Concealing computer in furniture

[Charles Freeborn]

I have a computer desk in my line. May be more expensive than you want.
It's on my website in the "work" gallery.
I'm in the process of designing a simpler version without the lower drawer section. Instead it'll have a forged metal base. Upper compartment is optional too.

-C
Charles Freeborn | Fine Furniture

[varmint]

grand parents had something like this in their living room.


i want to find something similar and set up my old laptop and speakers inside.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

I have a computer desk in my line. May be more expensive than you want.
It's on my website in the "work" gallery.
I'm in the process of designing a simpler version without the lower drawer section. Instead it'll have a forged metal base. Upper compartment is optional too.

-C
Charles Freeborn | Fine Furniture

Stunning work.

I'm going to guess a couple of bucks more than the $165 OP is considering spending on the trunk?

[jyl]

Charles, you are a real craftsman.

Can I ask the rough price?

[Charles Freeborn]

Well, that one I built for my wife, so I pulled out all the stops. Custom veneered, sawn Maple Burl veneer (by me) & solid Ebony for the trim. Materials alone were about a grand + the better part of 200 hrs to build. To do it again it would be in the high 8's to low 9's. You can do the math and see I'm not getting rich here...
My goal for a more accessible version with the drawer base and cabinet upper with furniture grade veneer panels already laid up will be in the mid- 4's. The version without the lower drawers and the metal stand will be in the high 2's to low 3's.
Thanks for all your kind words. It's been a long and sometimes rewarding journey for me.
-C

[Charles Freeborn]

PS Did I mention I build guitars too?
:: Freeborn Guitars ::
Boy howdy, there's a real money loser. Like the saying goes - If you want to end up with a million bucks building guitars, start with 2....
-C

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

I have a computer desk in my line. May be more expensive than you want.
It's on my website in the "work" gallery.
I'm in the process of designing a simpler version without the lower drawer section. Instead it'll have a forged metal base. Upper compartment is optional too.

-C
Charles Freeborn | Fine Furniture

That's very nice. I really like the wood choices. I think it passes from craftsmanship into art at your stage of the game, if I may say so.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

PS Did I mention I build guitars too?
:: Freeborn Guitars ::
Boy howdy, there's a real money loser. Like the saying goes - If you want to end up with a million bucks building guitars, start with 2....
-C

Beautiful.

What's the Pelican discount look like?

If you ever do an electric it should feature Wolftone pups.

[Charles Freeborn]

Electrics are definitely in the future. That's actually where I started back in the 8th grade by scrounging necks from the repair department of the music store I worked, at and then I'd make the body. What's a Wolftone Pup? I'm guessing pick up?
Pelican prices are dealer net (less %15) from available stock. I have a couple of demos that I need to do some set up on and then they'll go for even less than that.
-C

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Charles Freeborn

Electrics are definitely in the future. That's actually where I started back in the 8th grade by scrounging necks from the repair department of the music store I worked, at and then I'd make the body. What's a Wolftone Pup? I'm guessing pick up?
Pelican prices are dealer net (less %15) from available stock. I have a couple of demos that I need to do some set up on and then they'll go for even less than that.
-C

Yes pick ups.

WolfeMacleod is a long time regular poster.

He makes his own line of pickups.

Wolfe Lore

An update to my machine modification (coil winder)

[MBAtarga]

Not sure why - but I'm unable to access either of the Freeborn web site links posted. Charles - any bandwidth issues on your sites?

[Charles Freeborn]

Originally Posted by MBAtarga

Not sure why - but I'm unable to access either of the Freeborn web site links posted. Charles - any bandwidth issues on your sites?

Seems okay from here on both sites. I don't think either have flash or popups, so that shouldn't cause hangups. As much a I'd like it to be so, I can't imagine I get enough traffic to cause a bonk either...

-C

[gacook]

Originally Posted by jyl

Shock, gasp, someone fan me! You don't like the thrift shop rummage sale vibe I'm aspiring to?

Unsure of the depth of your sarcasm here, and I did not mean to offend in my original post. But yeah, I really don't like that case. Some "vintage" stuff is absolutely beyond cool; that one just doesn't do it for me. I guess it's good you're decorating your home, and not mine

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I like the build idea.

I like the idea too...

As for me when I ready for a covert computer I'm just replacing my coffee table with a 60" touch screen.

I have this in my living room but no way I will hack it up to install a computer:



It works but is on my (long) list of things to repair/restore.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by jyl

The case is only $165. Pretty cheap I think. (It's in a store. I haven't bought it yet.)

Ventilation won't be a problem with the Mac mini. It doesn't get hot. And the case will be open when the computer is being actively used.

Eventually, i might get an older PowerMac. That will be a ventilation issue.

At $165 have you looked into having someone build you a retro case like that one?

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I have this in my living room but no way I will hack it up to install a computer:

I wouldn't hack up one of those either.

Classic bit of nostalgia.

Best left preserved.

[jyl]

Decided against the trunk case.

Came across this little folding top secretary.









Hmm. I could mount a monitor on the wall above the desk, in an antique frame, have it display a "picture". Like




Bolt the Mac mini and external drive to the underside of the desk. Store a wireless keyboard and mouse in the drawer. Run USB charging cables to some of the cubbies. Stash a 357 snubby in the little upper drawer (j/k). Clip my Mossberg pump to the underside of the desk (j/k). Store a pepper spray canister in one of the lidded end cubbies (n/k).

[porsche4life]

Sounds like a cool plan John. I say go for it! It's only time and money.

[Por_sha911]

Originally Posted by jyl

...Stash a 357 snubby in the little upper drawer (j/k). Clip my Mossberg pump to the underside of the desk (j/k). Store a pepper spray canister in one of the lidded end cubbies (n/k).

Don't forget the C4 in case the perimeter is breached. ala Gene Hackman in the movie Enemy of the State.