5 Desk Projects from Start to Finish

Desks are one of my favorite woodworking projects...and here are my five favorite desks. Thank you for watching, I hope you enjoy the builds :)
My Woodworking Plans - www.foureyesfurniture.com/plans
My Main Channel - / @foureyes.furniture
0:00 Introduction
0:14 L-Slab Desk
21:29 Slanted Slab Desk
42:07 Modern Hardwood Beech Desk
55:19 Corner Desk
1:21:58 DIY Beginner Desk
1:24:53 DIY Intermediate Desk

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed this video. I have hundreds more just like it on my main channel - www.youtube.com/@Foureyes.Furniture

[@georgeholder5076]

Question -- If black walnut saw dust and maple saw dust and yesterdays coffee grounds are mixed with total boat , are you doing woodworking or some kind of wicca spell ? ? ? Epoxy and wood , come on man 😥

[@RDSWOODWORKING]

The wood was more than 300

[@SRM_NZ]

loved the shot of the little fella eating his brownie, looking at you like you're 'learning impaired' picking glue...yaka

[@rj3f]

I really appreciate your opinion on people copying or recreating your designs. Some people tend to have this thought that they are the best woodworker ever and nobody can do what they do. That sucks. Woodworking knowledge should be shared and I think someone recreating your work is possibly the biggest compliment you could receive on a piece.

[@ChristopherBurton-gp4ls]

Not when you're selling those plans to make money. Or someone is stealing your ideas to make tens of thousands of dollars. Yeah, I understand if some Johnny wants to to make a couple of his pieces bc he likes the designs. But not some company. And as for the guy that was selling the recreation of his table on market place for $400. That's cool. He's not making ANY money whatsoever off that.

[@adamroberts737]

No better cure for insomnia than doing a little woodworking while watching some woodworking. Great stuff Chris!

[@andrewbardwell1763]

I came for the woodworking but I’ve stayed for the quality of the narrative.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Yucca ~ I think what I appreciated most was the desk you built for your son

[@Dr._Nicholi_Rasmuson]

Love the custom T you gave Blacktail. Fantastic.

[@Justadude2906]

I hope you see this comment but I kinda see it as a sign of accomplishment and success, just knowing that you’ve mastered your craft enough that others go out of their way to want to replicate it should/would be a great feeling

[@angelaricks5379]

Yucca is yucky, insomnia is for me. I had a great time watching this long video, thank you very much. 💝💝💝 = three gifts of platonic love

[@robertberger8642]

I’ve always found that yucca doesn’t help my insomnia. That’s why I like your work!

[@mick_0359]

I don’t know about anyone else but I’d be happy to pay $5,000 AUD for the 2nd desk that was made… it’s a beautiful piece of woodworking elegant as well as simplistic minimalist design style…. the craftsmanship is top notch although not very technical it doesn’t have to be so long as attention to detail is spot on….

[@GustavoNunez65]

This video did not cure my insomnia...but it showed me a couple of good ideas

[@dand.4657]

Suffering from insomnia myself.. thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Your sense of humor and delivery is outstanding... You are a very funny individual. Will be deciding on a desk here soon, and this video came along at the perfect time. Thanks. -who knew asparagus had so many family members?? -Dan D

[@kellybraun7048]

Glad you and your friend are planning ahead and continuing to support each other through life’s changes. ❤

[@notneean]

insomnia!! i enjoyed having compilation playing in the background while im working. would definitely like to see more

[@ChetKloss]

This long form video gave me something to do while I deal with my insomnia.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

I hear ya. I watch Magic The Gathering stuff to help me fall asleep

[@boingomw]

Sound effects are hilarious. Wanted to go to bed 18 minutes ago(it's late; the video isn't boring) and can't stop watching/listening. I chuckle every time a new FX shows up.

[@TheElevatedGenius]

Love my guys footwork!

[@diy0017]

INSOMNIA.....Great builds; the re-watch was fantastic.. What a Movie

[@benbierly]

Insomnia. That works for me as i finished watching this at 3 am. Thank you for allowing us to sell pieces from your plans. That really helps to justify the cost, which I hope to be able to afford sometime soon! 😊

[@heathjohnson3623]

Yucca and Insomnia is quite the word salad. Fantastic work! Would love to see more details on finishing.

