Building a Desk for My Son

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[@joinerscorner2359]

Quick tip, patches are less obvious if you use curves, ie. leaf shaped patches. The human eye picks up straight lines very easily, but ignores the curves.

[@ivansmith654]

To add to your well said statement, Mother Nature does not make straight line, Mother Nature make curves which would explain why we pick up on stright lines, because there are so rare in the whole picture of are world! She is a good wood worker I would say Carpenter fit her well and her son must be a happy boy that would also make her a good mother one could say a jack of all trades she has her hands full he is not a teenager yet!

[@jaimiem.k.8958]

Good point

[@ivansmith654]

Maybe he is a teenage sorry mom i mess up again!

[@robertevans6481]

Great tip!!

[@robertevans6481]

That is one sweet desk...and yes the gray on the drawers is money!!! But the dark black would look just as good.

[@jpinke00]

You are truly gifted! I wish I had your creativity

[@terryrazor4959]

Pure genius, Usually I click through the ads. Not this time as there was something interesting to watch on the left 2/3rds of the screen.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Awesome to hear!

[@SEJones720]

Plus 1…and I remember the product you talked about which was new to me.

[@unknown_blank_blank_blank]

Son got spoiled. I hope he keeps that desks and passes it on!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

I hope so too!

[@kevindavis8607]

A trick I use for different depth dominos is cut all my shallow ones first. Then cut my deeper ones. If I accidentally cut at the wrong depth it’s a shallow one. The domino is a fickle little minx.

[@markchisholm2657]

Oh yes. I've blown through bits of wood many times using the wrong depth.

[@CorporateSpaceBro]

these videos are so therapeutic and inspirational.

[@vanvleetwoodworking]

I feel your pain on the depth setting, I’ve done that a couple times. Now, when I am using multiple depths, I set all the parts in batches based on their depth and always due the most shallow setting first. That way, if I forget to change the depth, it will be too shallow and not too deep and go through!

[@kevindavis8607]

As soon as I posted my comment I saw yours. Agree 100%. That’s a great process.

[@auger2012]

thanks for sharing & including mistakes 10/10 i liked the right angle clamp plates you made for under the table. not seen before but very good idea for picture frames etc. i'm going to make some as only have a few small - medium clamps and can now use them on bigger projects too. look forward to watching more build videos 👍

[@WARinMYhead1]

that desk looks amazing, i especially love the drawer fronts. I want to try that on my next project instead of handles/knobs. really like what you did with the stain too. thanks for sharing!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! I love the look of drawer pulls too.

[@kevingaddis7276]

I love the fact that you don't edit out mistakes we all make from time to time.

[@matthewransom6469]

I just ordered your 6 in 1 jig on the 20th and icant wait to get it im super excited. Super fast shipping to, I was surprised. Love your content.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@matthewransom6469]

@3x3CustomTamar im sure I will. It got here today so I'm gonna check it out tomorrow.

[@Ultegra10SPD]

I’m just here for the ‘draws’. -U10

[@ajducey1868]

LoL🤣

[@kelvinphillips3528]

Exactly! I love the way she says draws and not drawers.

[@travdad76]

My wife says it. It’s either Jewish or NYC, or both. I’ll never stop making fun of her for it 😂

[@Danwes80]

The quarter inch drawers are super important. Want to hear are say that lol.

[@BenNawrath]

@@travdad76 Long Island big time. I'm not from here originally, so it grates n my nerves every time someone says it. And I'm in a woodworking club lol. See also "Radiator" where the "rad" rhymes with rat, not raid.

[@paulagray5148]

You are amazing, my favorite woodworker…you have come sooo far. Just amazing…..

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@aordetv]

We want the plans :D

[@Critter145]

That’s the cleanest teenager’s room I’ve ever seen🤣

[@rebeccajesse4604]

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[@JuanGarcia-1125]

Hermoso diseño y mejor trabajo. No me canso de decirte que eres una excelente carpintera Tammar! Gracias por compartir y saludos desde Reynosa México!!!

[@Aboriginal_Alien]

I’ve been working as a professional cabinet maker for 20 years. You did a great job considering wood working isn’t even your main gig. A couple of thoughts I have. I think you could use fewer dominoes and you could explore using an epoxy like west system instead of white glue. There are fast and slow hardeners so you can control glue up time. The wood glue you used needs to be glued under pressure for a much longer period of time than you allowed but honestly it wasn’t a terrible place to compromise quality. You got through job done quickly and its a great quality and design.

[@jasonthomas1760]

Every time Tamar says drawer (draw) take a drink.. lol awesome build Tamar! Not my preferred style but definitely looked fun to put together.

[@weibullguy]

Those variations in panel width are most likely the result of cumulative errors when milling the individual boards. In engineering we call it "tolerance stackup" and failing to account for it can lead to some expensive waste when the parts can't be assembled correctly.

