I think the walnut design turned out great and was a great solution! Most would not have shared the challenges with leg not being square and issue with using jig saw. Your videos are great.
The walnut inlay design feature looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing, I will now be able to look at my mistakes differently. What could have been a costly mistake really enhanced the finished piece.
I like the walnut accent and I think it is perfect for the desk as it adds more natural color to it. The inset shelving is a great idea and something I have not thought of before. The desk looks great and this was a very helpful tutorial.
Thanks so much!! I tried to keep it as simple, but as practical as possible. The inset shelf makes it feel much less cramped when working at it. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!
Keep building desks, keep building anything you have great skill and not all woodworking goes according to plan. You built a desk and you built a content video as well. Some forget how much extra work is done to produce video content. Thank you for sharing.
Ciao Sarah ! Always a pleasure to watch yor videos. I love them ! Detailed and useful! And this time, I would need a corner desk too...you just give me a good help! Sarah, merry me !! 😄 Ciao from Italy
Morning Shara, that came out beautiful. The walnut is a nice touch. Nice fix it's wood there's always a solution to make it right and you proved that. Nice job. Enjoyed watching this build. Also if customer wants a desk ya gotta build a desk. You still make it fun to watch. Have a great weekend!!!!
Hey shara .....neva mind ...jus like old Bob Ross use to say "there's no mistakes hea ;jus happy accidents!!!.....great video and very creative build.....keep'em comin!......cheers.....👍🏻👍🏻😃
Snugger, nice. I will use that word while working in my shop. I may even make a sign using that word. Great build and with the mistake, it gave it more character. Awesome!!!
Thank you! I feel like every now and then you have to make up just the right word to use 😂😂 I’m glad it worked out this way...I really like the two tone detail
Great Looking desk Shara. Everything you build looks great. You have a nice eye for good aesthetically looking pieces. While I can't speak for others, I for one, love watching all your builds because I learn so much from watching you. I don't build often, so I still consider myself as learning the craft. I say that because it doesn't bother me if you make "lots of desks." You have given us a big library of other creative builds and I'm certain there's plenty more to come. Like someone else said in the comments, if that's what the customer wants, then that's what you build. It's a small phase of "lots of desks." You're good Shara. We will not stop supporting you because you make like 5-10 desk videos in a row. They have all been different desks and I have learned so many great techniques from the different needs and challenges each desk has presented to you in the build.
That is so kind! I so appreciate your rooting me on. Seriously, thank you! And also I’m so glad you find the videos helpful. It makes all the editing and filming worthwhile 😄 thanks again!
I watch a lot of DIY builds but that was damn fantastic! So precise and detailed and the final product came out great. You should be proud of that one!
it turned out great just like everything you make. I watch all of your videos. I am a woodworker myself and I have learned a lot from you. thanks for sharing. look forward to seeing more of your videos
Great complete screw-up Shara! You messed that up so well.🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, you make me rethink what I know about building. Keep it simple, even for the details. Not everything has to be a “masterpiece” to be beautiful and functional. Thanks again for another fun and inspiring video.
Great Project and I think I will be using part of this for my new desk. I have three photo printers that I plan to build a cabinet with pull out shelves to access these. My two favorite things Photography and Wood. Thank You for the inspirations!
I was about to call your DIY skills into questio when I saw you in those short shorts. But then you used your tshirt to wipe up glue so now I know your a real DIY person XD
We have all made those design changes on our projects. Another possible solution would’ve been to put a chamfer on both the Oak leg and the plywood top. The bevel would have hidden the mismatch much better. Your solution does look very nice nice, job on the desk!
Desks are where it's at these days. With many working from home now (WFH), desks are a big thing. I have a nice desk that's over 20 years old, however I plan to go with an electric lift desk soon.
I really like the "happy accident". It turned an ordinary desk into something that stands out. Just a thought, you could possibly have used dowels to connect the walnut end pieces to make it all one piece. But, you did another great job. Keep it up!
I like Jim Tolpin’s quote about “mistakes”, “Don’t think of it as a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to redesign.” The walnut is a perfect accent.
Funny this is second vid of yours on desks to pop up on my YT feed. It funny or scary because yesterday my GF and I spent day unsuccessfully looking for home office computer desks. Pandemic has desks in short supply. I started to think build one. Last night first one of yours popped up and this morning this L shape desk which my GF wants. LOL. I would need something a bit simpler not having full wood shop.
