DIY Floating Desk with AWESOME Computer Cable Management! | How to | Home Office Makeover Part 1

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

If you are interested in what the desk looks with stuff added to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWbcgJ2aodaeqsU or how I mounted my triple monitors above it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnfVhJargMuaqKs. Thanks for watching and all of the great feedback!

[@adonisvialpando5232]

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[@thomasberezansky95]

alright I'll say it.... this is far from DIY when you don't have an entire high school or commercial wood shop at your disposal!

[@Tang526]

It’s still DIY he showed u how to do it. Better start buying tools

[@LBCAndrew]

Not true. I’m in the middle of building a similar desk and I don’t have any fancy tools, just a Makita hypoid circular saw, Bosch router, Bosch sander, and a decent assortment of hand tools and clamps. You don’t need a fancy drum sander or jointer when you have a #5 Stanley and are down for a workout. Everything in this video is doable if you opt for a more primitive way of doing certain steps.

[@lynnemenard5910]

Hello Tech Teacher! Beautiful end product!! I don't have easy access to the tools you do (nor do i have the skillset!), but you have given me an idea :-D I will try to mimic the stripes using different stains (and much patience...) on my beautiful piece of maple. Thx for the video and for breaking down the build & install step-by-step. It's really REALLY useful for newbies like me. Oh, and I just bought myself a new stud finder and Kreg jig ;-)

[@birdsoup4355]

how long is your desk? awesome job man

[@martinw245]

I did this a couple of years ago. I regretted butting worktop all the way to the walls. An expansion gap was required. The result was load noises as it expanded and contracted.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

That's a good point. I havent heard much yet but we will see. Thanks

[@adenb76]

Thanks for sharing...really inspiring 💡

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

No problem!

[@ernestgalvan9037]

Will plans be available?

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I guess they could be someday. The reason I havent already is I believe the desk highly varies on the size of your alcove.

[@ShinAkuma]

Yes, the perfect DIY setup. Let me just get my drum sander from my local hardware shop.

[@issameQ]

When that much machinery is involved, it’s not a DIY.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I see your point but it could have been made without all the machines. Just easier when you have them.

[@blakenorthrup]

Desk matches the stripe on the Buckeye helmet. Looks awesome!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@SeaLeigh]

Boom! O-H!!

[@DennisWarner]

Love this desk!!! Love the edges you made, it looks like the block O. Go Bucks!!!

[@DennisWarner]

@@MaxKeeble1 I-O

[@coyoteman2158]

I absolutely love what you did! I admire your work! Just one question out of curiosity, what program did you use to 3D model your desk?

[@dominicpolicarpo9787]

That’s awesome! I’d love to have one of these for my room and now I can make one

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks you should

[@RomuloHaack]

This turned out to be beautiful!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@uncannycerebro]

I would like a floating L corner desk

[@tewest86]

I love DIY videos that show $20,000 worth of tools!

[@Scribbby]

I wish I had your carpentry skills and workshop tools. This project turned out so flush.

[@YouTubestopsharingmyrealname]

Danish oil is the best finish ever. super easy, and it dries rock hard. it lasts a long time. when the time comes to refinish, you can buff it up with fine steel wool then reapply. great stuff.

[@willford8475]

Did you put Teak Oil on the underside of the desk? This helps problems with cracking/cupping in the future. Great project.

[@bennysaa]

06:07 😳😳 she just appeared

[@Cameron_Molina]

I might need to build me one of these

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I'm really liking mine so far I think you should lol

[@crazyesco23]

I really like the custom pattern, nicely done...new sub here and 👍🏼

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for the sub!

[@emmanuelgalleguillos-cote5427]

DIY.... uses machines your average joe shmoe does not have. could have added a bit that you can just order butcher blocks from a hardware store, or even Ikea. as for the wall not be flush, just leave a gap and run an led light strip along the back and find a way to seal off the gap from underneath so that you can add a translucent resin layer that the light will shine through but perhaps not completely translucent if you want to diffuse the light (just need to make sure it won't leak all over the place).boom done.

[@-AJ--]

Could the same be done for a 1" thick, 110" wide and 31" deep desk using the same wall mounting setup? How sturdy did it all feel once it was done a dusted?

[@LBCAndrew]

5:41 It wasn't all that clean of a cut. I see a chunk of the front panel broke off. I've had the same problem and have solved that by doing all my circular saw cuts on top of hard foam insulation boards. or even pieces of foam packing that comes in boxes for televisions and other stuff. Since it supports both the main piece and cut-off, you'll never break off a corner when cutting on it.

[@officialmattruby]

Circular saw on the carpet😮

[@PCTechHustle]

O-H..!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I-O!!!

[@taiwan.1]

Nice Helmet. O-H!

[@shahilmerchant1449]

Love the desk, Ryan! Also loving all the helpful tips in the video!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@Accurize2]

O-H From the Dayton area.

