Hi Everyone, we wanted to show you how to build this Massive Custom Wall Mounted Floating Desk with LED Lights and some serious Wire Management! This Floating Desk is almost 15 feet long and could be the Largest Floating Desk Ever Built! We hope you enjoy this video and feel free to ask me any questions! Thank you for watching!
@@UltimateTechHub I think his point was you SHOULD use longer screws not your could. I agree too I’d be scared that thing would pull down over time if there’s not front support. Cool build though. Definitely would have used my bolts myself. I guess since the weight is distributed across the back and sides it should be fine.
@@w4lknde4d25guy literally made such a valid point and backed it with facts. You really response was to show you are a child you Can’t talk or hold a conversation
Looks good! Have to admit that a couple of elements (the frame butt-joint, the angle support going into drywall anchors instead of a stud, putting the angle support on as a freestanding piece instead of attaching the angle in-place) are driving me a little nuts, but for a DIY it should do fine! If it starts to have some issues in the future though, framing in that butt joint (having a cross-support on either side) and tying the supports together would give more strength, and be less prone to twisting. Likewise with setting up vertical runners into studs (and going for more than one, if there isn't a single stud in the right location), and putting the angle supports directly in-place so it can provide support *before* the top starts to sag.
Yes I'm not a professional at woodworking but so far the desk isn't sagging and everything still looks good. Thank you for watching and for the great information I really appreciate it.
I love American houses. The amount of space you have to do stuff is insane, I would not go to work just to tinker in a house with a garage like yours. Amazing stuff :)
2 in timber fixed the wall with 2 1/2 inch screws!!!!! And the support bracket doesn't touch the wall plate at the back!. Left hand desk top bowed before you installed it! May look good but won't last.
Great project. Turned out great. If I may add some advice for next time/those looking to build... When attaching table tops/desk tops that have been glued up such as yours with dimensional long grained lumber, it should never be glued down to the frame. You have a cross-grain situation that does not allow for the wood to move (contraction and expansion) with the changing temperature, humidity, and pressure. Over a period of time this may cause splitting, cupping, crowning, and all types of separation. It's best to use fasteners for attachment like figure 8 fasteners to allow for movement. While I see in the comments you haven't had any problems, and that's great, I still wanted to mention this so others considering similar projects will understand the ramifications. Wood has a mind of its own and it's going to do what it wants. And there's nothing more disappointing than have a fine piece of furniture become ruined long after it's built because of wood movement. I just wanted to save some future heartache. I've been there! Lol. Your desktop glue-ups turned out great btw. Very nice project. Troy
I agree 100 percent Troy and I made a recent update video on this project and here is the link! ua-cam.com/video/outLibBlauE/v-deo.html And thanks for the awesome comments and wood working tips I really appreciate it! And yes i regret glueing the top! Lol! I built a smaller version in my game room and did NOT glue the top here is that link! ua-cam.com/video/3rchun2RFBQ/v-deo.html Thanks for watching Troy!
@@UltimateTechHub Oh, ok. I wasn't aware. I'll check it out for sure. Hope my 2 cents will help someone. Also looking forward to checking out your game room desk. Loving your content. In fact you got yourself a new sub! Keep up the great work. Best wishes and a Happy 2024 to you and yours! Troy
I been trying to piece together various desks and tops to form a floating L shaped solution I need on the cheap for my workspace. This video made me realize it all needs to start with a 2x4 mounted to the wall. Only difference is I would be adding a second piece for the corner L shape. Thanks for the 'Ah-Haa' moment!
I built a desk similar but I used birch plywood and iron on banding. Just rip to size. Also used wipe on poly, with a disposable microfiber rag. Much faster and that finish was rock solid for years.
Hey, 3-year check. How is this desk still holding up? I am wanting to build something the same and I am concerned over things like sagging and I just want to do things right. My desk will be a little over 12 feet long and support things like a 3D printer.
Zero sagging after 3 years and it looks exactly the same as it did when I built it. If you check out my newer videos you can see the desk in the background. I think with 12 feet in length you will have an easier time than I did. Good luck and keep me posted. Thanks for watching! Also, here is a video update I did about 6 months ago. ua-cam.com/video/outLibBlauE/v-deo.htmlsi=OYpIYb7y7sJp-sx1
Looked all the floating desk vids I could find. I went with yours and I'm glad I did. I'll try and send a picture of it to you. Thanks for making this video dude.
nice job, am going to make somthing simulare so good inspiration on how to do it , for me id need it deeper as i prefer to have my arms resting on the desk from the albows , so id need space to have the keebord further in on the desk.
Just longer supports like around 36" deep. It just depends how deep of an over hang you want for your desk top. Also the shorter the span ( horizontal from wall to wall ) the stronger the supports. My span is over 14 feet so I had to use a middle brace for the center. Thank you for watching.
I'm working on a 10ft version. Thank for the very detailed video. I was most interested in how you kept the middle from sagging, with such a long span.
@@ashhishbhardwaj Yes that should work well. Just build it the way I did. Make sure you attach the frame into studs. Thanks for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.