[@willgould9739]

You and your work are inspirational. Thank you.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Wow, thank you! Appreciate the kind words.

[@fred0c]

Love ur dry humor and journey of your vid!

[@Zoe-Dixon]

Glad you and your friend are planning ahead and continuing to support each other through life’s changes.

[@nicksaunders106]

Insomnia ! Love the whole video!!! Stunning pieces

[@mickeyparker5111]

Well done, Insomniac. Thank you!

[@TheCharredTree]

This was a great way to pass the night. The yucca did nothing for my insomnia!

[@easy_s3351]

Never had insomnia but after watching this I can't stop tossing and turning in my bed thinking about how I'd like to make cool stuff like that.

[@galehultquist1469]

Love the voice over and your craftmanship!

[@narclem]

Totally enjoying your very dry sense of humor. Of course enjoying the woodworking as well.

[@chrisbrennan5852]

Insomnia is what I have now waiting to get in the shop and build something. I appreciate your style and techniques…nice work!

[@ThirdPlanetStudio]

I love these desks! I'm planning on building a small desk later this year!

[@dmwi1549]

Very entertaining to watch these unique designs come to life. Thank you for posting.

[@deviant6string]

Insomnia is what I get watching your vids. They're great!

[@gibstera5580]

Beautiful work!

[@JesperMakes]

Chris, this video is an absolute gem for us woodworking enthusiasts! 🌟 Thanks for sharing these masterpieces with us. Keep up the fantastic work! 👏

[@billcoggins593]

You've inspired and motivated me for sure brother.

[@docsgearheadgaming2503]

When a Wood Worker moonlights as THE Narrator lmao. Love your sense of humor. And the fact you just stay monotoned and power through adds that much more comical relief to it. Great job. On both the table and the editing.

[@leif913]

Your film making abilities is getting better and better! Besides the furniture, this is also a media masterpiece!

[@golommatthew899]

I like hug you explain things don’t worry about the other jackasses. It helps me to be a better woodworker because you have more experience than I would ever have. Thank you for what you do. I love your work.❤❤❤

[@nicholasrudzwick4046]

Great Job. Didn't have any insomnia but really enjoyed these.

[@MountainPostWoodworks]

Hey, I Don't believe people say it enough but thank you for all the information. I love to see how and what you're building so I can learn new skills. The extra little sound bits for glue and scraps or cuts were great, I look forward to your next video. My insomnia did kick in, but I was able to watch through my eye lids like you do for the joinery and make the Dominio transparent.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Hey...appreciate the kind words. Thank you. And glad you enjoyed it eyes open or closed :)

[@thomfawcett1840]

All my friends and I were 'yucca it up' watching you. Your editing is a real laugh. Thanks.

[@ChristopherBurton-gp4ls]

You do great work!

[@charliemckay6402]

Your design functionality is a greeting desk for a lobby.

[@ronholmgren6615]

What can I say? You are doing a great job both in the woodworking and the videos. Been watching for a long time. Thank you both.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thank you very much!

[@kaseyelmer8850]

Offcuts....I love seeing all your designs and how you challenge yourself to do something different! I try to do this also sometimes easy projects and sometimes hard ones. Unfortunately, I work full time as a social worker and do not get much time to work on projects!

[@eckes13]

You guys do really good work, but props to bro wearing the fire sneakers... i love the 4s too

[@sheldonvogt5212]

From the seventh minute on this is Freaking Brilliant. Wonderful mad scientist stuff.

[@ChristopherBurton-gp4ls]

You do great wor!

[@josephparadis46]

Great video, Chris, as always! Insomnia

[@kailuasurfing]

20:48 Lovin’ these sound effects 😂

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

That glue can get pretty loud :)

[@frederickpolk]

Insomnia! Thanks for the long form video!

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

My pleasure!

[@IndianSpiritRider]

Awesome work!!!!!

[@jerrywilson6770]

Nice compilation. A little surprised by the length, but my insomnia won out and I made it to the end. Definitely appreciated the extra little technical details. Well done.