[@Bluemusic66]

Looks great. I’ll just go out and buy $20k of woodwork saws etc. to make my desk….

[@dj_e8]

6:00 cutting wood inside on top of the whole floor carpet and wife walks in.. :D

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

:)

[@jessechappell2]

Enjoyed the video. Desk looks good, steps easy to follow. I can tell you are an educator, clear, concise directions, built in reflection time. Not sure whose helmet that is but it reflects a lot of hard work and G. A. T. A.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@IslandNassau]

I have a few questions How can I reach out to directly

[@chh7681]

love the mix of wood working and tech, please keep it up!

[@ianaugusto1163]

Mesa incrível, belíssimo trabalho, parabéns!

[@ellisramirez6521]

When is the next vid coming? I have the same desk and i’m looking to see how i should manage my cables.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I am working on it right now and it should be pretty soon. Thanks for watching

[@vertualsurfing]

NICE!!.. As (an Old) Skater-Surfer, I 'eventually' HAD-TO convert to A Longboard.. Short Story: The 'Rock-Maple'.. w/ 'Walnut Stringers'.. (& A LOT OF DESIGN WORK).. Made Me Certain I would be Natl.. In a Year??.. But.. 'life can get in the way'.. Ohh, the 'biscuits'.. (for such an abusive-use).. MADE A BIG DIFF!!.. THEY'RE INDESTRUCTIBLE!!..

[@johnsmith-hs1we]

Hi, would this work for 3 meter version? Thanks

[@Gobblegobble123]

You didn’t show/do the “raise the grain” part of the process

[@ForevermoreVibe]

Huge improvement to before and looks super strong. Great idea and giving me ideas, thank you.

[@taylormurphy2551]

O.H....!

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I-O!!!

[@bassman7115]

Thank you, great series and very helpful.... GO BUCKS!!!!

[@the_cursor]

I knew he was a rank amateur when he didn't test the stud finder on himself. What a clown. It's a nice desk. I'm planning something similar to match one of my guitar necks. Good video.

[@connormitchell846]

Great video, thank you. How much weight do you think this can reasonably support? Over or under 100 lbs? Go Bucks!

[@remnant888]

Could you please do one with just 1" thk planks and wall brackets..? As easy as possible cuz we don't have all the carpentry tools to do the 4"x2" framework. Thank you

[@psecto]

Thanks for the video. Man, you have access to some pro tools. Greetings from France!

[@MillimeterDefeater720]

5:55 I like being the type of guy who has to cut twice. Everything I do is just enough to get by, minimal quality in all areas. :D

[@krystalynnx]

Where was the cable management part?

[@metalslugpcg]

Im not experienced on this and want to make a similar project. So my question is why glue pieces when you can buy a piece of ply wood for the top? Is there a reason for putting pieces together? Your video is great and will help me make mine. I want to make sure I make no mistakes.

[@MrLeelee0206]

Can you tell how long, wide is the desk? I still can't understand how the skeleton can stand the desk top technically. Thanks in advance

[@DaSmoov54]

Thumbs up for the Buckeye helmet alone. Great video!!

[@justlistenfornow]

This project definitely requires a working garage.

[@JEDITOYMASTERS]

what stud finder do you recommend?

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Ill be honest none work perfect but I have had luck with ones made by zircon. Although some people just really like to use a magnet to find screws used in the installation of the drywall.

[@danelooman8080]

Any concern with wood movement? Seems like it would grow or shrink and the pocket screws would crack the wood.

[@ms.sutherin8825]

would you please share the width of each wood type (oak, walnut, maple and cherry) you used to get the depth of 26"?

[@DiscreetChickens]

Which Stud finder is that?

[@keithecklundii5225]

I started off watching the shadowbox fence build, which blew me away and then I saw that beautiful Scarlet and Gray! Keep up the great content. O-H!

[@Sundaywave]

Looks awesome! Thinking of doing something similar. Have you had any issues arise from screwing the top directly to the frame? That wouldn't allow for much seasonal movement.

[@kayvonmansouri]

Did your PC have 3 HDMI outputs? if not how did you set up the connections?

[@Notgoingtoprovide]

OH

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I-O!

[@AdnanKhan-123]

Basically to build a setup like this first spend like 10k on tools to build a desk that would cost few hundred

[@ryang5441]

Looks good! However for comfort and ergonomics, the thinner the top (and thus the closer to parallel your legs and arms can be while still dropping the shoulder as low as possible), is preferable. But each to their own!

[@karterstallings548]

How do you think this would look with the lighter wood switched out with darker wood and vice-versa

[@DGP406]

Isn't 30'' a bit too high?

[@danielforrest6413]

Go BUCKEYES nice

[@rohansharma9740]

What kind of wood did you use on the top to give that contrasting look?

