I getting ready to turn an old 5 panel wood door into a desk but needed a desktop. After pricing out buying one, and getting up off the floor, I knew I would be making one. I found your video right away and I have enough woodworking skills to make this happen. Thanks so much for making the video and being clear on your instructions without mumbling! :) Looking forward to watching more soon!
Very good project. I will build something similar to this, hopefully, in the near future. I would consider putting miters on the edge banding. It is a skill that beginners can do. Good video👍
i always use sanding sealer on all my plywood, if you paint and not stain it works great, after you paint it after using sanding sealer it dont even look like plywood anymore.
The desk looks great! I just have to say that using gloves with a table saw can be really dangerous. If the blade catches the glove it can easily pull your hand in. Safety is good but gloves and power tools don't mix well.
To reduce waste, no need to cut all 4 sides to square the slab. It the cut edges of the plywood are placed on the same side, the other 3 sides will be as square as they can be. For the aspen trim, I'd recommend a rabbet to reduce the thickness visually, while also providing a shelf to help keep the top flat. This can be accomplished either via careful tablesaw cuts, or using the rabbet shelf most jointers have.
I want to make table top for an alcove out of 3/4" maple plywood that is 72" long by about 30" deep. Is that too big/ long if it is just supported on 2 x 2's screwed to the wall on the 3 sides of the alcove? If I doubled up the 3/4 plywood like you did by gluing them together would that give it enough strength so it won't sag . thanks in advance.
If the frame is made out of 2x2s you would probably be pretty good, but it might not be able to take a ton of weight. If it still feels flimsy you can add an L bracket
i want to make smaller desk for my laptop and others peripheral (external hdd , keyboard,mouse) will 12mm plywood can stand/hold that weight from my stuff , the dimensions is 100x60cm / 39x23inch
Thanks for video, It would be great to add some structural strength and stiffness in case of larger sizes like submerged T or C steel profile. The desk bends when you touch it, it is not great.
Sorry but one more question would stacking and laminating 3 1/2 bitch ply sheets together be better than 2 3/4 inch sheets? Someone told me it can create a stronger final piece but unsure why he thought so . Since there's now 2 not 1 gluejoint.
Very, very timely. :) Thanks to settling, my office floor is basically a big bowl, so I don't really have enough flat, level space to make a big fancy desk with drawers. I'm getting ready to make a similarly-sized floating desktop that I was planning on making in a very similar fashion to French cleat on the wall, and drop in a couple of uniquely-sized support legs for the front, then probably make some hanging drawers to hang off the bottom of it. This video just being released is the reminder I needed to get to work on that now that some other work in the office is done. :)
Instead of the logs, just use a few cowls by putting a couple of playing cards in the center and using your abundance of clamps to clamp down on the center.
I'm looking to do this exact thing with birch plywood. However instead of the edge band I'm going to use veneer and instead of the drawers i'm going to use legs. I'm worried about it sagging without a skirt/apron. Anyone know if this will sag when support by four corner legs?
@@WolfCatBirdPigMan Ended up going with the edge banding. I did 4x4 posts as the legs. I did an apron on both short sides and on the long side opposite the side I sit at. The table is 6x2 @1.5 thick. no sag whatsoever.
Got one, love it. But I'm an old man and not new to woodworking. But, I enjoy your enthusiasm and knowledge. If I may be so bold, try using some cauls vs. logs. And be careful, explain to your viewers that if they go with a veneered plywood, it is very easy to sand completely through the veneer.
@@BearMountainBuilds You can easily make those cauls out of some scrap pine or hard wood left over from another project, or rip some 2 x. I like mine to be about two inches wide and between inch to inch and half thick to spread the weight. Anyway, I like your channel. Good luck!
I'd rather buy a tool and build a desk than buy a desk for the same cost. That's how I built up to the tools I have today. Investing in your shop and pays off over time
Use 3/4” and you won’t need all those clamps. Have the wood cut at the store you buy it from and you don’t need a saw. Use veneer strip for the edges, which goes on with an iron, you won’t need a saw or nailer to add that trim. You’ll probably need a drill at minimum to attach the table top to your base/legs. But *everyone* should own a drill with bits, it’s a life tool everyone living on their own should have, so this is a good opportunity to buy one - you’ll use it in the future all around the house and thank me later 😊 but you can definitely do a version of this without the need for a garage full of tools.