Thanks it was kind of trial and error. In the end it worked out fine but yes it could have been done better. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Finished 10ft 32inch deep (so I could reach a support stud in the wall) desk using this video. I'm a newbie when it comes to wood working and staining. You just did a poly, but my wife wanted a very dark stain on pine. I used prefab edge glued pine boards at menards... really not great. Would never do that again. I used prefinish stain to help the stain take better to pine, but still was a mess. I also clamped the 2 boards together with same glue and it kept snapping up in the middle from the clamp preasure and splattering glue everywhere. Ugh... so much sanding. After weeks of on and off sanding, glue, staining multiple coats and multiple poly coats I finally crafted something decent. What I would have done different, and saved me a ton of time/money, would have been to glue my own boards together like you did OR say screw it and pay a little extra for quality wood... or have someone else do it :) Not just any wood will do. Especially the cheap stuff. I imagine an experienced wood worker would be able to make the cheap stuff shine but at the cost of a ton of extra time. I darn near scraped these boards and started over. Great desk now and most importantly the wife is happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to do this video :)
I'm glad it all worked out in the end and your wife js happy. Looking back I would have used walnut or maybe mahogany for the top. It would have probably cost a $1000 instead of the $350. But my wife is happy and thats all that matters. My channel is mostly about Technology but I do like wood working and its a lot of fun. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Absolutely! We had our carpenter stop by and he said the same thing! Thanks for making this video, and motivating me to finally get this cool project started up! @@UltimateTechHub ✨
Why didn't you just continue and build the frame on the floor of the garage and then install. Made a lot more work for yourself doing it in the office in pieces.
Did you not put the pc’s on the desk because it isn’t strong enough? Or because you didn’t have the space? I’m trying to build a floating desk that can also support my pc and would like to know if this design could support that?
Some elements of the design are decent, but in my opinion are very limiting. The top was done mostly well, but the underside you left the glue squeeze out? The 2x4's were rough and not sanded down? The edge lip was too thick. Almost 4 inches. Which makes it so your chair cannot go under it, and unless you are a strict straight upright perfect posture all of the time... is not going to work for most people who like to move around in their chair, adjust, etc. Also why glue the top to the 2x4's? there was literally 0 reason to do that and it makes it a lot more difficult to remove later and more likely you will not be able to reuse that top later if you choose to remove this. I haven't seen any of your other videos so maybe a newer one covers it or shows a thinner top? My suggestion for those who wish to have a similar "floating" top would suggest you look at it more like a shelf. A longer wider shelf. There are a number of methods you can use to do this but simply searching for heavy duty shelf brackets would go a long way. But some tips, you don't need the bracket to extend all the way to the edge, you can have some overhang and be fine. Depending on the material you use it can be more or less. For example 3/4 hardwood plywood I'd be comfortable using 21" brackets for a 32" deep desktop. If you plan on putting any heavy weight on the outside edge, like planning to sit on the edge? I'd suggest using at least 1/4" lag bolts/screws that are at least 2.5" (No more than 3.5") assuming 1/2" drywall in the top hole. The lower 2 or more holes don't matter as much they are there just to add some stability. That top hole is the one supporting all of the weight. I'd highly suggest spax torx lag screws. You can get 1/4" x 3" They are roughly 75cents each. So this desk would need about 9 brackets so at least 9 of those screws. So 10 bucks or 30 if you want to go kill mode and do all of holes. Completely unnecessary, but sure? The heavy duty shelf brackets themselves will be roughly 10 to 20 each depending on a few factors. You can get some really good ones on amazon for about $35 a pair. So let's say 200 in brackets, 30 at most for screws, and how much ever he paid for the top. The description says he paid 360? Not sure where all that money went to, but as you can see above, it could have been thinner, heavier duty, etc. Super heavy duty? 2x3/4" hardwood plywood glued and screwed together. If you need to go deeper than 32", that could be an issue when buying off the shelf brackets. The top in the video is 29" So 20 to 21" brackets would work for that depth of top. That specific top it would put the glue seam right at the edge of the support. Depending on the glue and prep it may or may not break if any significant weight was placed on the edge like sitting on the very edge. Also a note on the anchors holding up the support. The idea that they could hold that weight is not accurate. The pull force on the leading edge will be quite significant which maybe you have found out by now if you put any kind of real weight on the center. Like if you sat on it for instance would be "less" than what you said it could hold... but really it can't and would pull out of the wall. My guess is the center would sag about 3 inches and pull that wood bracket out of the wall. Also a note for that kind of project, use torx deck screws. They camout a lot less and are a lot easier to use in general. It would have made your time a lot more productive and less aggravating.
Thank you for watching and for the great advice. I'm not a professional wood worker so I definitely made a few mistakes. I definitely shouldn't have glued that's for sure. The Top had held up well and both of my chairs fit underneath the desk easily. I measured both of our chairs so that they would slide underneath. The 2 by 4s really don't show so I didn't sand them except for the front 2 by 4s. I sealed and painted them recently so they look great. Here is a video I made for a smaller floating desk. I didn't glue this top. Learned me lesson. Let me know what you think. ua-cam.com/video/3rchun2RFBQ/v-deo.html
1. Should have used longer screws to secure the supports to the wall. The screws you used are biting more into the wood that the studs and with weight over time that's going to sag 2. Clearly you have a pocket jig/ Kreg tool should have used that to secure the desk tops together also just glue for boards like that isn't going to last 3. Try holding your drill level also when driving screws in and you wont be slipping like that.
