Trying to build a desk.

[DABOSS]

Hi as you can see my first post a new member to this forum.

The thing is I would like to attempt to build a desk for my office as it is an awkward shape the construction is not the problem but I would like some advice as to what is the best worktop surface to use.
It needs to be wide enough at least 70cm lengh doesn't matter as I will have breaks in the worktop as it will be quite long.
I have found that chipboad is sturdy but verrry ugly as a worktop and ply is too flexible even 3/4''
I am on a budget so don't need the best of the best.
Any suggestions please
Thanks DABOSS

[Hoovie]

Kitchen Worktop? Maybe the Breakfast bar size if the standard depth is not enough.

Find a kitchen showroom that is redoing their displays and you may be able to pick one up really cheap

[Teabag]

you could as an alternative, still use Ply, mdf, melamine or worktop (cut off the post form for the worktop) whatever you want basically, as the top. and then edge/face it with a timber thats deeper say 20mm x 40mm pin & glue.
When the glue (pva is perfect for this or cascamite if you have used it before, if you havent read the tub before you decide to buy it, its basically woodworkers super glue) is set remove the pins or punch them deeper and fill the holes.
This would give the appearence its thicker, this would also increase the rigidity your after and keep it lighter than using chipboard/worktop.
you could buy a moulding to do this or plane'd and sand it ect to what ever you want to give the look your after.

Wierd shapes/ depending what skills and tools you have...
You can go around curves by ripping thin strips 3mm thickness these will flex or bend easy at the depth you choose glue clamp or pin each layer to build up thickness you require. once the glue is dry, it will be solid and strong.

hope thats given you another option to think about.

[Tryanything]

Bye an office ready made