Corner Cubby
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Hi Mike,
a beautiful design and a good idea. I would give up the sideboard, which disturbs the harmony. Instead, I would extend the two ends for a little storage space.
Karlheinz
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Karlheinz,
You have hit the nail on the head ... 'disturbs the harmony'! I find that a lot of home workers, especially in open-plan living areas, often are under pressure to keep their office work space nice and tidy! Personally I am a slob when it comes to work space but with a Corner Cubby, I could just close the doors and no one would see the mess
To extend / improve the storage space the shelves could run on both back panels. This may make things overcrowded but when the screen doors are open it should okay.
Mike,
When I have all the bits and pieces figured out I will post the model with a full parts and fittings list. It would be nice also if I could have the prototype put together. Dermot's headsup on Hafele http://www.hafele.com/ie/ was just the source I needed, it has all the fittings I think I need and some that I was not aware of
The only fitting I need now is some kind of a spring loaded 'glider' / caster that would fix to the leading folding door. I think it probably would have to be spring loaded to cater for uneven floors. Maybe Hafele have something, will have to check fully.
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Wow, Mike, that's a great idea!
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I think this is what you need. Be careful with the hinges (170 degree or so) for full opening. Still. I'm not sure if the doors will stay closed. Hafele used to have this product in my country. The product is wing line 170 from hettich (manufacturer)
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Sorry about my last post. I didn't payed attention about how the doors will work, my mistake. So, forget about my recommendation, I'm feeling kind of dumb right now. Apologies!
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@stefanq said:
Sorry about my last post. I didn't payed attention about how the doors will work, my mistake. So, forget about my recommendation, I'm feeling kind of dumb right now. Apologies!
No need for apologies Stefanq. I really appreciate your comments and suggestions.
Mike
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I've found a little time to progress the Corner Cubby a little further. It's just a PDF outlining the idea and including the optional L Shelves that were suggested.
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I like it! Is this a real project? Is there space for you to sit in it when the door is closed?
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No. The idea is to use the folding doors as a privscy screen while working.
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corner chubby! with privacy screen!i'm sorry but i had to
. everytime i saw this thread title it made me laugh.
i hope it has internet connection.
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Oh. Is it just a concept, or are you going to make it real?
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@xrok1 said:
:roflmao:
corner chubby! with privacy screen!i'm sorry but i had to
. everytime i saw this thread title it made me laugh.
i hope it has internet connection.Just the reaction to the name I was looking for Rocky
The name is suppose to be a 'fun' name for a Corner / Cupboard / Office which I hope it will turns out to be. Internet connection should be no problem at all provide the user has a service But on a slightly more serious note, can you think of other things that might be incorporated OR the unit might transform into?
GF, Yes its a real project. I will be putting it together soon as I need one.
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Neat. I like the satisfaction of design-to-real-life. I've designed several projects in SU and made 'em in real life.
GF
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I've had a little more time to progress the Corner Cubby. The frame members have been reduced to ex 75 x 19 and look better / lighter I think.
I have also eliminated the infill panel (white hardboard) on the two back panels. This raised a problem of pens etc rolling off the desktop and shelves. I am getting around this by fitting a 12mm lip to the rear of the desktop and shelves. Once I had this done I extended the lip 12mm below the surfaces also as this allowed to possible fixing space and reversing the desktop and shelves.
In the area of fabrication we will be using tongues and 'gorilla glue'. I have located the door hinges but can't find a suitable glider for the lead folding door. What I need is a fitting that fits under the leading edge (approx. 19mm - 3/4") and allows the door to glide on the floor surface. I have found a few possibilities but nothing that is ideal. On option would be Automatic Leveling Glides http://www.superior-components.com/automatic_leveling_glides.htm The ideal solution (I think) would be a side mounted spring loaded plastic ball roller! Any suggestions on if or where this might be obtained would be most welcome.
We have decided to make the framing in beech and am now starting on the cutting list.
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@mike lucey said:
The ideal solution (I think) would be a side mounted spring loaded plastic ball roller! Any suggestions on if or where this might be obtained would be most welcome.
To be honest, I have hardly an idea where you might find it, but, have you tried McMaster-Carr?
Really taking shape there, I'm liking it!
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Thanks FG for the link. I actually found a few options there
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i think it needs FUR!
but seriously... looks good. is there room to change into your superman outfit in there? -
Rocky, wait until you see the finished piece. You mention fur! Yep, that can be done
All joking aside, it is possible to use whatever infill fabric the owner wants in the side and door panels. The idea behind this is the keep weight / cost down and offer the possibility to coordinate with the room's colour scheme -
Here you go Rocky ..... Corner Cubby with fur fabric infill panels
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