How to Build an Epic Work Desk for Under $75 | Custom All Wood Desktop
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Step by step guide on how to build this custom all wood desk for computers, studying, work bench, whatever you need. And how to do it for under $75.
Here is a link to the pocket hole jig I used. This is how I created the slanted holes to screw together the pieces of wood: amzn.to/2KtXKPr
Here were the legs I used: www.homedepot.com/p/Hettich-2...
If you’re looking to commission a custom build, shoot me an email at designs@dojobuilt.com. - Навчання та стиль
That's the straightest, flattest board I've ever seen from Home Deopt.
yeah.
agreed
Pine wood boards are usually flat. Now if you pick common boards then yeah gonna be crook af.
If you live in a humid area, you're not going to find very straight and flat wood in home shops, You'd have to go to a specialty lumber store to get those since they keep them stored in different ways. Humidity gets to wood and bows and twists it according to the grain it was cut at. So that could also be a huge factor!
yep, just like my ex.
"The first coat especially doesn't get that dark." *proceeds to use what looks like black paint*
Walt of All Trades it was wet, what do you expect
It's stain. You put it on and it absorbs into the wood and you wipe it off.
"we're gonna try to keep this build under $75" *proceeds to use $6919.89 worth of equipment*
Don’t know where you are in the world, but in oz it only cost me about $70 Australian to hire all the equipment
@@matthewabela2305 So just buy a nice $145 desk
@@thegreat4954 wtf
Lol how much do you think a circular saw and drill costs?
@@zyphe lol, you clearly are blind and deaf if you didn't see all the other equipment. Or mentally challenged.
This is perfect, all I needed to know was how to make a solid table top. time to go steal my dads shop for a bit.
Him: Use a credit card or paint scraper.
Later at the pharmacy: sir why is there glue on your credit card
Had to go back to the store to get a tape measure... Still haven't continued to build.
I like how he tells us if we dont have a specific tool or something that it is not a big deal so that it won't stop us from doing it. I really like it man 🤝🏼
Thanks for the tutorial video. Built my first desk according to your advice and I love how it turned out!
This is the best one out there! I love how you break it down from milling to gaps in the jointing for the farmhouse look
I just found this channel. This guy is legit
Nice tutorial. Getting more into woodworking these days and followed your video for the most part. Used 2.25 inch black square steel for the legs and it came out beautiful. Thank you.
This looks like a piece of cake no frame or legs, I’m so going to be doing this. Thank you 😊
Wow that is awesome. After I get my garage fixed up a bit I will totally do something like this. I'm getting my starter tools delivered from Home Depot soon and now I need a router haha.
The fact that your edge sharpener tool made some notes that went well with the music is amazing.
This desk is absolutely beautiful and I’m going to make it for myself soon can’t wait !!
Thank you so much! Absolutely love this video. I have been looking a office desk online for the last few days and I decided to google build your own office desk and your video was perfect to watch.
I have a free computer desk, looking for testers
@@daisyhuang9559 okay
@@brittscreativevibezdiy How can I get in touch with you?
Very cool. I want to build a custom music production desk. Will use this tut, thanks!
I'm going to try and follow this for a corner desk - aw yeah. Thanks man!
ditto!
Good stuff man. Thank you for this, I'm building a custom live edge desk for my studio and looking through tips and this was a good quality video. Nice camera angles music/sound/ lighting, very professional content bro kudos 👏 👌
Thanks for posting this video. Will be making similar desk soon. I don’t know why people are complaining about the cost of the tools you use regardless of what the materials cost. Every one freaking knows that you have to invest in tools to make stuff faster. Great video. Great looking desk.
Thank you so much. The negativity is unfortunately just part of UA-cam. Thanks breaking the mold 👊🏼
I paid a retired guy i found on Facebook swap shop 20 bucks to cut the round ends off my 2x12s and he did some slot tongue and groove thingies so the boards fit into each other and I glued and put it together.
super clean and seems fairly simple. im up for it
Definitely using this for my new PC setup for my music studio! Thanks!
