DIY Computer Desk Under $100 | Build It Better | EP. 02

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Today I'm doing a full tutorial on how to build an L-shaped computer desk packed with some extra features! This farmhouse style DIY computer desk is built completely out of 2x4's and 2x6's and any of you watching could build it too! Plus, who doesn't love an affordable price tag for a sturdy yet trendy desk??
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MATERIALS:
4 2x6x8's
6 2x4x8's
2 1x2x8's
White Paint
Gloss Polycyclic Water Based Sealant
Dark Oak Stain
2.5 inch Kreg Screws (this is the correct measurement)
2.5 inch Wood Screws
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Cut List:
4 2x6 cuts @ 60 inches
4 2x6 cuts @ 20 inches (this is the correct measurement)
6 2x4 cuts @ 28.5 inches
4 2x4 cuts @ 18 inches
2 2x4 cuts @ 16 inches
3 2x4 cuts @ 52 inches
3 2x4 cuts @ 18.5 inches
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Thanks For Watching! - Craig Helms

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@MrCrocker2 4 года назад

It looks like you do not have a shop and are just a guy in an empty garage with some tools. AND I love it. I am tired of seeing all the guys with full shops, keep up the great work and build up your shop!

@grrrgrl101 4 года назад

I love watching all the videos different people make but yeah it cane definitely be intimidating when I have to borrow most of my tools. Really enjoyed this video!

@MrOrangeonion 4 года назад

totally agree with ya!

@morzaprowashpressurewashin5673 4 года назад

yes I agree also. nothing wrong with having a work bench but please keep sharing projects with average tools.

@k3nfr0st39 4 года назад

Gives me inspiration to build my own stuff. I have an empty garage with only a bicycle at the moment till I save enough for a car.

@Name-iv6rt 4 года назад

@@k3nfr0st39 if your broke just buy a cheap cheap cheap table saw off craigslist for like 50 bucks and make shit out of pallet wood for free, lumber from the hardware store can be pricey.

@ginamisramusic 3 года назад

Hey I built this desk and I get so many compliments on it. I also built a matching table, same design but without the peninsula. This video actually sparked a new furniture building obsession -- I've done probably 6 more projects since watching this video. Thank you for giving such clear instructions!

@josephconti9235 4 года назад

I love that he sits on it at the end. Really shows the structural integrity of the desk.

@supadopemex9245 3 года назад

I built many things growing up with my father. The sense and feeling of accomplishment of completing something like this, there’s no comparison. This is beautiful. What a wonderful skill you have, cheers.

@Twin_Flyer 4 года назад

Finally, someone built something using wood from a big box store without putting it through a table saw to removed the rounded edges or through a thickness planer and it still looked great!! Nice job!

@po-web 4 года назад

I was thinking the same here. Finally something with minimal tool and not fancy machines with the title "DIY"

@abhiisme 4 года назад

Do you guys know what type of wood has been used here

@CJDWoodworking22 4 года назад

Plain old pine

@semayetoktingga 4 года назад

Bill Skoros exactly. This one is true diy

@saltysteel3996 4 года назад

I made a 2 foot by 4 foot desk out of one sheet of pine plywood. Just doubled layered the top. All glue and screws. Just used some trim on the edges to hide the visible layers of plywood. Stained it and sealed it.

@keels952 4 года назад

The most straight forward and simple way I've seen to build a desk at home. Thanks very much for this, been looking to make a new desk for my home office but I'm quite the beginner with wood working and this video was perfect. Thanks!

@rer1967 4 года назад

Great job! I love that you're able to show your mistake and how you corrected it. The end result looks high end, but with actual wood instead of laminate over particle board.

@datch153 3 года назад

My husband and I just finished building this desk, we adjusted the measurements to make the desk fit where we wanted it to go. This was our first wood work project and to be honest it’s addictive!! Thank you so much great video!

@roocamp5094 4 года назад

I've been using a 6' folding table for the last 5 years. This video has given me the encouragement to build my own desk over the holiday season. Thank you for this.

