How to Build a Budget Desk - Step-by-Step DIY
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- Опубліковано 21 лис 2023
- I am going to transform $40 of lumber into a sleek and stylish desk.
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In this video, I'll guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a desk that's not only on a budget but also adds a touch of elegance to any workspace.
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Materials:
• Desk Plans: diycreators.gumroad.com/l/40d...
• (1) 2 by12 by 12 southern yellow pine
• (4) 2by 4 by 8 Lumber
• (1) 3/8 dowel
• (1) LED Strip amzn.to/40MoNeZ
• Wood Glue - amzn.to/3GhfiuF
• Black paint gloss
• Gel stain - Red Elm amzn.to/40We41K
• Pocket hole screw amzn.to/3Ra3FLt
Tools used:
• Circular saw amzn.to/49JYeey
• Clamps amzn.to/40WeJjK
• Tool Hose amzn.to/3RatoEw
• Pocket hole jig amzn.to/47Ha07r
• Drill amzn.to/47txDRl
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• Scraper - amzn.to/3SZ6MrM
• Flush cut saw amzn.to/47KxhW2
• Belt sander amzn.to/49PZ2yn
• Sander orbital
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Thanks for tuning in! I hope you enjoy this video. I wanted to see how budget-friendly I could be while creating an inexpensive desk, and this is the best I could come up with for now. I have also created plans, so check them out here diycreators.gumroad.com/l/40dollardesk
I've already told you I very much enjoy ur videos!! THIS video came at the right time!! I'm in need of a sewing table, not wanting to spend a lot of money (LOL) my husband had convenieced me to clean off several concrete blocks in the back yard and we would get a piece of wood for the top!! A solid piece of wood alone was going to cost close to a hundred bucks!! Neither of us "really" knowing how to work with wood (all that I do know I've learned from you) his idea, was going to be the only choice I had!! Now with this video and plans I can get from ur web - I myself can do this!! FOR LESS MONEY!!!! Without using the tilted saw (for the sides of desk) I could put two straight pieces in there, right? We have the saw that u cut the rest of the wood with. Oh I don't have the piece that makes hidden screw holes - but that's ok!! I have stain and varnish left from an old project!! Thank you thank you so very much!!!
Thanks for this - and all your other videos, as well!
I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!
This was a great build, I loved the approach of making it for those with limited tools.
Thanks Glenn, see you in the next one.
Glad to see new content from you, keep it coming!!!
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Always impressive! So many clever touches in this video, up to and including splitting the window in two during the sponsor segment. With the build continuing in one window, and the segment running in the other, we get the sponsor's message without any break in the action. Elegant and seamless. Great job, Glen!
Thank you, I very much appreciate it.
@@DIYCreatorswe are all proud of Glen! Keep up the great work!
Desk looks good. Best way to mate the 2 halves together is push them against each other, clamp them down and run the skil saw along the join - then they will be exactly parallel and should be a perfect join.
Interesting thought for getting a perfect join. Both pieces receive the same cut one on each side of the blad in this manner. Do you have experience here as I haven't seen that done anywhere? I am wondering on the safety of execution in this manner.
@@darkvirisI tried it out and it worked great! The key to remember which I should have thought of it before I did it is to clamp them to the work surface and not to each other. I made that mistake and had a scary kickback.
@@darkvirisI came here to ask something similar. I’m so glad the hive think responded. Kickback did not come across my mind until I read your comment. As below said, I think clamping to the base or as glen said, a table saw would be the options. To your question though, there are a few vids on long side joinery like this.
I clicked on this video hoping to save some money on furniture and I got exactly what I was looking for. The host's detailed instructions and affordable materials list made it seem like building a desk was within reach for anyone. It's inspired me to get creative and tackle more DIY projects around the house.
EXACTLY what I was looking for. I want to build a new desk for my workspace and this was everything I imagined the desk to be.
This is a sign. More budget friendly builds coming soon. 😂
Haha, maybe IDK yet.
@@DIYCreatorsplease 🙏
In tough times, budget friendly is good 😂
Keep 'em coming Mr. Creatorz
Yes please! More budget friendly minimal tool builds.
FJB
Yay! Another great video from my absolute favourite UA-cam woodworker/diy'er. So glad you're back!
Thank you for the kind words.
I absolutely LOVE when I see your face come across my UA-cam feed with a new video! I love watching everything you build! You are such an inspiration!
Oh thank you! I love to hear that!
I’ve been off YT for a while. I’m so glad to see you’re still here and creating awesome pieces! Hope all is well my friend ❤
Haha, well, I was away myself. It's good to be here 😀
Mate, you've been missed, this is so fresh and cleanly done, both the build and the editing.
I have a habit of over complicating things… I love how you kept this minimal, with an understanding I could make it as complicated as I want :)
I always learn something from your videos.
