It’s time for DDCM to start the next project!
 
So… I present to you, DDCM Desk!  Unique.  Simple.  Powerful. 
 

 
 
We will start by thanking our sponsors that have partnered with us to make this project a reality!
First, we start with ModMyMods.com(MMM), who partnered with DDCM for our last mod, Project: Military Tech.  They have continued their support and I’m very excited that they are coming onboard again.
 

 
Second, we welcome a new partner with DDCM, Alphacool!  After hearing about our project and about PMT, they were happy to join MMM in supporting this project.
 

 
Third, we have another new partner in InWin.  They will be supplying the Aurora fans and Classic 900W PSU for the build!
 

 
I can't believe we've already gained a 4th sponsor!  Nanoxia will be supplying our beast of a desk with their one and only Retro Mechanical Keyboard with the white switches.  I can't wait to feel the typewriter nostalgia again!!  Now it looks like I'm going to have to mod a mouse to match....
 

 
 
Project background:
Inspired after I saw several majestic works of PC art and the need to replace my old desk.  My old desk was clunky, super heavy, and only provided a cabinet with limited airflow for the storage of my modded PC, Night Shark. 
 

 
 
After great PC desks like L3p D3sk by Peter Brands and Project Alternate by DeBlow came into the spotlight, I began to contemplate ways to own such a unique piece of modding mastery.  As I have always been a fan of the non conventional builds, thus became the challenge of making one my own.   Now that my workshop can handle this sized project and I gave away my old desk to a local gamer, the stage is set to begin my own approach to the PC Desk culture.  It has been a long time since I have created something for my personal use and very excited about the prospect of recording/editing content on this new desk.
 
So kick back relax and enjoy this journey with me as I work to create this unique creation.  Let me know what you think and I’m always open to hear suggestions or other’s experience with similar projects.
 
Our final renders.  With a possible move in the near future, I will most likely make it a free-standing desk instead.
 

That looks pretty cool. Will wait for updates. :D

Nice concept

interesting. 

26 June 2017
 

 
 
Good morning DDCM fans and followers!
 
Time for another #DDCMdesk update:
 
Today let’s work with a little wood.  Some might argue my choice of material, but sticking with the theme of being unique, I picked up a sheet of ¾” Radiata Pine Plywood.
 

 
 
First steps began with marking out my first cuts of the pieces.  Hardest part was trying to figure out how much angle I needed to ensure my planned components would fit.  Thankfully, my old, well used components come to my rescue again.
 


 
 
Angled pieces cut out as the starting point to the rest of the build.  Then I moved onto the second cut which is the first angled front window.  By why stop there, after mocking up the cuts we continued to cut the back angle and the underside(5gal for reference).  Next steps, the mid shelf and the bottom piece to measure and cut.
 

Brilliant work. 

08/14/2017

 
Good morning DDCM fans and followers!
 
Time for another #DDCMdesk update:
 
First, I share our current setup…… Be gentle on this poor man.


Second, the last progress of the desk included mounting the mid shelf to the back piece.



Last but not least, we have our first procured part for the desk….. a Seagate Barracuda 2TB drive. Initially purchased to back up our media/important files before I dare shut down everything and move it to the new house.





Next up, cut out the side window and cut/nail the base plate. Once we have our workshop set up at the new house. In the meantime, we are working on getting more parts/sponsorships.

rjohnson11
Continues to evolve nicely. Good luck with the sponsorships.

Slow and steady.  Hopefully I will have my workshop set up by the end of the month.

Looks like a good build. Since you said your moving to a new place any plans to make it easier to move if needed or change if wanted?  I was wondering since it seems like the image shows the desk standing on it's own and a more modular build could allow easier changes in the future.

Great concept, looking forward to your updates
 
 

Did you manage to get your workshop setup yet?

DDCustomMods

rjohnson11
Did you manage to get your workshop setup yet?

Thanks for checking in!  We actually just got a closing date of Sept 13 so we have just under 2 weeks to move everything.  I did start getting the new shop setup by putting together my new workbench and getting it organized.  Now I just need to get my shelves over there and my cutting table.  Then work can begin soon.  I do have a client case mod that I will be doing in the next couple weeks as well.  Should be interesting.
 

Excellent news

 
Good morning DDCM fans and followers!
Time for another #DDCMdesk update:
 
We’ll start off this update with the updated renders.  Made to match the cabinet shape a little better and shortened the length to fit in the new room.  We lost the Sketchup file and had to rebuild from scratch so I apologies if things are a little off.







 
 
Next we’ll move onto showing off our legs….. our black IKEA table legs that is.  Black polished metal and adjustable.  Going to work perfectly!
 



 
 
While waiting for some paint to dry on our client’s build, we got some backplates marked out for the desk.  Motherboard, GPU, 2x SSD, PSU bracket
 

 
 
Also we set up a temporary desk as the wife was going to kill me if she had to work on the budget using her Macbook only.  *chuckles*
 

 
 
Finally, we’ll wrap up this update with a picture of our part’s shelf getting full and linking our unboxing from Inwin below.  Thanks for tuning in and having patience as we work through this desk project.
 


 
Unboxing Video of InWin goodness!(PSU and Aurora Fan Kits):
https://youtu.be/U_Z91F2SCAM

Tahru
100% Impressive, 10% simple. :)

Haha which part?  And welcome aboard for the journey!

Tahru
I absolutely love the idea and the build. The execution is nothing short of awesomeness.  But the moment that woodworking is included, it loses me as simple.   I love woodworking but have been fighting a life-long battle with the straight line. :)

Ahhh... the dreaded straight line.  If it wasn't for using a framing square and a speed square, things would be looking like a picasso painting *laughs*
 
And thank you :D