@user-ib5mx8ro4k 4 года назад

Better off with a folding table

@roocamp5094 4 года назад

@@user-ib5mx8ro4k Sure it's cheap but it looks like shit and isn't actually large enough or tall enough.

@JoeMcBroom 4 года назад

How'd it go roocamp?? Did you build your table?!

@DuckyWASD 3 года назад

Roocamp same

@tomteatom 4 года назад

Good job. Far nicer and sturdier than anything you'd get for triple the price, at retail. Well done!

@AveIvy 4 года назад

Finally!!! A diy build it video with minimal tools, easy to cut plans and simple instructions. Than you!!!! You did a beautiful job.

@veronicafaber143 3 года назад

Thanks for the inspiration! I have now replaced my boyfriend's tiny, particleboard desk with this! I ended up flipping the L shape and extending it a foot. Thanks to your cut list it made things easy (now if only I had actually written my new number down instead of thinking I would remember it, I wouldn't have cut one board too short lol). The issues I had were mostly user error and thanks to my non-level garage. The only thing I would change if I could would be to plane the desktop. Even after tons of sanding (I had an orbital sander since I'm lazy) I still have smooth arches and valleys that aren't ideal. A word to those watching, this is taller than I expected. Even with the cut list, I didn't expect it to be an extra 5 inches taller than the old desk. I'm a fan since I find it more comfortable, but the bf is still having trouble adjusting.

@thegoodfight365 4 года назад

This is one of the most enjoyable builds I've seen in quite some time. Most "wood be" youtubers seem more interested in showing off their tools and shops as opposed crafting something. Thanks for sharing your work.

@josetheman239 3 года назад

Dude! they use 5000k different types of drills and 10 million different sanders and big equipment that no normal person actually owns. I had given up but this guy has shown me that I can actually build a table myself.

@uriuruiru 2 года назад

EXACTLY! Those things annoyed me so much. Especially when they said or write in the description like " this is for beginner" or " you can do this at home". Never mind the expensive tools, I don't even have the table, sigh.

@iantantamco5928 4 года назад

Great Build! Made mine yesterday, but i replaced the top with a marine board and finished it off with a mat white laminate. Done within 2 days and cost me around 90$ to finish the project.

@ezekiellipssey1372 4 года назад

what size Kreg jig screws did you use ?

@jrvane11 3 года назад

This is almost exactly what I want to do for a home-office desk, but with longer dimensions on the short and long "L" sides. Thank you for the video, as well as the inspiration!

@sparkselot4092 3 года назад

Been looking all around for a computer/writing desk that fits in a tight space. So far, I'm banking on making something like this. Only difference will be a flat surface and different leg style. Going to be a weekend project pretty soon! Thanks for the ideas!

@alexcortes8054 4 года назад

WOW!! Buddy What a great job you did with simple instruction and material! definitely one of the best instructional videos I have seen on youtube. Thanks for sharing!!

@katieourmatie8250 4 года назад

I’m really eager to get into woodworking once quarantine is over, and seeing you build something so sturdy and attractive with such limited tools and workshop space is really encouraging! Seeing all these other woodworkers with their massive shops and tons of tools is so daunting, so this is such a relief.

@Cobalt985 3 года назад

"build this for $100 with $3000 worth of tools"

@MathematicalMan 10 месяцев назад

@@Cobalt985 Know an old man? Alright, cool, you have access to a Miter Saw. Other than that? Maybe a $60 power drill.

@tararuest4737 3 года назад

Hi Craig, I just wanted to say Thank you sooooo much for doing this video. My husband and I built your desk last week, due to covid we're working from home. And I just couldn't work at the kitchen table anymore. I started browsing youtube for ideas stumbled upon your video and fell in love. Working in my new office this week i have to say this desk so soooooo comfortable! I have place for a lamp decor, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and laptop.

@TuanNguyen-ls8fl 3 года назад

Built this desk last week's turned out great. Way better than anything I wanted to buy in the $200 marker. Very very happy with the results

@gorillakong8948 4 года назад

That was genius. How simple you made this, nothing fancy, no fancy tools. Great Job.