You're one of my favorite DIY UA-cam creators, I never plan to take on doing any of this but enjoy watching these so much, thank you for all the effort you put into these!
"Out of sight ≠ Hidden"
Taking that token of knowledge.
I cannot get over what fantastic camera work you do! I bet it is a pleasure to work on the flooring you installed a while back!
Removing stain for a reveal never gets old! Nice work. 🇨🇦👍🏼
So simple and good lookin... And the budget!!! You seems to be one of the few famous youtube hobby woodworkers that did not started making things more and more complicated. Respect for that!
P.S. It's soooooo good to have you back here 🙂
Very happy to see that you're back and making awesome content again. Very happy. Love the build, and it's timely as I need to build myself a new desk! Thanks for the video.
So happy to see your creating again, looking forward to all the new content, thank you from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thank you for coming back to UA-cam. You videos are amazing.
Loved how the stain looked when you wiped it off. Beautiful. 👌
Glad to see you back with new projects. This will be a great process to follow to build a plant stand.
That's a very nice looking table. This shows how nice projects for the home can be made with basic tools and home store lumber and supplies. Thank you for showing us the build and the drawbacks you encountered. I look forward to your next video. I've always enjoyed them. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤
If you're looking to upgrade your workspace on a budget, this DIY desk tutorial is a winner. The step-by-step guide and affordable materials featured in the video turned what seemed like a daunting task into a manageable and enjoyable project, resulting in a custom desk that suits my needs perfectly.
Beautiful desk glen!
Very glad youre back in the workshop and videoing for us
Youre looking well
Hope your doing good ! 👍
Once again, another quality project. Way to go, man. Love your work.
That's a gorgeous build, and proof you can make construction lumber into beautiful furniture. Gets me inspired every time I see your videos. Glad to have you back.
Haha, construction lumber is inexpensive and readily available. Just take some time to plan out what is possible.
I stumbled upon "How to Build a Budget Desk - Step-by-Step DIY" video, and it inspired me to get creative with my furniture. The presenter's explanations were easy to understand, and I appreciated the emphasis on cost-effective solutions throughout the build.
Good job, nice to see you back and working hard to show us great new things.
GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome build!! Great that you showed us how to build it with simple tools. Not all of us a jointers and plainers. Appreciate it. Cheers!!!
Great looking desk, I hope you are going to make this a series of low cost builds. Really enjoy your videos, looking forward to the next one.
Awesome work as usual, Glen! And the Aura is a quite appropriate sponsorship for a video like this.
Desk looks great!! Neat and clean
That's a clean looking desk. Diggin the added leds too. 👊🏼
Kudos! What a friendly approach and detailed instructions make it a breeze to follow, even for beginners. Using affordable materials, the video proves that creating a functional and stylish desk doesn't have to break the bank, making it a must-watch for anyone looking to personalize their workspace.
Excellent build as aways!! My favorite DYI'r! So glad you are back man. I appreciate you!
Glad your back, enjoyed this one since I'm moving soon and thinking about what to do for a new computer desk. I like the idea of diy to my own dimensions! Keep up the great work.
This is exactly what we needed! Looking forward to more build videos from you!
Awesome, thank you!
Wow! Perfect for college students, home office newbies, or anyone who loves a good DIY project.
That is gorgeous! Just the kind of thing I want to build for my teenage son’s bedroom. You are a great source of inspiration! Top work!
Good to see you back creating again and I hope life is treating well . Cheers from Darren in Australia
Nice video. Great desk build. Glad to see you back at production bro. Always enjoyed your content.
Turn out great brother, can't say how much I love seeing back at it! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the vid! I really value that you owned the mistakes and flaws, and just powered through to an excellent final product. Thanks again!
Welcome back. Nice job. Thanks for making it simple.
Missed your videos! Glad you are back and bringing back the LEDs
I really look forward to your videos. They calm my nerves and put my anxiety at ease. Thank you 🙏🏻
Love your videos. Keep it going. Im inspired by a lot of your ideas and looks. Thanks for doing what you do.
This is a BEAUTIFUL desk in it's simplicity and style. You could sell it for quite a bit of money.
I'm not only impressed, I'm INSPIRED! Well done!
That's a beautiful desk you did an excellent job as always and it's good to see you and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family
Thank you! and Happy Thanksgiving
Welcome back man! We missed you and your work!
Another fantastic build and design, Glen! You make such elegant furniture and you make it look easy (well, the cutting might be easy, the design, not so much). I love this desk for the style; the price just makes it sweeter!
Absolutely looks amazing!
Thanks so much for showing how to make the seam on the top. I don’t have a jointer or a planer so it’s nice to see how I can work through without them. Love your videos! Happy Thanksgiving!
I re-purposed old bedroom doors into companion desks for my home business. I see now I can do much more. Thanks for the insight.