So I built this entire desk without any of those extra tools. I used a DRILL, Tape Measure and just sand paper and screws. It all is up to you and how crafty you can be! My desk turned out gorgeous!
I tried making another design from 2x12 lumber... My first project. Didn't know anything about green wood, moisture content, or that a box store can sell pipe wood and call it "prime." Needless to say, it would make a great substitute like raft, but as a desk it's pretty bad. Looks like I'll either get a lot craftier with planing/jointing w/o planer or jointer or stick to plywood...
@@codacreator6162 I wish I could take a photo of my desk and how it came out... because its gorgeous!
@@codacreator6162 Get a hand plane! You can flatten the world with a good jack plane and some determination.
What did you do to supplement the pocket hole jig?
@@sharkbear9570 I figured out the angel and than made cardboard for the angel needed and used that as a guide.
wow dude you've inspired me to try it myself thanks! the finished product looks awesome
I enjoyed watching this. Very simple and I believe that I can build one for myself. Thank's dude👍
Hi, love your video was super informative. I have just one question... I ordered a butcher block from HD, I think its made of Acacia. Would it need to be pre-stained? I'm going with a weather grey stain from verathane.
Oh a wood guy and a gun guy I love it!. Was just looking for videos for ideas on building an audio mixing desk that I could put between two custom dressers so it fits on the bedroom. Subscribed!
If only I had the tools to work on it and a place to all this !
Thanks for the video, I think I am going to do this to make a desk for my office with some cool glass see-through setups for a monitor underneath.
Loved your energy and your down to earth instructions. Thanks Brotha.
I'm considering doing something similar. have you had any issues with it scratching/denting easily? I know pine is a very soft wood... Thanks!
I made 2 of the same tables for 2 computers at a cost under 10 dollars, all with recycled wood.
It took it $10 costs to buying nails, screws and black paint.
And I'm very satisfied.
Nails in your computer desk? Yikes haha
@@Troyjanwarrior1 nails are forbidden
Been looking at doing a custom for me with little table desk for awhile, good video, but the legs are the part that I like the most. Might buy pressed butcher block and use those
A sick desk is the sign of a clean mind.
Router around the edges to smooth it out at minute 6.07. What is the router bit spec?
who’s here for working at home/ online school and there’s no desks in stock near you :(
Ours were supposed to be delivered today. Just called in and they said "sorry, backordered until mid-October!".
Nanocephalic wow!
Nanocephalic can’t find anything worth buying
JustBeREAL we repurposed our dining room table and put some Elmer’s Tri-Fold Display Boards to separate the kids. They can decorate them and it’s working well enough.
Everybody and their brother has desks for sale on OfferUp in my neck of the woods. If you're making desks to sell, make them special... Or, pick up an old desk from OU and refinish it. That's a cool project, you'll get a desk finished the way you like and possibly a money-making opportunity when this thing peters out.
Great vid...going to give ago at weekend, thanx
Nice table. What size screws for the pocket holes and besides the pockets holes/screws at 2” from each end, how often in between? Thanks.
Great vid!! If I go a bit wider with the desk to fit a duo monitor setup with a full pc tower on top, do you think it will support that weight without sagging or breakage?
Yeah, you should be just fine still. If you get nervous, you can screw some support boards across on the bottom.
Hi. Did you apply any clear coat? I used same wood finish and it comes off onto my hands, even after 24 hours
Thats pretty nice fella, good job
Biscuit joiner helps to connect them as well. Also running them through a plainer helps create a flat surface as well. I have a build in mind. I can't start it until I clear the garage out some more to "complete" my wood shop. I'm just watching videos bc I'm excited about starting the project lol.
Just finished mine the same way in the video and man it looks good
Love it dude! Glad the video helped!
One word..AWESOME
I learned a trick to keep sanding smooth: draw on the surface with a carpenter pencil, just lines covering the surface and sand the pencil lines off. Then you're not spending too much time in one spot going too deep.