[@dennislamkin2164]

I enjoy your videos and am amazed by your artistic and carpentry talents.

[@hanysalem1337]

😂 dude you’re so funny 🤣- you made my night 😊- thank you 🙏

[@brianerwin9304]

Beautiful , love the narration. Brian Erwin NZ

[@mrv8rick2]

Hi great video thanks I ate my Yuka and it cured my insomnia LOL

[@LoveToFarmMySin]

I really enjoy your commentary. Do you really great work. I hope to make one of your plans soon. 😊

❤Ganz tolle Projekte 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Zmeor]

It was really good to see all these beautiful builds once again even though I don't suffer from insomnia 😉

[@poppamad979]

I can't spell insomnia so yucca to ya. Thanks for sharing. Like your work and appreciate your attention to detail.

[@ca3921]

INSOMNIA - Great designs, phenomenal woodworking, and well put together videos. Forget about the haters. They can't even assemble Ikea furniture, and could never make something as finished as even the plywood desks you made. They are and at the world because they can't do it! Beautiful designs.

[@kajzip]

best for insomia :) fantastic compilation!

[@marcinjesionowski8737]

great video! yucca!

[@Lumberjacknooj]

That’s some beautiful, high-end work! Amazing job! All those angles had me messed up 😅 I would’ve made more scrap than finished pieces trying that.

[@borabora5349]

YAKA making some beautiful desk. Great vid.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Close enough....thanks for watching the whole thing :)

[@CorbyQ]

That first desk the "L" shaped one is sexy as hell. I wish i had that skill cuz me wanty. Great job!

[@paulhefferan8106]

I love.yoir work. Due to illness I can't go near tools so it's a comfort.

[@golommatthew899]

Damn, that is sweet all your work my God

[@hulkthedane7542]

Just warched the L-table build. Very nice. Love your "science" test 👍👍👍. I think, the screwdriver could easily end up in the 1.st place as the most useful pr. dollar tool. Those gets used (ans abused) for a LOT of tasks, many of which they were never intended. Now I will watch some tv with my wife. I will for sure watch the rest of the video later. 👍🌞💪👍

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Appreciate it...and I think you're right. See if you can sneak some of the video on in front of her and get her to tolerate it :)

[@tonywalsh3707]

yucca insomnia - love watching your videos, wish I had your skill and workspace!

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Appreciate it. Skills will always vary from person to person. But anybody can have this workshop if they are willing to pay for it :)

[@dondakin6788]

yucca Really nice work/design

[@ChrisInMarshfield]

The sound effects you’ve added are fantastic. Thanks for the extra artistic flair. 😊. I’m only half way through the video so far but felt compelled to let you know.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Appreciate it! Hope you enjoy the back half as well

[@ChrisInMarshfield]

@@FoureyesWorkshop - Stunning work as always! Always looking forward to yours and Shaun's furniture adventures.

[@pawekowalik7826]

Your videos are very inspirational for me. Making me better woodworker. You got perfect ideas and good projects. Thank you for shering your hard work with rest of the youtube. Greetings

[@01234567896792]

Insomnia, yucka. I have really been enjoying your videos. The production outstanding.

[@johncallender6677]

Insomnia…Great video. Bought the Desquire plans and they were great. Made some slight changes because of the tools I have. Really enjoy everything you and Sean put out.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Appreciate the views and the support on the plans :)

[@sarreqteryx]

yucca is definitely a yummy snack during a bout of insomnia...

[@Rl469]

Your work is beautiful! Bravo! - Semi-insomnia.

[@LearnMakeLive]

🤣 Opening the box... i felt that

[@donnygrahambuilds]

I'm a fan of the strung together format for this second...third (?) channel. I work remote and enjoy having it on in the background, kind of like a playlist, but without any extra delays. Also, idk where these over dramatized sound effects came from, but I love it lol

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

I hear ya...I'm thinking this trend is like the new version of chaining off episodes of the office in the background as you go about your day.