@jacobmcafee6729 4 года назад

Gori Lla Kong is this a joke? He used multiple tools.

@mikksaia8373 4 года назад

@@jacobmcafee6729 He said no fancy tools.I agree it's a really simple and cheap build and looks amazing

@diegopereiradasilva9954 4 года назад

@allwins2409 4 года назад

Awesome job! Something I would dare to attempt. Thank you for this!

@wenna52 4 года назад

I built this for a school project and it turned out amazing.

@standm6130 2 месяца назад

mate, thank you so much. This easily the best DIY video. Not lot of fancy tools. Not even workbench. You are the real DIYer. Can relate easily!

@Benrix11 4 года назад

Great build! I'm about to start a similar project. Thanks for posting this.

@ahopkins1978 4 года назад

This is the build I’ve been looking for thank you sir!

@atrocino 3 года назад

Just finished making this table, my very first woodworking project! Thank you for the inspiration and the guidance. Here are my tips for anyone else who wants to make it: get a buddy to help with the pocket holes. If you don't have a work desk and 1,000 clamps, you'll need the extra set of hands to hold everything in place. The X beams in the legs were far and away the most difficult cut for me to get right and I had to sand them before they were glued in. Use 60 or 80, then 150, then 220 sand paper. Use a pre-stain treatment, it is worth it to get a very easy, very even stain with little to no effort. This was not a three day project for me, but it could be if you worked on it 12 hrs a day for three days, including correcting mistakes and dry time for the paint and pre-stain, stain and sealant. Over all, I am really, really pleased with what I made. I made the height specific to me and I extended the shorter side to make it fit my printer with plenty of extra space. Thanks again for the inspiration, instructions and cut list!

@LifeofLytrell 4 года назад

Just built this for my room. Adjusted the measurements to make it a little smaller but everything turned out great! Thanks for sharing 🤗

@Doherty3335 4 года назад

I made this exact desk from the video ..came out exactly how that looks ..only thing different is I used Minwax water based spar urethane ..one coat ..dries in two hours another coat ..light sand with 220 grit then 3rd coat ..dry and a fourth coat ..came out great

@clevercrow1363 4 года назад

I love your design. I’m going to use it and modify it to accommodate 2 desktop computers. My husband and I like to game together and our space on one 4.5ft desk is just not working. Instead of 5ft length, I’ll be going with 8ft with a shelf underneath to keep the towers. I build lots of things with wood so I know I won’t have trouble. I just wanted to say it’s a great design. Simple and beautiful.

@johnflanagan559 4 года назад

Thank you for sharing this project. It took me about 4 days (two coats of paint, two coats of stain). I changed the table a bit, I put the return on the right side to better fit my configuration in my room. The table came out great!!! Now I have to make 3 more for my sisters. Everyone loves the table. The electrical cup was a bit bigger than 3", so I had to get my dremel out to make the whole a little bigger-fits great now. I bought the kreg jig and a Rigid cordless palm sander. I had a lot of fun building this table. Covid-19 has given me some free time.

@elanaresnick9046 3 года назад

I cannot thank you enough for sharing this video. It inspired me to make my own using your tutorial! It’s the first piece of furniture I’ve ever made.

@kyoopihd 4 года назад

I concur with the other comments that this is great because it is very friendly for amateur woodworkers with not a lot of experience or fancy tools. Well done.

@Mikhailgja 4 года назад

Добротно сделал! Красавец! А главное, Просто и со вкусом!

@bluemooncpa08 4 года назад

To be honest, this is amazing, very simple, and a great video. There is no reason a person can not try this project on their own. I am currently shopping for a work desk and something like this made out of solid wood with some drawers would sell for $700 to $800 and you would still have to put it together. Thank you so much for the video!

@alanlopez7348 3 года назад

This video was amazing!!! For everybody that starts off without tools it’s great to see how to do it with the bare minimum tools

@salvadorz5486 4 года назад

Awesome video! Love how easy it is to follow along! Definitely appreciate the cut list and materials list! Keep up the great vids!!

