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You have some great ideas I can't wait to share with my husband, who is the real computer geek in my house.

I do like the way the frame all fits together, they made a good inexpensive product. I believe I spent a good 6+ hours on this project, but I'm really happy with the results. Very nice.

The bars across are my ladder/wire holders. $9.99. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style!

11 years ago Whats the device on the left of your keyboard? My desk is hopeless. Attaching the two 2x4 pegboards is a bit tricky and you'll find yourself on your back often. My desk is under a loft. 10 years ago When it's all said and done, I spent only $30-40 on supplies (zip cables, 2x4 pegboards (x2).

I hate to burst your bubble :) but all of your electrical receptacles are likely to be on the same circuit, so if the current load for everything is too much, you're going to blow a fuse (or trip a breaker) anyway. Please Help!!! on Introduction, just ikea lamps i have three in my living room. He has used the Signums that tallpaul00 mentioned and because his setup changes so frequently (we have probably 8 computers and changes are made every couple of days), the full pegboard would probably not work as well for him, but using some pegboard will be great. Ikea Galant Desk Frame for Corner Table Top Silver 600.568.81 Pre-Owned 5 out of 5 stars (1) 1 product ratings - Ikea Galant Desk Frame for Corner Table Top Silver 600.568.81 Pre-Owned In hindsight, this wasn't such a good idea: if I want to switch out my speakers, I have to either cut the speaker cable or unscrew the desk top in order to remove them. Shop at eBay.com and enjoy Fast & Free shipping on many items! $34.99. === All 6 desks will be packaged on a pallet with all parts … They are much like a plastic wall anchor for drywall or the like - similar problem there. If you use screws and large washers for example, either one could easily be mounted from the bottom, either to a hole in the metal frame or in the desk surface from the bottom. Drilling into the desk would be very difficult to accomplish, especially when you add or replace electronic components. I will definitely do this with my future desk! Fortunately, computer and mid range stereo equipment isn't going to draw much current anyway.

There's also no need to thread anything (speaker wire in this example) between the desk and frame - that cable could just as easily have been strung underneath the pegboard....if it were easy to zip tie to the pegboard. 11 years ago Has anyone located these at a hardware store and what are they called?

Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hi! on Step 4. Get great deals on IKEA Furniture Parts & Accessories. It is very easy to just reach under and flick the switch and makes even something as simple is plugging in different speakers much easier.

on Introduction. on Step 5, Reply I managed to snag some of this for free/cheap from a garage sale, but it must be at least as cheap as pegboard. It seems like peg board is a more difficult way to go than necessary. ... 4 IKEA GALANT DESK SCREWS SCREW PIN 111034 FOR GALANT … 5 years ago Reply Since we live about 4 hours away from the nearest Ikea I had to do without the top, I only got the frame. Ps you need a 40" screen to top this bad boy off! Since we live about 4 hours away from the nearest Ikea I had to do without the top, I only got the frame. I'm no construction pro so my larger holes in the pegboard were sometimes off, but it all worked out in the end.

To have maximum separation between the left and right computer speaker, I set it up prior to installing the table top. Plus, it would decrease the resell value of the desk. I had to drill holes in the pegboard for the legs and the areas where I'd be screwing the desktop to the metal frame.

1 product ratings - * NEW 2 pack IKEA 16739 BESTA Square Metal Legs (discontinued) 801.341.90 Chrome, 1 product ratings - IKEA ADILS Leg White (Set of 4) w/ Brackets Legs fit LINNMON STUVA 902.179.72, 3 product ratings - 1x Wire Shelf Support 7 3/4", 2 product ratings - 4x IKEA Asymmetrical Shelf Pins Pegs Supports Part # 104171, Slide {current_page} of {total_pages} - You May Also Like. It would be much easier to thread zip ties through, and at least as strong.

I love it, but am probably not the best judge, however we sure get a lot of "that is the coolest idea" from visitors. on Step 4.

1 product ratings - Ikea GALANT Rolling Drawer Unit Drop File Storage Cabinet White New, 1 product ratings - Ikea Galant Desk Frame for Corner Table Top Silver 600.568.81 Pre-Owned. on Step 4. The beg board is attached to the metal frame. Once I attached my pegboards, I laid into place some of my electronics. 12 years ago lol, 10 years ago I wonder if I can get one of these up my stairs alone, 11 years ago I did some measuring last night and I figured out I could use just one sheet of MDF 4x8' and cut it down with a corner curve and it would work prefect. Please contact seller if you need extensions as well. However, the zip ties would be fast and cheap and allow quick change outs. I had to plan this modification from the start, before even assembling the new IKEA Galant desk. You are aware that you can buy zip ties with screw holes on the end, right? Again the wire grid would be a win here. It could be cut to shape with heavy duty snips or a dremel. why do you got e router if you can plug your modem to your pc? Share it with us! I take my computer with me to much to clean it up. It isn't flexible enough to hold a hub, switch, router etc but would cover most of the need.

Reply it would have cost me about $150 for the table top and extensions, one sheet at HD is usually about $10. I attached everything - including the pegboard to the metal frame - with medium and large zip ties. 11 years ago Do you by any chance have the model number of this desk that you started out with? No, I don't but I know they still sell Galant models. I can't find it anywhere. Did you make this project? I'm not sure how the light, (or the routers and switches) are connected, but I think many things are screwed on. on Introduction. SCORE!

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We just went to Ikea on Saturday and I picked up a Galant and the parts for a corner desk.

No, I was not aware of those. Obviously screwing directly into MDF is not so hot, because the MDF rips apart around the threads instead of holding them securely. So these "zip ties with screw holes" would screw into the wood desk? I really like this, for it keeps your workspace nice and clean. I daisy-chained two power bars. It works, its simple and best of all its quick. Has IKEA discontinued the SUMMERA? Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style! Each white power bar is connected to a black power bar, which in turn is plugged into a separate wall plug-in as to not blow a fuse. 5 years ago 10 years ago We just went to Ikea on Saturday and I picked up a Galant and the parts for a corner desk.

Searching IKEAs website I cannot find this model. Reply Make Offer - Ikea Galant Silver Chrome-Plated, Adjustable, A Legs With BOLTS (1) x IKEA # 141231 New Double Ended Threaded Pin 6 7/8" M8 Replacement Part $11.99 Here's some shots of the underside of the pegboards. Get great deals on IKEA Metal Furniture Parts & Accessories. Since the desk was so large and I couldn't really flip over the frame, I had to attach all items, including the pegboards, while laying on my back. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. The trick is adding the pegboards into the construction of the desk AFTER completion of the desk's metal frame but BEFORE the legs are attached to the frame. on Introduction. I would say this is how a true gamers lair looks like! :), 9 years ago on Step 4. But my DIY plan is to just use some of the wire grid product that is sold for hanging kitchen utensils or tools from with hooks. I did some … Due to the size and shape of the desk, one of the 2x4 pegboards need to be shaved so it is not exposed beyond the edge of the desk. They come in packs of 15-20 at hardware and home improvement stores. Copyright © 1995-2020 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.

I even installed a USB hub near the front of my desk so I can plug in extra equipment easily.