How to Build a Cable-Free Desk with Built-In Lights, USB, Outlets + More!
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Since I was fed up with my former desk setup, I decided to build an entirely new, feature-packed desk from Steel and Oakwood that solves everything I ever found annoying or lacking in a PC Workstation. Among other things the new desk features an integrated shelf with LED-Lighting built into the table, elaborate cable-management, floating monitor and speakers and many other helpful additions. Plans for this Build are also available, so you can make your own!
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction / Concept
2:14 Cutting and Preparing Steel Parts
3:54 Welding Main Frame Parts
9:19 Test Assembly and Additions to Frame
11:20 Making Back Panels
13:25 Finishing Shelf
14:30 Making Tabletop
18:51 Building Cable Tray
21:48 Making Integrated LED Light Bars
24:47 Installing Cable Lid Tabs
26:03 Making Cable Lid
27:40 Building Mounts for Monitor Arm + Speaker Shelves
29:57 Finishing Touches, Transport, Reassembly + Setting up PC
32:10 Showing Final Product + Explaining Features in Detail - Наука та технологія
FAQ: CHECK HERE FIRST IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:
Hey everyone, since there are a lot of questions in the comments I'm gonna answer the most common ones here:
Q: What software did you use for planning?
A: I use Fusion 360
Q: What are the overall Dimensions of the Table?
A: You can see them here (Units are Milimetres): i.imgur.com/Ua5wlwI.jpg
Q: What Materials are needed?
A: I've uploaded a bill of materials here: i.imgur.com/5z9OOXv.jpg
Q: How much does it cost to make?
A: It's hard to say exactly because steel and wood prices are vastly different depending on location and the world market. It also depends on which wood you use. But overall, probably somewhere around 300$ in raw materials, plus whatever gadgets you want to install (Lights, USB etc. not included in this estimate)
Q: Why not height adjustable?
A: It would have made the project a lot more complicated and expensive and I personally don't need it
Q: Can you make/sell me one? How much?
A: I appreciate the interest, but when asking this, people usually underestimate the amount of work hours it takes me to make somthing like this. Building things individually by hand as one person is many times more inefficient than mass production, so even if I only charged minimum wage for my work it would have to be extremely expensive if I want to make any profit. On top of that, the shipping cost for this would be very expensive too. Lastly, if I built things to order, I wouldn't have time to make videos anymore 😉 So I hope you understand I can't take orders for now - but I'm looking into ways of providing something like a build kit in the future, and I will post updates if things get more concrete.
Q; How heavy is it?
A: I didn't weigh it so I don't really know, but fully assembled it can be carried by two people relatively easily. I'm guessing it weighs somewhere around 50 Kilos (without the PC setup)
Overall, how heavy is the desk, legs excluded? I’m looking to adapt this design to a standing desk and want to ensure it can actually move without overloading the motor.
I would pay a thousand euro for the same for 2!! Do you built more of these to sell?
I have a question regarding height adjustability: Do you think, I could construct only the upper part of your build an mount it on a tabletop, which would sit on height adjustable feet? I think the weight distribution might be an issue.
could you not make a phone charger in the worktop itself if you make a hole on the underside of the desk and place a flat wireless charger under there and then cap it off with more wood and create a cable channel for it
I really love the design of this desk. I have been thinking of building one for myself as I have a new office now and am tired of a messy desk as well. Do you plan on offering any build plans for this desk or maybe offering the fusion 360 file or anything like that?
Total respect to how meticulous this build is. I love the attention to detail for a desk.
agreed
Fancy seeing you here. Didn't know you also liked these desk builds
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Hey Antvenom :p
How are you?
when he sounds like he's lost the will to live, you know the tutorial is legit
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never going to complain about how much desks cost anywamore
@@betoharres this. I’m a millwright and very handy with a well tooled garage, and this project will still be a decent challange
@@betoharres This level of craftsmen ship takes a lot more than just the right tools.
You have the patience of a god. The level of detail in your video, welding, wood working. Congrats!
The engineering and effort that went into this desk is far better than what most high-end manufacturers are doing. Kudos!
I think high end manufacturers also put in effort but at the end of the day those companies exist purely to make a profit. Anything any company produces is a compromised byproduct of attempting to harvest maximum profit for minimal labor and materials, such is the nature of capitalism.
which software is he using
@@addhitman In addition to what you said, those manufacturers make their stuff en masse, they will never have the level of detail displayed here.
@@nirbhay1779 if im not mistaken. That's Fusion 360
@@addhitman You know, it's really hard to stay in business without making a profit....