@christianfernandez5026 4 года назад

Great video. I'm currently building something like this. VERY IMPORTANT THING LEFT OUT- 1.5 in kreg holes require 2.5 in kreg screws. The material list says 1.5 in kreg screws. Yes you measure 1.5 material thickness but actually drill in 2.5s.

@saraherrera6433 4 года назад

Yes he needs to fix that. I bought the 1 1/2 and they did not work at all so I had to back and get bigger ones

@blakep528 4 года назад

Thanks! I was wondering about this, as 1.5in did not make sense to me. I had the kreg screws in my hand at Home Depot and put them back because it didn't seem right, thanks for clarifying!!

@benwallace1071 4 года назад

The side of the Kreg screw box lists what size screw should be used for different thicknesses of lumber. Lifesaver.

@firefighter3018 3 года назад

Question--Do you really need to use kreg screws or can you use 2.5" wood screws? What's the difference? Just trying to do my research before I go and purchase the supplies. Thanks!

@StinkyMink 2 года назад

Really really wish i saw this earlier

@t.h.nguyen5193 4 года назад

Beautifully done! I love it when you have a good team to paint the desk!

@matthewnettles9204 3 года назад

Just built this. Took me about 3 hours to cut everything and build it. Another day to paint and stain and let dry. Love the finished product!

@terryramsingh472 4 года назад

Really good video, Enjoyable to watch and well explained procedure.

@jackdehaan2267 4 года назад

Extremely basic (which is a good thing). Nicely done and very sturdy. Good for a home office, but perfect for say, a secondary office. Good job!

@user-ib5mx8ro4k 4 года назад

It’s crap. No way you can write on that piece.

@schmittxr80r 4 года назад

@@user-ib5mx8ro4k is this really you tube

@joederosa5035 8 дней назад

Built this desk in 2024 cost me about $140US in materials. Did it in a weekend. It's very solid and will last a long time. Opted to make the top with (6) 1x4x8's vs (4) 2x6x8's to reduce weight but still wound up being heavy. Although cost would go up, 1x4's could replace the 2x4's in the legs and supports to reduce weight even more while still being plenty sturdy.

@tinad.7058 Год назад

I built this with my husband. It was a fun weekend project. I love how it turned out. The only issue we had was we were short of the 1x2x8. I bought two but it took three. It could have been how we cut it. It looks amazing! Thank you for your video. I want to make the table next.

@reversingtime 4 года назад

OMG!!! THANK YOU I've been wanting to make a desk JUST as so but everyone makes it seem like you need a TON of tools and know how, THIS is the simplest desk design I've seen. So doable THANK YOU for the inspiration!!

@jacksonfoudray8216 4 года назад

Absolutely beautiful, Craig. I love the finish! Wish I had the space and tools to do this!

@rubenvalencia6306 2 года назад

Same :/

@quixmith 10 месяцев назад

clear instruction, well articulated. Down to the point, quick and easy to understand. This is honestly one of the better video's I've seen for building a desk like this, and I will be taking exactly what you've done here and adjust it to my needs. Great work, and well edited. Cheers and thank you.

@TheBunkerbunny5 3 года назад

I just bought my Kreg jig yesterday for my birthday so I can build an L shale desk for my daughter. This is amazing!!! Thanks 😊

@harrisonwoodard6721 4 года назад

I really enjoyed watching your video. The desk turned out very nice. Thank you for sharing!

@RebeccaGaroffolo 4 года назад

We just built this desk from watching and gathering the recommended materials. Came out AWESOME!!!! We love it!!! Thanks for posting this.

@codyh5077 4 года назад

THats awesome man! What a cool build and it’s awesome you could do it off the video tutorial . Really cool Channel

@ezekiellipssey1372 4 года назад

what size Kreg jig screws did you use?

@ej.207 2 года назад

Me and my dad just built this in 6 hours! Came out nice and was an easy build, thank you for sharing the design!

