Desk support

[masscrazy]

I see what you're saying.

I really really dont want a leg lol.

This is like my current desk:

What about adding like a large wood/ply sheet underneath the tabletop, that bracket is secured to. So bracket -> wood/ply sheet -> tabletop. The ply sheet could be 20mmx200mmx600mm (HxWxD). For added stability?? I dont know not an expert, which is why I'm asking

 

[foxhole]

In our office we had benches (Seated 3-4 people)mounted on two brackets hanging off mdf structure, so ideally you need long bracket ( both down wall and outwards)to take the strain .

 

[masscrazy]

There is another L bracket that is rated for 500kg - is 580mm (92% of tabletop depth) and the bracket wall itself is 178mm tall:

Dimensions (A x B x C):

• 330mm x 82mm x 134mm
• 380mm x 82mm x 134mm
• 480mm x 82mm x 152mm
• 580mm x 82mm x 178mm

 

[foxhole]

They look good , though you don’t need a folding model .

 

[masscrazy]

Folding is rated at 500kg, non folding (on page 1 of this thread) is rated at 150kg.

So not worth adding a layer of plywood between the bracket and tabletop (600mm x 300mm x 25mm) DxWxH - to spread the backet's weight-bearing capability?

 

[Deleted member 174758]

And has anyone asked what sort of wall this is going into? 500kg brackets are all very well, but an MF stud wall wo t be able to support that sort of weight without considerable extra benefit g up, and even plasterboard will crumble unless the weight of the bra ket is spread a cross a greater area by mounting the bracket on a larger MDF or timber pattress

 

[masscrazy]

And has anyone asked what sort of wall this is going into? 500kg brackets are all very well, but an MF stud wall wo t be able to support that sort of weight without considerable extra benefit g up, and even plasterboard will crumble unless the weight of the bra ket is spread a cross a greater area by mounting the bracket on a larger MDF or timber pattress

It is a brick wall. Its the party wall.

What if I was to use a 25mm thick plywood piece on the wall too. 500mmX500mm say? And bolt that into the wall and the bracket into the plywood and brick?

 

[masscrazy]

What about something like this -> https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Set-of-2...a=1&pg=2510209&_trksid=p2510209.c100903.m5276

Using the legs (linked above) so that instead of the tabletop resting on the top of the frame, the tabletop rests on a single leg of the frame. The top will face the wall and the other leg on the floor?

 

[masscrazy]

Apparently it can be done!

Same tabletop and bracket!! (although I said 330mm, seem 480mm or 580mm is more appropriate)

Clearance of 480mm brackets:

He is using several brackets, which makes me think, I could use the Alex drawers beside that a bracket and one bracket at the other end. That would seem to provide enough support.

Remaining images:
https://imgur.com/gallery/4AKUp7u


edit:
something like this?

 

[StephenStephen]

random idea - could you add strength to the front right corner with a chain from a ceiling joist?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

random idea - could you add strength to the front right corner with a chain from a ceiling joist?

You can buy cast-iron conduit box fitting hooks, with two screw holes, finished in black or galvanised - ideal for hanging chains from ceilings.

 

[masscrazy]

Hmm not ideal because this desk is intended to go inside a loft eave. Therefore it's only 5inches to the "ceiling" also not really a fan of the look.