Distressed Industrial Desk | How-to

[@dpluscec]

Thank You Zack!! I haven't had a real desk in 30 years and now I finally have one!! I absolutely LOVE it.! Thanks for making my office amazing!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to build it--glad you like it!

[@simonking3949]

What a beautiful table! Excellent video editing, no time wasting yet covered every parts.

[@CrossCutCreations]

That is a sweet desk! I have mad respect for those that can successfully incorporate metalworking into their projects!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@AlphaMachina]

That's the most beautifully over-engineered thing I've ever seen. Incredible work.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@DerekConwayTX]

Laying it DOWN dude! That's FANTASTIC.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Derek!

[@JumboJimmy85]

This is exactly the kind of desk I needed for my future study. Old world, turn off the century, industrial, but clean and classy looking. Excellent job on this one!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@drewt3210]

I love your use of threaded inserts to under-mount table tops.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks, keep it simple :)

[@paddyandroid8998]

Fantastic! I think the red is inspired! It reminds me of steam railways, iron bridges, overhead cranes etc ... everything industrial furniture should remind me of! A really awesome piece!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! That was my thought as well, it almost has a golden gate vibe to it.

[@madmo453]

What a gorgeous project. That abandoned factory aesthetic is the best!

[@CathieZimmerman]

Wow. Stunning desk! Watching videos like this makes welding look so easy. I need to get some plate to practice on - I just bought a welder and figured to learn I need to just start running beads! Thanks for a great video.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! Yep, just start running beads and sticking things together. Good luck :)

[@ThePrintLife]

Amazing desk

[@alexshotwell9382]

i was already liking the build, then i saw the chevy, now i love it

[@danrimmer899]

Iv'e been inspired by abandoned factories as well hailing from Pittsburgh. Love the structural elements and design and colors. I really got into french industrial design of the early 1900's Art Nouveau. Structural decadence.

[@elzorro9987]

I loved the minimalist type of design for the stand, and the way you edited the music into the video was very nice. Keep up the good work.

[@GB-ARG]

It is definitely one of the best industrial desks I have ever seen. Hug from Argentina.-

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@YuraKvadrat132]

Sumptuously. It's nice to look at the master's work.

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thank you!

[@r1moon37]

I normally don't leave comments, but I just had to. Dude, absolutely amazing!!! One of the best looking desk I ever seen!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Rodney!

[@stephenkaminski8803]

Killed it bro. Your welding table cracks me up

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, I know right, I feel so inadequate making these huge pieces on a little tiny table :) Some day I'll have a bigger shop.

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Heavy is good....Harder to steal....Nice one Zack...

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Malcom, this is one of my favorite builds :)

[@manolkrastev]

Man, what kind of person you gotta be to dislike this video... @ZH Fabrications: You rock, bud! Keep it that way! I am truly amazed with all your work.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@marc_spence]

Fantastic build man - That thing ain't going anywhere for the next few hundred years! I really liked the buffering method in the timber - final finish was really tasteful. Looking forward to your next project mate - cheers.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! The good news is I should have another build video posted in another week or so, I just delivered another table like 2 days ago :)

[@vitality36]

From Trash to treasure.well done man.

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thank you!

[@gyulakovacs1334]

Hey Man, what you doing is en real craftsmanship . Super , keep it going dude .

[@markforrestsm]

Wow! Just subscribed. Amazing craftsmanship Zack! Found you via Macon Campbell - really happy I followed his suggested to view your site. Learnt something on how to get a really uniform and soft finish on wood, so thanks for that.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks! I'm not familiar with Macon, I'll have to check him out. Glad you like my content, and thanks for subscribing!

[@cosmasindico]

Gorgeous...and my first choice for cover in an earthquake. That thing is a BEAST. Great work.

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, I think the table I just finished after this build is actually even heavier-- that one should be out in a few weeks. Thanks!

[@stefandiypantovic408]

This table is one of the most beautiful industrial style table that I have seen. Your videos inspired me to start my own small workshop and to make furniture for my new house. Thanks man and keep going.

[@precisedentrepair5063]

Love the music you choose for your videos.

[@harlannorris6035]

Fantastic build, beautiful result. Great music too. Wish I knew what all that was.

[@djAnakin]

Beautiful! I've never seen that buff in stain before.

[@ZHFabrications]

It's pretty sweet. I feel like there is no reason you couldn't use a buffer on other stains though.