[@reforzar]

Beautiful desk! Love the design. Your kiddos have grown up so much!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! And yeah… it’s wild. Ha

[@kaldiaris]

I just want to say, you are an amazing mom.. really.. amazing... I help my dad doing this, make stuff, that not an easy.. YOU ARE AMAZING MOM

[@bobbyanything]

running your add in split screen is actually genius Also you dont have a battery 23ga pin nailer? omg get one they're so handy

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha I always think about getting one. Then forget 😂

[@DipsSauce7388]

Nice work! Looks like CB2 would offer that as an option to the original. On a different note though, you may want to have someone take a look at your wall in that room near the baseboards @ 24:58 . Something looks a little off. Nice place though! BTW, your son is no doubt tge winner, lol!

[@viepng]

I saw that too. Definitely looks off. You can see it to the left of the desk at @24:48 as well

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! Yeah… I noticed it too…

[@donesry2902]

Very nice. I like the look / color of the drawer faces. But next you need to build a chair to match the desk 😊

[@TheRiyazSaiyed]

Shout out to you sister. Your videos are reaching to right audience... :)

[@EmanuelYeotis]

Beautiful design. Lucky son ,awesome mom.👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks! He’s super happy.

[@EmanuelYeotis]

@3x3CustomTamar your welcome. Wishing you and your family the best of the holiday season

[@gwbuilder5779]

Well Tamar, Making mistakes is easy, but knowing how to repair them, usually not.😉 I like the offset colors because they draw things together and keep things distinctly different. The end user seems to like the final product, and that's what matters.🤙

[@aaronblackford981]

The “Depth” tape is a method I use often when I am new to a tool or joint with said tool as I often make same stuff once I know it will sell or just idk the tool enough to think even though I know nothing.

[@Joostje]

Good idea to have the promotion part run at the same time you are working (painting) on your project! I actually listened now to the commercial instead of forwarding the video 😂

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! Glad you appreciated that!

[@BrandonCabanillas]

Lol.. when you are so focused, sometimes one forgets the basics, which is to double check our measurements or in this case depth. Another great video, ty

[@fdort3971]

@3x3CustomTamar it turned out lovely. Don't think of them as mistakes...it's an opportunity to show us how to problem solve...lol. I feel your frustration. At some point I'll be brave like you to record myself. Hopefully I will have your control and grace when, not if, I make mistakes...lol. Since the dominoes were a contrasting colour...you could have done it on purpose for a design element. If you get a sheet of tempered glass for the top...it will give him the option of storing pictures, reminders, charts, etc under the glass for quick reference and you won't have to worry about drink rings... How about a really cool matching bulletin board, white board with a hidden compartment for treats! More shelves but with mirror backgrounds.

[@mattmcintire9087]

Your son looks so happy! 😍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha! He is 😂😂

[@manurkydes]

I like the color combination with the floor. I have the same floor but I was not shure if wallnut would match

[@Roroxane]

I'm used to it by now, but man, as a non native English speaker, the first time I heard you say the word Drawer I was like what on earth is she talking about 😅 Awesome project as always, I love the way your brain works. I get inspiration from every video of yours, if not out of the piece itself, then from the clever techniques you use throughout the build!

[@hansangb]

Wait until she tells us how she had to park the car on Harvard yard. :)

[@CyanAnn]

as a native english speaker it was a lovely surprise for me too 😅

[@gmopney7638]

@@hansangbthat’s a Mass thing not Jersey

[@hansangb]

@@gmopney7638 Huh. I could have sworn she was in Boston/Cambridge area. Guess not.

[@BenNawrath]

@@hansangb NJ and from Long Island originally I think. MA people may say "draw" anid "raaadiator" also lol

[@Andi.Mitchell.Designs]

They aren’t mistakes. They are subtle uniqueness highlights. Great build and video. Thank you

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha yup! Glad you liked it!

[@mc6212]

This was great! I do a lot of custom cedar furniture and there's half a dozen exquisite joints for banisters with one 12mm dom cut all the way through hanging on the wall from over the years. I call them my "antlers"

[@bigburlymikesmswoodworking]

Very nice looking desk. And remember, it's only a mistake if you can't fix it 😉👍 Oh, and I just love when you say "draw"...brings back memories of early life in New England and watching New Yankee Workshop and This Old House with Norm Abram and Tom Silva. I'm still new to using a Domino, and I'm sure I'll make many of the errors you made (and probably a lot more). All of them will be learning experiences 🤣

[@aaronblackford981]

Your son has a better window setup that my master bedroom. WTH. Lol. Good for you and him.

