Perpetual motion machine
The Resloute Desks are desks made out of a ship, made for Queen Victoria. They're are two desk. One located in Buckingham Palace, the other in the Whitehouse. They're told to be puzzles. Search "How are the resloute desks puzzles?" for that answer.
Cuz they feel like it.
There are two Resolute desks, one of which is located in Buckingham Palace and the other of which is normally the desk in the Oval Office of the White House (though some presidents have used other desks). The desks are named after HMS Resolute, and are made from her timber.
Sturdy inexpensive office desks can be purchased at big box stores such as Walmart, Target or other office stores. Ikea also offers sturdy inexpensive office desks.
Of course you can ask the school for better desks. Though you can do it alone, it would be better to get other students to join you in asking. Your action could very well get your school to move new desks up on their list of priorities.
Wood and metal desks essentially serve the same purpose, to provide a workspace. Baring looks there is no advantage for one over the other.
Department stores like Sears, Target, Walmart, or KMart often have cheap bedroom desks for sale. Other than that, Ashley's furniture and Bob's discount furniture also sell cheap desks.
Glass computer desks can be about the same price as other desks. Walmart has glass desks starting at $49 http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ref=+126150&selected_items=+&search_sort=4&tab_value=All&search_query=glass+desk&ic=48_0&_refineresult=true&search_constraint=0
Could be the carrier bearings or pinion bearings in the differential(s). Mine was the wife and kids.
why do you want to break them in... fresh bearings are the best.... but that's my personal opinion
There are a few different places from where Techni Mobili desks can be purchased. These include Amazon, Office Furniture Online and eBay amongst many other retailers.
Www.officefurniture.com is one of the most popular places to buy desks or other office furniture. This company offers free deliver, good discounts, and 9-year guarantees.