This turned out amazing. Very well designed and thought out. I appreciate you sharing the process.
Hey I actually watched some of your videos when I was looking for workspace inspiration!
@@PhilVandelay Awesome. Glad to connect here!
This interaction is what we all needed! Love this community
Matthew just ordered a mig and tig welder.
@@MatthewEncina no way you're here! You're one of my favorite UA-camrs!
Your desk build was the inspiration I needed to finally make the plunge and invest in a MIG welding setup. I'm currently learning and practicing my skills, and will probably make a small cocktail table or something first as an intro project, but building a desk like yours is the big goal I'm working towards. Thanks for meticulously documenting everything, as well as making the plans available!
This has to be one of the best desk builds I have seen in awhile. It has the right ratio of functionality without sacrificing it's industrial/minimalistic aesthetic. Props for the build, you just earned another subscriber!
Man, this desk is global elite. Going back to a standard desk would really be a fatal downgrade. Very well done!
That welding table brings a tear to my eye. Beauty..
The desk came out amazing. No surprise there.
I want one! So I can play Air Hockey with GIANTS!
I believe I speak for many when I say that I am jealous of your skills. That welding technique is flawless. Great job! Gorgeous desk, and being able to take it apart is an amazing perk.
The feeling of accomplishment after taking on and fully smashing this task out of the park has to feel so good. At first glance as you start the video you just think that it's a "fairly simple desk" and then you get the full rundown of how DIY it is and how thought out and meticulous / tedious it was to build and all the different materials that come together to create such a marvel of a desk! Solid job man.
After finishing the video I must say it would be a very cool / likely helpful thing if you 3D printed new headset holders but add some magnets inside of them, I'm sure since making this video you have realized or experienced the odds of them slipping off unless you got the slip fit just right/tight!
I love everything about this desk, from the materials, the aesthetic, to the modular functionality... it's absolutely gorgeous... when you said it only took 20 minutes to assemble at home, that's impressive, and a testament to the quality and well-thought out nature of the project. I love it.
Due to The fact that he designed it would lend to the 20 min assembly time, I would imagine. Not to take away from the design by any means. As my jobs revolves around creating assembly instructions for the general public, I have a bit of insight on this topic. There are often a lot of assumptions some of our designers make that often aren't expressed in the instructions. I've seen our test groups struggle with sections where joints should be flush but it's not mentioned and often leads to unnecessary discussion and therefor build time. As this fine man would just inherently know this it would shave off a lot of thinking/hesitation time.
Incredible desk. I wish manufacturers could design desks as good as this one
they could they would probably charge you like 5k+ USD for it
@@jangoman6597 you could probably get it done for 1,000-1,500 of you outsource to low wage countries
@@SchwertKruemel Phil said the raw material is only around $300, so only pay $500 for low-wage countries. Over $1000 is charging too much. If the table is made in US or other developed countries, then $750 is reasonable.
hiWe can order such a desk for you for $800!
@@Sofia-cn7tg Who is we?
You have created an amazing desk. I hope you make money out of it because it’s definitely a desk that a lot of people would buy !! 👏🏻🙌🏻
A testament to the quality of your video- I don’t weld, build, nor even need a desk; but I still watched your video start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed it! Your design was so thoughtful and intentional, and the build quality was unparalleled. With over 4K comments already, this one will likely go unnoticed, lol. Still wanted to let you know what an impression you made. Hope a large scale designer takes notes from your work as it’d be wonderful to see something this functional available for sale to the general public.
Thanks again for sharing your process and result!
This is like the Rolls Royce of desks. Everything is customized down to every single detail. Awesome work dude.
Easily one of the best desk setups I’ve ever seen. And the fact that you planned out and built it makes it so much better. Totally worth that hard work, it’s stunningly sleek
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Your video was a source of inspiration for my own build. I was able to create the perfect desk for my needs thanks to you. My desk is all wood with a modular backboard/shelf. Painted it all black and sanded down the corners and surface. Came out perfect for mẹ. I run 3 monitors and one Huion drawing monitor. Thats a total of 4 working monitors for my dream workspace. I installed an industrial outlet strip that has 10 outlets, let mẹ tell you. Its a beast. I recently added a slide out keyboard tray under the table with adjustable angles. One of my proudest projects, and I credit you man.
Man! This is just simply a great thought out build! I usually watch these videos to see what most builders are doing wrong or leaving out. But you have left no stone unturned on this build! Even the ease of arrangement and order of this desk is perfect! I wish the 'expert' desk makers would make something this good! I'd buy a desk like this yesterday!
