[header] How to move an oak desk by yourself [title] Prepare a piece of scrap lumber, about 1 " thick and 3 " x 9 ". [step] Place it on the floor, butted up to the side of the desk. Pre-drill two holes and place a couple of deck screws through the scrap piece, into the floor.
[header] How to move an oak desk by yourself [title] Prepare a piece of scrap lumber, about 1 " thick and 3 " x 9 ". [step] Place it on the floor, butted up to the side of the desk. Pre-drill two holes and place a couple of deck screws through the scrap piece, into the floor.
You can reinstall any screws on the base or simply use something that makes sense, such as galvanized nails and bolts. The wood can become brittle if a piece of scrap lumber gets there; it's better not to reinstall anything. Push the piece into place, making sure no parts stick out. [title] Go to the workbench and bring up the drill jug. Continue pushing the scrap lumber through the holes. Repeat with the other lumber to either side of the desk. This provides a' hard stop' for the desk on one side. [title] Position one of the dollies (flat , 4 wheels, available from hardware stores) on one side near your wide stance feet.