Making the PERFECT Studio Desk! Part 2: The Build 

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@@LeoMakes Hey Leo - are you fusion 360 plans available on patreon, thanks

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I’m glad it was helpful! hanks for watching.

Good to hear from you, Gus!

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Me too!

Glad it was inspiring! 19” is nice and easy to make but you’re definitely not limited to that if you want something a little “extra” as far as design or number of HPs. Best of luck with your own build!

Ja, I always do 2D models before moving into a new space and sometimes I go 3D if vertical space is really a concern. Google Sketchup is good for this! (Fusion 360 is probably overkill in most cases) And yes, having a CNC router is totally a luxury. I got it when I started this channel to learn CAD/CAM. It's nice to learn on your own machine but I've seen many maker spaces that have high quality CNC routers now (better than this one). So you don't even need to own your own machine and still have access to a good machine. It's an amazing time to be a maker / engineer / fabricator / etc!

@@LeoMakes I started with 2D cutouts, too, then switched to Fusion. I've used Sketch-up in the past, but the parametric design and timeline are super useful features especially when planning out things and making changes to the design afterwards. Right, actually I'm a member at a local maker/science space, so I would actually have the possibility to use the tools there. But especially for learning and trying out new stuff, having tools directly at your hand is super convenient. And also in general, that's the reason why I still have a quite well equipped work bench in my room to spontaneously tinker around. Any way, it's definitely super useful to have all these tools at reach.

​@@florianbeck4283 Totally agree on the parametric design. It's cool to change one parameter (like a hole diameter or "lean back angle" on the modules) and watch the entire desk update with all constraints being maintained. It would have been a nightmare before but now you can just play with it until it looks/feels right. Magic! :)

@@LeoMakes how much did this CNC Machine costs? Where can I buy it?

@@Vocalisto It depends on what size machine you want and if you want a self-build kit or a ready-to-run kit. Have a look here for more: stepcraft-systems.com

Ahh lucky you! 8361 are glorious but make sure your desk can support all that weight. Also, with 8361s, you might be pretty close to the minimum seating distance to the speaker. It all depends on the size of your desktop. Just some things to consider (worst case, you can always move the speakers on stands just behind the desk) Good luck with your build!

@@LeoMakes Yea… they’re already on stands. I building it with 2 bays (10 units per bay). I’m going with more of a mastering style desk. The slope will be a little lower that yours. What is the degree of your slope for the rack gear??

Thanks for watching! To be honest this could easily be done without a CNC as the cuts are simple enough to do with a table saw and other typical power tools. CNC is fun and interesting but definitely not a requirement. Best of luck if/when you decide to make your own desk!

Oh, that's a bummer. I had similar problems getting rails here due to Brexit. Here's a tip: I've seen people use plywood as "rails" and drill small wood screws (around M3 size) directly into the "rails" that hold the modules up. I know it's not ideal since it's wood but if you don't move your modules around too often, it might work out until things start to open up again and then you can replace them with real rails? Just a thought.

@@LeoMakes yes that's what I resorted to with my 19" stuff.

Chad! Long time no see! Believe it or not, I had this machine in my old flat. It's true. You can actually see it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-vcb946NlcBk.html Then again, is anyone really surprised I had a CNC in a small flat? :)

Oh, sure enough! It actually is smaller than I thought, once I see it in scale at the old apartment. For some reason, in this latest video here, it looks huge!

Yup. Wide angle lenses!

I wasn't planning to do this, but if the Patreon club is interested in this, I'll see if I can make it happen!

The shelf is elevated 20cm above the desktop. Thanks for watching!

@@LeoMakes Thanks for the reply

Absolutely. The cheeks for a desk like this are not that complex and can be cut with power tools. The CNC makes it easier but it’s definitely not a requirement. Thanks for watching!

@@LeoMakes what tools would you recommend? A router, circular saw, and a jigsaw?

Yes, exactly. A table saw or track saw are always really nice for making super-straight cuts but there are workarounds (guide rails) if all you have is a circular saw. Good luck with your build!

@@LeoMakes definitely let me know if you plan on uploading the dimensions, would help me out a bunch!

These are flush rails (no lips) as I think it looks neater. I had some of these rails left over from a big group buy I did years ago but I needed more for this desk and exploding-shed.com in Germany had exactly the same ones (those guys are totally awesome, BTW--highly recommended). The PulpLogic vs. Intellijel is a good question! The two formats are not physically compatible (one is slightly taller than the other!) so you have to pick one or the other. I like PulpLogic and I have several of their 1U "tiles" in my portable case but I went with Intellijel here because 1) they have more of the utility modules I wanted and 2) they use the same exact power and connectors as standard 3U Eurorack modules (PulpLogic has a different connector). With Intellijel 1U, I just need one power distribution board inside the desk and the ribbon cables can connect to anything in the desk (1U or 3U), which is nice.

@@LeoMakes Afraid of that. Alas, exploding-shed doesn’t ship to the US. Thanks for the quick response, though.

@@saxhorn1508 Bummer. I'm not sure who to go to in the US for rails and DIY stuff. Perfect Circuit in California has always been awesome to me but I am not sure they sell rails and stuff like that. If you find a good place, please let me know too. People ask me about good US stores for DIY modular and I never know what to tell them!

@@LeoMakes Yep, they do sell rails - Tiptop Audio Z rails. I bought my first set there (I live in Long Beach, maybe 35 miles from them). Good store. A little over $50US for a pair of 104HP with inserts.

@@LeoMakes By the way, for the DIY’ers it is fun the take published circuits (like from Music From Outer Space, Erica Synth, Yusynth…) and using EasyEDA and JLC PCB (or similar) crank out your own modules. Start with the basics and combine and customize. And you can get the designs from Mutable Instruments and Music Thing Modular if you also want to learn how to program micro controllers. A bunch of connected hobbies, not counting woodworking and the odd sheet metal fabrication. All the more reason to build a desk like yours!

Thanks for the kind words (and for watching). Yes, I’m still at it but RU-vid is a hobby and the research for these videos takes a really long time. I don’t know how some of these other makers churn out interesting RU-vid vids so regularly. Hopefully I’ll have something worth sharing in the coming months.

'step craft d' sorry i missed that.

Correct. D series 420 model.