I turned a cheap old wardrobe in to a desk by sandwiching the two sides together and putting some legs on it 👍
We just need the matching chair now
Go find chair
Nice one Glen. Very simple, very functional and it will last decades.
Awesome video!!! Glad you’re back. Keep bringing em!
Great job! That looks amazing. You are so talented! Love your videos.
Glad you’re back. Nice project. Great for gifting grandkids.
Thanks for the video, Was a joy to watch. Glad to have you back.
Glad to see you back to creating!
Absolutely gorgeous, I want to try to make something like that. Thank you for sharing!!
That desk looks awesome! I'm building it! By the way, pine has a lot of resin. You could blacken the legs with steelwool/vinegar for a really cheap option too. Like you said a preconditioner works (or water) to help make the treatment less blotchy.
Ingenious! I love it. Thanks for sharing such a detailed video. I cannot wait to try making one for my reno'd room.
Great work. Appreciate and look forward to more budget friendly projects
Love your videos. Clear and easy to follow. This is a great desk. One tip to make your life a little easier joining up the top. If you have it close and just want to match your joint perfectly, push the two pieces together and take your saw and "cut" the joint. Try to get your blade half on each piece, in a single pass. That way even if your blade is slightly off 90, they'll match perfectly.
So good to have you back on YT. Happy Thanksgiving!
I have made this same desk at least 50 times. I’ve sold them within two days on Craigslist and Facebook marketplace for $150 a piece. Thanks for being an inspiration my guy 👍
Im the biggest fan of the budget builds thank you! 🙏🏼
I’m a retired mechanic and I’m learning to do wood projects your videos have helped me a lot plus my wife likes me having clean hands for a change
I Truly appreciate makwrs that show their mistakes, and, ways to fix them !
Plus your videos are chock full of helpful tips ! 😀
It's good to have you back glen. I've been waiting for your new video. Hope you are feeling well. Your video really inspiring me to do some of your project(although i haven't started yet 😂) but if i may, this is the one i would started to do. Can't wait to see you next projects.
Hey and thank you, I didn't mean to make you wait I just had some things that I had to attend to. I am feeling great. And I'm glad these videos were able to inspire you, but you need to get started lol.
Nice work... Glad to have you back!!
This was exactly what I needed to kickstart my DIY project!
Awesome video as always. I love your chill attitude and presentation, and i even learnt a new tip. Thank you very much, appreciated.
Thank you! No matter how much energy I try to insert still end up like this 😂.
Nice job! Love the colors!
glad to see you back at making vids
You build cool stuff. Glad to see you on here again.
Very good looking desk there Glen, great job.
Another great build. Nice work Glen!
That is a clean looking desk. Nice job.
thanks for keep em coming Glen... this chnnel actually gets my creative side going
Thanks so much for the great video. I’m trying to plan a new desk and this is incredibly helpful!
Thanks for watching I'm glad this was helpful.
Nice project, well done! Have used your technique @2:52 many times - with the exception of alternating the pocket screws so each side gets support from the screw. Yes more screws are used but I’ve found the result much stronger and less prone to warpage- especially with the size wood being used. Keep up the great projects and take care. Thanks
Absolutely beautiful 🤩. I already have a few wood grain table tops that are in need of legs and some 2x4’s/2x3’s just laying around my house. So this came in handy, because all of the replacement legs on Amazon and at retail stores are $40 and above for 4 straight legs. The legs you made would cost every bit of $100 or more on Amazon, but they would be much thinner. Great job 👏🏾.
Good to have you back.
My son and i are looking at building a new desk. Im going to let him design and build most of it
Really nice work. Thank you for sharing that.
Thank you for sharing. There are so many good tips.
Great to have you back.
Necessity...due to lack of money, is the mother of all inventions. I should make a placard as wood project out of that...
Very nice, and it feels as satisfying as any black-walnut-resin-took-three-months-to-built video to watch. Keep it up!
Gorgeous work sir! You are a master. If I build this, I might have to change just a few details to make the legs individually removable for easier moving
Great creation.👍 Thank you for sharing. And the idea of displaying the price is great. Looking forward to the next video.😉
This is nice mate, thanks for the video! Will get planning on my own
So glad you're back 🖤
I'm amazed at your creativity, truly a DYI man.
Happy Thanksgiving to You and your daughter 🙏 Respect
Thank you and happy Thanksgiving from us too
I love these budget builds!
superb piece of work
Pretty cool project! Awesome you made it for less than 40 bucks!
Love the legs, at first sight I thought it was a steel frame, which would not have been possible within this budget. Good solution to make it out of wood and just paint it black!
Had seen this video when it first came out. Now I just finished a 5ft version of this desk. Going to fit in my space just fine. Thanks
Good to see you back man. Nice work
Thank you, 😃