Byte
Posted 09 March 2014 - 04:53 PM
So I'm planning on making a computer desk this summer and I have it pretty much figured out.
I want the whole tabletop to be a mouse pad. But here's the problem.
I have no idea what material to use because I definitely can't buy one for the size that I want the desk to be.
Also how would I adhere it to the wooden tabletop?
Any ideas will help 
Giggity-byte
Posted 09 March 2014 - 05:04 PM
Well the base of the mouse pad (the rubbery squishy part of it) is made out of Plastazote, and from some quick research it seems that people who make mousepads just use any basic fabric that you can find at an arts and crafts store.
Link to some Plastazote (Im sure you can find it cheaper, this is just something I found for reference): http://www.amazon.co...m/dp/B002BUH2U8
Byte
Posted 09 March 2014 - 05:05 PM
Link to some Plastazote (Im sure you can find it cheaper, this is just something I found for reference): http://www.amazon.co...m/dp/B002BUH2U8
PERFECT!!!! THANK YOU!!!
Knower of things
Posted 09 March 2014 - 09:42 PM
Your best bet would probably be to fasten the Plastazote to your topper with an inch or two of overhang, then attach whatever material you decide on to the top of the Plastazote. That way you can wrap the pad over the edges of your topper and staple it to the underside and give yourself a nice tight surface that should resist the frayed edges and stretch lines that regular mouse pads experience. Then you just screw your topper to the desk from underneath and away you go.
It is perfectly acceptable to fear and admire a being you could not possibly understand.
Byte
Posted 10 March 2014 - 09:43 AM
Thats a great idea Thanks guys
Knower of things
Posted 10 March 2014 - 10:34 PM
No problem at all.
Just keep us updated as you get it done so we can see the finished product.
It is perfectly acceptable to fear and admire a being you could not possibly understand.
Giggity-byte
Posted 10 March 2014 - 10:44 PM
No problem at all.
Just keep us updated as you get it done so we can see the finished product.
Yes please.
Byte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 07:51 AM
I definitely will I was also thinking about maybe using this for the mouse pad.
http://www.dyetrans....p?item_no=MP021
Giggity-byte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 12:02 PM
Using it instead of the Plastazote, or using it to cover the Plastazote?
Byte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 12:09 PM
I think instead of the plastazote because for about the same price i can get a ton more neoprene. I think if I do the neoprene I'll find some kind of adhesive (not sure what yet) and put it under it and the make a really thin border around the neoprene with wood and screw it into the table then i wouldn't have frayed edges since the wouldn't be showing. Idk yet. Does that sound any good to you?
Giggity-byte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 01:48 PM
It sounds like it should be fine.
Byte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 01:50 PM
Awesome!!!
Megabyte
Posted 11 March 2014 - 02:05 PM
Good luck! Please be sure to give us an image of your finished product!
Byte
Posted 12 March 2014 - 01:41 PM
Thanks I definitely will! ^u^
