighting the main reasons why many of our customers choose a solid wood desk top for a sit/stand frame.
How can you pair your Solid Wood Top with the perfect legs or frame to get your dream set up, exactly as you imagine it? The key is stability for the desk, and support for the top. This post briefly discusses frames for sit/stand desks, and the different styles, retailers and considerations for individual legs…
There are many reasons other than the grain/aesthetic to want a solid wood desk top, i.e. it’s inherent strength (avoid bowing, camera/monitor clamps), custom size/shaping or even avoiding plastic alternatives. In these cases, painting the top might be an option you are considering. This post considers what wood to use, how tops are painted, the…
Let’s see how solid wood L-shaped desk tops are made, and some related options including inside corners and supporting the top adequately.
Is desk top thickness just about the price tag? Find out which is the best thickness for your project in this blog post.
Let’s take a look into the differences between desktops, worktops and table tops. What are they designed for, how big are they, what finishes are applied and what woods are used?
