How to Build a Standing Desk / Drafting Table

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  • Опубликовано: 15 дек 2017
  • In this video I build an electric standing desk / drafting table using linear actuators and hickory wood. Plans for this desk are available at liftbridgefurniture.com.
    ** Looking for the Plans? Get them here:
    liftbridgefurniture.com/produ...
    ** All other parts used in this build can be found in our Lift Bridge Furniture shop here:
    liftbridgefurniture.com/shop
    (still updating with parts so check back if you don't find what you're looking for)
    ** My Miter Station and Rolling Workbench Plans:
    liftbridgefurniture.com/produ...
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  • @baseballrecruit
    @baseballrecruit 6 лет назад +111

    One of those guys who doesn't pump out a ton of content.. but pumps out quality content. Great build!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад +16

      Ha! Thanks...that's probably because my original intension for creating videos wasn't to make any money. I was simply having some fun with my kids and never dreamed that people would start subscribing to my channel.

    • @CarlosEcheverriaOne
      @CarlosEcheverriaOne 4 года назад +1

      Yep, heavy quality content..!!

  • @dragmeundermusic
    @dragmeundermusic 6 лет назад +286

    Standing desk, more like outstanding desk! Hey’oh

  • @CarlosEcheverriaOne
    @CarlosEcheverriaOne 4 года назад +8

    Man, you're a master on this matter, what a clean, smart tech-wood job.. You deserve to be on a million subscribes.. kudos for that..!!

  • @ChandraShekar-rp8hd
    @ChandraShekar-rp8hd 3 года назад

    Such a treat to watch the video. Beer at end relaxes you looking at what is created and the hard work went into it.

  • @LeighHart
    @LeighHart 6 лет назад +19

    Tommy you are clearly a talented craftsman! This must have taken many many months of design, planning and testing, not to mention building while recording so many different parts of the process at the same time. The bungee cauls are a great idea! I also liked how you solved the "wrong side" slot - made it look like it was meant to be there and satisfied my CDO for symmetry :-) I wish you all the success with this!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад +7

      Thanks for the kind words Leigh! You have no idea how much work has gone into this desk, and the monitor stand and inversion chair that goes with it. From the initial concept to where I am with it today did indeed take many months of planning and testing. The monitor stand and chair videos that go with the desk will be coming out soon as well but I need to build and film another chair first!

  • @nhz013
    @nhz013 6 лет назад +4

    Subscribed just looking at standing/drafting table.
    Don't stop ingenuity, please.
    Keep them coming

  • @le_blake
    @le_blake 3 года назад +2

    What an incredible, retro workshop

  • @ulisses.cavalcante
    @ulisses.cavalcante 4 года назад +1

    Precision work has been redefined. And, geez, this guy owns a pile of tools!

  • @WoodenBear
    @WoodenBear 6 лет назад +31

    This is just amazing, man! The sounds on the button are hilarious XD

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад +3

      Hahaha I thought those were pretty funny too. But I tend to laugh at myself a lot.

    • @WoodenBear
      @WoodenBear 6 лет назад

      Ehehehe :D Just subbed, really an amazing project and channel all-around. You are extremely talented.

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад +2

      Thanks for the kind words and thanks for the sub!

    • @antoinevee8764
      @antoinevee8764 5 лет назад

      That sound is legend! ;-)

  • @Jordan-kk5xj
    @Jordan-kk5xj Год назад

    Awesome job! I appreciate the near-zero amount of annoying music that other channels use.

  • @MarcAndreRoussil
    @MarcAndreRoussil 5 лет назад +1

    Was searching for designs for a DYI counterweight stand up desk... found your video... couldn't help but watch it completely.. would have like to see you built that counterweight stand up desk.. surely would have been an amazing show! Congrats for the video!

  • @crawfordpetterson5209
    @crawfordpetterson5209 4 года назад

    This just inspired me for the issues I've been having for my counters on my bed mounted pop-up camper I'm building. Thank you!! Beautiful craftsmanship!!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  4 года назад

      Thank you! Happy to see that this video inspired you in some way.

  • @kennykrosky5774
    @kennykrosky5774 5 лет назад +4

    I have never felt so relaxed watching a youtube video. This was amazing.

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  5 лет назад

      Ha! Thanks Kenny. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @mocosierra2427
    @mocosierra2427 2 года назад +1

    literally couldn't take my eyes off the screen. WELL DONE!!!

