New desk help!

[Sordxyx]

So im planning on buying a new desk and i have this in mind http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/desks/table-tops-legs/linnmon-table-top-white-white-stained-oak-effect-art-20353741/

Problem is it is 3CM longer than what i need it to be so how would i go about getting a clean cut so there are no visable damages the side is gonna go up against a wall so i wont see the inner wood bit

 

anyone got any ideas

[Heffe_The_Boss]

Use a table saw, but go really really really slow... and put heavy tape over the table top (where you are cutting) to reduce surface damage.

[Sordxyx]

12 minutes ago, Heffe_The_Boss said:

Use a table saw, but go really really really slow... and put heavy tape over the table top (where you are cutting) to reduce surface damage.

Dont own one, Thinking i should go to a wood work shop and ask them to do it?

[Sordxyx]

On 20/11/2017 at 11:06 PM, Sierra Fox said:

I would not recommend cutting the linnmon desks in any way since they are just filled with cardboard which will mean it's going to be hard to get a clean cut and will compromise the structural integrity. Either get a shorter linnmon or get a different desk

Damn, my corner is exactly 146cm and the only other desks are around 120 or 140

 

 

[dizmo]

Why don't you just make your own? A few 2x4s, piece of plywood, done. Most places that sell lumber offer cutting services as well.

[dizmo]

On 11/20/2017 at 12:13 PM, Heffe_The_Boss said:

Use a table saw, but go really really really slow... and put heavy tape over the table top (where you are cutting) to reduce surface damage.

Not those desks..

[Sordxyx]

On 28/11/2017 at 10:40 PM, dizmo said:

Why don't you just make your own? A few 2x4s, piece of plywood, done. Most places that sell lumber offer cutting services as well.

Sorry for the exteremly late reply, Im wanting the ikea one beacuse its a nice glossy white and plywood is well not

[dizmo]

11 minutes ago, Sordxyx said:

Sorry for the exteremly late reply, Im wanting the ikea one beacuse its a nice glossy white and plywood is well not

There's this crazy thing called paint...

Or laminate even.

[Urishima]

8 hours ago, Sordxyx said:

Sorry for the exteremly late reply, Im wanting the ikea one beacuse its a nice glossy white and plywood is well not

Glossy tabletops are suboptimal, because they potentially reflect light into your eyes. You don't want direct or reflected light hitting your face.

 

Am a safety delegate at work, that's what they taught us.

[Psittac]

On 11/25/2017 at 8:13 PM, Sordxyx said:

Damn, my corner is exactly 146cm and the only other desks are around 120 or 140

 

 

I don't understand why you don't get the smaller one? 140 < 146 and 120 < 146

 

I have a different ikea counter top as my desk and it works pretty good

 

edit: if it's because you want an exact fit then only a DIY solution will fit perfect.

 

Another option would be to put some sort of trim on each edge of the desk, it would look natural and probably nice with a flush fit.