How to Build a Budget Desk - Step-by-Step DIY

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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:
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• Flush cut saw amzn.to/47KxhW2
• Belt sander amzn.to/49PZ2yn
• Sander orbital
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@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

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

@peggysmith5202 6 месяцев назад

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!!!

@velvetjones8634 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for this - and all your other videos, as well! I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving!

@glennsmith2762 6 месяцев назад

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.

@somethingsomething8931 6 месяцев назад

Glad to see new content from you, keep it coming!!!

@DiyHubert 6 месяцев назад

Swietna robota. Brawo Ty

@scottrelstyle3647 7 часов назад

"keep the cost down, put the work in else ware" 100% true... Great vid

@DavidCollinsRivera 6 месяцев назад

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!

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Thank you, I very much appreciate it.

@alviltayco3713 6 месяцев назад

@@DIYCreatorswe are all proud of Glen! Keep up the great work!

@KorbinSmith-zf9ic 27 дней назад

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.

@danielrosel7776 6 месяцев назад

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.

@darkviris 5 месяцев назад

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.

@josephmackseeya2893 5 месяцев назад

@@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.

@waynerowe8477 3 месяца назад

@@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.

@TIBERIOUSTHETANK 3 месяца назад

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.

@xyzxyzxyzxyzxyzxyz 6 месяцев назад

Yay! Another great video from my absolute favourite RU-vid woodworker/diy'er. So glad you're back!

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for the kind words.

@mariondorsett 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Jkcreswell 6 месяцев назад

I absolutely LOVE when I see your face come across my RU-vid feed with a new video! I love watching everything you build! You are such an inspiration!

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Oh thank you! I love to hear that!

@kianacharese413 6 месяцев назад

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 ❤

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Haha, well, I was away myself. It's good to be here 😀

@blaineockerman 3 месяца назад

"Out of sight ≠ Hidden" Taking that token of knowledge.

@barrybebenek8691 6 месяцев назад

Removing stain for a reveal never gets old! Nice work. 🇨🇦👍🏼

@RamonMcNally 6 месяцев назад

This is a sign. More budget friendly builds coming soon. 😂

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Haha, maybe IDK yet.

@CodyKhaoz 6 месяцев назад

@@DIYCreatorsplease 🙏

@scroopynooperz9051 6 месяцев назад

In tough times, budget friendly is good 😂 Keep 'em coming Mr. Creatorz

@alliphil1 6 месяцев назад

Yes please! More budget friendly minimal tool builds.

@charles9571 6 месяцев назад

FJB

@costas92 5 месяцев назад

You're one of my favorite DIY RU-vid 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!

@enfermocerebro89 6 месяцев назад

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 🙂

@tracywinge6691 6 месяцев назад

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.

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Haha, construction lumber is inexpensive and readily available. Just take some time to plan out what is possible.

@neilkay9713 6 месяцев назад

Mate, you've been missed, this is so fresh and cleanly done, both the build and the editing.

@j.m.7056 6 месяцев назад

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!

@MartinHo-zg7eh 2 месяца назад

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.

@CarolineLamb-dh9gf 4 месяца назад

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.

@garymiller5937 6 месяцев назад

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. 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤

@leelipinski4667 6 месяцев назад

Loved how the stain looked when you wiped it off. Beautiful. 👌

@KylieHall-uz1nj 4 месяца назад

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.

@jackiespatsysdavy1869 5 месяцев назад

So happy to see your creating again, looking forward to all the new content, thank you from Ireland 🇮🇪

@ChristyFulcher 4 месяца назад

Wow! Perfect for college students, home office newbies, or anyone who loves a good DIY project.

@danieltimms1463 4 месяца назад

Thank you for coming back to RU-vid. You videos are amazing.

@PappysToolBox 3 месяца назад

Once again, another quality project. Way to go, man. Love your work.

@NVSENT 6 месяцев назад

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

@blahfnblahfnblah 5 месяцев назад

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.

@UncleFester2240 5 месяцев назад

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!

@darrenstephen4148 6 месяцев назад

Good to see you back creating again and I hope life is treating well . Cheers from Darren in Australia

@matt3642 6 месяцев назад

Beautiful desk glen! Very glad youre back in the workshop and videoing for us Youre looking well Hope your doing good ! 👍

@haroldh9798 6 месяцев назад

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!

@DarrenMartin-bw8zi 6 месяцев назад

Awesome work as usual, Glen! And the Aura is a quite appropriate sponsorship for a video like this. Desk looks great!! Neat and clean

@Zatronn 6 месяцев назад

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.

@thenext9537 6 месяцев назад

If I'm trying to rip a glue seam, I put them both together and have light clamping to allow kirf to pass through. Then I just rip down the seam and they will be as close as you can get without a jointer or trying to jig it up on a tablesaw. I have planers, jointers, tablesaws (yes plural) but I love trying to make things work otherwise. For example, I had a bunch of walnut, and I really didn't want to have to power up all the things so I just pulled out track saw, a doweling jig and did it that way. A little bit of sanding and it was fine, and it was fun. Easy to just run things through jointer, planer and domino it all (I don't have a domino, that's still a crazy expensive tool!) but doing it by hand can work as well too. Also, that ODyn straight edge is fire. Never saw that before! I Want one now. I have a johnson 8 footer but that odyn looks cooler.