It’s kind of a little scary...but apparently helpful since it showed you some options haha. I’m not sure which options you’ve seen, but I went on a desk building spree the last few months and have several designs to check out if you’re interested. This one is really simple (I’ve had countless people send me pictures of making it after I posted the video) and could be configured modularly to make an L shape: www.woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-desk-for-40/
My pocket hole pieces always move and you just screw them together without any effort. I have a towel jog and a biscuit jig, but both are sitting in the factory cases. You have an amazing talent.. Kudo's 2 U !!
Thanks so much! I get a lot of questions about driving pocket hole screws without clamps. I guess I’ve just learned how to hold them with practice...I honestly don’t know how I do it 🤷♀️ but you should get out that dowel jig! I love using mine!
I am interested in learning how to make my l-shaped desk with drawers for files with lock and drawers on the other side with a country style out of wood. I want it to last. It is meant for a laptop with an extra screen. I also want a power strip across the back of the desk on the inside. Do you have any plans for something like that?
I don't have anything that specific, but you could potentially combine the plans for this, with the plans for my file cabinet project here to make a desk with file drawers: www.woodshopdiaries.com/home-office-diy-file-cabinet/ www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-filing-cabinet-desk-easy-modular-desk-design/
why don't you use a raving knife? BTW , I'm trying to understand how you succeed to assemble two pieces of plywood 90 degree without clamping it first . I'm using pocket holes too and it always move on me a little (never turns perfect if not clamp properly).
I just hold the pieces tightly when driving the pocket hole screws. If you drive them tight and the cuts are square, it should be pretty square when you attach. Lots of practice, too, I guess
@@WoodshopDiaries Nice , I will keep practice . problem is when you spread a glue on it, everything become slippery :-) btw , love your projects and expect to see more every week . thanks for sharing!
I thought the two tone look with the walnut looked awesome! Remember, as Bob Ross once said..."We don't make mistakes, we have happy little accidents." Lol.
Very inspiring :) Plywood is not very popular in Poland but after watching Your movies I`ll try it. Thanks Shara :)
At 15:39 you can see this woodworker clearly uses her head when building! I like this desk and its accents. Skilled builder.
Thank you so much!!
@@WoodshopDiaries You're welcome.
Sometimes, a mistake can be the lead to a new idea... a better one too. Awesome work my lady. Thanks for sharing.
Exactly! This time worked out well! Thanks so much!
I think the walnut design turned out great and was a great solution! Most would not have shared the challenges with leg not being square and issue with using jig saw. Your videos are great.
The walnut inlay design feature looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing, I will now be able to look at my mistakes differently. What could have been a costly mistake really enhanced the finished piece.
Thanks so much!! I’m so glad this mistake ended up being something even better than my original idea!
Bob Ross would call the walnut pieces "Happy Little Accidents". Great Job Shara! Love how it came together!
Thank you so much!!
I like the walnut accent and I think it is perfect for the desk as it adds more natural color to it. The inset shelving is a great idea and something I have not thought of before. The desk looks great and this was a very helpful tutorial.
Thanks so much!! I tried to keep it as simple, but as practical as possible. The inset shelf makes it feel much less cramped when working at it. I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!
Keep building desks, keep building anything you have great skill and not all woodworking goes according to plan. You built a desk and you built a content video as well. Some forget how much extra work is done to produce video content. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! It does take a lot of work to make video content. I appreciate you watching! 😄
Absolutely genius save with the walnut idea. It looks incredible.
Thank you so much!!
Ciao Sarah !
Always a pleasure to watch yor videos. I love them !
Detailed and useful! And this time, I would need a corner desk too...you just give me a good help!
Sarah, merry me !! 😄
Ciao from Italy
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos! I appreciate you watching!
Nice save with the Walnut. Nice overall design too. I like it!
Thanks so much!
Another great build, Impressed that you are not afraid to tackle big projects. Big or small you have a good talent.
Thank you I much!! I love building big pieces! I think sometimes they’re easier than smaller stuff 😅
Morning Shara, that came out beautiful. The walnut is a nice touch. Nice fix it's wood there's always a solution to make it right and you proved that. Nice job. Enjoyed watching this build. Also if customer wants a desk ya gotta build a desk. You still make it fun to watch. Have a great weekend!!!!
