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Woodware Designs -- Armoire Student Computer Desk -- Freebie

Armoire Student Computer Desk -- Freebie

1. Origin of the Armoire

An armoire (sounds like: arm-war) is simply a French word for arms cabinet and now usually

refers to large closet-like piece with two tall doors that is used like a closet. Historic furniture

books show many examples of armoires that are very formal and ornate, but many American

versions have simple, clean lines and are simply called wardrobes.

Recently the armoire has been adapted to hold televisions and other electronic equipment either

in the living room or bedroom. These feature doors to hide the equipment when not in use. An

armoire can be as big and solid as needed to hold large equipment, yet still be consistent with the

historic examples.

2. Woodware Versions

The Woodware Armoires go a little beyond the home entertainment center to provide everything

needed for a roomy, low-stress computer desk. And they do hide everything away when not in

use, even the printer. This versions makes a good project for a team of a few students and makes

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a very nice gift.

3. Student Version

This student version is our fourth variation on this popular design. It is designed to be built by

students using only a few hand tools and at a reasonable cost. It features the use of factory build

cabinet doors thus eliminating the most difficult woodworking. It comes apart into two sections

for ease in transporting.

p> Almost all the materials can be bought at your local home store. The one special hardware

item can be mail ordered. It is 37.5 inches wide, 21.5 inches deep, and 72 inches tall on the

outside. It requires 38 additional inches of wall space to open the doors and has an inside depth of

21 inches.

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4. Download the Detailed Drawings

This free design includes 11 detailed sketches. You can get by justing click on the link below to

download the drawings drawings in .PDF format. These construction notes can be printed out

with your Web browser.

1. Student Armoire Drawings in .PDF

2. A free Acrobat Reader (.87 meg) is available from:

3. Or, if these don't work simply send in this little freebie form .

If you like our fun Freebies, remember we can only keep this Web site open if we sell our Low-

Stress Computer Furniture Plans or you follow our ad links and make purchases from our

sponsors. Thank you.

5. Desk Construction

You can make this desk by:

1. Downloading the drawing and this text.

2. Studying information and locating materials.

3. Mail ordering speciality hardware.

4. Selecting Doors.

5. Purchasing local materials.

6. Having the plywood cut.

7. Hand cutting and drilling the small pieces.

8. Gluing up parts.

9. Assembling the desk.

10. Hand fitting critical parts.

11. Disassembling

12. Finishing all pieces

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13. Reassembling

14. Installing the computer.

6. Discussion of Sketches

After you download the sketches, these notes will help you understand them more completely.

1. Armoire Student Desk

The front view shows the desk with the doors closed. Note that the cabinet is deep enough

for even a large monitor and there is room for a printer. Also the computer sits in the base

in the tower configuration. These are shown as ghost images inside the Armoire.

The feet are two inch spherical knobs and a matching set are placed on the top for a

balanced look.

The hinges are special ones that let the doors swing all the way around though 270

degrees. This gets them out of the way when the computer is in use. The doors are held

open by simple hooks.

2. Armoire Student Desk, Open View, Sketch #2

This sketch is very like Sketch #1 except that the doors are open and the keyboard tray is

extended.

The shelves in the top section may be installed higher or lower to suit your equipment.

The monitor shelf must be high enough to allow your keyboard to store under it. There is

space behind the shelves to pass cables down.

The armoire comes apart just above the keyboard shelf. Removing a few screws allows

you to take the unit apart for moving.

3. Armoire Student Desk, Sketch #3, Top Views

This sketch shows the top view of the base and the top view of the mid section with the

top section removed. The keyboard tray is also shown completely removed from the

Armoire.

The fine dashed lines represent the edges of pieces that are hidden behind solid parts. The

hatched areas are where other parts will be glued. The edge of plywood is show as layers.

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The two cable holes in the base allow cables to pass out the bottom and speaker cables to

pass down from on top.

The ball feet are shown as hidden circles. The back ones are a little forward to miss

baseboard molding.

Seven screw blocks are included to attach the base to firmly attach the back and sides. A

strip of .5 by .75 inch molding crosses the front for the doors to strike against.

4. Armoire Student Desk, Cabinet Doors, Sketch #4

These are the cabinet doors that were available off the shelf at our local Home Depot.

Note that the edges are square and that they are .75 inches thick.

You may be able to find good doors for much less money at a building materials salvage

yard. You may need to trim off bevels edges. You will probably have to make simple

adjustments to the top and side dimensions to suit your doors. This is not difficult but

must be done carefully.

If you are not a tall person you may wish to trim .5 inches of the top and bottom of the

lower doors. This will reduce the height of the keyboard to a less stressful level.

5. Armoire Student Desk, Pieces, Sketch #5

These are all the hardwood pieces pieces you need. They are cut from 1-by-2 stock with a

miter box and hand saw. The outside edges are rounded with a block plane or sand paper.

The square ends are at first left a little long and then trimmed after installation.

6. Armoire Student Desk, Back & Side, Sketch #6

The back and side are cut from .75 inch fir plywood. The back has screw blocks to it to

attach the sides. The sides have a glue area marked for the back and two lines of predrilled

holes for the shelves. These holes do not go all the way through.

The dimensions that would have to be adjusted for custom door sizes are marked.

7. Armoire Student Desk, Shelves, Sketch #7

This sketch shows the parts for the shelves. The wood pieces do not need to be made from

expensive hardwood as they will be painted.

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