@apfelll 3 года назад

This is great. Most of the other Videos are really professional and are way above the standards I have for my desk. This is easy enough to do and shows that even without the fine tuning you can get a great result.

@d2cuadrados510 4 года назад

Looks easy enough...now all I need is to call my dad so he can build it for me XD

@awesomegdta 4 года назад

@andythompson1954 4 года назад

Mate, I was literally sat thinking the exact same thing lol

@justincygan4640 4 года назад

LMAO

@zipiple5906 4 года назад

d2cuadrados same

@zipiple5906 4 года назад

d2cuadrados same

@ifihadfriends437 4 года назад

This is awesome I've just finished making a bigger version with my dad since desks are sold out where I live, had to add some brackets for extra support

@ashleyserene6846 4 года назад

Brackets on the wall or how did you use them? I'm wanting a bigger desk too and am researching like crazy since I am a complete amateur when it comes to building anything. Thanks!

@verdant6678 4 года назад

How big did you make it? I was thinking on a 72” x 48” L with a width of 30” I want to put a 3” Overhang on the table top though. Lol

@noelelenes9090 4 года назад

Just discovered this channel and I’m loving it man! Keep them coming I appreciate the videos! Love how your quick to the point but never leave a single detail out of the video!

@Alhammadi45 3 года назад

Thank you for an idea. I made the same table as a corner and made it a corner for coffee. I added corner shelves to it and it became very beautiful. Thanks my friend❤

@Dogo24h 4 года назад

The Table is very nicel and and useful!

@robruben13 4 года назад

My wife wants a new desk. Ima make this one. Great video I'll post a picture! Thank you!!!

@vinodchhaya 3 года назад

This is awesome. I made this exact desk from the video ..came out exactly how that looks. Impressed with the list of material in the description. Keep up the good work!

@8thegreatpuma8 3 года назад

Completed my version of this today. Was really easy. Thanks for the video!

@dustingomez7590 4 года назад

Great work and done with minimal tools, cheers sir! Though just watching you build bent over on the floor like that killed my back. Your next video should be a workbench lol

@ElectroCarpintero 4 года назад

Congratulation man. Great job, nice result. The best part for me, was the human clamp. Hug

@MarvelousLXVII 3 года назад

Great video. I am making this desk this weekend for my son. My first word-working project (not counting small stuff in school wood shop.) I'm very excited to actually build something.

@raedgoraeel8926 4 года назад

Thank you so much man I did same Table and I'm so happy with it and so comfortable to play games on my pc. Thank you again for your help 🙏 👍👍

@user-rb3xz1sm2t 4 года назад

Hello from Russia! great job thank you for the idea

@EPICPRINTS 4 года назад

You made this seem so easy. I wish I was talented enough to pull that off. Maybe I'll just 3D print one ha ha

@JoseMartinez-ou4ej 4 года назад

You are talented. Yes you can!!!

@edfriesen5989 3 года назад

Fantastic job. I am building a desk for my daughter and figured I would put kitchen cabinet drawer slider rails with a 1x8 keyboard tray under it.

@TJsVette 3 года назад

I did this over the weekend but I modified it a bit and it came out great. Thanks for the upload!!

@kyleallen1858 4 года назад

If anyone's wondering the 1X2 bracing that make an X, the cut to get that look, use about 31.6° cut on the miter

@mcsp3245 3 года назад

hola betiy

@miglcortes 3 года назад

Do you know the length of 1X2 to use?

@kyleallen1858 3 года назад

@@miglcortes let me measure mine when I get home

@Ogilla 3 года назад

Kyle Allen Damn your house is crazy far 😦

@kyleallen1858 3 года назад

@@Ogilla right now yes. Im on my 2nd tour in iraq

@vinnygoombatts1458 4 года назад

Looks great. It's gotta be a seriously heavy desk. The only thing I would change is to use 3/4 plywood instead of 2x6's.

@Allireeves 4 года назад

We made 3 of these for my kids and one for me, but we made mine a bit bigger. Thank you so much, we saved so much money by making these for our homeschool classroom.

