DIY Desk Shelf and Monitor Stand | Desk Organization + Build Plans

[@rhephokrits]

What can’t Chris do? He’s a Physician, a heli pilot, a filmmaker and now a woodworker. He’s the guy every Asian parents compare their child to.

[@redbikerdude]

Would his Chinese name be Ling Ling?

[@jamrollz]

@@redbikerdude AND he has perfect pitch, my gawd.

[@petersalt]

The energy in this video could fuel a small city! Great post.

[@guillerrongavilla615]

That desk shelf looks IMMACULATE with the white of the desk.

[@thesaintmarcus]

Can you make a video dedicated to the server closest? I would really love to learn how it works, how you use it effectively and how to set up one up myself

[@RavenwolfPictures20]

Always love Becki and Chris' videos, they are always the perfect blend of KZbin Vlog and TV Documentary :)

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks so much!

[@UncleJerman]

This is why I look forward to Sunday. Watching you guys makes me smile, laugh, etc

[@sfisherwilliams]

On an unrelated note....I totally have color-grading-envy from your whole channel

[@screenchico3280]

I recently went monitor stand hunting and she’s absolutely right. Lots of really ugly stands available and every time I found a pretty one, with a beautiful design, it came with a hefty price tag.

[@AlexReschka]

I’m a general contractor with all the tools. Was just looking at the grovemade. Searched “diy frack stand” and BOOM my favorite peeps! (I know Nick from NS Builders) that’s hilarious! (I also said F*^# when I heard ETC!!!? Whaaat!? Lol)

[@AlexReschka]

Definitely going to get walnut now lol

[@NSBuilders]

We appreciate your attention to the details. Good call on using the lighter wood in that space. The projects look good! Looking forward to seeing what you both do next.

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks guys! Still debating routing out a channel for those feet and moving them closer to the edge 🤣 thanks for the constant inspo and lessons, love your channel!

[@ivayvall]

I was literally looking to buy a desk shelf for my monitors or make one today, and I see this video now!

[@oscarthis]

Chris is a jack of all trades ! Those product shots!! Replayed it over and over!

[@thespamisgood12]

That shelf is giving me some Grovemade Vibes!

[@joshuariggphotography8531]

When I saw it on the video I was like I need it now I can make it. Can wait to see all the other home renovation videos that are in the pipeline. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@burneychoo]

The best monitor stand I have seen so far. Aesthetically pleasing. Wished I have the skills to build it. Better yet, wished I can buy one in a store.

[@Erpieee]

THOSE MONITOR STANDS ARE AMAZING

[@RolandKaufmann]

Finding solid maple slab doors is like winning the DIY lottery!! 😍 Staining maple/birch is also the worst thing I have to do as a cabinetmaker. I found using a conditioner is the only way to get consistent colour.

[@MingofangYT]

I only just realised you two have matching glasses and its too cute

[@cryptidcutiecosplay]

I LOVE how the lighter wood finish turned out with everything 😍 it's so Crisp

[@kavyaparthiban1094]

thanks for this.. I did one with plywood.. my desk now is so organised and there is so much more space.

[@EBarskey]

The shelves turned out great, love the grain on that re-used wood!

[@wire0523]

WOW you guys are fantastic...... I was surfing for a monitor stand / shelf build and you guys nailed it. I would much rather build a project then buy it. Thanks

[@saligraphy]

I know nothing about woodworking but I enjoyed watching this!

[@BeckiandChris]

So glad to hear it!

[@sufoxz8707]

this is so clean im goint to try this soon on my own

[@brocky]

I would totally buy that desk shelf.

[@ca_ged]

I didn’t need this on my desk until I saw this video. To the shop!

[@MichaelLamerique]

now, Becki will be selling all her patterned designs. And, we'll buy them!

[@iggley9969]

Can I just say, that B-roll of the finished product was friggin deadly 😍 your energy is awesome and love your content, thank you for all the videos, podcasts and laughs!!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks Dan!

[@justincosplay]

Can you do a video on what power tools a home owner should have

[@DrVishalT]

Your videos are so perfect that I don't watch them at all. Can't live in my "Normal" non color schemed house with imperfect lighting and stuff lying around, after watching you guys. Lol.

[@DrVishalT]

Kidding. Love you guys.

[@screenchico3280]

“I don’t give a shit” made me laugh out loud. I went back and watched that part again because it was just hilarious. Thank you for always keeping things down to earth.

[@hzleyes7087]

You have to be a real man to build something like this, I am not, so I have to shop for my goods. Found a great company out of Canada that does great custom wood stands.

[@rymack5715]

This was such a great video!! I’m working with my Father-in-Law to help me make one of these desk shelves so very timely!!

[@PWingert1966]

I did the monitor shelf idea with a commercial shelf I found in my travels. The self was thicker and had a superior melamine finish on it. Downside it was white. The deskshelf in my case has to be purchased as I am living in a 30m^2 apartments so I can't fit a table saw and a router table and I don't have a kreg Jig. Nor do I have room for scrap wood for projects! But I love the idea. I think I will go to grovemade for my desk shelf. They have a really nice one and its fairly large.