Thank you so much! I’m always trying to fix mistakes 😂 I’m glad this one turned into a fun design element! Have a great weekend as well!
Hey shara .....neva mind ...jus like old Bob Ross use to say "there's no mistakes hea ;jus happy accidents!!!.....great video and very creative build.....keep'em comin!......cheers.....👍🏻👍🏻😃
Another very nice project! I really like how you used the walnut. Keep up the nice work.
Thanks so much!! 😄😄
Awesome job Shara!! Great looking desk and those walnut ends came up lookinh great. Keep it up. Looking forward to your next project.
Thank you! I appreciate that!
Really amazing work, Shara! 😃
Fantastic idea about the walnut pieces! It turned out beautiful! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thank you so much!! Have a great weekend!
Snugger, nice. I will use that word while working in my shop. I may even make a sign using that word. Great build and with the mistake, it gave it more character. Awesome!!!
Thank you! I feel like every now and then you have to make up just the right word to use 😂😂 I’m glad it worked out this way...I really like the two tone detail
The desk is beautiful... the two tone look adds a touch of class! As always, a very nice project! Thank you for this instructional video.
Thanks so much! I appreciate you giving it a watch!
Great Looking desk Shara. Everything you build looks great. You have a nice eye for good aesthetically looking pieces. While I can't speak for others, I for one, love watching all your builds because I learn so much from watching you. I don't build often, so I still consider myself as learning the craft. I say that because it doesn't bother me if you make "lots of desks." You have given us a big library of other creative builds and I'm certain there's plenty more to come. Like someone else said in the comments, if that's what the customer wants, then that's what you build. It's a small phase of "lots of desks." You're good Shara. We will not stop supporting you because you make like 5-10 desk videos in a row. They have all been different desks and I have learned so many great techniques from the different needs and challenges each desk has presented to you in the build.
That is so kind! I so appreciate your rooting me on. Seriously, thank you! And also I’m so glad you find the videos helpful. It makes all the editing and filming worthwhile 😄 thanks again!
I watch a lot of DIY builds but that was damn fantastic! So precise and detailed and the final product came out great. You should be proud of that one!
it turned out great just like everything you make. I watch all of your videos. I am a woodworker myself and I have learned a lot from you. thanks for sharing. look forward to seeing more of your videos
Great complete screw-up Shara! You messed that up so well.🤣🤣🤣 Seriously, you make me rethink what I know about building. Keep it simple, even for the details. Not everything has to be a “masterpiece” to be beautiful and functional. Thanks again for another fun and inspiring video.
You know me...always keeping it simple 😉😂 thanks so much Tom! I always appreciate your following along!
This was so DOPE. As a woodwork newbie this appreciate the details❤
Great Project and I think I will be using part of this for my new desk. I have three photo printers that I plan to build a cabinet with pull out shelves to access these. My two favorite things Photography and Wood. Thank You for the inspirations!
That sounds like a fun project! Glad this inspired you! Happy building! 😄😄
Shara, I love the two tone look. You inspire me to build this too. Drawers are a little intimidating though. I do want drawers too.
I’ve linked a detailed drawer building guide in the video description and also here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/
Brilliant Sara, that accident made the desk just so beautiful, being a master woodworker, you really completed this just excellently.
Thank you so much!!
That walnut addition really looks awesome, it was worth the small mistake now it's better. Keep up the great work
Thanks so much! I agree...this mistake ended up being better than the original 😄
I wish to happen to me this accident because it may make my project more beautiful than the regular one! Thank you for sharing that with us, Shara.
Thank you so much!
Well done Cher, “Snugger” tho, yes it is a word now .....desk is beautiful
Thank you! I’m going to incorporate this new word as often as I can now. It seems to be a fan favorite 😂😂
The walnut accents
really completes the piece nicely.
Thanks! That was a happy accident that I’m glad worked out!
Great recovery!! Beautiful desk!!
Thank you so much!
Great looking desk the walnut makes the difference,snugger great word lol
Haha snugger is my new favorite word 😂
Perfect timing on this video. This is exactly what I'm planning for my next project. Love it! Thank you.
Awesome! Hope it was helpful! Happy building!
Nice job on the desk Shara! Thank you for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP
Thank you 👍 I appreciate you watching!