@johnlone207 4 года назад

Great job! Perfect timing in watching this vid, i am planning on making a desk. Awesome!!!

@user-fs6bf3cc8p 4 года назад

Офигенно возьму на заметку

@ironfistgraphics6453 3 года назад

Love it bro. I can’t wait to build one for my wife. Thank you do you have a set of plans for this pdf of some sort by any chance?

@zipdog40 4 года назад

Thanks so much. Followed your easy instructions and my wife is so happy with the finished product

@WayneBarroncffcs 4 года назад

I learned so much by watching this video. Thank you so very much for posting it. Great job on everything. And thank you! Wayne

@jarrenhatfield2578 4 года назад

I love this project and I’m planning to make it for my wife soon! If I can ask what kind of wood are you using here? I’m assuming pine but want to make sure

@joshwells6540 4 года назад

Its pine

@charlieh115 4 года назад

I can’t believe how straight and flat those boards are. Nothing from HD or Lowe’s looks that good around here

@preddy09 4 года назад

Same problem. But I managed to find a few good pieces at Lowes/HD by trying out like 10 pieces on the floor for flatness and picked the best. Takes like 5 minutes in store but you can manage good pieces.

@arrozconmgtow5026 4 года назад

Oh, no...IF I have to get pine for projects I've resorted to cutting my own 2x4s and 2x6s from 2x12s. Once I spent an hour digging through the stack looking for straight boards and when I couldn't find that I was willing to settle for straight-ish but after about another half hour of that I decided to look higher. I've learned that the straightest pieces are often the longest and widest. Pull out a couple of 2x12s or 2x14x16s....you'll be amazed. Of course you'll have to have them broken down to fit into a regular pickup but it's worth it. I only have a few more pine items to build and I'll be off pine for good. I have a pile of red oak singing me a song in my shop atm.

@hfranke07 4 года назад

Great work.... thanks. And I love that you use Tork screws..... not the totally outdated Phillips screws.

@bmitch3104 2 года назад

Thanks for adding the parts list! Great video!

@nbk3to5 4 года назад

Very good video... Awesome computer desk! Now you can proudly said "I build it with my wife help".. Thanks for sharing :-).

@gta4162 4 года назад

Or he can say, whith my own wife..

@jamieholmes4391 4 года назад

"The first thing I did was cut down some 8" 2x6's on my miter saw..." Well there goes my $100

@gtsipejr 4 года назад

Well, he pro-rated the cost of the miter saw over the next 50 projects. Too bad he didn't sit it on a table or just a piece of plywood on sawhorses----ouch my back.

@JoshuaDay0550 4 года назад

@@Dumpsterfire_Truck you needa go to a new store than lol. i built 3 desks and a beer pong table and they cut everything and their cuts were exactly what i told them to be

@grejen711 4 года назад

@SynDerLife _ HaHAHAHAHAhhaaa... sure.. Fine for a tree house. You ever try cutting nice square precise length with a miter box and a cross cut?

@seangworld 4 года назад

@@Dumpsterfire_Truck and that's when you toss the wood they fucked up into the scrap wood trash can next to the saw and get another piece.

@tourmii 4 года назад

I just got a small saw for less than $50. Black Friday is coming up so get some tools then if you can. If not, you definitely don't need to buy giant ones like that. You just need to look around and check reviews

@the_hip_vet 4 года назад

Just built one. Changed it up a little bit. Adding shelves to the bottom and possible adding a shelf attaching the longer portion. Thanks man.

@SalarJaskani 4 года назад

seems like i don't nee to build a garage first to make my favorite desk. Your creativity is amazing and also thanks for the link you provided.

@johng9562 4 года назад

Nice build ~ one thing it lacking: install adjustable feet or it will always rock and not sit level. You can make your own or just buy a set.

@timbergaffe7558 4 года назад

Agreed, when I turn this into a sewing table for my daughter I plan on including those.

@daviddawley2388 4 года назад

I built this desk, has no rocking and is very level so not sure why you would want to change what he did.

