DIY Plywood Desk from 1 sheet | Basic Tools | How to

DIY this simple modern homeoffice desk or table with 1 sheet of plywood without a workshop and big power tools, using a circular saw, mitre saw, sander, electric drill. The dimension is 68(H) x 65(D) x 145(L) cm. This is a beginner and budget friendly build, it's my first time using the cirucular saw, so you can do it too!
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Tools I used:
* Irwin clamps quick grip
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* Bosch circular saw
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* Mitre saw
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0:00 intro
0:13 rip cuts and plan
1:42 inspo & design (Sketchup)
3:05 leg connectors
4:03 chamfer
5:15 finish off the connectors
6:05 pocket holes
6:35 assemble
11:01 apply a finish
👉 Link to Plan:
www.instructables.com/Easy-DI...
Inspo video (The Offcut):
• A Simple Modern Plywoo...
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[@TheOffcut]

Awesome stuff Melody! That outdoor table is the true VIP lol. Having that gap to cut down the plywood is so handy haha. Great job with the circular saw! The finished product is great!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you so much! I know right 😄

[@youtukang]

Hyyy 🤝🤝🤝🤝🤝🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@diplayball]

Yes, when she made that cut I was she just through the table but nope I was like well that's new to me🤣🤣

[@HomewithMelody]

@@diplayball haha it's one of those extendable tables that open up to be bigger 😁

[@richard.hart.]

Awesome to see this quality work done without “fancy” equipment. Well done

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Rich! Never ever thought we could built out own furniture, hope I manage to show what is possible without a workshop 🙂

[@PierreRoussin]

Wonderful work !

[@diemodern]

great job! Totally going to build this with my son. Thank you!

[@HomewithMelody]

That's so great to hear! Thank you for watching and glad you liked it 🙂 feel free to DM me for any questions, I'd love to see your desk too!

[@adrianmcnally6006]

Well done Melody, looks great!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Adrian! 😃 Glad you liked it!

[@toddshinn4955]

Nice work! Cant wait to see more!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!I can't wait to share more 🙂 thank you for watching

[@antonisrizopoulos]

Well done Melody!! Keep on! You're doing great job!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Antonis 🙂 definitely learned a lot, better build next time 😁

[@suelenbraga2006]

Nice project! I do like playwood grain too. It's awesome!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thnak you Suelen! Right? I like how there 2 very distinct textures and look from the top and grain 🙂

[@jerrycratsenberg989]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@emeliemetcalfe4576]

Great design and build. Getting me inspired to get making!

[@HomewithMelody]

Oh yay! You just made my day 😊 I had so much fun making this, hope you too 🙂

[@allyp7]

braw table, love it!

[@HomewithMelody]

Glad you like it!

[@nicw1387]

Fantastic!! well done and looking forward to watching more of your projects :)

[@HomewithMelody]

thank you! 😃 more to come 🙂 in the meantime you can check out my other videos if you haven't already 😉 l

[@jpkatz1435]

You are a MASTER. Marvelously ELEGANT.

[@HomewithMelody]

Ahaha thank you very much, you're too kind 😄 definitely no master (yet 😉🤣)

[@dominikkannenwischer9923]

Good job! Looks awesome! And I love how beginner friendly it is. Woodworking can be so intimidating for starters and you made it look more manageable! Thank you!

[@HomewithMelody]

thank you! 😃 it definitely can be intimidating but it doesn't have to be 😁

[@roycejam4758]

Absolutely nailed it well done!!! Makes me wanna try to make this!!

[@HomewithMelody]

Yay thank you! 😊 Do let me know if you try this 😃

[@amoebachick]

Love this! 🥳

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you 😊 happy you liked it!

[@IMEEMADE]

Awesome video Melody. The desk came out amazing! Love the design

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you guys!and thank you for watching ☺️ I might need to consider some drone shots like yours in the future 😄

[@johnisley4578]

Love your work.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@BoldArtProductions]

This is incredible! You did such an amazing job!!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! It was a lot of fun :D

[@JeepTJay6]

Great job. 👏 👏

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you 🙂

[@thegrapplingwizard]

Fantastic work! The final design came together so well and your process was really inspiring seeing you work with basic tools

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! :) gotta make it work with what I have :D

[@leroyching9360]

Great job Melody. Keep creating. You’ve got a talent.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Leroy 🙂 definitely 😃 it feels good to create and build something! 😃

[@rictorrictor888]

Good job! Looks awesome! simple..woww.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! 😃

[@sandman2651]

Hi melody, fantastic build well done looks amazing looking forward to future projects

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Can't wait to share more 😃

[@ismailramadan2528]

Well done, thank you for sharing your experience and ideas

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 🙂

[@milld9345]

Oh I hadn't even thought of using an extending table for clearance. I just got a free second-hand extendable IKEA table and I'm converting it to a workbench. I can use this too for circular saw cutting. Great idea!

