DIY Folding Desk - Beginner Level - only $35 in materials!

[@Parmesana]

awww that was so sweet...the look on your son's face.. I like this project. It can also be made for a temporary table..to move it about. I know a woman who often is trying to balance her lap top on her legs when she's sat out on the patio

[@mossita05]

Love you little man's reaction!! God bless you all 🙏

[@GoodlyEarth]

Thank you

[@MsLorisM]

Awesome! I have watched several home school desk build videos and they are all very nice plans, but the idea of being able to fold them later is the answer to my dilemma. I am the grandmother/teacher during this crazy time. Some time in the future these desks will be tucked away or sent home in the back of their Mom's car. Thank you for designing this desk and sharing it with us.

[@carmelorodriguez1644]

excellent job with the deck

[@kbtang658]

wow!This video appeared in the reading of the simulated test paper of the college entrance examination in China.Good job,amazing

[@GoodlyEarth]

Wow, are you serious?

[@ddd228]

9/3/2021 I see you used a STAR/Torx screw! I was Phillips and went to square drive. Now, I want to go ALL Torx screws!

[@tattooshortyink]

So cool.

[@BambiCole]

Thank you for sharing, this is very nice. I will be looking forward to your next video until then I am keeping you and your's in my thoughts and prayers please stay safe, take care and God bless!

[@GoodlyEarth]

Thank you so much!

[@mossita05]

Thank you so much for sharing, this a very nice idea

[@mossita05]

Around how much is for the materials?

[@bwayne40004]

Very nice little design. Kids would love it. Saw you on the news, you're making the big time and you did well!

[@GoodlyEarth]

Thanks so much!

[@jroth87]

I just completed work on this. I used the instructions and the only thing I got stuck on was where the ideal pitot location was where the 2 legs cross. It also came out a little wobbly so I may need to reinforce the legs a little bit with a 1X3. I think you could get away with one that was more like 24-28" wide though and only 16" deep on the top.

[@lurkingcorsa10]

your boy looks so funny😊

[@bearbearmom4015]

I love your spirit thanks for thinking of us new to wood working enthusiasts. What materials and tools do you recommend to a very new beginner? What kind of pencils are those that are best to mark wood? Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@haileyjojers6459]

Love the video!!!

[@rubylamar007]

Hello! This is wonderful idea and you're a blessing for students. Mr. Mitch, I wish for my son and I to build in our community in Texas. Any guidance is very much appreciated. Thank you Ruby

[@GoodlyEarth]

Ruby, I would say the more people that can help the better. Many hands make light work. Anyone with carpentry knowledge should be able to easily make the desks. Let me know how it goes.

[@katierussell3328]

How many boards do I need for 2 desks? I want to price out wood for it, our prices here have skyrocketed, framing stud has more than doubled, almost $5 a board! I'm not sure if I want 2 folding desks, or 1 L desk yet.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Hi Katie, with the price of wood going up maybe a non folding desk will work. Look at my other video I just posted the other day. I built that desk for $20. If you don't like that one let me know and I'll help you price out the wood.

[@katierussell3328]

@@GoodlyEarth I saw that one, but I like how this folds away. If I have a stationary desk, it will have to stay in a bedroom, so the portability is nice! My husband gets the veteran 10% discount at lowes, so that helps! I have a table saw and miter saw, access to circular and jig saw, and planned to ask the neighbor to borrow his router to round edges with whatever I build. I just want my kitchen table back!

[@curiouslypeach]

How far from the ground does the desk sit?

[@barbaraokeefe931]

Could you add info on different height for size of child? These seem too high for smaller kids.

[@GoodlyEarth]

The reason it seems high is due to the bottom of the box. Yes, you can definitely make the legs shorter, just cut the legs before you install. Maybe take off 3 inches. That should do the job!!!

[@barbaraokeefe931]

@@GoodlyEarth Thanks. How tall is it as you show?

[@realjuanjose]

Was not able to get your plans from ESTY, is there a different path? Thanks

[@stoner420b8]

How much can u sell one of these??

[@J323-t2m]

Did you adjust the legs the look higher at the end than when you were sanding

[@mariaarroyo2239]

I love it! Is their any way I can Modify this to add a fidgeting foot piece? So my 5 year old can move around alot?

[@GoodlyEarth]

Of course you can.

[@flour6071]

Anyway I can buy one from you? I’m not a kid but I’m a student, and I can’t recreate this too hard lol

[@oscarperez3597]

Can you do a diy on the barrel fire pit ?

[@GoodlyEarth]

I think I'm going to make a new one and do a tutorial on it. Stay tuned...

[@oscarperez3597]

Mitch Couch that would be nice !can’t really find anything helpful on it

[@alyssah9192]

At which point can this be stained or painted?

[@GoodlyEarth]

Hi Alyssa, you can paint or stain it right away.

[@alyssah9192]

@@GoodlyEarth So before I build it? 😀

[@GoodlyEarth]

Well, yes, you can stain after the pieces are cut out. On this project you can stain the legs and top before the final assembly if you'd like. That way you get all the tough to reach spots.

[@alyssah9192]

@@GoodlyEarth Thank you!

[@kc88778]

If someone wanted to donate towards the project for the kids in shelter for whom desks are made, what’s the easiest way?

[@GoodlyEarth]

We have a GoFundMe set up. We already gave the shelter their desks and they will contact us if they need any more, but we are still making others for children in our community. Here is our GoFundMe link www.gofundme.com/f/building-desks-for-distant-learning-children?B2300-co-team-welcome

[@glennsaylor8793]

Here from tic tok, how do I get the plans

[@GoodlyEarth]

Hi Glenn, in the description for the video you'll find my Etsy link. Just click on that and the plans are only 99 cents.

[@firasarhaam9549]

Wooooowwww

[@stevefisher5221]

Hey Mitch. Great work. I’d like to sponsor a desk for someone who needs one. How can I do that with you? Steve

[@GoodlyEarth]

That is very kind of you. We currently have GoFundMe set up at the following link where you can sponsor a desk for a child. www.gofundme.com/f/building-desks-for-distant-learning-children?B2300-co-team-welcome

[@aze1506]

Do you by any chance sell these?

[@GoodlyEarth]

No, we don't sell, we give away to families in need. From Grocery Outlet to other personal donations, they all help to get these desks out to those kids who need them most.

[@Alistair-gi3bx]

Are you the same guy from reddit that made 35 of these desks for kids?? They look the same.

[@GoodlyEarth]

Yes, that is me.

[@Alistair-gi3bx]

@@GoodlyEarth wonderful job! Glad to see you helping your community.

[@deletingthis00]

Waste of time.

[@michealhand1001]

Not jealous are we? 😄

[@deletingthis00]

@@michealhand1001 bad video edits. If this was made for Beginners like he claimed, then it would surely fuck up alot of peoples project LOL. Which is why this video is a WASTE OF TIME.

[@GoodlyEarth]

You comment was the only one I downvoted. But I still bet you are a nice person. Have a great day.