@johng9562 4 года назад

Even he agreed with me and bought the adjustable feet.

@daviddawley2388 4 года назад

@@johng9562 that's cool, I'm just saying I built this and it as level as can be. The only alteration I did was different lengths for the L.

@TheMCgee420 4 года назад

daaamn craig that is a pretty ill shaped desk!!!

@vrod1a 4 года назад

Love it ! Simple and easy without a shop. Nice clear instructions and measurements 👍 Thanks 🙏

@YoniOrlax 3 года назад

my God, such relaxing environment, I love this idea. I'm gonna make my own computer desk. Thankyou very much for this video.

@ernieyari3 4 года назад

Hi! Good job on making the desk. Please add automatic eng subtitles to get the sizes better for non-native speakers.

@dottie3440 5 лет назад

Nice Project. A curious question ... If you were designing a much larger computer desk, say 7'x7' L shaped, how would you go about making it detachable so it could be partly disassembled for moving, cleaning, etc, etc. That might make a good follow up project ......

@elgranmago1313 4 года назад

You could probably just not add glue to the wood where you connect the two parts of the "L", and add more pocket holes there. And, if doing a longer table (making the short side of the desk in this project longer), you may need to add another support to the back of that piece (make 4 instead of the 3 he made and add to the back of the longer piece).

@SantiagoTM1 3 года назад

Dude, you're the BEST... I so enjoyed this project. I'm now gonna make the same exact Desk for my Grandson who already started Kindergarten. It's also great to see that your Wife is willing to work with you. U 2 make such a great couple. Mad Dogg RESPECT!

@marthaandrade2585 3 года назад

Thanks love all the simple tools needed and suggestions of what I can use instead going out buying fancy stuff I can't afford. Going to build it this weekend.

@MohsinAliWaheed 4 года назад

The best thing about this build is that you used very limited power tools.

@wizard-of-other-oz 4 года назад

Do you consider a wife a power tool?)))

@JenkinsStevenD 4 года назад

@@wizard-of-other-oz He didn't even use clamps. Good clamps are expensive.

@Ashlabadaou 4 года назад

Hey friend ! Nice job on the woodwork. I followed step by step what you did and think you made a mistake @1:28 min. It's not 1 1/2 screws. It's 2 1/2 screws. Gotta unscrew what I did :p. Keep up the good work

@bobking384 4 года назад

Thanks for this! I was scratching my head at this. Appreciate the info.

@Jacob-qv2yh 3 года назад

You just saved me a trip to lowes lol i thought i had the wrong screws when i rewatched the video lol

@ShadracFrost 4 года назад

I used this idea and made myself a desk during the COVID-19 time - as we are forced to work from home. This desk, for the price, is so much better than anything you could get from a store. I did modify it a bit, to add depth, but wanted to thank you for the awesome idea!

@andreslanatta1666 4 года назад

Shadrac Frost would you mind sharing how much you spent on your desk? I’m about to start on mine using this work from home time as well

@brevinwhite7735 3 года назад

Dude absolutely loved this video! The table looks amazing! I love how well you explained your process, it made it easy to understand!

@justinmatlock2655 4 года назад

If you wanted to swap sides with the "L" shape would anything change? Aprart from just doing everything on the right versus the left?

@vandogtrailer6701 4 года назад

I was looking at the same thing. The only 'switch' is that as you face the short desk section's crossed 1x2s, the vertical 2x4 support which goes against the wall will be on the right instead of the left (his version is on the left).

@gentlemensedge5503 4 года назад

Interesting..what would you do to lighten this project up? Good video!

@dani21pb 4 года назад

Loved the video dude, looks easy enough and no excessive tools loved that. I'll try it and will use my circular saw instead of a Mitter Saw

@carlosvillafone7612 2 года назад

Ok, I'm a little late to the party but I just saw this post this weekend and decided to do it. Great instructions and examples. Thanks Craig. I got the kids to help me and it gave us all a nice sense of accomplishment and the desk made my wife very happy. :)