[@HomewithMelody]

Yay! Glad you found it useful 😀 a happy coincidence but it's a good height to work too, without having to be on the ground

[@dirtybaywoodshop-joeporter5650]

Awesome desk, Melody! I love how it came out. I love how you were able to pull off those tricky angles with only a circular and miter saw. Also, it's hard to believe this is your first video! The production quality is excellent! Can't wait to see more, new sub! - Joe

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Joe! Glad you like it 😊 it definitely involved a bit of problem solving to get the job done but super fun! 😃 Thanks for the sub, I have a couple of videos since if you want to check them out 😁

[@MatthewEncina]

Amazing results! I love the design of this. Congrats.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Matthew! Glad you like it 😀

[@zarla4759]

Ottimo lavoro! Bravissima e bellissima ❤

[@HomewithMelody]

Grazie mille :)

[@undies5972]

Awesome desk. Great size. Look thick. Solid. Tight.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thanks , solid enough for both of us to be sitting on it haha

[@darealdrsp]

This is brilliant!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@izblab]

That looks so good.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you 🙂 Free plan in description if you want to build it 😁

[@pauldejesus9644]

love your design

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! 😊

[@borjalabatfernandez3330]

Very nice job!!! I will try to do it. Thanks!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you very much! Yay let me know how it goes 😃

[@viveqasatchithananthan8842]

Awesome. This is a good inspiration to build one. Minimal tools and simple design. Thanks for posting this🛠️👆🏻👍🏻

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you for watching! Glad you liked it and hope to see your version of this desk 😉

[@Guarrod]

Awesome!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! :)

[@albertqss]

Awesome job and great effort!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! :)

[@lucierangel39]

I love it! Great job!!!!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 🙂

[@robotchristmas]

This table looks ace!

[@HomewithMelody]

Glad you liked it! 😀

[@nakedmolerat2029]

Love the design - I am going to do one myself for my new home office - thanks for the inspiration

[@HomewithMelody]

You're very welcome!

[@user-fg6uf2hw2e]

Wonderful job u did! Most cost effective and even with a great design! A+ for sure!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you so much! Glad you like the design 😃

[@miltoneaton9038]

Great job!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@PaulO-mv6ku]

Great job

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! 🙂

[@KyleMerl]

Well done! Nice touch with the chamfer there. I like your use of minimal tools. Reminds me of when I was first getting started. As far as saws go, you can do a lot with just a circular saw and a jig saw. Good job!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Kyle, glad you liked it! 😃 I need to get a jig saw - had a terrible experience with a secondhand one as my first power saw, never touched one again 😆

[@eduardogovea777]

Loved your music, keep up with the good work.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Happy to hear it's worth the effort for the music 😄 hope you enjoy my future videos 👍🏻

[@diplayball]

Great video!!!

[@HomewithMelody]

thank you! glad you liked it 🙂

[@little.crafter_8024]

This is the greatest!

[@HomewithMelody]

So good to see you here 😊

[@dan.w.hoover2556]

Fantastic - thank you!

[@HomewithMelody]

Glad you liked it, thank you for watching! 😃

[@dermotcullen5263]

Very impressive! 👍

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you :)

[@majedalrehily3788]

Awesome Melody 👍 keep going

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Majed 🙂

[@jojocrowley3933]

Good job!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@tayred81]

Really nice.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Fredrik 🙂 glad you liked it!

[@backyard.craftsman]

I would love to see more of your videos 😻

[@HomewithMelody]

You're too kind! 😁 New video just out 😉

[@mikecolo2158]

Really nice adaptation of the design. The split legs add a unique touch and solidify the structure. I also appreciate how you sparingly glued to salvage more of the off cuts. The Four Eyes reference was awesome!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Mike! The split leg was a necessary workaround to the tools I have but so happy to have worked out nice design too 😄 gotta save those off cuts 😁 thanks for watching and hope to see you around for future videos!

[@worldcitizenra]

Using the plies as a decorative design feature, instead of covering them up with face tape, was a really nice touch also.