I used pocket hole screws and glue to secure the desk top to the frame. I'm not a pro wood worker but my desk is very solid and has no sagging. Thanks for the great advice I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!!
@@UltimateTechHub You might want to change out some of those 2.5" screws going into the studs. The problem is you start with a 2.5" screw, then lose 1.5" for thickness of the 2x4, then another 1/2 to 3/4" for drywall thickness which leaves not much screw biting into the wall studs.
You shouldn’t pocket hole the boards together to create a table top, since wood contracts and expands it doesn’t allow for that. Wood glue is stronger than wood it should be more than enough if he clamped it properly.
2.5" deck screws for attaching the frame to the wall are not long enough! 1.5" for the flat 2X4 and .5" for the drywall means .5" into the wall stud. I would be changing them out for at least 3.5" for better peace-of-mind carrying all that weight over that 14' span. Changing one screw at a time is a simple job to save all that equipment from meeting the floor. Oops, RedDog beat me to it!
I'm not a professional wood worker but so far after 2 years its help up perfectly and no sag or loose boards. Thank you for watching and for the great information! 😀
What a great video. Looking to do this exact thing! Quick question - How would you feel about using a nice hardwood plywood (with edge banding) as an alternative to edge glued pine?
Really informative, and a fantastic step-by-step instructional video. Just what I was looking for. I'm off to my workshop to get mine happening. And as for the nay-sayers and unhelpful commenters, if you haven't got anything constructive to say, then don't say anything.
Hey Thanks for the step by step video. I was looking for something like this for a while. I'm going to build something like this, but a little shorter. How heavy is the woods that the frame supports?
This is bloody brilliant!! I’m not a Carpenter but I’m now thinking about this method. My area is much smaller maybe 7-8ft wide so I presume I can do without the middle bracket? Also my rear wall is brick so I can use with plasterboard so I guess I can get a strong base with that
get yourself an impact driver. then you don't need to switch between drill bit and screwdriver bit. also it drives in the screw better. also there is a drill setting on that drill that would make it easier to drill. or just a higher torque setting
Thanks for the great information! As you can tell I'm not a professional carpenter! Lol! However I can build computers and home networks with ease. Thank you for watching.
Interesting concept. The connection @ 20:17 is not how you should use pocket screws. Pocket screw joinery is stronger when the screw enters a piece perpendicular to its grain. Other wise it’s easier for the screw to pull out. Instead, try connecting another piece perpendicular to the front rail and use a lag bolt to secure the two perpendicular pieces together
@@UltimateTechHub it looks really solid and I’ve done something similar to build garage shelves. I’m no carpenter but have learned a lot via trial and error with pocket screws. They are super handy
Nope. Just lots of wood glue. I've built 2 floating desks this way and the top came out great. Dowls are great for added strength but for my desk it's not necessary. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Both. Deck screws for the supports attached to the wall and pocket screws for everything else. FYI my desk is still holding up well. No issues. Thanks for watching.
@@UltimateTechHub thanks I’ve started now the frame pieces are all cut and ready now just today before England game. So will continue with the project asap. Good to see your desk is still holding up
I appreciate this informative video, my friend! I hope the desk's been treating you well! I've been watching these videos because I want a new desk for my gaming setup and I really like the IKEA Karlby countertop & Alex drawer idea/hack a lot of youtubers have. I want to save a little cash making my own top, so thought hey I can do that to save a little money, make it custom for cable managment/holes for accessories, AND get to have fun spending time with my dad! Just gave you my sub, keep up the good work!
I really enjoyed this. I want to build a similar 12 foot desk for my office. This really broke the process down and I will definitely be stealing your ideas! The wire management is always something I strive to accomplish and the holes you predrilled look like they did what you intended. Did you get your wood from a box store or did you go to a lumber mill? Thanks for the video, it was great!
A 12 foot floating desk will look amazing!! And it should be a little easier than my 14 feet 8 inch monster. I got all of my wood at the typical home improvement store. I had some of the wood precut because it wouldn't fit in our car. Amd the holes in the support beams help tremendously for wire management. Take your time and draw it out on paper first. I did 4 coats of poly but I would recommend at least 6 or 8 coats. Good luck and keep me posted on your build. Thank you for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.
@@UltimateTechHub not a problem. i appreciate you took the time to put this video together. just started my channel where I'll post tons of roofing trade techniques because i want to be a good steward of wisdom. God Bless you!
@@UltimateTechHub thanks man! Currently building a 9 feet desk too. Watched ur video for some inspiration! The LED part and the wooden bracket support is an excellent idea! Thanks alot!
The top of the desk is pine. We bought the premium pine boards because we don't have a plainer or a jointer. I recommend using wood that's not too thick. It's easier to work with and is less heavy. The 2 by 4s I think are Douglas fur. Thanks for watching.
Your desk sag is being supported by dry wall thats a huge no no. Should have found the closest stud in the wall and made your support there. Im guessing your not a full time carpenter. Nicely done though.
