How to use SpecRite Acacia Golden Panel for a DIY study table?

[mkh1991]

Hi everyone,

I recently came across the SpecRite Acacia Golden Panel (1800 x 600 x 18mm) at Bunnings and thought it would make a great tabletop for a study table. I’m considering buying it and attaching table legs, but I’m not sure if there’s more to it than that.

Here are some questions I’d appreciate help with:

Can this panel be used straight out of the box, or does it require sanding or additional treatments like oiling?

Are there any specific table legs or brackets you’d recommend for stability and ease of assembly?

Could someone share a step-by-step guide or a video tutorial on setting it up as a desk?

Thanks in advance for your tips and

advice!

  

[Jewelleryrescue]

Hi @mkh1991 

Those Specrite panels are very nice and it is a good idea to varnish  them so stains dont go into the timber and can be wiped of with ease.

The  best option,

Cabot's 250ml Gloss Water Based Cabothane Clear Interior Varnish I/N: 1520401 $22^.70

https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-250ml-gloss-water-based-cabothane-clear-interior-varnish_p152040...

You can also oil them but takes more time and steps to complete  and will need redoing periodically and  wont protect the  timber as well from stains.

The specrite descriptive product cover sheet shows  the use of legs on the panels.

All you need to do  is choose your legs and measure in from the edges your prefered leg spacing. and repeat for all the 4 corners.

You  can stain or  varnish the table after the legs  go on if that helps.

As for legs Bunning has a few different different styles   (note most tables are 700mm from the ground for ease of sitting at etc.)  You can  get 600mm legs if it suits your purpose,  OR 400 mm if you are wanting a coffee table height.

For the Specrite timber i might put a 5th leg (Middle  rear) if the timber has some wiegth on it like a computer.

RapidHome 70 x 73.2 x 6cm Black Cusco Steel Table Furniture Leg I/N: 0190100 $66^.97

https://www.bunnings.com.au/rapidhome-70-x-73-2-x-6cm-black-cusco-steel-tube-table-furniture-leg_p01...

Taskmaster 700 x 50mm Black Steel Table Leg  I/N: 0064721     $7^.90

https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-700-x-50mm-black-steel-table-leg_p0064721

Enjoy  your project

[JacobZ]

Hi @mkh1991,

Thank you for your question about creating a desk with the Specrite 1800 x 600 x 18mm Golden Teak Acacia Multi Use Panel.

I see @Jewelleryrescue has already provided some fantastic advice.

You'll need to give the panel a light sand and then coat it with wax, oil or varnish to ensure you get the best out of it.

Use some 180 Grit Sandpaper to round the edges and give the surface a light sand. Once sanded, brush it down to remove any sawdust.

You can then apply a coating. I'd suggest using a clear oil such as Feast Watson Scandinavian Oil. Ensure the surface is perfectly clean before applying the oil with a microfibre cloth. Follow the instructions on the packaging closely for the best results.

Once it is sanded and oiled, the RapidHome 73.2 x 50 x 6cm Black Rio Steel Tube Desk Furniture Legs would be a good option.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[Jason]

How are you going with your desk project @mkh1991?

Please let us know if you need any further assistance. We're keen to see the finished result.

Jason