@crazykittenvideos855 6 месяцев назад

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!

@mattwatchesyoutube 6 месяцев назад

This is exactly what we needed! Looking forward to more build videos from you!

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you!

@billmayo9534 Месяц назад

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!!!

@Theexplorographer 6 месяцев назад

Excellent build as aways!! My favorite DYI'r! So glad you are back man. I appreciate you!

@damicci 5 месяцев назад

Glad to see you back with new projects. This will be a great process to follow to build a plant stand.

@nemrac72k 6 месяцев назад

I really look forward to your videos. They calm my nerves and put my anxiety at ease. Thank you 🙏🏻

@AssassinMan308 6 месяцев назад

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.

@ZACATCS 5 месяцев назад

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.

@CallumRepairs 21 день назад

I turned a cheap old wardrobe in to a desk by sandwiching the two sides together and putting some legs on it 👍

@christineadams796 6 месяцев назад

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

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! and Happy Thanksgiving

@underdog2400 5 месяцев назад

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 👍

@dioright 5 месяцев назад

Combine ad with working process is a genius idea.

@brentasher8148 5 месяцев назад

Awesome video!!! Glad you’re back. Keep bringing em!

@annealston4858 3 месяца назад

Ingenious! I love it. Thanks for sharing such a detailed video. I cannot wait to try making one for my reno'd room.

@gregmize01 6 месяцев назад

GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@patw999 6 месяцев назад

Good job, nice to see you back and working hard to show us great new things.

@sillysausage72 6 месяцев назад

That's a clean looking desk. Diggin the added leds too. 👊🏼

@ehcouldnot 6 месяцев назад

Missed your videos! Glad you are back and bringing back the LEDs

@soulmanm12954 6 месяцев назад

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

@meltedfusitediy6625 3 месяца назад

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

@genelegate1308 6 месяцев назад

So good to have you back on YT. Happy Thanksgiving!

@esharkishaq 6 месяцев назад

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.

@DIYCreators 6 месяцев назад

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.

@chrishouse5753 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Spain42 6 месяцев назад

Turned out beautiful

@theflourcity 6 месяцев назад

Welcome back. Nice job. Thanks for making it simple.

@seanadb 5 месяцев назад

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!

@m.maclellan7147 6 месяцев назад

I Truly appreciate makwrs that show their mistakes, and, ways to fix them ! Plus your videos are chock full of helpful tips ! 😀

@ryanj.leonhart2264 6 месяцев назад

Turn out great brother, can't say how much I love seeing back at it! Keep up the great work!

@horsemanpatel2979 3 месяца назад

Awsome table . Love it. will try to replicate it. and I love your mentality of " keeping the cost down " In these days anything saved is that much earned. Keep up the good work . God bless you friend.

@MotherDaughterProjectsDIY 5 месяцев назад

Another great build. Nice work Glen!

@VeronicaLopez-dw1jl 29 дней назад

This was exactly what I needed to kickstart my DIY project!

@Ashevillein 5 месяцев назад

Glad to see you back to creating!

@Rizko505 3 месяца назад

Great tip tinting the filler! Definitely gonna use that one in the future

@mak4374 6 месяцев назад

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!

@ret7army 5 месяцев назад

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

@thefrub 6 месяцев назад

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

@monkeysausageclub 6 месяцев назад

Nice one Glen. Very simple, very functional and it will last decades.

@JDurkin2811 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, Was a joy to watch. Glad to have you back.

@TheComando156 6 месяцев назад

Nice video. Great desk build. Glad to see you back at production bro. Always enjoyed your content.

@BakingwithFabian 5 месяцев назад

Absolutely looks amazing!

@davelaidlow2191 6 месяцев назад

You're Awesome bro, stay blessed. SHALOM from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

@randomkindness1470 6 месяцев назад

thanks for keep em coming Glen... this chnnel actually gets my creative side going

@igamewhensheletsme3851 2 месяца назад

Sir…thank you! I’ve been looking at the ikea build everyone is doing but it was already over 400 dollars. I just spent around 1,500 bucks upgrading my pc and was looking for ways to save to get a desk! Thank you! Subscribed!

@Joethetoolguy 6 месяцев назад

It just wouldn’t be right without the leds bro. Good to have you back brother

@lucindas2931 6 месяцев назад

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!

@Korgon2013 6 месяцев назад

You build cool stuff. Glad to see you on here again.

@jimadams6159 6 месяцев назад

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.

@lchatman8651 4 месяца назад

Nice job! Love the colors!

@paulcooper9187 6 месяцев назад

superb piece of work

@darzate85 6 месяцев назад

Welcome back man! We missed you and your work!

@mgodbee 5 месяцев назад

Good to see you back man. Nice work

@DIYCreators 5 месяцев назад

Thank you, 😃

@TriggaTreDay 6 месяцев назад

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 👏🏾.

@HeretikLeathercraft 6 месяцев назад

Mate, it's exactly what i need for my new shop! Thanks much for the idea! Glad to see you back, i missed your voice.

@joebeaton1101 6 месяцев назад

Nice work... Glad to have you back!!

@sjoerdtollenaar4089 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the inspiration. My daughter going to high school and she needs a new desk. So thank you!

@HossamElramy3 5 месяцев назад

Im the biggest fan of the budget builds thank you! 🙏🏼

@c.a.g.1977 6 месяцев назад

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!