A fabulous walnut counter for the fabulous Darlene's computers

beenthere · January 20, 2016, 08:44:53 PM

Good job, now you can rest.

mesquite buckeye · January 20, 2016, 09:11:37 PM

You a very funny fellow, BT. There shall be no rest for the wicked. :(

But thanks for the thought. ;D 8) 8) 8)

Magicman · January 20, 2016, 09:37:11 PM

Thanks for sharing this fabulous project for the fabulous one. As always there are many tips and ideas. I think that is is ......well Fabulous.

mesquite buckeye · January 20, 2016, 10:48:22 PM

21incher · January 21, 2016, 07:52:43 AM

That looks great, thanks for sharing the project with us. I would like to see a video of you squeezing it in place. ;D

mesquite buckeye · January 21, 2016, 09:40:49 AM

No problem sliding it in. We had 1/16" of clearance. ;D 8) 8) 8)

Just added a couple more Athena chairback boards, slid it across them, then removed the supporting boards once the countertop was against the back wall one at a time. Dropped right into place. I think the tapered slots on the washers helped take the wiggle out since I'm sure the holes and bolts weren't absolutely perfect by acting like wedges. That was the only part of making this that went easier than expected. All perfect at the end.

Wait a minute, the counter just made a pop.

Maybe it just wanted to put in its two cents. This whole house creaks and groans with temperature and wind changes. I guess it just wants to fit in. ;D

beenthere · January 21, 2016, 11:45:41 AM

"Made a pop"

And don't see the crack?

mesquite buckeye · January 21, 2016, 12:25:57 PM

Probably just one of the bolts shifting a bit. We have a beam ceiling that has been popping every day for over 20 years and the house is still standing. The outside walls are concrete block and our day/night temperature variation is from 25-45 degrees. The roof just made a series of pops as I am writing.

It would take more than a little stress to pop that counter apart. ;D

lowpolyjoe · January 21, 2016, 05:30:57 PM

Looks great 8)

mesquite buckeye · January 21, 2016, 06:47:52 PM

bkaimwood · February 15, 2016, 07:12:05 AM

Turned out beautifully, MB. Great thread, I especially enjoyed the detail in the hidden fastener parts...the hand chisel, the depth measurements, the precision, simplified for less experienced fellas like myself...