How to Build an Epic Work Desk for Under $75 | Custom All Wood Desktop 

That's the straightest, flattest board I've ever seen from Home Deopt.

"The first coat especially doesn't get that dark." *proceeds to use what looks like black paint*

So I built this entire desk without any of those extra tools. I used a DRILL, Tape Measure and just sand paper and screws. It all is up to you and how crafty you can be! My desk turned out gorgeous!

Had to go back to the store to get a tape measure... Still haven't continued to build.

This is perfect, all I needed to know was how to make a solid table top. time to go steal my dads shop for a bit.

This is the best one out there! I love how you break it down from milling to gaps in the jointing for the farmhouse look

"we're gonna try to keep this build under $75" *proceeds to use $6919.89 worth of equipment*

Thanks for the tutorial video. Built my first desk according to your advice and I love how it turned out!

I like how he tells us if we dont have a specific tool or something that it is not a big deal so that it won't stop us from doing it. I really like it man 🤝🏼

Nice tutorial. Getting more into woodworking these days and followed your video for the most part. Used 2.25 inch black square steel for the legs and it came out beautiful. Thank you.

The fact that your edge sharpener tool made some notes that went well with the music is amazing.

Thank you so much! Absolutely love this video. I have been looking a office desk online for the last few days and I decided to google build your own office desk and your video was perfect to watch.

Good stuff man. Thank you for this, I'm building a custom live edge desk for my studio and looking through tips and this was a good quality video. Nice camera angles music/sound/ lighting, very professional content bro kudos 👏 👌

Thanks for posting this video. Will be making similar desk soon. I don’t know why people are complaining about the cost of the tools you use regardless of what the materials cost. Every one freaking knows that you have to invest in tools to make stuff faster. Great video. Great looking desk.

This desk is absolutely beautiful and I’m going to make it for myself soon can’t wait !!

Loved your energy and your down to earth instructions. Thanks Brotha.

Wow that is awesome. After I get my garage fixed up a bit I will totally do something like this. I'm getting my starter tools delivered from Home Depot soon and now I need a router haha.

This looks like a piece of cake no frame or legs, I’m so going to be doing this. Thank you 😊

I enjoyed watching this. Very simple and I believe that I can build one for myself. Thank's dude👍

super clean and seems fairly simple. im up for it

I'm going to try and follow this for a corner desk - aw yeah. Thanks man!

wow dude you've inspired me to try it myself thanks! the finished product looks awesome

Definitely using this for my new PC setup for my music studio! Thanks!

who’s here for working at home/ online school and there’s no desks in stock near you :(

A sick desk is the sign of a clean mind.

When he didn't just use his finger to spread the glue....... I learned all I needed to know about him.

Oh a wood guy and a gun guy I love it!. Was just looking for videos for ideas on building an audio mixing desk that I could put between two custom dressers so it fits on the bedroom. Subscribed!

Thanks for the video, I think I am going to do this to make a desk for my office with some cool glass see-through setups for a monitor underneath.

Very cool. I want to build a custom music production desk. Will use this tut, thanks!

Thats right first time watching any of your video I'm 57 seconds "don't forget your Fedora" just met me dream RU-vidr!!

I learned a trick to keep sanding smooth: draw on the surface with a carpenter pencil, just lines covering the surface and sand the pencil lines off. Then you're not spending too much time in one spot going too deep.

I made 2 of the same tables for 2 computers at a cost under 10 dollars, all with recycled wood. It took it $10 costs to buying nails, screws and black paint. And I'm very satisfied.

definitely gonna do this, love the video

If only I had the tools to work on it and a place to all this !

One word..AWESOME

Very good video, very professional!!

Him: Use a credit card or paint scraper. Later at the pharmacy: sir why is there glue on your credit card

Thats pretty nice fella, good job

Just finished mine the same way in the video and man it looks good

Whata brilliant Teacher you are 🫡 Much appreciated Sir 🇱🇰

Great vid...going to give ago at weekend, thanx

That green in your back ground looks sooo epic!

Sir.... You have full wood working shop👌

excellent and inspiring. ❤

Been looking at doing a custom for me with little table desk for awhile, good video, but the legs are the part that I like the most. Might buy pressed butcher block and use those

Thank you sir I hope I can build the same desk.

dude amazing video

Good stuff, I just started working on this as well.

thanks for a great video👍

incredible.

You deserve more subs man.

That intro? Instantly liked and subbed.

I just found your channel. Your videos are great.

Yo that table top is fire

That's awesome, didn't know you could just buy legs. Thank you.

Hi, love your video was super informative. I have just one question... I ordered a butcher block from HD, I think its made of Acacia. Would it need to be pre-stained? I'm going with a weather grey stain from verathane.

Good idea

I never though Joji would teach me how to build a desk

Made this desk the other day at 7 foot and turned out great! Used black iron pipe for the legs though.