Your very welcome Shara! Have a wonderful week!😎
Hi Shara, it’s been along time since I commented but I’ve still have been enjoying all your content. Thanks for another great build!
Thanks so much!! I always appreciate your kind words! Thanks so much for watching!
Great desk! Love the walnut accent.
Thank you so much!
Very nice save. Great job.
Thank you so much!
Shara even your mistakes turn out beautiful 👍
Only rarely 😂 but thank you 😄
Hey that mistake actually looks good, love the two tone effect.
I was about to call your DIY skills into questio when I saw you in those short shorts. But then you used your tshirt to wipe up glue so now I know your a real DIY person XD
I wear shorts because it’s hot outside 👍 not for attention. I’m not one of THOSE channels. Glad my T-shirt and glue could clear that up 😆
We have all made those design changes on our projects. Another possible solution would’ve been to put a chamfer on both the Oak leg and the plywood top. The bevel would have hidden the mismatch much better. Your solution does look very nice nice, job on the desk!
Thanks so much, that’s a great idea! I’ll have to remember that for next time
Love the desks, keep them coming, seriously. The variety and usage is great. Thank you so much...;)
Thanks so much!! I appreciate that!
Very nice! Pleasure to watch as always :)
Thank you 👍
Desks are where it's at these days. With many working from home now (WFH), desks are a big thing. I have a nice desk that's over 20 years old, however I plan to go with an electric lift desk soon.
Oh wow that would be an awesome upgrade! Those lift desks are sweet!
That's pretty awesome corner desk I love it
Thanks so much!
@@WoodshopDiaries you're most welcome
Nice build and nice to see the mistake and how you fixed it well dun
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it 👍
Awesome job. Came out amazing.
Thank you 👍 😄
Encore un très joli travail,ce bureau est magnifique bravo à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉
Love your creative problem solving!! Project looks great!!
Thanks so much!! I’m really happy with how this one turned out!
I really like the "happy accident". It turned an ordinary desk into something that stands out. Just a thought, you could possibly have used dowels to connect the walnut end pieces to make it all one piece. But, you did another great job. Keep it up!
Oh yeah...That’s a good idea too! Thanks!
I enjoy watching your videos. You’re so talented 😀
You’re so kind. Thank you!
Beautiful build!
Thank you 👍
Satisfying to watch. Badly need that desk.
Thanks so much!! Happy building!
"Accidental two-tone" LOL. Well it worked out really well and looks great, so yay for accidents. Nicely done.
Most of my good ideas were accidents 😂😂🙈 Thank you!!
I like Jim Tolpin’s quote about “mistakes”, “Don’t think of it as a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to redesign.” The walnut is a perfect accent.
I love that! I’ll have to remember that on my next “mistake” 😉 thanks for sharing!
Congratulations. Good project
Thanks so much!
Saludos desde México 🇲🇽.. ☺️☺️
I need a corner desk, and this one looks nice!
Awesome! Thank you!
Funny this is second vid of yours on desks to pop up on my YT feed. It funny or scary because yesterday my GF and I spent day unsuccessfully looking for home office computer desks. Pandemic has desks in short supply. I started to think build one. Last night first one of yours popped up and this morning this L shape desk which my GF wants. LOL. I would need something a bit simpler not having full wood shop.
It’s kind of a little scary...but apparently helpful since it showed you some options haha. I’m not sure which options you’ve seen, but I went on a desk building spree the last few months and have several designs to check out if you’re interested. This one is really simple (I’ve had countless people send me pictures of making it after I posted the video) and could be configured modularly to make an L shape:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-desk-for-40/
Looks great
Thank you 👍
encore une superbe réalisation bravo a toi et a+
Thank you!!
And just like that my new word is Snugger.. looks amazing by the way, the desk too
Haha I’m going to make t shirts now. I’ve created a new word for my brand 😂😂🙈 also, thank you! 👍
My pocket hole pieces always move and you just screw them together without any effort. I have a towel jog and a biscuit jig, but both are sitting in the factory cases. You have an amazing talent.. Kudo's 2 U !!
Thanks so much! I get a lot of questions about driving pocket hole screws without clamps. I guess I’ve just learned how to hold them with practice...I honestly don’t know how I do it 🤷♀️ but you should get out that dowel jig! I love using mine!
Love this desk so much! 😍
Thanks Sam!! 💕💕
Looks awesome and how much weight do you really put on that right. It will be fine.