Harbor freight is a great place to buy clamps if you are in the states, amazon as well. You can also just use brad nails and a couple clamps them come back and fill the holes and sand later. Could also use screws to hold the boards together while it dried. In the time it took you to write this uneducated comment, you could've just educated yourself instead.
66 yr old handy woman and new subscriber here. I think I have clamp envy. 😊
“Before you begin, you’ll need $1,000 worth of clamps for this project” 😂
One of my favorite channels! Doesn't use click bait or try to be funny. Straight to the point!!
I getting ready to turn an old 5 panel wood door into a desk but needed a desktop. After pricing out buying one, and getting up off the floor, I knew I would be making one. I found your video right away and I have enough woodworking skills to make this happen. Thanks so much for making the video and being clear on your instructions without mumbling! :) Looking forward to watching more soon!
LOVE the outtakes 😂
I am considering building a sowing table for my wife. This will fit the bill! Thanks for your videos!
Awesome and loved the outtakes!
I am building a desk top today! Good timing. LOL😂
Very good project. I will build something similar to this, hopefully, in the near future. I would consider putting miters on the edge banding. It is a skill that beginners can do. Good video👍
i always use sanding sealer on all my plywood, if you paint and not stain it works great, after you paint it after using sanding sealer it dont even look like plywood anymore.
Looks great, you should make a video of how you built the drawers and such.
Those are ikea drawers
great build!! can't wait for another video!
Nicely done
The desk looks great! I just have to say that using gloves with a table saw can be really dangerous. If the blade catches the glove it can easily pull your hand in. Safety is good but gloves and power tools don't mix well.
To reduce waste, no need to cut all 4 sides to square the slab. It the cut edges of the plywood are placed on the same side, the other 3 sides will be as square as they can be. For the aspen trim, I'd recommend a rabbet to reduce the thickness visually, while also providing a shelf to help keep the top flat. This can be accomplished either via careful tablesaw cuts, or using the rabbet shelf most jointers have.
Great stuff!
What stain color did you use for the table top? It looks great!
I believe it was water based black walnut
I want to make table top for an alcove out of 3/4" maple plywood that is 72" long by about 30" deep. Is that too big/ long if it is just supported on 2 x 2's screwed to the wall on the 3 sides of the alcove? If I doubled up the 3/4 plywood like you did by gluing them together would that give it enough strength so it won't sag . thanks in advance.
If the frame is made out of 2x2s you would probably be pretty good, but it might not be able to take a ton of weight. If it still feels flimsy you can add an L bracket
i want to make smaller desk for my laptop and others peripheral (external hdd , keyboard,mouse) will 12mm plywood can stand/hold that weight from my stuff , the dimensions is 100x60cm / 39x23inch
You should probably be fine but it may sag over time
Thanks for video,
It would be great to add some structural strength and stiffness in case of larger sizes like submerged T or C steel profile. The desk bends when you touch it, it is not great.
How did you attach the top to the cabinet
It just rests on top of the cabinets. I added little stick on rubber stoppers to the underside of the table top to prevent it from slipping
So I see u take 2 pieces of 1/2 and glue together. Would 1 piece of 3/4 be okay strength wise on a 6 ' table?
I recommend at least 1" thick top. Truly, I think the best build would be two sheets of 3/4" glued together
@@BearMountainBuilds Ty. Apreceate the feedback.
Sorry but one more question would stacking and laminating 3 1/2 bitch ply sheets together be better than 2 3/4 inch sheets? Someone told me it can create a stronger final piece but unsure why he thought so . Since there's now 2 not 1 gluejoint.
Can you please share the thickness of your table top in mm ?
Very, very timely. :) Thanks to settling, my office floor is basically a big bowl, so I don't really have enough flat, level space to make a big fancy desk with drawers. I'm getting ready to make a similarly-sized floating desktop that I was planning on making in a very similar fashion to French cleat on the wall, and drop in a couple of uniquely-sized support legs for the front, then probably make some hanging drawers to hang off the bottom of it. This video just being released is the reminder I needed to get to work on that now that some other work in the office is done. :)
Great
wow friend i am from pakistan brilliant video
BYO 25 clamps?