Nice one. Prices for supplies went straight through the roof. Legs are $44. For the wood, I went to my local Home Depot and found out they don't even sell pine planks of that size unless it's pressure treated. They only sell fir which is more expensive. We're talking $70ish just for the wood. And that's not including the pre-stain and stain. I could easily spend $100+. It's possible I looked at the wrong bays for the wood. But so far, w/ all the how-to videos I've seen, I'm armed w/ enough info to build a desk. This video is the best/easiest, so my design for the top will be based on this one.
What depth did you drill those pocket holes at and what size screw did you run? I have heard the Kreg screws suck so could I just use a wood screw for fencing?
What kind of wood did you use? I picked up some cedar, wondering if I should use something else
Made this desk the other day at 7 foot and turned out great! Used black iron pipe for the legs though.
Did you have any wobble... how to avoid wobble
@@live2paybills if using pipe just turn the pipe in the threads until your level
That green in your back ground looks sooo epic!
Whata brilliant Teacher you are 🫡 Much appreciated Sir 🇱🇰
Very good video, very professional!!
definitely gonna do this, love the video
Table: $75
Tools: $2000
My feeling: priceless
i'm astonished he didn't mention it took only 5 minutes to build
Tbf it's basic tools you'll find in any shed
@@connornash577 tbf nobody has a tool shed in modern America.
@@CharlieSmurffy My my how generations fall
@@connornash577 just consumerism and capitalism. People think the time and money are better spent. Just like nobody has livestock
excellent and inspiring. ❤
Thats right first time watching any of your video I'm 57 seconds "don't forget your Fedora" just met me dream UA-camr!!
I plan on building something similar but in an L shape desk. Would you suggest any extra support or will the screws and glue be enough to keep it from bowing. Not gonna put anything crazy heavy but i just want to make sure no extra support is needed
Can you tell me what sized roundover bit you used for the edges?
I have a desk with a sharp edge that's hard on my hands. I tried attaching 1/2 inch quarter round molding to the edge, but the feel is still not right. Thanks.
Nice video, but how did you keep your desktop from cupping or warping in the long run? I tried something similar to this recently, but with 2x6 lumber from Lowes. I had to set the project aside for a few days before I could stain and finish it, but upon my return, the completed panel had cupped a solid inch or so along the top. I am kicking myself for not installing C-channels or attempting bread board ends, but you seem to have done neither. Did you not account for wood cupping over time?
In addition to clamping it with pipe clamps to keep the glue joints together, you'll want to lay some other horizontal boards on top of your tabletop, and clamp it down. Essentially keeping the cupping up, or bowing up, from happening while the tabletop sets. If you watch some other videos on youtube, they show this technique.
That's awesome, didn't know you could just buy legs. Thank you.
@@MO_Disk having that same struggle now. I found everything else and we just get ripped on the legs.
This is a good video and it’s so cheap compared to IKEA desks. I also feel like this desk will hold up longer and be sturdy
Yeah it might be cheap materials, but do you have all the expensive tools?
@@shouldent To be fair you don’t need all the tools, you can get away with using a hacksaw, screw driver, and just sandpaper along with the actual required “ingredients”
Sir.... You have full wood working shop👌
Nice video, however I made something similiar with 4 legs but it is very wobbly what did I do wrong?
I only have boards that are 1 inch thick.. it’s only 4 foot long though. Would the 1 i ch be enough? I plan on adding wooden supports to the top and the legs.
When he didn't just use his finger to spread the glue....... I learned all I needed to know about him.
I cringed when I saw him spread the glue
Awesome video, thanks! I just built mine and it looks great but wondering if I should put a clear coat protective lacquer over the final coat of stains once it’s dried. Did you do that?
I was also wondering that
What size screws would be best for this project? This will be my first time building something on my own.
You deserve more subs man.
What size of screws did you use? And screw number? Thanks! Great video by the way.
Hi! With the thickness of the board would I need to add extra support on the bottom? I’m looking to build a manicure 💅 table. Thank you !
The thickness of the boards will be more than strong enough. As long as the legs could hold the weight, you could stand on this table.
That was an awesome build. What is the best way to ask you about a quote for a custom desktop build I want? Thanks
Love this and gonna make it! But WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE OVERALLS!?
Hey man, followed your vid, one question, the pre stain and stain, you wipe off after 15 minutes? Or do you wipe off right away then wait 15 mins?