  • @victorherreraguzman5014
    @victorherreraguzman5014 5 лет назад +2

    I was looking exactly for something like this. Amazing video btw

  • @josephfde
    @josephfde 3 года назад

    What a beautiful workshop. Very well equipped.

  • @denisv1111
    @denisv1111 3 года назад

    you have the most tidy workshop i ever seen on youtube! great job!

  • @BronkBuilt
    @BronkBuilt 6 лет назад

    Awesome! Love that you are showing your past project jigs getting used as well.

  • @JohnWeland
    @JohnWeland 6 лет назад +1

    Oh wow, this is gorgeous!

  • @evdorsey
    @evdorsey 3 года назад

    Wow! Great build. A joy to watch too. Thanks for sharing

  • @kdao1007
    @kdao1007 2 года назад

    that was so impressive to watch. love to have one of those set up for woodworking. WOW!! Thanks for making this video.

  • @BraytinerHeggendorn
    @BraytinerHeggendorn 6 лет назад +3

    Nice, I've been searching for this!

  • @jsb7225
    @jsb7225 3 года назад

    Amazing concept, design and ingenuity. It's an outstanding work desk. Wish I had this.

  • @billbyrd6886
    @billbyrd6886 4 года назад

    Loved the video! No crazy music, no pets, time-wasting jokes...just the information. Great job! This is my next project.

  • @BryanCollette
    @BryanCollette 6 лет назад +3

    That's a very impressive build - love the desk!

  • @MnktoDave
    @MnktoDave 5 лет назад

    Wow, that desk is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!

  • @PaweKrajewski
    @PaweKrajewski 4 года назад

    Ciao!
    Per la prima volta vedo un progetto così interessante con attuatori! Si è rivelato fantastico!
    Saluti dalla Polonia! 👍

  • @PeriodWoodworker
    @PeriodWoodworker 4 года назад

    Just found your channel. Any time I see someone marking I and O on. Lards to be jointed, I know they are pretty knowledgeable. Thanks fir sharing, Steve

  • @Jim_Londos
    @Jim_Londos 6 лет назад

    Can't praise enough !!! This is one piece of art ! Great, great great !

  • @gerry654
    @gerry654 4 года назад

    That’s the most incredible TV tray I’ve ever seen! Absolutely beautiful!

  • @ortiz7c
    @ortiz7c 5 лет назад

    wow, I just want to say this is an amazing project, the woodworking is more than spectacular, the design, the functionality I wish I can make one like this !

  • @ZacJones
    @ZacJones 6 лет назад

    Great intro, I'm digging the hydraulics that lift the table up! The table is super nice too!!!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад

      Thank you! They're linear actuators: ruclips.net/video/hpZl77cYBxo/видео.html

  • @sup3rmann
    @sup3rmann 3 года назад

    Just beautiful, clean and functional.

  • @twHomeShow
    @twHomeShow 5 лет назад +2

    Tommy...ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! Build time 17mins. as shown in video timelapsed ...selling price would be $395. But -actual build time NOT time-lapsed (days).... selling price would be $5,995 :) I loved watching your skills! You are amazing! What a piece of art, with the tech built into it. I stumbled across your video because I was looking to incorporate actuators into one of my future projects and was stuck to watching your project, all the way through....Thank you for sharing. Todd

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  5 лет назад

      Thank you Todd! I do have another video on linear actuators that you might be interested in: ruclips.net/video/hpZl77cYBxo/видео.html

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  5 лет назад +1

      Hahaha thank you Todd. Much appreciated!

  • @livingdreams_luthra
    @livingdreams_luthra 4 года назад +1

    What skills and presentation you got! Great to watch!

  • @mohamedshams2762
    @mohamedshams2762 6 лет назад

    OMG That is INSANE!! Amazing work

  • @joshualeong6991
    @joshualeong6991 5 лет назад

    Had an idea just like this, well similar, but so glad someone with the know-how actually built it. Thank you Tommy!!! Gonna check out what you have for sale!

  • @lupaz5667
    @lupaz5667 6 лет назад

    Fantastic video and tutorial. Keep up the great work. Love how your shop is fitted out. Great.

  • @johnkon2810
    @johnkon2810 6 лет назад

    Reminded me of sitting in my grandfather's workshop, when I was a kid. Love the table too!

  • @Jackson-398
    @Jackson-398 6 лет назад

    Beautiful, beautiful table! Congratulations, you are very capricious! Really enjoyed!!!!