Yes I am not a full time carpenter. The 3 dry wall anchors should support the middle section. The entire desk is connected to studs except the middle support bracket. Just wanted to keep the bracket in the center of the desk for a nice even look. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Yes it could have been shorter but I did want to show each step in detail. However I may upload a shorter version for those who want just the quick basics. Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@@UltimateTechHub this is great as I am a super beginner so the length is just right. I come on here because I’m not experienced at all so I like to see all steps! Question though- you used the 4 different grit sand papers… did you do all of them in that order THEN used the poly? And in between dry coats did you use the 320? Hopefully not TOO dumb of a question(s), but everyone has to start somewhere right?
@@keonetaihook2990 Yes Start with lowest grit to highest then wipe down well apply poly and sand with 320 or higher between coats. Apply 4 coats of poly or more for a wonderful shine.
For people that have no experience, the exact steps are appreciated. I’m very good with technology but when it comes to things like this, I feel dumb. There’s time stamps so you can skip for a reason
@UltimateTechHub wow! that's very nice of you to reply in such a polite way despite the negative comment I made. Good luck in everything. My sincere apologies
What's your dad have to do with the budget being too much for you? He going to build it for you? Your comment dont make sense at all lol. You're basically saying, "my dad only makes 800 a month 350 is too much, I make way better floating desks for 30 dollars. Well, then why in the hell are you watching this? Go build your better $30 desk 😂 I dont even get this frustrated on comments but this comment triggered me out of no where LMAO
The LED strip in the back was not secured it was just layed down in between the wall and the top. I already replaced the LED with better one from Govee. Thank you for watching.
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Hi Everyone, we wanted to show you how to build this Massive Custom Wall Mounted Floating Desk with LED Lights and some serious Wire Management! This Floating Desk is almost 15 feet long and could be the Largest Floating Desk Ever Built! We hope you enjoy this video and feel free to ask me any questions! Thank you for watching!
Should use longer screws to attach to the wall a 2 1/2” deck screw has 1.5” of 2x4 .5” of drywall which means only .5” in the stud
Yes you can use a longer screw.
nah. lag bolts.
@@UltimateTechHub I think his point was you SHOULD use longer screws not your could. I agree too I’d be scared that thing would pull down over time if there’s not front support. Cool build though. Definitely would have used my bolts myself. I guess since the weight is distributed across the back and sides it should be fine.
Nah nobody asked what u thought
@@w4lknde4d25guy literally made such a valid point and backed it with facts. You really response was to show you are a child you
Can’t talk or hold a conversation
Looks good!
Have to admit that a couple of elements (the frame butt-joint, the angle support going into drywall anchors instead of a stud, putting the angle support on as a freestanding piece instead of attaching the angle in-place) are driving me a little nuts, but for a DIY it should do fine!
If it starts to have some issues in the future though, framing in that butt joint (having a cross-support on either side) and tying the supports together would give more strength, and be less prone to twisting. Likewise with setting up vertical runners into studs (and going for more than one, if there isn't a single stud in the right location), and putting the angle supports directly in-place so it can provide support *before* the top starts to sag.
Yes I'm not a professional at woodworking but so far the desk isn't sagging and everything still looks good. Thank you for watching and for the great information I really appreciate it.
I love American houses. The amount of space you have to do stuff is insane, I would not go to work just to tinker in a house with a garage like yours. Amazing stuff :)
Thanks for watching I really appreciate it! 😀
2 in timber fixed the wall with 2 1/2 inch screws!!!!! And the support bracket doesn't touch the wall plate at the back!. Left hand desk top bowed before you installed it! May look good but won't last.
Great project. Turned out great. If I may add some advice for next time/those looking to build... When attaching table tops/desk tops that have been glued up such as yours with dimensional long grained lumber, it should never be glued down to the frame. You have a cross-grain situation that does not allow for the wood to move (contraction and expansion) with the changing temperature, humidity, and pressure. Over a period of time this may cause splitting, cupping, crowning, and all types of separation. It's best to use fasteners for attachment like figure 8 fasteners to allow for movement. While I see in the comments you haven't had any problems, and that's great, I still wanted to mention this so others considering similar projects will understand the ramifications. Wood has a mind of its own and it's going to do what it wants. And there's nothing more disappointing than have a fine piece of furniture become ruined long after it's built because of wood movement. I just wanted to save some future heartache. I've been there! Lol. Your desktop glue-ups turned out great btw. Very nice project. Troy
I agree 100 percent Troy and I made a recent update video on this project and here is the link! ua-cam.com/video/outLibBlauE/v-deo.html
And thanks for the awesome comments and wood working tips I really appreciate it! And yes i regret glueing the top! Lol!
I built a smaller version in my game room and did NOT glue the top here is that link! ua-cam.com/video/3rchun2RFBQ/v-deo.html
Thanks for watching Troy!
@@UltimateTechHub Oh, ok. I wasn't aware. I'll check it out for sure. Hope my 2 cents will help someone. Also looking forward to checking out your game room desk. Loving your content. In fact you got yourself a new sub! Keep up the great work. Best wishes and a Happy 2024 to you and yours! Troy
I been trying to piece together various desks and tops to form a floating L shaped solution I need on the cheap for my workspace. This video made me realize it all needs to start with a 2x4 mounted to the wall. Only difference is I would be adding a second piece for the corner L shape. Thanks for the 'Ah-Haa' moment!