[@tonysilva3429]

As with all your problem solving videos, this was great. Thanks for letting us learn from your mistakes.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@delliott777]

Love this. You’re one of my favorite DIY channels. You’re a real pro and inspiration.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much 😊

[@HugoBDesigner]

That desk looks absolutely stunning! I wish I had one of those in my room 🤩 The mistakes are completely invisible to most people, don't sweat it. I don't think I'd notice even if you told me they were there (unless you specifically pointed out the exact spot). I do have a question that was in the back of my mind the whole time: how well does the support piece under the drawers hold when it comes to weight and balance? Do you think moving the desk or distributing weight on it differently could affect its stability? If yes, could it be fixed easily (I assume yes)? And if not, how did you come up with that during design? Keep up the amazing work, everything you make is truly inspiring 😁

[@ErCapoAlex]

It’s impressive your growth in these years ❤ I know you since ig videos

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you so much!!

[@mambojambostudio]

Dude I love your shop setup

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Me too ☺️

[@BeesyWoodCo.]

Amazing build! And I definitely feel you pain with the Domino's! I've done it several times. The marks in my workbench are a painfull reminder! l😂

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So painful….

[@Ocean-blue]

The small mistakes you make are appreciated because everyone makes them. I dislike the heavily edited videos on KZbin that make everything seem like a perfect process.

[@christopherlamoureux8617]

When i have a bunch of dominos where i could blow out the other side i pretty trim the 6×40s down. And depending on the application i will also dog ear them to avoid more squeeze and create a little glue well.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Good tips!

[@jpinke00]

You have a gift!!

[@capitainehaddock9388]

By listening to your videos, your mistakes become my experience, thank you very much.❤️😉 Great video as always.👍

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad to be of service 😂

[@IsaacC20]

Huh. I was expecting more of "omg WOW mom! You built this yourself?!?! That's AMAZING! I (*&)(*&ing love it!".

[@mickydl66]

BELLISSIMA! Well done, beautiful desk

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you!

[@shieldzee1]

You need to make a poster to put on the wall saying "Check the depth" LOL

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! I’m hoping the tape won’t make that necessary!

[@RaccoonHenry]

wow! I expected his desk was actually going to be his present for graduating college!!

[@RaccoonHenry]

in all seriousness, it came out great!! really goes well with the bed, which I also liked a lot when you uploaded it! - and that seems like ages ago seeing how your son has grown, and now I feel super old...

[@ewetuber186000]

Nice desk. Lucky kid!

[@pulsehead]

Another solution: layout all parts, then cut all 15mm holes, then change settings to 25mm and cut those. Also fewer settings changes.

[@cabman86]

Did anyone keep track of how many times she said draws? hehehe. I love your Star of David necklace.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Haha, would be hard to keep track. And thanks! ✡️

[@gullinvarg]

Have you ever tried the CA glue with accelerator trick? I've seen some folks use CA glue with CA glue accelerator alternating with wood glue. The CA glue sets in seconds and acts like a clamp while the wood glue dries.

[@Tbick321]

Thank you for showing the craftsmanship on the recoveries. Highlights were Jason Bent reference, cauls, and my first time seeing dominoes on “draws” 😅. What taper did you use on the cauls?

[@ikust007]

Thank you

[@53rdPlaceStudios-com]

❤another most excellent (and entertaining!) video, tamar…!❤️ i wish other content providers took a cue from you on how to incorporate sponsor type ads within a video…! anyway, loved the video and when the doh!! moments happened and how you fixed them… you have become an incredibly SKILLED woodworker…! (wish you were my neighbor so i could learn all those skills…!👍) all the best to you and your family; may this holiday season be a loving and joyous one for you all…!🎉🎄🎅❤️

[@trayrogers1141]

Just found you and most say you do some beautiful work. I definitely subscribed. A file for the handle jig would be awesome!

[@ianstroet9188]

I love your channel!!! It's super inspiring 😊

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@spectrumwoodworks]

High Tamar, I know I've seen the red clamp jigs you're using for the ends of you panel glue ups. But at a brain loss of where to find them and even what there caller LOL. Can you give me some insight please?

[@sureshot311]

You continue to make the most compelling case for a 3D printer. These little helping prints are awesome. Now the desk. It's amazing. I love the design and the final product. Great work. Thank you for sharing.

[@dante_hagane]

Sick build! Now I’m inspired to improve my carpentry skills 😊

[@johnford7847]

No one but a woodworker will notice your mistake...and the several tens of thousands of viewers your video will get. That MFT table looks more and more like a "must have." Thanks for sharing, Tamar.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

So happy I built it before this project!

[@toriegrenier3985]

I need a new desk and it looks like I’ve found the design… thx for sharing!

[@billelsener6192]

Very nice

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!

[@aliens1990990]

That is gorgeous seriously gorgeous

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much ☺️☺️☺️

[@c.harris7823]

What a great build! I would definitely purchase a 3D print file for the drawer pull/cut-out trace jig. Hope you make it available. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Working on it!