[@jethroibarrola]

DIY = amazing skills + amazing ideas + amazing tools

[@MakingMadeSimple]

Holy crap, these edits are awesome.

[@ajbbeck]

Loved the critique at the end. Really enjoyed that.

[@AlKulla]

Is that a real AR @ 7:58. I just gained a new level of respect for this channel!

[@Tech4YourNeeds]

Great job guys! Building is better than buying.

[@briceferrestudio]

This was super soothing to watch. Thank you guys!

[@kurtisca]

Thanks for using pocket holes! (they are the second best holes on the planet 👍)

[@DogFiles]

Great video! Can I get the link to the building channel that you like so much!?

[@kaylaandmarkalan]

It’s seriously so beautiful! I will say, I can’t imagine how much more expensive it would have been with walnut.

[@maryannemoll]

I’m so glad this popped up on my news feed. I am so fascinated by the beauty and precision of everything. Even the paint and the linen curtains feel like they have RGB levels LOL. New subbie here.

[@CoreAndBlue]

We love crafting everything and the opportunity to make it exactly to your own specs is a massive plus. Since we have our kids though, we found it a lot harder to justify the time invested in some of those projects versus getting something ready.

[@GrumpyFrogProduction]

watching Chris and -=- revenge of the nerds-=- keeps poping in to my head

[@ryansanchez5434]

Thank you guys for sharing the how to on this specific project a very good one

[@peyotzolov6900]

Great video, I'm going to give this a shot! Thank you for the plans, and detailed instructions. You guys rock!

[@greatpix]

The advantage of DIY is you can, as you say, customize it to fit your needs, like routing out a little rounded dip near the edge of the top or shelf to prevent pencils or pens from rolling out. I would recommend anyone wanting to try this project on the cheap and don't have a lot of scrap lumber you could use to buy a sheet of MDF, have the store cut it to size. Buy some veneer edging to iron on the exposed sides of the MDF. Then paint, stain, or add a veneer over the top and sides. If you enclose the back consider adding a path on the back to snake cables through.

[@BeckiandChris]

Oh this would be cool in MDF and painted I bet!

[@mackwhite1985]

I just found you guys and I have been watching Woodworking/DIY videos for over 5 years! I adore you both. Such happy wonderful vibes, and the laughing…made me instantly feel better. Great content! Love the desk shelf design.

[@barrystephenson6950]

I'm going to build that (sort of) for my east end SJ's desk. nice work!

[@joeandcrystalparsons]

Love your DIYs. You guys are awesome!

[@EduMcStark]

Can you share Exact dimensions of the desk ?

[@chronicmango]

Y’all, this is a really nice build video and design. Well done!

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks much!

[@gonefishingapodaca]

Such a great video! Really enjoy what you guys put together. You guys are so much fun to watch!

[@SouthHillCompost]

Excellent video. This is a bit off topic, but how did you do the clock setup on your intro screen?

[@jeffvoganphotography]

Just came across your channel thanks to James Quantz Jr. Love it! My desk is a stressful mess. I think that this monitor shelf will be ideal for me. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@aarondonald8930]

Love the light wood tbh... super helpful and entertain video as always!

[@TonywiththeSony]

great! now I'm going to be shopping my apt to see what I can build/fix to make my small work space better lol thanks. dope video guys! as always. Becki and Chris for the win! also, Chris is a one man army lol he knows a lot about A LOT lol his skills game is way up! so cool.

[@jamescabrera3655]

I was looking for this same type of monitor stand just like the one you built. Thank you so much for sharing the plans and doing the awesome video. I love how you present it all together. Will attempt to make the stand myself as I can't find exactly what I want in stores. Keep up the great work Becki and Chris!

[@Micah-Woods]

The passion! 🔥🤩😂 I may need one of these in the future 👌🏽

[@LokeyTavs]

I could not agree more with Becky's sentiment about the "speakers" -- Who gives a FACK! about other peeps opinions. So the moral of that quote is "Don't give two 💩and do what makes sense for you." -- Loved the video, especially the fact that the intro took almost two minutes 😂 You guys are the best. Thanks, Peckham and Nicholas ✌🏼

[@whisperer105]

lovely desk shelf. what kind of wood did you use? thanks.

[@garyjust9211]

I just recently used those ikea feet to build myself a monitor stand, but I cut of the raised section off the mounting plate. And seeing that side was then the shortest I put that towards the front and back edge of the timber plank which in turn gave more distance between the legs. 👍🏼

[@fredh.2117]

Great job. The main secret of woodworking is knowing how to recover from your mistakes. I would have just repositioned the legs on the monitor stand. Only a few of the screw holes would have shown and you’d never know since no one can get their head underneath to look. Wood staining is always tough. Maple and cherry in particular. Always use a sanding sealer. Also, check out the Sam Maloof oil/poly top coat that Rockler sells. My go-to finish.

[@BeckiandChris]

Oh wicked thanks I’ll check it out!