Glad I could provide the Ah-Haa moment! I'm not a pro-wood worker, just love building stuff. After 3 years its still perfect.
I built a desk similar but I used birch plywood and iron on banding. Just rip to size. Also used wipe on poly, with a disposable microfiber rag. Much faster and that finish was rock solid for years.
Cool. Looks large AF!
Beautiful. I cannot believe you put up with the messy two desk setup for all those years.
Would it be easier if you have prepared and assembled the frame and braces before mounting it to the wall?
you can add a diffuser strip on top of the LEDs so that each light blends together better
Yes. I ended up replacing the LEDs with some Govee lights and they look way better and no diffuser needed. Thanks for watching! 😃
Hey! Just a two year check in. Has your desk seen any bowing or any other issues since the build?
No bowing at all. Make sure to check my new video out when it posts!
Hey, 3-year check. How is this desk still holding up? I am wanting to build something the same and I am concerned over things like sagging and I just want to do things right. My desk will be a little over 12 feet long and support things like a 3D printer.
Zero sagging after 3 years and it looks exactly the same as it did when I built it. If you check out my newer videos you can see the desk in the background. I think with 12 feet in length you will have an easier time than I did. Good luck and keep me posted. Thanks for watching!
Also, here is a video update I did about 6 months ago. ua-cam.com/video/outLibBlauE/v-deo.htmlsi=OYpIYb7y7sJp-sx1
Looked all the floating desk vids I could find. I went with yours and I'm glad I did. I'll try and send a picture of it to you. Thanks for making this video dude.
Thanks for watching and after 2 years the desk has held up perfectly with no sag. Good luck and keep me posted!
Year 2015-2020 was bad for us all but minute timeline 20:15-20:20 was wtf after all the great work previos
I came looking for this comment
you can also anchor the desk down from underneath. great video !
Thank you for watching and after 2 years the desk is still perfect. No issues. Thanks for the great comment too.
nice job, am going to make somthing simulare so good inspiration on how to do it , for me id need it deeper as i prefer to have my arms resting on the desk from the albows , so id need space to have the keebord further in on the desk.
Good luck with your desk build! Keep me posted if you have any questions. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it!
I would have used 1x2s and 2x2s for framing this. 1x2s in the front so it won’t look like a shop work bench. But this will be sturdy that’s for sure!
Im glad i found this because this gives me an example of how i can make myself a floating desk
Glad we could help inspire you. Keep me updated and of course feel free to ask any questions. Thanks for watching!!
Did you seal the desk top on boths sides?
No, just the top side. After 3 years the desk is still like brand new. Thanks for watching!
what would ya change on the supports to make it 39" deep?
Just longer supports like around 36" deep. It just depends how deep of an over hang you want for your desk top. Also the shorter the span ( horizontal from wall to wall ) the stronger the supports. My span is over 14 feet so I had to use a middle brace for the center. Thank you for watching.
I'm working on a 10ft version. Thank for the very detailed video. I was most interested in how you kept the middle from sagging, with such a long span.
Good luck and keep me posted. Thank you for watching!
I am thinking of getting an L shaped floating desk is it strong enough tho ?
@@ashhishbhardwaj Yes that should work well. Just build it the way I did. Make sure you attach the frame into studs. Thanks for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.
Very very Nice Desk
Good Job 🙏🏽🙌🏾👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
11:20 what are you doing before drilling? Is it just so you know where to drill or an other reason?
I been looking for a video about how to make a floating desk for weeks, BEST VIDEO in all UA-cam. Thanks.
Thank you!! Here is another floating desk I built last year!
ua-cam.com/video/3rchun2RFBQ/v-deo.html
Hello, Wow, I am impressed. Congratulations Cool👍👏👏👏 Brilliant
Thank you very much and thank you for watching!
A double spliced front piece well supported on each side would have done better imho. Good results in the end though!
Thanks it was kind of trial and error. In the end it worked out fine but yes it could have been done better. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Finished 10ft 32inch deep (so I could reach a support stud in the wall) desk using this video. I'm a newbie when it comes to wood working and staining. You just did a poly, but my wife wanted a very dark stain on pine. I used prefab edge glued pine boards at menards... really not great. Would never do that again. I used prefinish stain to help the stain take better to pine, but still was a mess. I also clamped the 2 boards together with same glue and it kept snapping up in the middle from the clamp preasure and splattering glue everywhere. Ugh... so much sanding. After weeks of on and off sanding, glue, staining multiple coats and multiple poly coats I finally crafted something decent.
What I would have done different, and saved me a ton of time/money, would have been to glue my own boards together like you did OR say screw it and pay a little extra for quality wood... or have someone else do it :) Not just any wood will do. Especially the cheap stuff. I imagine an experienced wood worker would be able to make the cheap stuff shine but at the cost of a ton of extra time. I darn near scraped these boards and started over. Great desk now and most importantly the wife is happy with it. Thanks for taking the time to do this video :)
I'm glad it all worked out in the end and your wife js happy. Looking back I would have used walnut or maybe mahogany for the top. It would have probably cost a $1000 instead of the $350. But my wife is happy and thats all that matters. My channel is mostly about Technology but I do like wood working and its a lot of fun. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Would adding pull out drawers compromise the sturdiness? I'm about to do this! Thanks!