He looks like the guy from the lorax

Nice one. Prices for supplies went straight through the roof. Legs are $44. For the wood, I went to my local Home Depot and found out they don't even sell pine planks of that size unless it's pressure treated. They only sell fir which is more expensive. We're talking $70ish just for the wood. And that's not including the pre-stain and stain. I could easily spend $100+. It's possible I looked at the wrong bays for the wood. But so far, w/ all the how-to videos I've seen, I'm armed w/ enough info to build a desk. This video is the best/easiest, so my design for the top will be based on this one.

I'm considering doing something similar. have you had any issues with it scratching/denting easily? I know pine is a very soft wood... Thanks!

This is a good video and it’s so cheap compared to IKEA desks. I also feel like this desk will hold up longer and be sturdy

Congrats for your channel!! Awesome content... this one and your other channel as well, Veritasium, cool stuff.

Biscuit joiner helps to connect them as well. Also running them through a plainer helps create a flat surface as well. I have a build in mind. I can't start it until I clear the garage out some more to "complete" my wood shop. I'm just watching videos bc I'm excited about starting the project lol.

Nice table. What size screws for the pocket holes and besides the pockets holes/screws at 2” from each end, how often in between? Thanks.

Awesome video dude. Love how you break things down and explain what's necessary and what isn't. Would love to see more carpentry videos! Take my sub

Hey, what type and size nails did you use to connect the 2x10

Great vid!! If I go a bit wider with the desk to fit a duo monitor setup with a full pc tower on top, do you think it will support that weight without sagging or breakage?

thumbs up for the alogrithm!! since also i see its not over 10mins lol gr8 vid

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Nice build...

Excelent desk, wish yo hace the tools AND space to do it

Good shit man 👍

Love this and gonna make it! But WHERE DID YOU GET THOSE OVERALLS!?

Awesome video, thanks! I just built mine and it looks great but wondering if I should put a clear coat protective lacquer over the final coat of stains once it’s dried. Did you do that?

No te conozco, no termine de ver el video, pero esa intro merece un like.

Hi. Did you apply any clear coat? I used same wood finish and it comes off onto my hands, even after 24 hours

the wood looked very good, natural, I almost cried when he painted it

Omg this has been the best video I’ve ever came across !!! Thank you

I followed your video and so far so good. One question though...how much pre-stain and stain did you use on the project?

What kind of wood did you use? I picked up some cedar, wondering if I should use something else

Thank you

What size screws would be best for this project? This will be my first time building something on my own.

What depth did you drill those pocket holes at and what size screw did you run? I have heard the Kreg screws suck so could I just use a wood screw for fencing?

I only have boards that are 1 inch thick.. it’s only 4 foot long though. Would the 1 i ch be enough? I plan on adding wooden supports to the top and the legs.

Nice video, but how did you keep your desktop from cupping or warping in the long run? I tried something similar to this recently, but with 2x6 lumber from Lowes. I had to set the project aside for a few days before I could stain and finish it, but upon my return, the completed panel had cupped a solid inch or so along the top. I am kicking myself for not installing C-channels or attempting bread board ends, but you seem to have done neither. Did you not account for wood cupping over time?

Nice video, however I made something similiar with 4 legs but it is very wobbly what did I do wrong?

Love the music choice. Kept my interest! Do you have much glue seep out between the seams? If so will that affect the stain?

The cheesy edm trap compliments the video nicely

What size of screws did you use? And screw number? Thanks! Great video by the way.

Great video, good explanation for the average person(like me). I might do a table top like this and use an older pair of metal kitchen table legs...like from the 70s (I threw away the top but kept the legs for just such occasion)... I think your keyboard would give me a seizure....lol

I wish I had found your tutorial before we got the lumber... This our very first diy project w my husband - I sent him to the lumberyard and he got red oak for the table top - we did not think about the thickness though and it’s only 3/4 inch thick - any hope we can still use the pocket hole method? When we tested, we had trouble - consulted w a carpenter friend who said that the problem is the thickness of the wood He recommended to do another way what seems much more advanced to put beginner level lol (and would need to buy an extra tool...) TIA 👍

What kind of poly did you use after staining?

Can you tell me what sized roundover bit you used for the edges? I have a desk with a sharp edge that's hard on my hands. I tried attaching 1/2 inch quarter round molding to the edge, but the feel is still not right. Thanks.

Would there be any way to make the legs removable for easier storage and delivery?

I plan on building something similar but in an L shape desk. Would you suggest any extra support or will the screws and glue be enough to keep it from bowing. Not gonna put anything crazy heavy but i just want to make sure no extra support is needed

Looks very well done. what would you quote a table that was 36 inches tall and also to ship to Chanute,KS

After you have applied the stain finish do you not apply a clear coat?

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