  • @secondwind75
    @secondwind75 6 лет назад +1

    Love your design and craftsmanship. Truly enjoy your vids. Troy

  • @KingMinhvuong
    @KingMinhvuong 5 лет назад

    Good job my friend. Very nice video!

  • @gregkieser1157
    @gregkieser1157 6 лет назад

    Well done Tommy. That’s one of the best builds I’ve seen on RUclips for a while.....like it!

  • @Flightdevildoc
    @Flightdevildoc 2 года назад

    Tommy, first time vid viewer in your channel! Wow, this is indeed an awesome build😊🎉 Bravo! Bravo!

  • @ScottBelleriWorkshop
    @ScottBelleriWorkshop 6 лет назад +1

    Love this desk!

  • @noyb72
    @noyb72 6 лет назад +1

    That is a truly impressive desk. Congratulations.

  • @manuelponce3715
    @manuelponce3715 6 лет назад +1

    Amazing Work.

  • @normanmerrill1241
    @normanmerrill1241 3 года назад

    Great job...great design

  • @duckwit8372
    @duckwit8372 4 года назад

    Incredible. That was a treat to watch, thanks. Inspiring, too.

  • @an_R_key
    @an_R_key 6 лет назад

    Beautiful work!

  • @JBM_Studio
    @JBM_Studio Год назад

    Beautiful job, man!!! Thanks for the lesson!!!

  • @douglaswilkinson1749
    @douglaswilkinson1749 6 лет назад

    That is so cool. Very impressed

  • @lorini11
    @lorini11 3 года назад

    good Lord what did I just see,,, honestly I think your work is marvellous

  • @browill9
    @browill9 2 года назад

    Awesome job 👏. Thanx for sharing

  • @BillyG869
    @BillyG869 3 года назад

    Love all those beautiful tools...

  • @AKI111
    @AKI111 4 года назад

    Very awesome... I especially liked the thunder.

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  4 года назад

      I remember that moment. It was raining pretty hard outside.

  • @MrGimyou
    @MrGimyou 4 года назад

    Beautiful and useful desk. I love it.

  • @bharaninathkomandur6330
    @bharaninathkomandur6330 3 года назад

    Love the final product.

  • @mattfroese
    @mattfroese 5 лет назад +1

    I'm still in awe of your jig game!

  • @matiasgoinheix366
    @matiasgoinheix366 4 года назад

    Amazing desk man. Loved the shop style, jigs and solutions. Instant sub.

  • @3DIYOriginal
    @3DIYOriginal 4 года назад

    Outstanding Work !! 😎 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Private.eye.007
    @Private.eye.007 6 лет назад +27

    This man is beyond competent. That's amazing. I mean...it was almost zen.

  • @wilhelml
    @wilhelml 6 лет назад

    Awesome video! Great desk!!

  • @Colinmac1
    @Colinmac1 6 лет назад

    Love the design great stuff

  • @Shiznaft1
    @Shiznaft1 4 года назад

    Superb craftsmanship!

  • @miketony2069
    @miketony2069 Год назад

    freaking amazing!!!!

  • @rizzerazze_8342
    @rizzerazze_8342 5 лет назад

    Very nice work. Bravo !!!

  • @99Leo
    @99Leo 4 года назад

    That was awesome!

  • @navin6pd
    @navin6pd 3 года назад

    Great work !! Very impressive 👍

  • @andreduarte838
    @andreduarte838 2 года назад

    Perfect!!! It's my dream desk. I wish one day I could afford one of these. Awesome job! God bless you!

  • @75zoran
    @75zoran 6 лет назад

    BRAVO ! excellent job, both desk and video.

  • @summerswoodworking
    @summerswoodworking 6 лет назад

    Nice project. I like your shop work flow!

  • @charlesmoon2
    @charlesmoon2 6 лет назад

    Excellent job!!

  • @pgrijalva1982
    @pgrijalva1982 4 года назад

    Amazing job man!!!!

  • @Athens428
    @Athens428 6 лет назад

    That is crazy! Amazing job!

  • @jphoffman1
    @jphoffman1 6 лет назад +4

    Absolutely beautiful work! I especially love how you show the versatility of the radial arm saw. They get such a bad rap, but its ignorance of what those machines can really do! Btw, greetings from Chisago...