That would be a great addition and it shouldn't compromise the sturdiness. Thanks for watching!
Absolutely! We had our carpenter stop by and he said the same thing! Thanks for making this video, and motivating me to finally get this cool project started up! @@UltimateTechHub ✨
@@krystalynnx glad to inspire you! It's alot of fun! Keep me posted .
Have you noticed any warpage long term with your glue up?
Zero warping or sagging. It looks exactly the same as 2 years ago. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
How high from the floor did you mount your supports? And if you did this over again, would you go any higher or lower?
About 26 inches to the bottom of the support frame. I probably would installed about 1 inch higher if I could do it over again. thanks for watching!
Very helpful, thanks for the video!
@@TulsaDrones glad to help and thank you for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well!!
Why didn't you just continue and build the frame on the floor of the garage and then install. Made a lot more work for yourself doing it in the office in pieces.
It was too long to fit through my narrow hallway.
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Did you not put the pc’s on the desk because it isn’t strong enough? Or because you didn’t have the space? I’m trying to build a floating desk that can also support my pc and would like to know if this design could support that?
Yes it would support a PC. I just need the extra space for work. Otherwise I would put my PC on the desk. Thank you for watching!
@@UltimateTechHub Thank you for responding! Amazing step-by-step video that I will be using as inspiration for my desk. Keep up the good work.
step 10, how come we need to put glue? aren;t pocket holes enough? I am wondering because the top plank wont experience much shearing force?
Some elements of the design are decent, but in my opinion are very limiting. The top was done mostly well, but the underside you left the glue squeeze out? The 2x4's were rough and not sanded down? The edge lip was too thick. Almost 4 inches. Which makes it so your chair cannot go under it, and unless you are a strict straight upright perfect posture all of the time... is not going to work for most people who like to move around in their chair, adjust, etc.
Also why glue the top to the 2x4's? there was literally 0 reason to do that and it makes it a lot more difficult to remove later and more likely you will not be able to reuse that top later if you choose to remove this. I haven't seen any of your other videos so maybe a newer one covers it or shows a thinner top?
My suggestion for those who wish to have a similar "floating" top would suggest you look at it more like a shelf. A longer wider shelf. There are a number of methods you can use to do this but simply searching for heavy duty shelf brackets would go a long way. But some tips, you don't need the bracket to extend all the way to the edge, you can have some overhang and be fine. Depending on the material you use it can be more or less. For example 3/4 hardwood plywood I'd be comfortable using 21" brackets for a 32" deep desktop. If you plan on putting any heavy weight on the outside edge, like planning to sit on the edge? I'd suggest using at least 1/4" lag bolts/screws that are at least 2.5" (No more than 3.5") assuming 1/2" drywall in the top hole. The lower 2 or more holes don't matter as much they are there just to add some stability. That top hole is the one supporting all of the weight. I'd highly suggest spax torx lag screws. You can get 1/4" x 3" They are roughly 75cents each. So this desk would need about 9 brackets so at least 9 of those screws. So 10 bucks or 30 if you want to go kill mode and do all of holes. Completely unnecessary, but sure? The heavy duty shelf brackets themselves will be roughly 10 to 20 each depending on a few factors. You can get some really good ones on amazon for about $35 a pair. So let's say 200 in brackets, 30 at most for screws, and how much ever he paid for the top. The description says he paid 360? Not sure where all that money went to, but as you can see above, it could have been thinner, heavier duty, etc. Super heavy duty? 2x3/4" hardwood plywood glued and screwed together.
If you need to go deeper than 32", that could be an issue when buying off the shelf brackets.
The top in the video is 29" So 20 to 21" brackets would work for that depth of top. That specific top it would put the glue seam right at the edge of the support. Depending on the glue and prep it may or may not break if any significant weight was placed on the edge like sitting on the very edge.
Also a note on the anchors holding up the support. The idea that they could hold that weight is not accurate. The pull force on the leading edge will be quite significant which maybe you have found out by now if you put any kind of real weight on the center. Like if you sat on it for instance would be "less" than what you said it could hold... but really it can't and would pull out of the wall. My guess is the center would sag about 3 inches and pull that wood bracket out of the wall.
Also a note for that kind of project, use torx deck screws. They camout a lot less and are a lot easier to use in general. It would have made your time a lot more productive and less aggravating.
Thank you for watching and for the great advice. I'm not a professional wood worker so I definitely made a few mistakes. I definitely shouldn't have glued that's for sure. The Top had held up well and both of my chairs fit underneath the desk easily. I measured both of our chairs so that they would slide underneath. The 2 by 4s really don't show so I didn't sand them except for the front 2 by 4s. I sealed and painted them recently so they look great. Here is a video I made for a smaller floating desk. I didn't glue this top. Learned me lesson. Let me know what you think.
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1. Should have used longer screws to secure the supports to the wall. The screws you used are biting more into the wood that the studs and with weight over time that's going to sag
2. Clearly you have a pocket jig/ Kreg tool should have used that to secure the desk tops together also just glue for boards like that isn't going to last
3. Try holding your drill level also when driving screws in and you wont be slipping like that.
I used pocket hole screws and glue to secure the desk top to the frame. I'm not a pro wood worker but my desk is very solid and has no sagging. Thanks for the great advice I really appreciate it. Thanks for watching!!