[@reforzar]

Beautiful work. Your welding looks awesome. I can't believe you sprayed the base with cans the finish looks stunning.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Bryan!

[@alitabattlechicken9732]

I don't often watch KZbin anymore...(lack of time) But when I do... I watch ZH fabrications and Jimmy D. You guys are awesome

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@fixitmakeitbreakit248]

I really like the faux patina. I’m gonna have to try that sometime. This table is so freaking cool!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@Sergey-wg7ne]

Whoa, this is really awesome. Particularly impressed by the welding jobs!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@matt_williams1015]

Wow, so awesome! Your craftsmanship is amazing, great job!

[@ZHFabrications]

Appreciate it, thanks Matt!

[@ericlee1624]

Man, that turned out awesome! Been listening to you talk about it on the podcast and itchin to finally see it. You did not disappoint.

[@ZHFabrications]

Good to hear, thanks for listening Eric!

[@basuramanya]

Awesome project. I always learn something (heck 20 things) watching your videos.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@rajincajingt]

Love the proud top. Incredible work. The finish came out great

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@mambobond]

I would call that the 'vintage fire truck' desk. With all the time and effort that went into it, it is great to see such a good result, I don't think that I would have the patience.

[@PJGalati]

Cool build, I picked up a few tips! I like your process, seems very fluid and thorough. The design had a retro steampunk feel to it.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! Yeah, I've been looking at a lot of pictures of old abandoned factories lately :)

[@PJGalati]

It all creeps into the subconscious and finds an outlet. Sometimes it sits and grows for years before blossoming, sometimes a few days. I love it when what we study gets rearranged by our own creative juices and then births something new.

[@bobmcbride7058]

Love your work. Really enjoy the metal and wood builds. It's something I would like to try. Thank you.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you! Give it a shot!

[@bruceschneider4928]

Beautiful desk, and great soundtrack.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Bruce!

[@emailausdrucker]

Yay. He is okay. Awesome build- as always.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@tinycuisine6544]

Impressing work. Love all the original finishes. Thank you!

[@ADHDbuilt]

You're a braver man than me welding in the draw runners, I end up having to readjust them half a dozen times when I make them! Came out pretty cool though.

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, yeah it was pretty straight forward this time :) Thanks!

[@lancillottoprimo6605]

that industrial desk is awesome !

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@MrMikehutton]

Dude - incredible work. Great project and even better skills.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@janwijbrand]

Awesome build. The red paint/distressed look is not really my taste, but that's just that: taste. In no way does it distract from the great creativity in this build! Thanks for sharing!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@brockwilsonmusic]

Awesome job man!!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Brock!

[@rodriguesbob100]

Dude again great build. So far my favorite as well. Great work.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@ColbyR86]

Beautiful work, Zack! The plasma table seems to be pulling its weight nicely.

[@ZHFabrications]

Yeah, I'm glad I didn't try and get by without it :)

[@sgsax]

Absolutely stunning build! Those welds: dead sexy. Was totally grooving on the soundtrack, too.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Seth!

[@my67faststang1]

ZH you ROCK! Amazing work and Thank you for keeping the craft alive.

[@bennywoodworks7194]

Absolutely stunning. Job well done!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@beardedpenguin3795]

Flat out the most badass desk I've ever seen! Love it!!!

[@MattBerryCustom]

Fantastic design, awesome fabrication skills, great videography and cool music. You have a great future ahead of you young fella!

[@ZHFabrications]

I hope so! Thanks Berry :)

[@jamesfrench8004]

I like what you do, good vision with better execution!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@diydadworkshop6123]

This was an awesome video. I am sure I am gonna watch it 10 more times!!!

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thank you!

[@michaelkerwin6525]

Fantastic video. Beautiful desk.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Michael!

[@Hppyzmbie]

Been Looking forward to this video for a while. Amazing work as usual.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Eric!

[@YouCanMakeThisToo]

Came out great! Really like how you did the drawers, and the finish on the metal and wood both are top notch.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Caleb!

[@markbriggs1051]

Beautiful Table!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@matthmbg]

Awesome table. Love the industrial factory look. Planning on doing one similar but with rail tracks instead. Cheers from Australia!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks! And that's a neat idea, I'd love to see it when you finish!

[@davekimball3610]

When I saw the thumbnail for the video I thought, holy balls, he used railroad track for the legs. That would have been beyond heavy though, and what you made was awesome enough. Great looking table.