Exactly. It’s super sturdy...I was pleasantly surprised 😅
Great work!! Absolutely love this desk and would like one of my own but had a few questions about the materials.
Thank you! The materials list is in the blog post here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-l-shaped-desk-with-shelves/
I love it! Time for a jointer?
Thanks! Probably not...no money to buy and no room to put it anywhere. Haha
awesome...love the count chocula shirt
Haha count chocula is the bestttt! 😂😂
@@WoodshopDiaries yes I agree
What a happy accident that was. Great problem solved idea. Great job!
Thank you so much!
Happy accidents 😉🙃. Looks great!
Thanks so much!
Hermoso trabajo, felicitaciones.
Shara, that corner wasn't a mistake.
It was, in the words of the immortal Bob Ross, a "happy accident".
Great recovery!
Haha happy accidents…that’s right! 😂 I’m glad you liked it. Thankfully my mishaps make things better on occasion 😉
Espectacular y super cool
Thank you!
Made the left cabinet 😁👍👍
Yes! 🙌🙌 awesome!
@@WoodshopDiariesi finished this project. Such an upgrade from ikea stuff🤣. Its solid and for the ages. Thx again
Nice one!
Thank you! I have a ton of fun putting it together
Is it possible to make this a standing desk?
Parabéns ficou linda 👏
I am interested in learning how to make my l-shaped desk with drawers for files with lock and drawers on the other side with a country style out of wood. I want it to last. It is meant for a laptop with an extra screen. I also want a power strip across the back of the desk on the inside. Do you have any plans for something like that?
I don't have anything that specific, but you could potentially combine the plans for this, with the plans for my file cabinet project here to make a desk with file drawers:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/home-office-diy-file-cabinet/
www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-filing-cabinet-desk-easy-modular-desk-design/
You are Awesome! 😃
I don’t know about that 😅 but thank you!
Wow your mistake walnut addition really makes the piece. Funny how that works.
Rarely, but occasionally, my mistakes turn out to be good things 😂 finally this time, it happened 😅
Good job
Thank you 👍
Is this a desk or a bomb shelter? Lol. Nice job. I build furniture the same way. 👍🙂
Haha 😂😂 could be both 🤷♀️😅 thanks so much! Happy building!
This awesome
Thank you 👍
I have the same dowel jig as what you have, however my lines don't match after I drill the holes. Your lines line up perfect. HMMMM.....
I’m not sure...I’ve never had any issues with my dowel jig except I dropped it and it’s got a crack now 😅
why don't you use a raving knife? BTW , I'm trying to understand how you succeed to assemble two pieces of plywood 90 degree without clamping it first . I'm using pocket holes too and it always move on me a little (never turns perfect if not clamp properly).
I just hold the pieces tightly when driving the pocket hole screws. If you drive them tight and the cuts are square, it should be pretty square when you attach. Lots of practice, too, I guess
@@WoodshopDiaries Nice , I will keep practice . problem is when you spread a glue on it, everything become slippery :-) btw , love your projects and expect to see more every week . thanks for sharing!
Oh yes, glue is kind of a mess. I like to kind of wiggle it to spread out the glue then press down and it’ll kind of stay put better.
I thought the two tone look with the walnut looked awesome! Remember, as Bob Ross once said..."We don't make mistakes, we have happy little accidents." Lol.
Thank you so much!! Also, yes, this was definitely a happy accident...although they don’t always turn out that way 😅🙈😂😂
What gear do you use to record?
What camera? It’s a Sony a6400
@@WoodshopDiaries awesome! I'm using my phone right now and its a huge pain in the butt.
My phone honestly takes better video but it’s a nightmare trying to get files from my phone to my laptop to edit so I bought a camera.
@@WoodshopDiaries yeah, that's what I'm doing now. I have to upload them to Google drive first. The worst!
“We never make mistakes, only happy accidents” - Bob Ross
100% 😅😂😂😎
👍👍👍
No mistakes, only happy accidents!
👏👏👏👍😊
Shara whatever happened to PayPal. I’m trying to buy plans but I cant see PP anymore. Have you dumped them?
Hi! Yes I quit using PayPal in my store. It caused all kinds of headaches and kept raising their fees and wasn’t worth dealing with anymore.
𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸
Thank you 👍
!;-)
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