[@HomewithMelody]

@@worldcitizenra thank you Richard! The ply edge grains are so nice 🙂

[@user-ji1ue5pw2i]

I like it!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Glad you like it 🙂

[@monkeysausage2404]

Simple but very effective. I love plywood furniture.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Mark! Something about plywood, the contrast between the face and layered cross grain 😃

[@tayred81]

Nice, looks really cozy on your patio. Easy get all cought in a fun project 💪🏼

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! It's nice to have some outdoor space to do all the dirty work 😁

[@HasbuddinAbdullah]

Great job👏👏👏

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@raulyazo1509]

Espectacular 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HomewithMelody]

Gracias! 😃

[@jaybee3773]

really lovely table

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Michael! Glad you like it 🙂

[@calvinktorz]

Proof that you don't need a fancy workshop to make nice furniture. Great work

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Vincent! Definitely true, just need a bit of patience 😁

[@uhadonejob]

Excellent video.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you 🙂

[@davrocket5304]

simple no compicated tools that's best for everyone to build. thanks

[@HomewithMelody]

Right?! Glad you liked it 🙂

[@WoodInn]

I am very impressed with your creative use of minimal tools. Well done.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! More tools would definitely have saved some time, but I had fun problem solving with the tools I have 😁

[@LawrenceConnolly]

Very nice work.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Still solid as ever 😀

[@JaredRandal]

No such thing as overkill :) Great design and great first video!!

[@HomewithMelody]

😉 thank you so much!

[@elykcirShock]

nice first video!! beautiful table!!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Hope to see you round in future videos 🙂

[@GodBeluga]

Good job melody 👍👏

[@HomewithMelody]

Thanks :)

[@loadperfil]

Excelente proyecto!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@paulbilski9732]

Great job! I love that you work on the floor instead of a bench. I do that also.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Yay to back aching work on the floor 😄 gotta make do

[@captaincoconut9926]

Made with simple tools and fun. 👍From Réunion Island. 😊

[@HomewithMelody]

Bonjour from the UK! 😃 thank you, glad you liked it!

[@user-ji1ue5pw2i]

Keep going!

[@HomewithMelody]

Will do 😁

[@soualidjerbi]

Very nice job with no fancy tools.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you!

[@soerenhuba]

Nice! High quality outcome without an expensive shop. Swap out excuses for ingenuity.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thanks Sean! That's a lovely compliment 🙂

[@HockeyBoy1972]

The desk looks great! Cheers from Canada!!

[@HomewithMelody]

Glad you liked it, thanks for stopping by 😀 Hi from the UK 👋

[@AntonioCannistraroMaker]

Good job. Brava complimenti

[@HomewithMelody]

thank you Antonio!

[@BigJ83dc]

Very nice! Congrats

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! 😃

[@BigJ83dc]

@@HomewithMelody You're welcome. Keep up the great work👌🏼

[@Jakkalsdj]

Very nice. Keep it up.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! :)

[@roycejam4758]

Looking forward to more videos

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you so much 😃

[@mszczesnik]

Great desk! Will try it out myself :). I just started woodworking as a hobby (I'm assembling my shed ad the moment). My "day job" is game dev, so I spend most of my time in front of various screens, so being able to do something manually is quite refreshing.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! 🙂 I know what you mean, I started this last summer, , it is very therapeutic 😊 designing and planning and building 👍🏻

[@matthewbritton5374]

I love it

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you 😀

[@RPGWoodworking]

well done! just goes to show that you don't need a whole shop full of fancy tools to build a nice project. can't wait to see what else you have in store. new sub! cheers!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Randy! Glad you liked it :) See you in future videos :D

[@osomxl]

The desk came out great. I think us makers/builders have all done the pocket holes on the wrong side at least once! There is something so attractive about a clean minimalist design and I love the contrasting look the large expanses of the stark white birch wood set off by the contrasting dark lines of the edges. I can’t wait to see more from you!

[@HomewithMelody]

Haha good to know I'm not the only one putting pocket holes on the wrong side 😄 thank you! I haven't been turned back ever seen I came across birch plywood, like you said, the contrast is so nice ☺️

[@juiceswoodworkingdesign9092]

I think the pocket holes like that is actually genius.