This was an incredibly detailed, and good looking build. I like the ideas you've used for the cable management channel and how versatile it is. I think my favourite feature is the dedicated cat corner though haha!
I love how everything you make is so well thought through - so satisfying to watch! I especially thought so for your belt grinder video (I wish I had one myself!)
As professional construction carpenter and gamer it was pleasure to watch whole process of designing building and setting it all up. Nice job man!
This is incredible, I definitely want to make something like this when I'm able to (and have the space and funds to do it). Thank you for documenting this so meticulously and making the plans available (since I'd like to add/change a few things for myself).
Hands down this is the best desk build I have ever seen! I am already good at wood working, but now I want to learn how to weld too!
This is just the dream set up. So neat and fancy yet so simple. I will cherish this art as a memory that I need to work harder to achieve this kind of setup.
You my friend take the win for every desk build in UA-cam! Real definition of diy! Great video great work!
What a great job! I love how meticulous, precise and detailed every part of the process was!
This is beautiful. I've no intention (or skills) to build this myself but will be buying the plans just to support your work. Amazing
A lot of work,but the result is completelly stunning.A beautiful,ultra durable,and very ergonomic PC station.Congratulations Phil !!!
Great project. And really nice execution. Love the elegance and functionality of it all. Bravo!
This is so cool to see.. the attention to detail... All boards matching perfectly at level with the metallic profiles... Thanks for sharing all this work.
FANTASTIC! Your attention to detail is refreshing. Absolutely love this design and build. Great job!
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Wow very detailed and the output is really amazing bro. Love it!
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WOW. just amazing, 40 minutes to show how amazing the desk looks in the end. I really like the the overhead lights and hidden cable tray, really great job mate. Keep up the good work, deserves a subscription.
Only six minutes in and had to pause just to come down here and say it is a joy to watch you bring your idea into reality.
Thank you for sharing!
I always watch videos like this in pure admiration, knowing that while I would love to believe that I could do this, I simply don't have this level of patience. Well done man, this is an awesome desk!
Total respect to how meticulous this build is. I love the attention to detail for a desk. Awosom😍😍😍
This is my favourite desk build so far!
You've got excellent attention to detail and workmanship. Very nice build and top notch video!
Liked and Subbed :)
I wish we had something as modular and dope looking as this available to the market, anyways great work that's really well thought and seems to be very functionnal !
100%! I have 0 DIY skills and 0 tools to make something like this, but would love to buy something similar for my setup. It looks so stylish and fits right in with my decor.
@@arriitv1716 same here.
There is a very similar desk although without the cable tray on ikea
@@ben6085 Cant seem to find it in the UK! Do you have the name of it?
@@ben6085 know the product name?
please make this a series! Hands down the best desk setup and process i’ve watched since 2020 🥺 Awesome work Phill!!
This might be my new favorite desk idea, and the first one with a back and top shelf that I actually love. Having it be sturdy enough to mount monitors directly to is a game changer that I haven't seen anywhere else and I have to have it! It would also make an amazing work bench for my model building/painting, especially if pegboard were used for the back panels for easy tool placement.
Amazing job, Phil. It's given me some great ideas for my desk setup. Thank you.
"At least it's not epoxy" I laughed out loud at that one. Well thought out design and a great build. Loved the humor. As soon as I saw you use the welding table for gluing, I said, he needs to put something underneath the wood. I throughly enjoyed all of this!
Really love the thoughtfulness that went into building the monitor stand and cable management. These are all standard needs that everyone have and its appalling that desk makers are not thinking about these!
Gratulation für eine tolle Idee, saubere Umsetzung und grandios dokumentiertes Video! 👍👍👍
Very clean and simple-looking build, yet accommodates everything. Kudos 👏🏼👏🏼!
This guy went above and beyond on this video. I mean to 3d model the whole thing before hand as well as render different shots of it for UA-cam is just amazing.
Also making the whole desk from parts you meticulously created or ordered is just amazing. subbed :)
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@@jesusislord6545 so what’s up
I was doing homework trying to learn how to code and watched this amazing build start from finish. So simple yet so clean, the detail in the work is exceptional.
funny because i watched this while doing binary homework! was a great video while working lol
Crazy, I just started to learn to code with the Karol bot and then stumbled on to this video
Wow! Hands down the best desk I have seen in my life. Brilliant design.
Bravo sir. That desk was an awesome build. Far superior than what you could ever buy in store.