@@UltimateTechHub You might want to change out some of those 2.5" screws going into the studs. The problem is you start with a 2.5" screw, then lose 1.5" for thickness of the 2x4, then another 1/2 to 3/4" for drywall thickness which leaves not much screw biting into the wall studs.
You shouldn’t pocket hole the boards together to create a table top, since wood contracts and expands it doesn’t allow for that. Wood glue is stronger than wood it should be more than enough if he clamped it properly.
Man that was such a good well done job.
Thank you for your kind words and thank you for watching.
2.5" deck screws for attaching the frame to the wall are not long enough! 1.5" for the flat 2X4 and .5" for the drywall means .5" into the wall stud. I would be changing them out for at least 3.5" for better peace-of-mind carrying all that weight over that 14' span. Changing one screw at a time is a simple job to save all that equipment from meeting the floor. Oops, RedDog beat me to it!
I'm not a professional wood worker but so far after 2 years its help up perfectly and no sag or loose boards. Thank you for watching and for the great information! 😀
What a great video. Looking to do this exact thing! Quick question - How would you feel about using a nice hardwood plywood (with edge banding) as an alternative to edge glued pine?
That sounds pretty good! My choice would be walnut if I had enough money!! Keep me posted if you have any further questions. Thank you for watching!
What height did you end up choosing?
Hi
How deep was the frame?
How thick is the pinewood? Is 18mm thick enough?
Really informative, and a fantastic step-by-step instructional video. Just what I was looking for. I'm off to my workshop to get mine happening. And as for the nay-sayers and unhelpful commenters, if you haven't got anything constructive to say, then don't say anything.
Thank you for watching I really appreciate it! Good luck and keep me posted. If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Lol I have that exact desk and I'm researching how to replace it.
Should be a fun project! It's hammer time! Lol!
Hey Thanks for the step by step video. I was looking for something like this for a while. I'm going to build something like this, but a little shorter. How heavy is the woods that the frame supports?
It's a pine top so it's not very heavy. Also the top is thin to keep it light weight. Thank you for watching and keep me posted on your desk build.
excellent tutorial! You have gained a new subscriber. Thank you!
Thank you for watching I really appreciate it!
This is bloody brilliant!! I’m not a Carpenter but I’m now thinking about this method. My area is much smaller maybe 7-8ft wide so I presume I can do without the middle bracket?
Also my rear wall is brick so I can use with plasterboard so I guess I can get a strong base with that
what stude finder is that?
It's in the description. Thank you for watching.
where lol? @@UltimateTechHub
get yourself an impact driver. then you don't need to switch between drill bit and screwdriver bit. also it drives in the screw better. also there is a drill setting on that drill that would make it easier to drill. or just a higher torque setting
Thanks for the great information! As you can tell I'm not a professional carpenter! Lol! However I can build computers and home networks with ease. Thank you for watching.
Looks good
I'm thinking about doing this with a 74 x 36" butchers block. Do you think that should be fine or is that too deep?
It all depends upon your personal needs. We went more shallow because I like the minimal look.
"Find the studs."
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Well done!!
Thank you I really appreciate it!
Aren't those pocket holes too close to the edge in the cross supports? Or you rely on the glue instead?
Yes the glue for strength and screws as a backup.
Interesting concept. The connection @ 20:17 is not how you should use pocket screws. Pocket screw joinery is stronger when the screw enters a piece perpendicular to its grain. Other wise it’s easier for the screw to pull out.
Instead, try connecting another piece perpendicular to the front rail and use a lag bolt to secure the two perpendicular pieces together
Thanks for the great information. I'm not a carpenter but my desk is still good as new 2 years later! Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
@@UltimateTechHub it looks really solid and I’ve done something similar to build garage shelves.
I’m no carpenter but have learned a lot via trial and error with pocket screws. They are super handy
No dowls in the top?
Nope. Just lots of wood glue. I've built 2 floating desks this way and the top came out great. Dowls are great for added strength but for my desk it's not necessary. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
Were those deck screws? They looked like pocket screws?
Both. Deck screws for the supports attached to the wall and pocket screws for everything else. FYI my desk is still holding up well. No issues. Thanks for watching.
@@UltimateTechHub thanks I’ve started now the frame pieces are all cut and ready now just today before England game. So will continue with the project asap. Good to see your desk is still holding up
I appreciate this informative video, my friend! I hope the desk's been treating you well! I've been watching these videos because I want a new desk for my gaming setup and I really like the IKEA Karlby countertop & Alex drawer idea/hack a lot of youtubers have. I want to save a little cash making my own top, so thought hey I can do that to save a little money, make it custom for cable managment/holes for accessories, AND get to have fun spending time with my dad! Just gave you my sub, keep up the good work!
Thank you for watching and good luck with your desk build! Keep me posted.
Nice job
I really enjoyed this. I want to build a similar 12 foot desk for my office. This really broke the process down and I will definitely be stealing your ideas! The wire management is always something I strive to accomplish and the holes you predrilled look like they did what you intended. Did you get your wood from a box store or did you go to a lumber mill? Thanks for the video, it was great!
