DIY Desk Top - Made from Plywood!

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This DIY desk top was made from 3/4" plywood, Formica Laminate veneer, and some scrap walnut that was laying around my shop. This desktop can be built with minimal tools and the vener can be ordered from Amazon (links below). Let me know if you have any questions down in the comment section and I'll be sure to get to them.
Instagram: / penaltyboxwoodshop
Website: www.penaltyboxwoodshop.com/
List of all my tools (affiliate links): www.penaltyboxwoodshop.com/tools
Desk Base: www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-...
List of tools used in this build (affiliate links):
Makita Track Saw: amzn.to/3HA0arQ
Contact Cement: amzn.to/3qZz6fQ
Roller: amzn.to/3DDR6zV
Formica Laminate Veneer: amzn.to/3DH7m2W
Mirka Sander: amzn.to/2Nzh5Uf
Bourbon Glasses: amzn.to/391DEsd
Makita Router: amzn.to/2N804xt
Delta Miter Saw: amzn.to/2N24Psw
Canon EOS DSLR: amzn.to/3CAFNHj
Rode VideoMic Microphone: amzn.to/2ZY0hve
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@alonzohollingsworth7712 2 года назад

Awesome simple build, not complicated at all and certainly a confidence builder. Thanks for sharing.

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thank you! I appreciate the kind comment!

@tonytech5520 10 месяцев назад

As long as you have the tools.

@edrasarturohelmanchaparro8948 10 месяцев назад

U 2:30 2:30 y 😊el uu😊

@phr3ui559 8 месяцев назад

yea

@robertthompson5320 5 месяцев назад

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@trailfork7815 4 месяца назад

I love how this is actually very simple and easy to replicate unlike some desk builds

@StGeoRUSH619 Год назад

Pretty cool... I love how you reached out to your Mentor... you're never too old to learn something new. Beautiful desktop, Brother !!!

@Jake_the_reefer 22 дня назад

Really like seeing the critical details left in and overall love the editing. Great video!

@kenhedges 3 месяца назад

I have an adjustable base just begging for this same application. Was going to do the exact same thing but use birch plywood and leave the edges exposed. Great video! Thanks.

@TravisInCanada1 16 дней назад

Wow looks great, nicely done!

@WellStyledImages Год назад

Jesse! Your place is ::gorgeous!:: Love that German smear brick work around your garage door! And awesome to see you & your boy workin’ together!✨🙌🏼

@GrantOakes Год назад

I made countertops for my home in a similar fashion. I used MDF board instead of plywood and 45 mitre cut the edge boards. Before applying the contact adhesive you've GOT to make sure there isn't any dust or sawdust on either surface, otherwise you'll regret seeing those little bumps after bonding. Another way to apply the laminate is take a long, 50' extension cord, wipe it totally clean, then lay it onto the flat surface once the cement has tacked up in a back and forth S pattern. Just like you did, start at one end after properly aligning and use the roller to put pressure on the laminate. As you work your way across, slowly pull the extension cord out from under the laminate. I used a 45 cutter instead of the round over bit. The laminate edge is VERY sharp after cutting so taking a file to the edge to knock off the knife edge is a good idea as it can cut you.

@aviatordave1 Год назад

That’s a great looking desk for about as simple as you could ask for! Well done! I’m about to make a desk for my kids for their room and I think you’ve inspired me to do something very similar! Well done!

@onehandedmaker 9 месяцев назад

A joy to watch your desk video. I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your passion for woodwork. Well done. One Handed Maker - Australia

@katoom-ju6vo Год назад

Very impressive build.Came out great!!

@trstock7760 Год назад

Great idea! Thanks for making this I've got an L shape standing desk frame on the way and wanted a nice custom curved inside corner, this process will work great for that!

@michaelbyrne8860 10 месяцев назад

Really nice job! Like the desk a whole lot! Thanks Byrne

@neuroscope9052 Год назад

That top turned out very nice with the walnut edging.

@Bekim8310 Год назад

Beautiful table! Great work!

@cadfael4598 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great video. I wish I had as many tools as you! They sure make a job like this easy.

@hammockmonk 11 месяцев назад

Two remarks: I love the clamp-to-clamp solution and, like you, I love my biscuit joiner. Nice project!

