The corner section measures 5 x 5 feet. It's made of baltic birch plywood, the edges built up with four layers to a thickness of 3 inches.
The powerful Central Processing Unit is suspended under the bench on its own steel framed support shelf.
Close up of the CPU support shelf.
The corbels are also made of baltic birch plywood.
The trough lids have long slots in them to allow free access for cords.
In the last section, the depth of the bench steps back so it can meet flush with the end wall.
Close up of the step.
Close up of a section joint.
The trough open, before setting the lids in place.
The substructure.
gLike
Special Work Stations
I was asked to design and build a work bench for an electrical engineer, who liked to come home from his job as an electrical engineer and then settle into an evening of electrical engineering.
The setting was challenging. The bench was to float in front of two windows, have no front legs, support a bit of weight, and hide all cords in a continuous trough (with lids) at the back of the bench. This meant an integrated substructure supported by corbels attached firmly to house studs, while leaving room for a trough for cords. It came out pretty nice.
