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What is an edge profile? Which edge is best for your desk/table top?
There are many options for the profile or shape of the edge, this post gives a run down of some popular choices.
How to order samples for your solid wood project
The phrase measure twice, cut once applies to every decision you make when placing your order request; not just the dimensions of your desk top, monitor stand, (picture) shelving or kitchen island converter! Before committing to a bespoke piece of furniture, we understand you might want to get a real understanding of the high quality…
Perfect fit & finish wood grommet hole covers
What is a grommet hole? A hole drilled through the desk top to allow cables (think power cords, computer cables, and other connectors) to pass through the desk surface in a tidy way. You may have heard them called a few other things, like cable or wire management holes. Grommet holes can gather a number…
How we pre-drill solid wood table top holes for Ikea desk frames
We accept order requests for solid wood table tops for all Ikea legs: from the ‘cheap as chips’ OLOV legs to the timeless Bekant (review), from the perfectly functional Rodulf or Trotten (discussion, review, previously Skarsta), to the deceptively well specced Idasen (review). We are frequently are asked what method is used to make sure…
How to arrange your own courier to deliver your desk top
A major reason Solid Wood Tops appeals to customers and partners alike is that we can often match enquiries to local businesses. This is great for many reasons: supporting local trade, less environmental impact, better ongoing support which all ultimately can even lead to a more competitive price. If we manage to find a very…
How to commission a custom sized, solid wood L-shaped desk
L-shaped desks can be a great way to maximise space in an office, and can be perfect for setting up a workspace for 2 people. L-shaped desk tops and frames are bigger, more complex, and therefore more expensive than standard desks. Our previous post ‘L’ Shaped/3 Leg/Corner Desks & an alternative that could save £££s…
How to water proof a solid wood desk: polyurethane, lacquer, OSMO, wax & oil finishes
Some of our customers when researching their solid wood desk top purchase are keen to make it impervious to water damage. This post will discuss the finishing options with water resistance in mind. Can you “water proof” solid wood? We would never describe a piece of solid wood furniture, regardless of the finish we apply,…
Is drilling pilot holes required when attaching a solid wood table top to a desk frame with wood screws?
We used to offer a pilot hole service when we delivered our solid wood desk tops to fit frames with adjustable cross beams like Fully, Flexispot and Flytta or custom legs, at present we are not offering this service, so we thought sharing some tips might be useful. Read our related posts: 1) ‘Pre-drilled hole’…
How to order a custom shape solid wood table top
Sometimes a standard rectangle or square desk/table top just won’t work for a space. Maybe it physically can’t fit or it impedes a doorway. Maybe it needs to fit into a specific alcove or bay window. Maybe it should look interesting. Maybe it’s location requires a cut away at the back for cable management. Solid…