[@BillyPulido]

wondering what talent will I see next from Chris! haha love your stuffs

[@roblgg1910]

A quick modification you could do to the server shelf is make a simple square router template for the base plates. Route out a 1/8 inch deep area as close to the corner as possible, and you can mount the legs closer to the edge without the metal showing. Countersunk screws will help you achieve an almost flush look without pulling out your Dremel and modifying the metal base plate. Love the vids! You guys have such an inventive design aesthetic!

[@BeckiandChris]

Yess that’s what Chris wanted to do but I convinced him to leave it for ease 🤣

[@hzleyes7087]

Could you have not added a cable management wood stripe behind the desk?

[@jodes327]

Your projects always look so professional. I appreciate the work!

[@AbdulVid]

Ya'll are just awesome!! Much love!

[@EasyTigerCreative]

Once I move this summer I'm going to be using a lot of the cool stuff you're teaching to build to better my next office :) great videos guys!

[@naeemkhota]

Right, I'm ready to invest in that Becki and Chris curated bespoke furniture store 😋.... Just love this as usual!😎

[@kilumnati]

I need that same monitor stand also !!

[@jasonblackman]

This was so fun, and timely. I’m working on a similar project.

[@KarenKelleylucky]

I love this video. Y'all crack me up

[@danasuechilds]

You guys are nutz! LOL I love the blooper reel.

[@kevindaniels676]

I Love the sound of the MRI you make LOL

[@diogopinto1594]

I really love your desk setup it's so pretty and functional!!!

[@brandon_fisk]

Looks so good!! Wish I had an office for a stand like this!

[@ronaldojoe3011]

4:05 I used a sander tp round out the edges of my desk lol

[@santasl]

Thank you for sharing these two projects. Indeed the desk shelf is a bit more difficult, but still doable if one can live with some compromises (without the rounded edges). I would at least try to do the desk shelf myself. Especially with all the home office arrangement, it might be an easy "get away from the desk" project.

[@Waffle_Hunter]

Where'd you get the clock screensaver?

[@rodxxvi]

Love you guys

[@ghostlinkmario]

Oh lord, you guys are perfect

[@Reducer]

Ha, I was about to ask where that shelf was from in the last vid. I've been drooling a bit over Grovemade's stuff, but it'd cost an arm and a leg when shipping/VAT is added, so clearly it's cheaper to buy a house with a big enough space for a workshop, all the tools and materials, and then make it myself.

[@BeckiandChris]

The grovemade stuff is so pretty!

[@ACoupleofCreators]

We love this space and set up!! Definitely gives us some inspo for our new space.

[@AmritaBhortake]

Wow, that is fancy! I don't know, Becki, that looks advanced level stuff to me. Definitely not beginner or intermediate for someone who can barely get a screw in the wall. 😂Really nice work, Chris!

[@mvreenv]

Funny how I was planning to build a monitor stand from scraps I have in my garage just a few days ago 😂

[@JazariKual]

I look forward to the bloopers at the end of every video 😂❤️

[@MukundanRangarajan]

Would like to know how you got the " time " screen saver for your setup☺️

[@Iamtimchung]

where is the link to buy one? haha Looks so nice!!

[@EdwardSHS]

Awesome builds! but for the speakers I’d advise putting something underneath them for the vibration and the sound would bounce off desk as well so maybe try and put something on the front side to tilt up a little as well that would help alot

[@novapreem6650]

Man, your vids are always quality. For the desk shelf, I’d rather buy it since tools here are freaking expensive. I have a desk shelf that I had built for 27 USD. Marine plywood laminated well in dark walnut. Its sturdy and yet saved me so much.

[@sijilo]

Chris will be a full time carpenter now on ⌚😅

[@BeckiandChris]

He’s getting good!!

[@JRBeckford]

That desk shelf just made Grovemade sweat a lil! Great work though, it looks super nice and professional as all hell!

[@Moses_57]

Everytime I see yoy guys doing these projects, I want to start doing them too... Becki would literally VOMIT if she saw what I am using right now to raise my monitor ... too bad I don't have all these wood, saw, polisher, legs EKCETRA(team Becki) lying around my house.

[@tombuck]

It’s like Animal Crossing crafting IRL. 👍

[@kgreen175]

What color is this grey you guys are using for this room? This is my style and a half!

[@lyanmasilang6086]

I want it!! New merch maybe? Hahah kidding Seriously tho, I want one. You guys nailed this one ❤️❤️💯

[@greatpix]

As a little upgrade in the design you could make it a bit taller add a second shelf and slide one or more (divided?) slim boxes in there for pencils, pens, paperclips, etc. The only thing about having speakers so low is you get less treble, which, for those who don't know, makes speech clearer and gives some clarity to music and ambient sounds. You might try pointing the speakers in various directions, including backwards, to diffuse the sound, which might sound better to you.

[@MarcJWebbMusic]

awesome project, just wondered what app that is you are using to sketch on the iPad

[@BeckiandChris]

Thanks! Procreate is the app!

[@MarcJWebbMusic]

@@BeckiandChris thank you kindly. And please keep up these awesome videos. I have a really small space for an office ( 9ft x7ft ish ) and wondered if you might have a setting up a micro office video coming :) :)