Was hoping for the description of what was holding up the piece of wood you built.
They are two Ikea drawers
this the easiest one so far. great idea imma just buy 2 drawers and a piece of wood
Hi, I was wondering if you made the drawers or you bought them premade, if so where did you get them?
They’re premade ones from IKEA. I think I have a link to them in the video description
@@BearMountainBuilds I couldn't find it in the description.
Did you secure the desktop to the drawers? @@BearMountainBuilds
One other quick comment.........I have not seen a vice in your shop. I keep thinking I need to buy one soon??? JC
I never use vices. I basically only use wood clamps to hold things in place
Instead of the logs, just use a few cowls by putting a couple of playing cards in the center and using your abundance of clamps to clamp down on the center.
what drawers are you using?
They are from IKEA called ALEX. I’ve added a link to them in the video description
I'm looking to do this exact thing with birch plywood. However instead of the edge band I'm going to use veneer and instead of the drawers i'm going to use legs. I'm worried about it sagging without a skirt/apron. Anyone know if this will sag when support by four corner legs?
going to depend on the length. I'm sure you figured this out by now, how did it turn out?
@@WolfCatBirdPigMan Ended up going with the edge banding. I did 4x4 posts as the legs. I did an apron on both short sides and on the long side opposite the side I sit at. The table is 6x2 @1.5 thick. no sag whatsoever.
@@cha0sunity damn 4x4 for the legs! that's intense lol. sounds great.
how strong is it
It’s pretty strong, but if you want it to be stronger you can use 3/4” plywood
Outtakes are great! Lol
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for beginner friendly… 🤌🏼
I can’t believe that in 11 months no one has commented on the huge bag of Albanese gummy worms on the back table 😂 Nice choice 👍🏼
I love those gummy worms!
Hi you didn’t show how did you install that table top ?
It just sits on top. I put some little rubber bumpers on to add grip
The weight of it plus the rubber grips will keep it from moving around at all without significant force applied to it.
Do you mean Sande? That's a (group of) wood species used almost exclusively for plywood.
Got one, love it. But I'm an old man and not new to woodworking. But, I enjoy your enthusiasm and knowledge. If I may be so bold, try using some cauls vs. logs. And be careful, explain to your viewers that if they go with a veneered plywood, it is very easy to sand completely through the veneer.
Thanks for the advice! I think I’ll definitely be picking up some cauls for the next lamination project
@@BearMountainBuilds You can easily make those cauls out of some scrap pine or hard wood left over from another project, or rip some 2 x. I like mine to be about two inches wide and between inch to inch and half thick to spread the weight. Anyway, I like your channel. Good luck!
How many of you beginners out there have like 10-20 clamps? Asking for a friend - lol.
You will always want more clamps. I still don't have enough
Great video. But the "beginner friendly" videos and "budget friendly" leave out that you need a TON of tools and equipment. :(
I'd rather buy a tool and build a desk than buy a desk for the same cost. That's how I built up to the tools I have today. Investing in your shop and pays off over time
Not if you just want the desk and your goal isnt a shop. Nice work though.
Use 3/4” and you won’t need all those clamps. Have the wood cut at the store you buy it from and you don’t need a saw. Use veneer strip for the edges, which goes on with an iron, you won’t need a saw or nailer to add that trim. You’ll probably need a drill at minimum to attach the table top to your base/legs. But *everyone* should own a drill with bits, it’s a life tool everyone living on their own should have, so this is a good opportunity to buy one - you’ll use it in the future all around the house and thank me later 😊 but you can definitely do a version of this without the need for a garage full of tools.
awesome video, and damn your arms are so huge/hot!
Yeah,,, Kinda dumb-- so I’m going to run out and spend 400 on clamps and Then the cost of the Material---- NO.
You can just put heavy stuff on it too as long as you have a flat surface. You don't need to use clamps
Harbor freight is a great place to buy clamps if you are in the states, amazon as well. You can also just use brad nails and a couple clamps them come back and fill the holes and sand later. Could also use screws to hold the boards together while it dried. In the time it took you to write this uneducated comment, you could've just educated yourself instead.