[@ZHFabrications]

HAh, I never thought of that--thanks :)

[@irondogknifeworks7399]

This is quite possibly the most bad ass piece of furniture I have ever seen. Oh and I need to drop by your website and get a shirt.

[@ZHFabrications]

I'm still planning on driving down there for a day in your shop, it'd make a great video, and I'm sure I could learn a lot for you. Things have just been crazy with me for travel the past few months....And now we have this damned hurricane to deal with.

[@thomasmarliere2505]

Great work, great music, great video. Thank you 👍

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@ourcraftsa7638]

Your work is really fantastic. Im hooked!!

[@allentegarden9686]

What a great build. I'm inspired!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@craftedworkshop]

Awesome work dude! Looks great, I'm sure the customer is really happy.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@jerrystark6766]

Very nice desk. BTW: Great job on the welding. Sweet!

[@FullMetalFox2]

Im not a big fan of the bright red, but aside from that, damn, what a sexy design and build! Well done, and big thanks for sharing this awesomeness!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@mkushin]

AWESOME project.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@ze_german2921]

When You weld Vertical with Mig, Always weld downhill, Gravity will help you making better smoother beats oppose to welding uphill. Fantastic Table, Gonna make something like that as well !!!

[@ZHFabrications]

:)

[@Onelastbreath1976]

Man you make some of the coolest stuff

[@joaco7750]

great ! love that distressed look

[@joeshaft]

lovely, that came out great! very nice idea using the channel together for the legs. more inspiration! - Crawford & Mullan -

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@jayyatulis7691]

great desk! I definitely want to build something like this. Really good step by step video, I learned some stuff, thanks!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Cool desk. What a great build.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@IdealGrain]

Dude! That was some super clean MIG work. I was almost sad to see it ground smooth. Keep it up man!

[@ZHFabrications]

I only show the nice ones on camera :)

[@backwatchbandit8981]

Beautiful desk!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you Karl!

[@periodcraftsmen]

Man this came out fantastic. Great job!!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@007KrausBean]

That desk is amazing!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@MadebyLaurent]

Never a bad build with you. Loved the desk and like someone else said now I have to make one. :)

[@ZHFabrications]

:) Thank you, and good luck!

[@eugeniojavierchorbadjian378]

Awesome work!!! And very nice music too.Cheers!!

[@ozziebarton2374]

Love your work, nuff said

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@PrimalEdge]

that came out fantastic! great job!!!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@MaximKachurovskiy]

This is awesome. Craftsmanship at it's best. That said, I think this desk is only suitable for writing or infrequent computer use, not working at the computer for hours. Computer desk must be thin to get straight angle in the arms when typing and a different material where the wrists meet the desk. Anything else and you're bound for the world of pain.

[@FishersShop]

Holy crap! That's outstanding! Great job, my friend!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@ИльяСоснин-ф9ю]

It's amazing! In Russia, few works in this style.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@nicewine4me]

Dope jams. I gotta get a wire welder. Nice work all around.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you!

[@tommysmith6914]

I just found your page and I have to say that your work is amazing!!

[@janmajitshankar447]

Awesome built!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@christianjung2410]

Wow... Awesome work!!!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!

[@bentcountershaft]

I've always wanted to try a top using side grain like that. Should prevent a lot of problems. Looks great. Just so you know, when I start buying metal working tools I'm just going to blame you for it.

[@ZHFabrications]

Hah, no problem--let me know if you have any questions

[@mb_art_official]

Definitely one of the top videos!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks, one of, if not my personal favorites.

[@roBLINDhood]

Great build dude!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks Ian

[@tomsdreamshopworx]

Awesome piece! Great video! I would love to hear about the buffed on stain and finish, never seen or heard of that before.

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks! I think it was originally made for floors, so it's fairly heavy duty. I'll definitely be using it again :)

[@nelsongutierrez1878]

Me encantan tus vídeos soy fanático!,sigue así!que tu trabajo sorprende! Saludos desde uruguay un pequeño país!

[@johncalvertjr5242]

that.......was......awesome!

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you John!

[@neilpetersen5287]

Awesome desk

[@ZHFabrications]

Thank you, I wish I got to keep this one

[@TheRodlund]

Oh my goodness I am in love with the finish. Didn't even know they made colored tung oil like that. Certainly get what you pay for with the price :O

[@ZHFabrications]

Thanks!