[@HomewithMelody]

@@juiceswoodworkingdesign9092 haha yeah it works quite nicely given that the desk is against a wall. I guess it would be more of an issue if I moved this to the middle of a room

[@ronaldomac4918]

All things considered (especially your measuring tape) this is truly amazing.....!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thanks! Haha I now have a proper measuring tape as seen in my latest video 😄

[@AS-tc]

Hey, really nice video format! Keep up the great work 👌🏼

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Glad you liked it 😀 I have a couple more uploads if you want to check them out 😁

[@rayeaglenz]

Brilliant, well-done ladies, now Subscribed 👍😊

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you :) See you in the next video!

[@frankgarcia9350]

Very nice design

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Frank! 🙂

[@subarc_]

Great design, and video! I love that this can be done with only a circular saw and a hand saw for the mitre cuts 😊

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! And yes, you can do so much with just some basic tools. I even did my sofa with only a handsaw 😁

[@DandDHenry]

Simple, clean look, inexpensive and easy to make via your video. Thank you Melody

[@HomewithMelody]

Glad it's helpful!

[@lundsweden]

Great desk, very nice work! I am thinking of taking the ideas from this design and making a slightly different desk.

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you Andy! Nice! Keep me posted with your design and build, would love to see 😃

[@gelosoriano]

Nice!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you ! 🙂

[@mustakimfaiaz]

Great project, great presentation...

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Looking back it's not too bad for my first video then 😃

[@mustakimfaiaz]

@@HomewithMelody not bad at all!!

[@saliyalokeshwara7055]

Yoooo I love this

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Glad you like it 😀

[@connordavies1664]

Just got some marine ply leftover after building a shower for a customer, I'm going to take inspiration from you and make something too. Your work is excellent and with realistic tools. You should be extremely proud of yourself that desk is solid as a rock!

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you! Amazing what can be done with some basic tools :D All the best for your build!

[@kickyouinhalf]

I've seen quite a few diy desk videos but this one is probably one of the nicest ones in terms of price and ease of build. Great job, and you did all this without a massive space and fancy equipment. Definitely, all skills here!

[@HomewithMelody]

Aww that is such a nice thing for you to say, thank you, it means a lot ☺️ haha I think being frugal and a DIY/woodworking amateur naturally made this project budget friendly and (relatively) straightforward build 😃

[@kickyouinhalf]

@@HomewithMelody Thank you Melody for your kind words. I look forward to seeing what other creations you will be making. Just subscribed!

[@HomewithMelody]

@@kickyouinhalf thank you! 🙂 See you in my future video 😃

[@emilystubbs5650]

You are my new Hero! I love seeing other people figure out ways to do things when there are obstacles (not having all the tools) and modifing designs. I actually LOVE the legs on this, even better than the inspiration piece.

[@emilystubbs5650]

OHHHH!! FYI- I recently tried finishing a piece with a spray on lacker that comes in a spraycan. I saw it on kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXzadqNteJiFaNU I haven't tried the brand in the video yet ( I was impatient so I just got the Minwax version) But WOW!!!! Girl, talk about a SUUUUPER EASY fast finishing process. Not gonna lie, it's more expensive for larger projects. But for a flawless finish, that is so incredibly easy and quick to apply it's worth it in most cases. Check it out 😁

[@HomewithMelody]

Thank you so much! Figuring things out is definitely one of the fun parts 😊Haha I like the legs too 😁

[@HomewithMelody]

@@emilystubbs5650 oh I love Steve's videos! Haven't seen this one before, it does look super easy compare to the polyurethane approach! Have to try it out next time 🙌

[@juandiaz-je7ip]

Muy bonito te quedo

[@HomewithMelody]

Gracias 😃

[@katietheskeptic8736]

I've had this idea of making a table out of plywood rattling around in my head.......but I've never made one, basically have no woodworking skills....or tools.....so of course I jumped down the youtube rabbit hole at 2 am looking for someone to explain to me how I might still accomplish my project. And I found your video. I loved this video a lot! Not only did your improvised setup and 'tweaks' of the original plans to work with what you had, look EXACTLY like what I'll have to do, but you made some important points and callouts that are really going to help me. Thank you thank you thank you for making this video 💕

[@HomewithMelody]

You are so very welcome! :) Not having the tools and experience, it does take a bit of problem solving, but with patience it works out :) So happy I was able to help! Good luck x

[@ArtDvorzhak]

nice table!

[@HomewithMelody]

thank you! happy you like it! it's definitely so nice to own and use a desk I made! 😃

[@matthewadams7874]

That's the builders slap. We all do it. Great desk btw. *gives it a slap* Hmm.. Looks good.

[@HomewithMelody]

Haha 😃 good to know the slapping it's not me begging weird ! Thank you 🙂