DIY Plywood Desk | Requires just 3 basic powers tools

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For more desks check out #rocklerdeskchallange on IG and KZbin
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[@HomeMadeModern]

Semi Exact Steel Legs: semiexact.com/collections/flat-bar-table-and-bench-legs/products/bell-shape-table-bench-leg For more desks check out #rocklerdeskchallange on IG and KZbin

[@BobHarperPlus]

How much did the materials cost for this project?

[@PositiveEmo]

@@BobHarperPlusI'ma take a guess it's around160$ 1/2in Plywood is 40$ for 4x8 foot sheet I think Bending plywood is about 20$ per sheet Looking at simiexact website a table leg can be 70$-100$ +shipping

[@jamesdavidson5872]

Hi, I’ve made this with wooden legs but I’m getting quite a bit of left to right wobble. What would you suggest would be a good way of strengthening the table so I don’t get the wobble. Thanks

[@lmontoyad]

It's refreshing to see such innovative and beautiful design made possible to the diy community. Congratulations on an excellent project!

[@diyhuntress]

Ohh. This is dope! 🙌🏼

[@EliasMakes]

that split plywood look for the shelf is genius loved it

[@saowczarek7671]

Que projeto maravilhoso, simples e Belo, sem gastar muito!

[@DIGI0TAL]

Also this build was great ! Very sleek and minimalist. extra brownie points for recycled steel !!

[@themajesticwierdo2193]

This is so neat! I made a work desk out of scrap wood but I thought it would be cool to have a shelf underneath for my laptop so it's out of the way. I didn't know how I could do it until now 😊 thanks for sharing!

[@John-yt5zr]

What a cool design! Clean and simple.

[@_jackmodz]

Just finished making my first project (valet trays for the family) with these exact tools! cant wait to do more three-tool builds

[@HomeMadeModern]

nice!

[@beardguyworkshop]

Very cool Ben, another thinking outside the box masterpiece, now I have to build it, Thanks.

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Such a cool concept, you could take this in a lot directions

[@genkisudo]

This is incredible. Thanks!!

[@anusualcreates]

Love the look of this table. Such a clean and modern design. Well done!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thanks so much!

[@zeesworld5092]

What an awesome design and you make it look so easy to make.

[@alexmugereki777]

Thats a very great design.minimalistic and functional too

[@pbpx]

Really like this one. Would be a slick spot to put the keyboard and mouse when not in use.

[@MakerCuisine]

The pocket you built into the desk is really great

[@fatimanayma1316]

Love it 😍 I need one for my home office. Congrets from São Paulo City Brazil

[@shadeirt]

Since I started watching your channel I decided to make a tv stand. since I couldn't find one that would fit my needs.

[@rockywalterful]

Great video on kerf bending Ben! I'm looking forward to incorporating this technique into my builds.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Go for it!

[@MM-qo3xt]

It looks great! 👍👍👍

[@realtough-0q395]

I love it. Amazeballs

[@joshman8714]

You Ben never cease to amaze us with your idea's. I LOVE that it's simple but looks like a Banger ;)

[@HomeMadeModern]

I appreciate that!

[@TallGuyDIY]

Awesome Desk Ben! Really cool design meets simplistic build, great work🙌🏼

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thanks a ton!

[@seanmonts2159]

This is the absolute coolest plywood desk that I have seen. I will make it today. LOL. No but seriously I am going to make it. That is a perfect place to put my Mac mini.

[@RaicoRosenberg]

You can never have enough clamps 😁 great video! Greets from Tenerife 😎

[@myksbox]

Great vid... I like your narration a lot as well. I'm checking out semi-exact

[@shirleycarter2451]

Love this sleek desk, so sent it to hubby to build for sons room . X

[@HomeMadeModern]

Wonderful!

[@random13627]

Great video, modern and sleek design!!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Many thanks!

[@snoopy6867]

Great work- as always. Will try this soon.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Please do!

[@user-ih1zw3ly6p]

Useful Information!

[@ModernDIYCraftsman]

Wow, table looks great. I liked the idea.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@stuffmadebynick5045]

Really nicely built. Very useful that section under the desktop!

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad you like it!