It depends what kind of stain you’re using but for most general types, brush the pre stain on, leave it on for 15 minutes, wipe it off. Then brush the stain on, leave it for 15 minutes, then wipe it off. Then wait 2-3 hours before applying a second coat. Most stains will have instructions on the can though, so follow any instructions specific to the kind you got.
@@GreenLightLife1 thanks man it turned out great! Check out my story @willgregorash on instagram if you wanna see!
I followed your video and so far so good. One question though...how much pre-stain and stain did you use on the project?
ONE COAT. Just like it says on the container!
Love the music choice. Kept my interest! Do you have much glue seep out between the seams? If so will that affect the stain?
Any glue squeeze could be sanded before staining
Yeah, try to wipe us as much glue as you can while clamping. Then be really vigilant when sanding because the glue won’t stain and it’ll be obvious.
What kind of poly did you use after staining?
What did you put on after the wood stain?
Would there be any way to make the legs removable for easier storage and delivery?
Good stuff, I just started working on this as well.
After you have applied the stain finish do you not apply a clear coat?
Hey, what type and size nails did you use to connect the 2x10
Those were 2 1/2” Kreg pocket screws.
Looks very well done.
what would you quote a table that was 36 inches tall
and also to ship to Chanute,KS
Thank you sir I hope I can build the same desk.
thumbs up for the alogrithm!! since also i see its not over 10mins lol gr8 vid
I wish I had found your tutorial before we got the lumber...
This our very first diy project w my husband - I sent him to the lumberyard and he got red oak for the table top - we did not think about the thickness though and it’s only 3/4 inch thick - any hope we can still use the pocket hole method? When we tested, we had trouble - consulted w a carpenter friend who said that the problem is the thickness of the wood
He recommended to do another way what seems much more advanced to put beginner level lol (and would need to buy an extra tool...) TIA 👍
Hey I was wondering what chair you're using. I'm looking for an ergonomic chair and that one seems promising
i think its the ergochair from autonomous
What setting did you have your jig set to? I have a Kreg jig but it only goes up to 1.5".
Great video!
1.5” should be just fine. 2”x10”s are actually only a bit over 1.5” thick.
This is yellow pine right? Is it a good wood to build a desk out of? Pine is a fairly cheap lumber and sometimes very durable,
Great video, good explanation for the average person(like me). I might do a table top like this and use an older pair of metal kitchen table legs...like from the 70s (I threw away the top but kept the legs for just such occasion)... I think your keyboard would give me a seizure....lol
That intro? Instantly liked and subbed.
Awesome video dude. Love how you break things down and explain what's necessary and what isn't. Would love to see more carpentry videos! Take my sub
Can this be done for 8ft boards? I wonder if the desk would warp or sag near the middle
Did you put a clear coat or polyurethane top coat on top of the stain to protect it or did you just leave the stain as the final coat?
Excelent desk, wish yo hace the tools AND space to do it
thanks for a great video👍
I never though Joji would teach me how to build a desk
Hey just a quick question. What did you have the pocket jig bit set to? I think im gonna try this soon.
1.5 I believe
Hi Im looking to get some oak for a desk top and wanting to round off the edges with a router but just curious how you deal with the corners? was hoping you were going to show it in the video. thanks
Pretty sure you just run it all the way to the end on both sides and the corner will be rounded. Not sure though.
I just found your channel. Your videos are great.
what length of pocket hole screws did you use to connect boards together. Im going to be building this, this wknd. Thanks for the help and awesome video!
He mentioned 2.5” pocket screws
Any suggestions on filling in the crevices between the boards for someone who doesn't own a table saw but wants a clean, flat surface? Considering using epoxy or a clear acrylic paint to help seal and protect the wood after staining. Just not sure if acrylic paint or epoxy will be enough to fill in the crevices.
I'd recommend buying a 2 by 2 pine board they are usually really squared and using that as a guide for a circular saw. If you really want to fill in just use saw dust and mix with filler.
Another option a simple jig:
ua-cam.com/video/l0xkvxMUE7M/v-deo.html