@takeniteasyfriend Месяц назад

Walnut & Rubio. Woodworking splendor you have made ( :

@johnleavey356 Месяц назад

Very nice job 👍 Enjoyed the video.

@therealbdbeatz Год назад

Very nice! The new desk looks great

@ronaldmoravec2692 2 года назад

Edge banding should be measured and installed after laminate so it looks inserted instead of topped on.

@xmods4Reel Год назад

Oh man yah that is such a great idea! I’ll definitely have to do this for my build

@boigaking8216 Год назад

This was my thought as well.

@valerhuskley9428 Год назад

I actually like the way he Finished the edge, it might make the laminate more susceptible to chipping over time though

@theBIGlegume Год назад

Yeah that a what no was thinking. But I do like that round over would you be able to do that or would it beat up the edge of the laminate?

@jameszulu7120 Год назад

Pretty much this that thing is going to start peeling after after a few months.

@CosmicMindSense Год назад

Wow ! Very nice job ! I liked the process !

@WelcomeToMarkintosh 4 месяца назад

That looks GREAT! Thank you!

@michaeltablet8577 2 года назад

That's really nice! Thank you for sharing!

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks! 👊👊

@frankdragon1 Месяц назад

Nice job!

@animeworldnr1 10 месяцев назад

Nice work and explanation.

@ChristopherSalisburySalz Год назад

Never thought about doing a laminate on top of a desk - great idea! I didn't know you could get that stuff in black.

@alexb9039 Год назад

Superb job, both of you; subscribed!

@enrique9432 Год назад

Great job!

@DFoxReview 6 месяцев назад

I Love it! Thanks for the content man

@0xJarry Год назад

great video, this is exactly what I want to do!

@boomvader Год назад

Nice work!

@krisbabic89 2 года назад

Looks great brother! I did not know you had a podcast until I watched this. Slowly catching up on episodes and subscribed to the other guys! It's a great listen...BBQ and woodworking, with a hint of cigars and bourbon. Right up my freaking alley! Lol

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

😂😂😂 Thanks dude! Just a few dudes BSing about our favorite things haha.

@12jamm 2 года назад

Looks great! And another great video!

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks Jimmy!

@gregoryc5989 Год назад

Great job

@SuperKai Год назад

Great work!

@willhoward9190 Год назад

great job

@richragan4810 2 года назад

Hey Jess how's my favroite you tube guy doin? Thanks for the video and sharing where I ALWAYS learn something! Beautiful top! Look forward to more! I use my MicroJig bench vice you taught me every week. My Etsy shop is going fantastic so the bench vice is a big part of my work! Thanks Jess. Peace Out!

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks Rich! It’s always great to hear from you and I’m so glad your Etsy is getting sales!!!! Keep up the great work!

@gregmize01 10 месяцев назад

great job!

@billparrish4385 2 года назад

Really sharp-looking job! I'll email you my shipping address! lol Only thing I've done differently on sticking down the laminate that someone doing it for the first time might consider, is to pull the sticks out from the middle instead of one end. Minor differences in how the sticks are spaced and how much is sagging between them or not, can over a long enough run end up with the laminate skewed too far to one side or the other by the time you reach the other end of a long piece (depending on how much overlap you left when cutting it), causing you end up partly exposed on one of the corners. Sticking it down from the middle out, cuts this possible skew in half. But yours looks great! I just mean as general advice, to help eliminate a possible problem.

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks! That’s a really great tip and I appreciate you taking the time to type that out. Makes perfect sense!

@hwgusn 2 месяца назад

Mitered corners on your edge banding would’ve been a nice addition.

@FaragGaberz 7 месяцев назад

Great work, regards to your friend, awesome

@SetTheCurve Год назад

"While the seement cures" lol

@TheVineyardFarmhouse 10 месяцев назад

New subscriber, because I like to build and make stuff.

@davidscott3046 Год назад

good work

@ubermenschen3636 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful table. You should have miter the corners for that 5 star look of perfection.

@terristroh3965 2 года назад

I like that profile on the edges

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks! I thought it went great with the too

@mrctheotherguyfromboston 4 месяца назад

Hey Man It Came Out Great 👍

@stevesiefken6432 2 года назад

Nice work👍🏻

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks!!!