Nice functional design. It also looks easily adaptable. If I would do this for myself I would for example make the bottom backplate (with the foam) slimmer so there would be a bit of gap between it and the table surface for an LED strip, which would illuminate the ports for clear visibility (I would have a minimum of 5, I already have an I/O grommet like that icy box, a Qi charger, and a power strip, I would probably put my microphone USB interface and a hard drive dock in there too), so I wouldn't exclusively need to rely on the single top-down lighting for illumination, as it could be easily obstructed.
With my current custom desk I have a vertical board in the center to which my monitor mounts and I have a single passthrough hole for cable routing, I really like the horizontal rail design you have, it looks more functional.
so do it then....
@@Tonyplat98 If you already had custom furniture you'd know that serious considerations have to be made before committing yourself to making one, otherwise you end up with (your domestic equivalent of) hundreds of dollars wasted on something you end up disliking for one or several reasons, if you failed to consider something that only becomes apparent through actual use...
Therefore brainstorming on such ideas is the first step!
Absolutely stunning design and build of this desk. Love the aesthetics, the materials and the functionality. Add to that the absolutely on-point video and editing skills that made the video so easy to watch. Just perfect. Thank you for sharing your work and amazing skills.
Looks so good!! I love the fact that everything is so meticulous!
WOW is all I can say. I love that desk and appreciate all of the work and detail you put into it.
Dude. This desk is AMAZING. I love how much thought and dedication went in to making it. I want to build a custom desk of my own, it's just a matter of planning one out, and saving the funds for it.
Purely amazing and inspiring! I love this! The concept and thought put into this desk is amazing
absolute stunning work...
perfect details - just well done mate 👍
that was hugely satisfying to watch
I mean THE WHOLE PROCESS
Customization at it's best
kudos to you sir
What a great design! There are definitely some take-aways that I can incorporate to my office desk to clear the clutter. Thank you!
I made myself my own desk about 9 months ago and I do not regret it. I went with a 3/4" solid acacia hardwood surface as it had many benefits I was looking for, 1-about 20% harder than white oak, 2-grain of the wood looks gorgeous, and 3-has natural oils in the wood that repels water. Even though you didn't specifically say it but I like how you went right to applying clear coat to the surface of your desk and showed that stain is not required for a wood finish. The natural wood colour is a valid choice as well. I did use an espresso stain with my desk as I did like the look but stain is 100% an aesthetic choice and not mandatory. I had zero experience with wood working prior to making my desk and I only had a few borrowed tools but managed to get the desk I wanted and building your own desk is the best way to get exactly what you want. As for the live edge you have on your desk is a preference thing too but IMO its an awesome look. I added a super wide pull out keyboard tray on my desk as I prefer having one but the ones on store bought desks are just too small.
This video is truly a masterpiece both in terms of the project itself and the edit. Just wow!
I just love watching when somebody does a good job. Well done beautiful work!
Listen I can't believe it but I actually watched the entire ~40 min of this build at x1 speed!
The planning and attention to details is amazing!!
I'm not a huge metal furniture fan, so I would have made the frame invisible under the wood parts.
But for this particular design I think I would have powder-painted the metal parts with matte-coarse-black coating.
Nevertheless - this is some really great work and planning!! RESPECT! :D
Hell yeah this is amazing🔥 sitting here hitting some dabs lol
This is epic!! Thank you for the time and effort you put into this build and creating this video. I love it 😍
You do QUALITY work, congratulations. Jobe well done.
Amazing video, Man.
Very good quality, very nice done work.
You inspires me to create my own desk with that meticulousness.
Wow, very pleased with this built, I enjoyed watching every second of this built process. You actually made me think about building my own!
You did a great job on this. As a retired fabricator, I can apprieciate the meticulate detail this biult took.
This is just pure raw talent. I have never seen any video like this before on UA-cam
Respect to your craftsmanship sir. This was amazing to watch.
Suggestion: At 23:25, where you commented that people might complain about wires getting cut due to rubbing on the edge of the hole cut into the frame, you could always get plastic or rubber grommets to protect the wires. You could even cut pieces of PVC tubing to fit into the holes, which gives you the added benefit of knowing the wires will come out the other end without needing to be fished out. (yes, this is a minor issue not likely to happen on thin tubes of the frame.) But, I don't think it's necessary, since the desk isn't likely to flex and move a lot while assembled and in use. The chances of the wires being cut into are minimal. However, using grommets will give that "attention to detail" look for pennies.
I do like the desk. I'm glad you used those stick-on cable channels for your low voltage data cables, like USB. I was worried when you only had the one basket to run your cables. You don't want to run low voltage data cables alongside the high voltage power cables (I'm guessing 240 VAC.) The power cables will induce a current into the data cables causing problems and possible device failures.
It would also be really easy to design and 3d print a flexible TPU fitting.