[@jacobedgecombe1403]

i wish you were my teacher in school, awesome lesson. left a like and subbed. well done

[@GLIMMERGANGSTER]

this is awsome but i wish i could follow along i dont have the tools lol u built my dream desk man

[@mattkerekanich]

mfw he edits out the clip featuring yours truly 🥺

[@privacyatty]

Need some punch out holes for cords. Nice work.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Sorry

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

That may be in the future...

[@ChingizKhalafov]

What about the length of the table? Can you share, pls?

[@bobcartof3965]

Why would you cut and sand the top inside the house, on a carpet, i have no idea.

[@nixon655]

Great video. I'm planning a similar project for my office. I'm curious about the scribing technique you used to butt the left side of the desktop against the wall. Any more tips on that?

[@hollisfarmshoney]

@6:20 the boss shows up to make sure your working.

[@kilent30]

Thanks a lot for the idea! I'll make it. Looks awesome!! Thanks

[@tonywaiting]

first step - planer, already giving up.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Can be done without but does improve quality, sorry

[@Forex178]

Круто вышло брат. Но не будет ли древесина расширяться и не лопнет ли от этого стена?

[@azreo644]

you are make me inspiron to build work space desks.

[@toddaustin4171]

Great job and just what I am looking for, for my home office. Same size space too, give or take...Also, watched your monitor mounting video, will incorporate that into my office.

[@just_a_viewer5997]

Wtf Canelo making floating desks now

[@benjaminchen8310]

The chilly poppy prospectively practise because notify notablely head below a true cyclone. known, goofy sl

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks for watching

[@crazypettit]

Newbie question, what kind of screws did you use? I'm looking to build one to hold 2 monitors, a printer, and a 3d printer and am stuck at finding any specs on what kind to use

[@connormitchell846]

I think he said he used 3.5" deck screws for attaching the wood to the studs. NOt sure about the pocket screws though.

[@skilarbabcock]

You could use some cauk to fill in the gaps between the desk and the wall

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I have been thinking about it but it is so close I just havent done it yet

[@magmuzikbeats1898]

This came out so cool. Awesome job bro. I think I'm going to do the exact same thing!

[@brentedg]

Go Buckeyes!!!

[@karlfrancissergio3509]

I love the design! How much was your budget for the project??

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks! Depending on the cost of wood at the time. I believe is was around $200.00

[@davidinzunza7804]

Nice top !!! What are the measures? depth and length? I m looking to built something like this by 98"x24". Wondering if your desk sag in the middle? Thanks !

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks! The top is 88" wide, 26" deep, and just over 3/4" think. With just the top is would sag although with the 2x4 frame under it I was standing on it yesterday an it didnt move.

[@scottyeyotwooneoh]

Good stuff.

[@dr.h_gibby3158]

I’m definitely going to replicate this desk frame setup when I build my PC setup in my room. Great idea, except I don’t have a limited area like you do in that fall back in the wall so I can just square out a desk and get it flush with the wall and I’ll be fine

[@douglaskealoha2232]

Where was the woodshop...do you work there? Looked like a college or one at a military installation; nice desk.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Yes I do, the high school I teach at

[@stefanfyhn4668]

Biscuits are mainly for alignment so if that's taken care of, what's the point 😅

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

I agree but biscuits do add more surface area for gluing and add strength

[@phillipsprosty2644]

Go Buckeyes

[@waregle82]

So, when will it be RGB'd?

[@kelseyguiette3144]

Great video! I noticed that your pocket holes on the shorter boards inside the frame alternate what side they are on for screwing into the wall-mounted back board vs the front board. Is there a reason for that?

[@77.Gamedin.77]

Nice work, looking forward to the next one. and the finnisch one.

[@shinobukimetsu]

Great Build. That danish oil smells nasty after it dried up. if it's me, i will use Tung oil or linseed. but all in all it's looks great.

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Thanks!

[@bryanpaquette1220]

if this is a computer desk look into a pull out keyboard I love mine ps go green/go white

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Will do, haha

[@patton2002]

I did a similar setup last year. I made the mistake of measuring from the floor and just going off that. It's not super un-level but it isn't perfectly level either. Looks good!

[@patton2002]

Also, mine is made from concrete.

[@privateuploads5397]

Man, wish I have these machines haha

[@sanjeevmraman]

Thanks for a very helpful video. I I have a question that I couldn’t figure from the video. Do you pre-drill through the 2 x 4 before screwing in the screws as you fasten it to the studs? Thanks

[@ThatTechTeacher427]

Most times yes it helps just to make sure it doesn't split

[@sanjeevmraman]

@@ThatTechTeacher427 thanks. I figured that one quickly enough! After one attempt without pre drilling, I realized how soft the typical lumber used for 2 x 4s actually is, so I was pre-drilling away, and it made everything so much easier.