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад

      Greetings neighbor! Yes, I agree that the RAS gets a bad rap but I really enjoy working with it and it's versatility. A nice example of that is when I cut the recesses for the switch. Sure you can probably do that on a table saw but man...it's way easier on a RAS.

    • @disarm2k10
      @disarm2k10 6 лет назад +1

      Yeah and i think you can fit a dado blade on them which double their usefulness

    • @jphoffman1
      @jphoffman1 6 лет назад +1

      I'm restoring a dewalt MBF and a Shopsmith mark v 510. My challange in the future is to see what I can build using mainly those two machines, I'm thinking I won't be to handcuffed!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  6 лет назад

      Yeah I think you'll be just fine :)

  • @dragonangel001
    @dragonangel001 6 лет назад

    I love it. You just gained a subscriber. Keep up the great work Tommy.

  • @allofthee
    @allofthee 3 года назад

    Inspiring! Great job!

  • @Cr1msonFir3
    @Cr1msonFir3 5 лет назад

    I'm always amazed how much better people like this guy are at tool management and space management. I've got a 2 car garage myself (i'll be honest.... it's a disaster) and i need to step it up so i can do some actual work in it. time to redesign again. think i'll start by building a drafting table lol
    edit: after seeing that dewalt saw... i need one now. Didn't know an arm saw could be used as a side table saw type

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  5 лет назад

      Hahaha what you don't see is all the crap that I moved to the side so that I could get a nice clean shot. My shop is always a mess! My radial arm saw pretty much replaced my table saw entirely the last couple of years.

  • @cesara7478
    @cesara7478 3 года назад

    Beautiful!!!!

  • @mihaigherman3713
    @mihaigherman3713 4 года назад

    Awesome! Lots of thanks for sharing!

  • @JG-fg1ye
    @JG-fg1ye 5 лет назад

    This table is gorgeous

  • @EduardoTorresDeMadera
    @EduardoTorresDeMadera 6 лет назад +3

    Insane! Keep it up... thumbs up!

    • @marksantiago6831
      @marksantiago6831 6 лет назад

      I just got this package a few days ago, and I've had a hard time putting it down. There are lots of full-color pictures, with thorough descriptions of every step in the project. The plans are super easy to read and understand, unlike several others I looked at online. Definitely a valuable addition to my woodworking reference library. I would highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in woodworking *TopFineWoodworking. Com*

  • @AtticusDraco
    @AtticusDraco 6 лет назад

    good show,, thanx for sharing
    good workshop procedures
    intriguing dust collection for your DeWalt radial
    nice lift desk

  • @egelev
    @egelev 3 года назад

    16:30 - Well deserved. Amazing work.

  • @dutchcruise
    @dutchcruise 6 лет назад

    Skills! Awesome video!

  • @aaronsingh6496
    @aaronsingh6496 5 лет назад

    Very very good. Creative futuristic design. 👍👍

  • @BlakeLambertwondersax
    @BlakeLambertwondersax 6 лет назад

    Awesome build!

  • @LosoIAm
    @LosoIAm 3 года назад

    So awesome that it's almost unreal!

  • @kashgohel
    @kashgohel 6 лет назад

    This is genius level work. Skills, tech, machines all 5star :D

  • @mariapatriciaandorlandorod8713
    @mariapatriciaandorlandorod8713 5 лет назад

    Awesome job!

  • @jordang3266
    @jordang3266 5 лет назад

    Great work

  • @wync2203
    @wync2203 4 года назад

    that's sweet and smooth!

  • @oldandslow8994
    @oldandslow8994 3 года назад

    I like how you drink a Draft at your Draft table when you finish. Great video!

    • @TommyTompkins
      @TommyTompkins  3 года назад +1

      I had to celebrate the end of the build some how.

  • @bendixtrinity
    @bendixtrinity Год назад

    very nice, it even plays music everytime you adjust the height! best feature ever 🤣

  • @1johnnycentral
    @1johnnycentral 6 лет назад

    what an amazing job, keep up always enjoy watching

  • @HappyFamilyMakers
    @HappyFamilyMakers 6 лет назад

    Well done. Congratulation from Italy 😀

  • @johnpavon799
    @johnpavon799 3 года назад

    Great Video thanks for sharing!

  • @romeo3265
    @romeo3265 4 года назад

    Such an amazing desk.. loved it. Wish i could own an exact same desk..

  • @Lopkkpa
    @Lopkkpa Год назад

    That’s one beautiful table I would love to have.