I cannot figure out how to slope the top of a cabinet, as on a drafting table. From about 8 hits doing a Search, I would use a display cube for the top, cut the sides to the proper slope, and place the display cube on the sides to the proper slope. Is this about right?
A client is interested in a stand-up desk; the "desk" part is about 8 inches tall, with the top sloping from the back to the front almost 3 inches. The width is 69 inches. Total height at the back is 44 inches at the back (turned legs, with stretchers between the front and back legs, and a single stretcher between those two other stretchers). I appreciate any and all suggestions. Thanks!
Search results: I got about 8 hits, dating back to 2005. Unfortunately, all the images and attachments have been lost...
Sloped top, back to front
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Re: Sloped top, back to front
Just use a standard frameless base with no toe kick or top for the desk. Edit the ends in the Part Editor to create the angle you need and add a display panel (not cube) for for the top. This is sort of like the breadbox on your blog site.
Add legs and you're ready to go.
Add legs and you're ready to go.
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Re: Sloped top, back to front
This is the topic in your blog I was referring to: http://sandal-woodsblog.com/2007/11/12/ ... bread-box/
Just turn it on its "back" and you have your sloped "desk."
Just turn it on its "back" and you have your sloped "desk."
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Re: Sloped top, back to front
It was under my nose all this time <sigh...> . Thanks, Dan!
No stretchers on this version, but mortise and tenon to attach boards to the legs. I needed this to be able to estimate the materials needed, as the client wants the quarter-sawn white oak, no plywood anywhere.
No stretchers on this version, but mortise and tenon to attach boards to the legs. I needed this to be able to estimate the materials needed, as the client wants the quarter-sawn white oak, no plywood anywhere.
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Re: Sloped top, back to front
Welcome to the club Al.Al Navas wrote:It was under my nose all this time <sigh...> ...