@mcgannpster 9 месяцев назад

Very nice

@TheKnightArgent Год назад

There's something about the way you capture the reality of woodworking - brushing the sawdust off of the table, getting advice, etc - that I really respect. Subbed.

@misterdneh Год назад

I found a desk at value village for $20 it was only a generic desk with a riser actually really nice but I ended up extending it by adding a 4ft board so that it takes up almost my entire wall lol. It added so much space, oh and I used the the riser for a wall mount piece to hang over our fancy coffee station, I love making something out of nothing. Looked up the value of the desk I bought too after and it was originally a $300 desk so pretty sick find.

@DrunkenKnight71 7 месяцев назад

lovely build, thanks for sharing!...i personally would have applied the banding flush after laminating as I'd be worried about the sharp edges chipping

@kevinb6102 5 месяцев назад

Sweet

@lenharding72 6 месяцев назад

Love the build and thanks for the great ideas. I have an uplift corner desk but lookin to go a rectangle. I am curious if you can router the veneer and the banding so you have a smooth transition from the side to the top without the little bump up you had. I like the look of how you did it but that little ledge bugs my arms so curious if you think I can smooth it out.

@Ensign_Cthulhu Год назад

8:04 I see you have an official instruction reader and soda-pop drinker helping out there!

@nickpotter758 2 года назад

Dope!

@n00bclownstv47 5 месяцев назад

beautiful desk! I personally do laminate first then the edge bands. this will prevent you from catching the edge of the laminate or seeing the edge.

@Ladioz Год назад

Love how it looks. Can i ask you something please? Does your mouse move well while you use it for the pc?

@house9850 Месяц назад

top looks great .. reminds me of linoleum ... the routed edge looks great but also looks sharp.. are you able to dull the edge for daily use ?

@Zamboni-0805 2 года назад

Turned out nice, the only thing I would have done differently is mitered the Walnut corners.

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks! Yea, I just kept it simple this time but I agree

@viperwavstudios 4 месяца назад

Could you re-specify which router bit you used on the top fermica/edging to cut/round off top corner?

@carterscustomrods 2 года назад

I've done a large laminate once... ONCE!!! I'll never do that again. If using laminate or veneer, I do it with sections now; versus the 1 large panel. It allows the glue and rolling process to be a lot less nightmarish, while preventing any smaller air bubbles from sneeking in. It also gives you more artistic ability for things like mosaic designs.

@McMonkeyful Год назад

Beautiful desk. I love the black formica. One tip. If you can find a small piece of acrylic I'd recommend making a lengthened base for your trim router. It needs to be as wide as the original base & 2-3 times as long. Cut a hole at one end for your bits + the screws & attach a small handle at the opposite end, which you can also trim down into a pointed taper. This base gives great stability when doing jobs like trimming the edges, preventing the router from tipping. Only takes a few minutes to make & can be installed when needed. Looks like you had a steady hand on this project but it is very easy to tip & gouge into your walnut with the standard 'square' base.

@JH-mo1nt 9 месяцев назад

This for sure, watching the wobbles was sad. Also, test profiles before committing, leaving that little sharp edge might be a look you like, but might hate the feeling when using it.

@mcouture8169 Год назад

Where'd ya go? You're a quality producer and I hope all is well.

@ipotbaho1860 Год назад

very nice and awesome project but the uplift standing desk too expensive...wow i like this

@viperwavstudios 2 месяца назад

What size Roundover bit did you use? 1/4 shank - 1/8 round over?

@honeybadger2514 2 года назад

I have a loose edge, any advice on how to stick them again?

@evanhankin7309 2 года назад

Niiiice ...!

@equator180 8 месяцев назад

45's on the corners would have been a good touch

@anan7s294 11 месяцев назад

Would u recommend to make a 60”x30” desk using 19mm blockboard with 6 inch wide border frame below over IKEA Adils legs?

@DD-zh3jj Год назад

Nice video. I wonder is there a way to make the laminate sits flash with the edge ?

@Nathan-wm5sd Год назад

Yes. Laminate the plywood first then add the walnut edges. Got to be very pricise though cause you don't sand the laminated layer

@sonali.gokani Год назад

Hi, is it ok to make a work from home desk with MR (moisture resistant) ply?

@RRbookie 4 месяца назад

Are the edges on that Lamanet top sharp?

