Carpentry and Woodworking - Desks

Hey all, I'm thinking of making desks and selling them in the local paper. Does anyone know where I would get the fake wood plastic stuff you put over the wood. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

The stuff you're calling "Fake Wood Plastic" is called "Laminate of Formica"

I would question the use of it for resale reasons, if you're not sure of the proper terms. Have you had any experience in making things out of laminate? Do you know the procedures in laminating something properly?

As a homeowner, I would wonder where you could buy it other than maybe a woodworking store or a big box store. Expect to pay a premium for it too.

Well now that I know the name of it it should be easier to find. Im sure all you have to do is glue it down to the wooden desk then sand the edges smooth. Thanks. :o

Due to your last statement about "All I have to do is glue it down and sand the edges smooth" shows that you are inexperienced in doing this and it would not be advisable for you to attempt this.

There is a lot more steps involved in doing laminate work and you're clearly unaware of.

You're going to spend a lot of money on materials and I assure you that you will not be happy with the end result.

If you choose to do so, good luck to you, but I do not recommend you go forward with this.

I wish you well, but in my experience the folks who buy that sort of thing will probably just get it from K-Mart, Target, or Ikea. If you can find a way to be cost competitive, you'll do well. :wall: