Keyboard Stand... Studio furniture (glorified shop furniture)

[Ben@FineWoodworking]

So I am still in the phase where I feel that I need to practice before I start doing actual pieces that will be used in our house.

I had a 30x96 piece of 3/4 ply left over from my closet shelving fiasco.

I figured I would build a keyboard stand for my studio.

It needed to be as sturdy as possible.

So I rabbited the sides into the back and did a dado with my router for the "shelf" that the keyboard sits on.

I didn't have enough large clamps so I used wood screws and finish washers. I also glued everything so I can take the screws out if I ever paint or finish it.

A couple of holes to run cables and even though it is ugly... I LOVE IT.

I have needed something like this for so long.

Oh... I didn't finish it yet because I am already feeling the need to dress it up with some solid wood edging. That will probably be the next skill I learn.

Not sure if you can see in the picture but some of the joinery could have come out a lot tighter and better. But that's why I am practicing.

[Vic]

You've got to start somewhere. I had the advantage of practicing basic ops on other people's houses. So... Hey, it's functional and you'll get better. Focus on taking your time to get things tight. Buy some clamps ;o)

[Ben@FineWoodworking]

Ya. One thing I learned is being more hardcore aboutthe dry fit. By the timei saw the problems I was halfway through the glue up.

It is nice to have something to practice on that will rarely be seem by anyone but me.

[jHop]

If you're running out of clamps try bungee cords. (Just remember to put them back in the car afterwards...)

Nice, functional, and looks sturdy. Are you planning anything to go on top of the hinged portion?

[Dave F]

Definately a workhorse. Looks like it suits your needs to a "T". SHould be quite functional and will stand up to musician and studio abuse (A-La Rick Wakeman or Kieth Moon).

I wouldn't paint or stain it... Nah.. You need to cover it in some gaudy orange vinyl upholstery material. Big Dirty Brass upholstery nails to trim the edges.. Yeah, really, really dirtbag 70's L.A. studio appeal. Something I'd expect to see a cigarette burn in from Morrison or Hendrix..