This is awesome, and exactly how I'd want a desk. I love how clean and professional it looks, and the wireless look makes things look so much nicer. And if you're in the mood for the gamer look you can switch the colors of the lights and it still ends up looking professional but with a more relaxed theme
Also, that welding table is beautiful. I only tried welding once, but if I had access to one like that you bet I'd be trying to learn more haha
Such a beautiful desk build. Would love to build a similar setup someday!
I loved everything about this desk. In addition to being beautiful, it is very practical. A great job!
Man, I just love that table. Hands down the coolest and usable table I have ever seen!
I only wish I had half the craftsmanship that you do, in order to make my own. Well done mate, well done!
all you need's a work shop but I get that not everyone has a garage with a workshop in it.
@@Tonyplat98 Exactly, i don't have half the stuff he used, and i've only MIG welded years ago, never TIG as he is. So i'll just sit back and enjoy his work instead. :)
"I like welding a lot more than I do woodworking." is not a phrase you hear everyday. Really neat project, super impressed with the end result. Looks like something you'd buy not a DIY project.
I haven't started my welding practice yet, but I can totally agree with that, and I enjoy building things in wood 🤷♂️ I love the possibilities, simplicity and strength in metal fabrication projects.
As someone who has done some welding and woodworking I can agree that I prefer welding over woodworking
@@rad8078 I find welding to be technically more difficult, but its cool to see that some people find the process to be more enjoyable than I do.
Love this! In the middle of building a new house and want a new computer desk when I move in...this might work with the resin/live edge wood top im dreaming of making. And shout out to who ever was manning the cameras/did the editing just as professional as the desk!
I am never going to make something like this, yet I cannot tear myself away from watching this video. It's just beautiful, the way it comes together at the end.
While this doesn't look easy, you still manage to make someone like me with no experience in this space at all, want to give it a try. Great video and storytelling with just the right amount of details!
This looks amazing! If I ever get the money, I would love to get the right tools and take on a project like this myself!
What a masterpiece ! And how clean you do the Work is ridicules !!
Absolutely incredible work my friend. Bravo. 👏
Definite tip on having the mains strips sat in the back, wire up a plug with just an earth wire, bolt that earth wire to the metal frame and plug it in to the strip - that way if you do get a short from a crap cable, it stands a better chance of cutting the power. I think you can also get under-desk mains strips with their own earth tails. Definitely more fun than having a hot desk.
Bravo on the design. You've some mad talent for designing and making things. Love the oak tabletop. Nice!
One of the most satisfying, intelligent, beautiful, meticulous, ingenious wonderful videos that speaks to my inner ocd, perfectionist self that I have ever watched I loved every second of it!! Amazing! 👏
Absolutely incredible work - well done. Very inspiring!
I love it! I love the desk so much, everything about it ❤️. And I love how you made a story of making it! For the cableless perfection - just maybe - instead of having that charger on the desk, you could had one of those flat circle shaped, and drill a shape so you can fit it in, being flat with the table (and cable going underneath). Or even drill all underneath, just leaving enough thick (thin) wood on the top, so that current can run through (and draw few lines on top - where to put your phone).
Linus from Linus Tech Tips, did this on a desk build one time, works really well.
@@davidnichols1192 Linus is never wrong 😊
bruuuuuh. I want one. This setup will totally be a winner for TechSource Setup Wars
Your hinge idea for the cable compartment is brilliant, the amount of computers I have installed in stationary desks it would have made life so much easier.
Awesome idea and awesome implementation of it. Watched the video start to finish eating it up with my eyes. While I can't built stuff I think I can make a drawing of my own ideas and have them made by pros. Very inspiring. Thank you.
as someone who doesn't weld/ wood work, i can still see how useful that welding table is and kind of want one. lol
people who dont have this level of skill can still make something similar using clamp based parts that can be attached to a desk.
really like the cable management tray having the usb and power hubs.
the entire look and feel is top quality.
the extra detail to make it easy to dissemble is an added layer of how much thought went into how it will need to be used and transported.
That is an amazing piece of furniture, I love how modular you made it too. I would love to make or get a desk like this sometime.
Very Nice work Love all the Metal work Thank you for sharing
This is so cool table. Respect for the smart design, welding job and also the video presentation.
I freaking love this desk. I wish I had the skills to do this.
This is one of the most (of not THE MOST) satisfying building vids I’ve ever watched. The attention to detail, the meticulousness, and world class craftsmen-ship was unmatched! Bravo!
The result is absolutely amazing!👍👍👍
it looks so stunning and clean!!! Loved it!!! 😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