A 12 foot floating desk will look amazing!! And it should be a little easier than my 14 feet 8 inch monster. I got all of my wood at the typical home improvement store. I had some of the wood precut because it wouldn't fit in our car. Amd the holes in the support beams help tremendously for wire management. Take your time and draw it out on paper first. I did 4 coats of poly but I would recommend at least 6 or 8 coats. Good luck and keep me posted on your build. Thank you for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.
What kind of wood was used for the desk's top?
Pine.
Very well done 👍🏼 and thanks for sharing 🙏
thanks!
Thank you for watching I really appreciate it.
@@UltimateTechHub not a problem. i appreciate you took the time to put this video together. just started my channel where I'll post tons of roofing trade techniques because i want to be a good steward of wisdom. God Bless you!
@@FranciscoMarcialA Here is a smaller floating desk I built a year later.
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That's not a floating desk . I build one wall to wall with no construction visible underneath
Thanks for watching and for commenting! Built it 3 years ago its still good as new!
Nice build man! May I ask the dimensions of the desk?
The entire span of the desk is 14 feet 8 inches and the depth is 29 inches. The thickness of the pine top is 5/8th. Thank you for watching.
@@UltimateTechHub thanks man! Currently building a 9 feet desk too. Watched ur video for some inspiration! The LED part and the wooden bracket support is an excellent idea! Thanks alot!
*9 feet floating desk
@@sarjanAbong Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.
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Which wood is this
The top of the desk is pine. We bought the premium pine boards because we don't have a plainer or a jointer. I recommend using wood that's not too thick. It's easier to work with and is less heavy. The 2 by 4s I think are Douglas fur. Thanks for watching.
@@UltimateTechHub amazing work 👌
Your desk sag is being supported by dry wall thats a huge no no. Should have found the closest stud in the wall and made your support there. Im guessing your not a full time carpenter. Nicely done though.
Yes I am not a full time carpenter. The 3 dry wall anchors should support the middle section. The entire desk is connected to studs except the middle support bracket. Just wanted to keep the bracket in the center of the desk for a nice even look. Thank you for watching and for commenting!
Not enough support
Over 2 years later and it's holding up perfectly. Thank you for watching.
The next time I have a few thousand dollars I want to build this.
Wood is getting expensive that's for sure. Glad I built this before the price increases. Thanks for watching!
total cost $360 haha, how much were all your tools
Drill and table saw was probably 400 dollars. But the wood was 360. Nowadays it's probably 460 dollars! Lol
This could have been 5 minutes long and just as informative.
Yes it could have been shorter but I did want to show each step in detail. However I may upload a shorter version for those who want just the quick basics. Thanks for the feedback I appreciate it and thanks for watching!
@@UltimateTechHub this is great as I am a super beginner so the length is just right. I come on here because I’m not experienced at all so I like to see all steps!
Question though- you used the 4 different grit sand papers… did you do all of them in that order THEN used the poly? And in between dry coats did you use the 320? Hopefully not TOO dumb of a question(s), but everyone has to start somewhere right?
@@keonetaihook2990 Yes Start with lowest grit to highest then wipe down well apply poly and sand with 320 or higher between coats. Apply 4 coats of poly or more for a wonderful shine.
For people that have no experience, the exact steps are appreciated. I’m very good with technology but when it comes to things like this, I feel dumb. There’s time stamps so you can skip for a reason
@@CallistoRex That's fair. I must have been feeling impatient that day.
no shot you screwed that stuff together that far off smfh
Extremely unprofessional. But thanks for sharing
I'm not a professional and that's the point. It was fun and still holding up after 3 years! Thanks for watching and the comments.
@UltimateTechHub wow! that's very nice of you to reply in such a polite way despite the negative comment I made. Good luck in everything. My sincere apologies
This isn't a floating desk. This has supports clearly visible, which straight away takes away the "floating" illusion. This is just a desk.
Who cares?!?
It doesn’t have legs🤷🏻♀️
So you think desks just actually float orrr what..? A floating desk means there are not visible legs or supports like drawers etc. on the ground
Please don’t give up your day job…
Desk looks amazing. What’s wrong?
@@akhan999 The build quality
@@1955DocBrown what could be better? I’m interested as I want to do something similar? It looks good to me
My dad earns 800 Dollars a month and 350 dollar is on a budget? I build a floating table spending 30 dollars. Looks way better and clean
Sounds like your dad needs to make more money. I just spent $750 on the white oak table top portion alone. Just perspective. $350 is a good deal
What's your dad have to do with the budget being too much for you? He going to build it for you? Your comment dont make sense at all lol. You're basically saying, "my dad only makes 800 a month 350 is too much, I make way better floating desks for 30 dollars. Well, then why in the hell are you watching this? Go build your better $30 desk 😂 I dont even get this frustrated on comments but this comment triggered me out of no where LMAO
@@TimberCreekFingerboards now you sound way more mature 🤣. just read your comment bro. 😂🤣🤣🤣
@@impatientbeast20 Lol I'm just messing with ya, your comment just didnt make a whole lot of sense unless you were trying to criticize the dude
@@TimberCreekFingerboards look even linus wouldn't say 350 dollars is cheap....
He's screwd when it comes time to replace the LED strip. Since he glued the top down
The LED strip in the back was not secured it was just layed down in between the wall and the top. I already replaced the LED with better one from Govee. Thank you for watching.