[@funkyjohnhuie]

24:28 great shot!

[@ThomasLykins]

Domino errors are almost a right of passage for domino owners. I have made every single one of those mistakes at least once! Loved the video and enjoyed this build!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Glad to be part of this club. Ha

[@jamesfarrer5087]

Great build as always. Surely the KZbinr solution for the domino depth problem is to have 2 domino's... one for edges and one for faces :D

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Ha! Obviously that’s the best solution

[@dtoux]

When I need to change domino depth I start with shorter depth and then change to longer… if I mess up I cut to shallow rather tan too deep 😉…the downside is that if you don’t do dry fit, you will only discover your mistake during glue-up and it can make even bigger mess 😉

[@inmyimage1081]

A simple rule is to always cut the shallower holes first and I hope this signals the end of youtube woodworkers apologizing for several minutes about using the domino, anybody who can’t figure out there are cheaper ways of doing the same thing probably shouldn’t be using power tools anyway

[@uncledope77]

Great build & I'm still here for the outtakes 😂

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂

[@aberba]

The drawer pull would be better positioned on the left considering the sitting position. Also this pointed corners of the open shelves can be lethal. Looks good nonetheless

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yeah, I didn’t like how the pulls looked on the other side. But I hear you.

[@FearsomeWarrior]

Steps for watching Tamar. 1) Check video to see if there are drawers. 2) Smile. Norm Abram and Tamar are both from Boston/New England area? Both of them likely say chowder in the best way too. Great project and video as always.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂

[@deziomakes]

Great stuff as always! Seems like an opportune time to try out the Festool connectors for the Domino. I've never tried them, but I'm itching to make something big to see how they work.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Totally want to try them too

[@JeronimoStilton14]

Having the drawer handles on the side away from the center of the desk is… a choice

[@chadkrause8406]

I use different color pencil led for different depths.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Smart

[@garychaiken808]

Great job. Thank you 😊

[@williamendersen7842]

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[@joebeaton1101]

Nice work!!

[@onsapplikasies8620]

Great build and video.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks 👍

[@riba2233]

I really like the design on this one, and it looks like you need to get a battery powered pin nailer :)

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I should. H

[@theboredcreative]

That is just an excellent. And I know your domino pain!

[@ryanperini2147]

Just a thought, you should try and 3D print an attachment that snaps on your tape roller to cut it in half.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Could be cool.

[@ericbastic5830]

Super beau 👍 les façades de tiroir en noir sont magnifiques

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! I love the contrast too

[@DHM_Creative]

Wanting to make a drafting table/desk for myself, stealing ideas 🤘🏽😜♥️

[@davidbourland8118]

This desk is beautiful. I think the Marble desk that inspired this looks more like it was just made to be pretty, your version is both attractive and functional. Can you link to the 3D printed panel glue up helpers?

[@FilthyCasualRacing]

I really like that design. Very mid-century mod.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks so much! Definitely has that sort of vibe

[@cliff5240]

Very nice as always and don't beat yourself up about the Domino. I don't use mine very often so I always have to Google the conversion of MM to Inches :)

[@ΓΕΡΑΣΙΜΟΣΣΤΡΑΓΓΑΣ]

That office is awesome, great choice of materials and turn out so beautifull . Among others you teach us crisis behaviour, like yelling noooo look at the camera and other moves 😂😂😂 thanks for that also 😂😂

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Yes, always look at the camera in times of crisis 😂

[@electricitegenerale.]

Good job, keep it up

[@Jacob-fx8us]

Awesome desk. Any ideas for adding more vertical height? Would love to see what you would do for a bookcase extension.

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Was actually going to build a whole bookshelf that connected to this desk and my son nixed that idea. He wanted them separate 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Jacob-fx8us]

Oh man, bummer! I know it would have been great!

[@gabo_xp]

Nice job

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thanks!

[@dennisdownes9319]

T....amazing build and video. Production world "sounds" like it should be a smoother process, but thanks for reminding us that EVERYONE make mistakes; not just me! P.S. Say the word and I will send you a bag of carrots....I'm beginning to worry about your pencil nibbling addiction 9:43 !! Hahahahah! DD

[@3x3CustomTamar]

😂😂😂

[@Gus0046]

Te quedo muy bien, buen trabajo.

[@ultraric]

Tamar, YOU ROCK!!

[@3x3CustomTamar]

☺️☺️

[@patrickperson-t1n]

super travail tamar et en plus c est un joli bois. est ce du noyer .pas grave pour les petits trous vite caché cela m arrive aussi félicitations sincères patrick

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you!

[@kaveeshsookun7113]

Amazing build, love it 💯💯

[@3x3CustomTamar]

Thank you 🤗

[@williamendersen7842]

🤨

[@LifeSurfingDude]

beautiful desk!

[@williamendersen7842]

no