@grimoradebrock 10 месяцев назад

I have a pretty simple question about this build. I see the frame has a lift capacity of 355 lbs. Since you used 3/4 inch plywood that seems like a lot of weight. What is the weight of the top? The best guess is fine too.

@diserafimm Месяц назад

Faltou o link do esqueleto da mesa, esse com elevador, para ajuste de altura.

@ronbishop351 Год назад

Roll contact cement from centre both way

@OdinsCloud 5 месяцев назад

Curious what grade of 3/4" plywood did you use? also it looks like it was previously painted?

@anismuhamad4077 14 дней назад

I would like to ask you what sort circle that you install dado blade 6 nch As circle pin at the circle machine I( makira., bosch, dewakt) I use only 15 mm . What circle are suitable for saw dado

@rickkurtz8947 Год назад

You can also just buy the laminate already attached to a 4x8 and add your edge trim so you don't have to worry about the glue up process of the laminate sheeting. This project is more of a laminate than a plywood craft though. It did turn out nice!

@tomgleeson9289 Год назад

where would you source such a laminate already attached to 4x8?

@rickkurtz8947 Год назад

@@tomgleeson9289 In this case, a sheet of black melamine would be less than $50 so I'd go that route. You can order it at any home center.

@ElProfeValen 9 месяцев назад

What is the name of the black material?

@nailedithomerepair7992 Год назад

Where do you get the monocoat?

@mattdenham1854 4 месяца назад

Would you make the same desk for someone if they offered to pay?

@valatchison1126 2 года назад

Would it be possible to add the walnut trim to a countertop that already has the Formica on it?

@GrantOakes Год назад

You could but it won't have that perfect fit.

@ThomHemenway Год назад

Really nice but I would have mitered the corners of the walnut

@adamsanchez1319 Год назад

can you use a squeegee to put it on?

@Munky332 9 месяцев назад

Looks amazing, but the amount of material and work that went into it seems like it would have been easier to just buy an unfinished butcher block for ~$150, sand, throw some oil at it.

@JayNYOne 2 года назад

I love how you go from pronouncing it see-ment to cement.

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

I’m no wordsmith that’s for sure haha.

@JayNYOne 2 года назад

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I failed to mention that I also love the desk. I've got a similar setup but used a ready made top from Ikea. Your build inspired me to replace it since the one I have is a bit too shallow for comfortable work. Thanks!

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

@dawgz6055 10 месяцев назад

What is the cm of the size you cut bro

@AdamSusk Год назад

Did it bend over the time? You didn't put any counter pressure laminate on the back. How does it look like now?

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Год назад

It still looks brand new. No bending or warping at all.

@Bapuji42 2 года назад

Could you post a link to the folks who made the base? Much appreciated!

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

Yep! Totally meant to do that! Sorry!

@Bapuji42 2 года назад

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I don't mean to bug you, but I still don't see it. Are you posting it in the description?

@Bapuji42 2 года назад

Please...?

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop 2 года назад

It’s in the description now. Sorry it took me a little while to get it in there.

@Bapuji42 2 года назад

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop No worries brother. I truly appreciate it.

@gogreyhoundmusic Год назад

aesthetic and look mean the same thing. aesthetic isn't an adjective. it's a noun. Something can have a minimalist aesthetic (or minimalist look/style/appearance).

@workshopnut 7 месяцев назад

Really like your content, but what happened to you? Are you going to make more videos?

@K0NVICTx Год назад

Great job! Although the laminate sitting higher than the edge would kill my OCD. I would of done the laminate first then the edge banding. Still looked good nonetheless.

@debandmike3380 11 месяцев назад

interesting that you left the sharp edge of the laminate at the corners. hope they dont chip off. I think most people are thinking why you didn't apply the walnut flush with the top. but its your desk to design. looks good.

@DrTopLiftDPT 8 месяцев назад

Def want the monitor at eye height for ergonomics. Vinyl top is interesting

@Spoteddy Год назад

Not doing the 90s in the corners, oof. Not sinking the top into the table, oof. But looks nice if you dont look at those 2 :D

@gund2281 Год назад

:19 Is that a Pilote sweater on the wall?

@PenaltyBoxWoodshop Год назад

Yes sir, it is!

@joeychgo Год назад

Personally, I would have used a sheet of MDF on top of the plywood, then the laminate. Flat and more durable that way IMO. That said, nice all the way around.