[@donnygrahambuilds]

What in the world does 'yuka' mean ?@@FoureyesWorkshop

[@helenascheele5922]

I think you are so good! Design ! Woodman skills! And last, but not least, your humor!! I haven’t seen your videos before, but I will sure watch more. Wish I was younger, richer and living on another continent. I would gladely be your apprentice for free. I’m so impressed!😊❤😊

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

I think wishing to be younger and richer is something we can all relate to :)

[@JohnHibbard0808]

Beautiful craftsmanship!! insomnia

[@tooljunkie555]

I always get inspired after watching your videos and if I was to replicate something of yours I would at the very least by the plans

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thanks brother. They’ll be there for you when you’re ready for them.

[@colinchesbrough5772]

I had an HVAC guy come look at my ac, and comment on how beautiful my solid walnut curio cabinet was at my entry way. After i told him i made it, He said, "you could get five to six hundred for that, easy." I just said thank you. That's a lot of money to me, and most other people too. Why bother telling him it cost $500 for the materials alone.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

That’s the right mindset. If you ever find yourself having to convince a client as to why the price is what it is. They probably aren’t going to be a client

[@colinchesbrough5772]

@FoureyesWorkshop TY. Your work is inspiring, btw. I've wanted to do a channel of my own, but I think I'd lose my mind trying to record everything and edit it later. So, thank you to you personally, and the other great channels out there, who dedicate so much time and energy to producing all of the furniture porn that you do. Cheers from Chesbrough Cabinetry.

[@Aphexic]

Insomnia crew 😎

[@stropheum]

Heres and idea: similar to how tiktok does those satisfying video overlays while other stuff is playing, you could play your video up until the point where you have to plane something, then run that planing footage in the corner up until the point that you need to do some other long cnc/planing operation, so there's always a cute little planing footage happening that we can look at. that way 100% of the video has satisfying footage alongside it, and we can view it less fast-forwarded

[@MrAnimal1971]

Seeing Nakashima furniture and your designs, I prefer your designs. I feel your furniture will be collectible as well. I guess I need to buy one of your pieces before they get too expensive.

[@sarahlogan2075]

What a fun video!

[@petra3498]

The editing and asmr overlay is fricking entertaining…AND the final pieces are awesome. I would buy each one of them (just have to save up some money 😊) love watching your videos and the narrative is top notch funny

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Glad you like them! Appreciate it!

[@christopherjones7653]

Insomnia....great video. Took me a few days to get through it, but I liked the content so much, I was determined to see all the builds. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Hey...appreciate the dedication to watching until the end :)

[@philliphinkle2812]

I really love the videos. Odd comment, I love the VW Rabbit pickup. Id love to have one. Keep the content coming.

[@christopherharrisintexas]

Great as always, Yucca!

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thanks for watching the entire thing :)

[@christopherharrisintexas]

@@FoureyesWorkshop Thanks for making the entire thing ;)

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

Glad I found your channel! Your humor is spot on and I enjoyed watching this extremely long video!

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thanks...glad you found it. I have literally hundreds more videos like this on my main channel: www.youtube.com/@Foureyes.Furniture

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

@@FoureyesWorkshop oh, this isn’t your main channel….fancy fancy, I’ll have to sub there too!

[@user-we9bu3io2t]

INSOMNIA

[@troyqueen9503]

Wood working and whisky,every one has a different taste.😊👍🇨🇦

[@Boeing_hitsquad]

And different thoughts on how to spell litres

[@Mike-dn4ju]

Amazing channel! Love your style! Cheers from RI!

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Thanks so much!

[@Cianan-vw1lb]

Insomnia. Thanks!

[@CliffCutts]

Hahahahaha, the foley work was the best part! Hilarious

[@hulkthedane7542]

As to the slanted slab desk; bold and good choice to let the rot crack end abruptly. It looks natural in the finished piece. You choosing a bad slab at the lumber yard shows courage 👍👍 You dare take on the challenge of making nice furniture from "bad" wood. I tip my hat for you 👍👍👍... and big John did warn you, loud and clear. How anyone can talk ill of him for doing that is beyound me.

[@FoureyesWorkshop]

Appreciate it. And you're right. John is honestly one of the nicest, most fun people you could ever be around. I doubt anybody who actually hangs out with him would have anything bad to say. And if they did. He's pretty friggin' big. So they probably wouldn't say it to his face.