Metalbat
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New Desk for X2
The pro desks are way too expensive for what you get,so I built my own for less than £60. No more keyboard on a keyboard for me.  Here are some pics. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyKlzTSmzQ0&feature=youtube_gdata I'm now ready for x2 and all the free stuff.Wish me luck with the install. 
post edited by Metalbat - 2013/01/15 04:34:13
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DeeringAmps
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:00:44
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Looks nice indeed.
I would have gone with dual monitors.
If you are skipping X1, hang on!
Big move from 8.5, worth it though.
Still some "niggles" in X2a, not yet up to X1d standard; here at least...
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:03:44
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Nice!
Planning to build something similar ...
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:06:20
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:06:55
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...is that ever stylish!!!
...and good luck with the install of X2 (runs solid as a rock here...just a few minor issues, for me anyway)
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:11:52
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Great looking desk. Always better to design and build your own, if you're able.
X2 works great on one monitor by the way. Multidock is excellent.
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Metalbat
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:14:26
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Thanks Just updated my profile. Been using X1 for a while now and never had any issues, so I think i'll jump into x2. I may just put a touch monitor on each side and have 3.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 11:15:55
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Very cool design. I'm embarrassed to post a picture of my homemade desk now.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 12:08:07
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 13:49:31
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 16:24:43
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Hey that is a really great desk. I need to do something like that. I'm using old school Ultimate Support modular stands... aluminum tubes and collars that go together like tinker toys but the parts are expensive now that they are no longer made.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 17:43:25
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 17:58:52
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Very neat!
When your studio is also your home (like most here) its important to keep it looking nice.
Good job.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 18:03:48
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That's a very nice desk. :)
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/11 18:42:06
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That's quite a featured spot for such a small Behringer mixer lol !! :)
Still ... the desk is amazing !! Good work !
My girlfriend would be proud of me if I'd ditch my Ikea Jerker desk for one like yours...
Cheers!
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Metalbat
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 05:39:38
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Thanks everyone for all the positive comments.
If anyone would like details on how to make one, please let me know.
Cheers.
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Loptec
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 05:46:36
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wow! looks awesome!! :O
yes, pleeease give us details! ;)
what materials did you use and how did you get such a nice surface?
I built a custom deskt many years ago and then I used 3DS-Max for design.
how did you design yours?
really inspireing to see! :)
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 10:09:07
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Metalbat,
I'm with Loptec - I would really like more details! VERY impressive!
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 11:44:15
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Observation 1. Desk is beautiful and well crafted. Observation 2. For perfect triangulation of monitors to your head it looks to me that your arms almost 7 feet long. Is that true?
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Metalbat
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 12:00:52
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Thanks Bapu You forgot about observation 3: I must be 3ft tall or sit on a baby stool.
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Re:New Desk for X2
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 18:18:38
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Verry cool. Wish I had the skill to make something as nice. I used off the shelf from Ikea, $150. Not very nice but very functional.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 18:24:25
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That is super impressive. It looks very professional. Now all I need is the talent.
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/13 20:23:07
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Wow, that's very cool. Nice job with that!
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/14 04:24:03
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Far too nice for me,no seriously that is amazing for 92 AUD,but I want that house too
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/14 11:39:34
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Add me to the list of those who would like more details on the build. Absolutely beautiful!
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/14 12:13:55
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Great job - you know that is how businesses begin - just saying:-)
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Metalbat
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/14 15:50:23
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I used an old Ikea shelf unit for most of the desk, one tin of matt black spray paint, three pieces of 44 x 18, four sheets of Black plastic veneer (surface and sides)
screws, glue and thats about it.
I'm making another one soon for a friend. I'll video the construction and post with all the specs when complete.
Many Thanks
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/23 11:45:41
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Re:New Desk for X2
2013/01/23 12:56:40
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That is really nice! Edit: My comment was for Metalbat. Ronkenobi's looks nice also but I had not seen it. Ron you might want to use a different sight to post pictures. That one causes pop ups.
post edited by WDI - 2013/01/23 15:29:11
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