Creating A Stunning White Oak Desk From Start To Finish.

A how to video showing all the steps necessary, in detail, so you can build a white oak desk.
I've been woodworking for about three years as a hobby and I've had to search all over KZbin for the videos needed to build a project like this.
I thought it would be nice to have it all in one video
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Video Chapters
00:00 Steps in building furniture
00:33 Sourcing Hardwood
02:40 Board Selection
03:39 Milling Rough Lumber
12:34 Panel Glue Up
17:38 Leg Design and Math
22:16 Leg Build
40:11 Sanding and Finishing
44:43 Bloopers
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Specific Tools for Project
▸ MicroJig Clamps for Tapering Jig - amzn.to/439C3ve
▸ EZ Lock Threaded Inserts - amzn.to/3VdkV66
▸ Cross-Dowel Nuts - amzn.to/43dL2vv
▸ Brass Connector Bolts - amzn.to/4947FEd
MicroJig Tapering Jig Plans - www.microjig.com/post/3-in-1-...
US Forest Service Handguide on Wood - www.fpl.fs.usda.gov/documnts/...
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My Tools Used in Project
▸ T-square 48 inch - amzn.to/41XZlUu
▸ Speed Square 7 inch - amzn.to/41Zyeby
▸ Bessey F-Style Clamps - amzn.to/3RmTe7a
▸ Bessey K-Body Clamps - amzn.to/3RrfVHk
▸ Makita Orbital Sander - amzn.to/3GFY1Ma
▸ Rikon 8 inch jointer - amzn.to/3HhXYq2
▸ Festool Track Saw - amzn.to/4b1zj6H
▸ Festool Track Saw Extension - amzn.to/4aUzIb3
▸ Makita 1-¼ HP Compact Router - amzn.to/46ZTI9b
▸ Freud 45 degree chamfer Router Bit - amzn.to/3tZx0A
▸ Dewalt 10 inch Table Saw - amzn.to/4aneTVC
▸ Dewalt 12 inch Miter Saw - amzn.to/41nO9jC
▸ Dewalt 20v Cordless Drill and Impact Driver - amzn.to/41kAxpn
▸ Woodpeckers Clamping Squares - amzn.to/3thwz4i
▸ Woodpeckers Paolini Pocket Rule (6 inch) - amzn.to/3GIyD8p
▸ Woodpeckers 12 inch x 8 inch Square - amzn.to/41m571E
▸ Stanley 25 ft Tape Measure - amzn.to/3TmUfP9
▸ Titebond 3 Wood Glue - amzn.to/48g3Xar
▸ Dewalt 13 inch Planer - amzn.to/3IxsEnM
▸ 48 Inch Level - amzn.to/3RoqxH9
All of these are affiliate links to the exact products I used during the build. I do get a percentage if you purchase anything through those links and it doesn’t cost you anything extra. When you do purchase it will help me make more videos for you so it’s much appreciated!
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#woodworking #furniture #furnituredesign #diy #desk #desktop

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Here is the material cost and the cut list break down - mastercraftspirit.substack.com/p/white-oak-desk-build

[@andygregg4056]

bloopers are great. the design is even better. Nice work.

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Appreciate it!

[@Divel11]

This is fantastic! Thank you for recommending this to me. Subscribed for future videos! Thank you again!

[@Mastercraftspirit]

No problem!

[@jerrydparks5173]

Well, detailed content! I have definitely gained some confidence after watching this video jumping into a simple hardwood project like this.

[@Mastercraftspirit]

I appreciate it. Glad I could help!

[@brandonevans3467]

Very informative! Enjoyed the made-up words too.

[@Mastercraftspirit]

I'm a firm believer that the record button on a camera somehow transforms your thoughts into mush once you push it

[@viniciusdamico1427]

Love it

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Appreciate it!

[@kylem4269]

what did you mean when you said against or with the grain? This is when you were working or the jointer. ...

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Yeah primarily when you are milling the wood, getting it from rough dimensions to exact dimensions, is when you can experience it. So jointing and planing are critical times to watch out for the pattern. If you go against the grain when doing these steps you might often see “tear out”. Looks like little extra divots or chips that were removed due to the cutting having a harder time cutting into the grain vs with the grain. It’s like running your hand through your hair one direction that pushes it down, easier to move your hand, but the other way makes it stand up, hard to move through. Hope that helps.

[@kylem4269]

@@Mastercraftspirit hmm how do you know which is which? I have never seen an explaination of the difference. Against and with the grain.

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Try this article kmtools.com/blogs/news/grain-direction JKM uses the "petting the cat" phrase vs my hair example above but same concept. The exercise is more of visually linking what you see in the wood to petting a cat, rubbing your hair one direction, or the rope example. If you move one direction it frays or stands up (this causes the tearout when the blade cuts) if you move the other way it glides through much easier. I can often see this in the wood by trying to predict if my blade path is going to push the fibers up or down (down is the easier cut that prevents tearout). Sometimes its hard to get around cutting against the grain (end grain cutting boards, boards that have knots where both directions are with the grain towards the knot). In these chase you want to make sure you are taking very light passes and also your blades are very sharp. If they're dull they will snag and pull the fibers up (more than what you want which create tearout).

[@TonyT-lo2sz]

😅great videos but way to much taking.

[@Mastercraftspirit]

Ha thanks 😅