Comments on: Atlas Typewriter Desk

By: Angie Wu

Angie Wu — Mon, 16 Jul 2018 23:21:27 +0000

I did think of building a desk for a while, but for me, waiting did the trick. I found a lovely wooden writing desk (complete with shallow drawers and a compartment for my typewriter!) neglected on the side of the road and knew that this was my big break—I’d been looking for one for ages!—in thrift stores and other places but with no avail. That old song is right! The best things in life really are free!

By: Mark Petersen

Mark Petersen — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:40:59 +0000

I like your idea of anchoring it to the wall. So many of the smaller typewriter tables move too much to be worth using. I had never thought of anchoring one to the wall…

By: Richard P

Richard P — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 15:44:16 +0000

Impressive! Nice job.

By: richard didonato

richard didonato — Sun, 24 Sep 2017 02:28:51 +0000

sure, Daniel, i’d love to send you some shots of my stationary-design typing table….hey, if it passes muster with your readers and yourself, maybe you could ‘add it to your line’ as the “Atlas…. “Atlas Imperial”–got a certain ring to it—-but let me say: none of us folks should be driven to the cellar on account of our dedication–doesn’t seem right…No!–we must hold our heads high; clap away at it, and remind them all, that THIS is the way it’s always been done–THIS is the real way…and that all these humanity-removed electronics–that no doubt cut you off from the heart and soul of the process–are simply a passing phase…
i joke about this, but only to a certain degree; i say with all sincerity, that until a writer returns to the classic method of writing–the harder way, the slower way–that that writer will not, can not possibly, produce the greatest work that they are capable of… (okay; i feel better)
thanks very much for the information on getting the photos sent, and i’ll get them off in the next few days–ciao, richard

By: Daniel Marleau

Daniel Marleau — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 20:58:07 +0000

In reply to richard didonato. Oh, I like "built-in" -- means business! Not some temporary approach like I have where you can cave to the crowds and move the operation to the cellar. Send pics! If I get a few more I can make a post! Send to my full name at gmail. danielmarleau

By: richard didonato

richard didonato — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:27:00 +0000

“Atlas”–sorry for typo

By: richard didonato

richard didonato — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:24:24 +0000

hi–i built a custom ‘built-in’ in my studio–along the “Atla” lines but attached to the wall–also extremely sturdy–
i found my ideal height to be 27″–
would you like to see some shots of it?
richard in ithaca

By: englishmaninseattle

englishmaninseattle — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 19:21:04 +0000

This is a mechanically brilliant solution, and simple to make! I made a pillar stand: http://buildingdesks.blogspot.com/2014/04/tydpewriter-or-laptop-stand-part-1.html, but over complicated it with using hand tools. If I’d seen your Atlas Typewriter Desk first, I’d have built one just like it. Keep up the good work!