[@UriValdez]

Great build, would love some of those legs

[@JoelAaargh]

Really like the end result! Do you think if you made the bent section half depth and flipped the whole thing upside down it'd be strong enough in compression to use as a monitor riser?

[@mathias841]

Good idea

[@120Livi]

That's a lovely desk!

[@HomeMadeModern]

I love it!

[@linguamichael]

Nice, easy build. I love that the desk looks like it's smiling at me! :D

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad you like it! it was a fun project!

[@mohedaicebear]

I really like the legs, cause you build a desk for ur apartment now and would fit ur needs right now, while I can def see the legs outlasting the table top, so if you move you can easily make a new desk.

[@JerseyStyle7]

I like the drone footage you got in your bdrm😎👍 pretty cool

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks! I got. the ronin gimbal

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great looking desk Ben! Thanks for sharing the video with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@HomeMadeModern]

thank you!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Your very welcome Ben! Have a wonderful week' and Merry Christmas!😎

[@haledragon1]

Kick-Ass project.

[@MuhammadDaudkhanTV100]

Great full ideas

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad you think so!

[@gino03cobrastang]

Nice video I was looking for a computer desk and I think this is it 😀

[@HomeMadeModern]

Glad I could help

[@jonl8816]

Going to attempt to build the shelf for a sit/stand des made with trestle legs and a butcher block table top..

[@besttab]

Awesome

[@scottadams2624]

Great looking desk, Ben.

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thanks!

[@Geeksmithing]

That shelf is pretty slick Ben! What I wouldn't give to have a Microcenter where I live!

[@HomeMadeModern]

thanks! yes only 25 of them!

[@raymondmcgee4491]

Don't feel bad about leaving the curve pieces long at first, that was smart. When bending electrical conduit, we can calculate the resulting "shrink" in length. Not so much with this project. You can always cut, but you can't add on if it's to short. Also, this is inspiring, another great project👍🏿

[@zainulabid2453]

This is good

[@danielklenner8454]

Love this. You should add all the actual tools you use including clamps and all. I thought I could make this based on the name of this video. But you have a plethora of clamps and so I need to go get a bunch before I could start this project

[@antwerp-s1e]

lovely

[@Greg8872]

Aww, you made me homesick for Columbus with the Microcenter sponsor, which (at least the shot of the storefront) was done at head store that was right around the corner from where I used to live. A big thing they don't advertise a lot of is they will pricematch even online retailers like Newegg and Amazon. Ok I miss other things to... like my family there... LOL

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! such an old school tech company!

[@mardakworkshop4450]

cool 😎 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@codewalters]

Nice one

[@shawnfunstuff]

Awesome idea. The shelf could also be a place to mount a Bluetooth keyboard that slides in and out, for ergonomic laptop use.

[@HomeMadeModern]

That's a great idea!

[@SimplyBasics]

Great. But would prefer a pull out drawer for keyboard

[@DOUGALUS]

Hi Ben, greetings from Australia. Excellent desk. Can I buy plans for this design?

[@lemm1388]

I like the simple tool pouch you are using. Where did you get this?

[@syednadal9142]

nice idea

[@HomeMadeModern]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Jr-qp3qo]

What are the table and legs Dimension ?? The desk looks awesome hood job!!!

[@WhenWillILearn]

I’ve definitely seen people take infinitely more care with the kerf cutting and end up with a worse result than this. Love the styling of this desk so much

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! when I did bent plywood lounge chair I went slow and careful I was curious to see if a fast approach could still work well

[@michaelbolen2118]

Looks nice. How is the lateral stability?

[@beowulf555]

All that in one weekend?! It took me two weeks to make a simple foldable workbench 😒 😂 Great work though. Very artistic.

[@eddiebeltoe]

Great video what are the dimensions of the legs and table top thanks!

[@glumGlumm]

You can easily make the legs 2x4 that good old wood at lumber store.

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes! so many ways to make legs!

[@EricLiuUilcire]

Great video and concept. Maybe as a critique. The lighting for the final product seems kind of bland and flat which doesn’t do justice of how well this piece looks. To remedy that, I think investing in some lights in recreating a “natural indoor sunlight,” or more homey feeling. It would create your videos and product placements pop, with greater depth and vibrancy. Love your video concepts and the work you do! Keep up the great work and looking for the next major house build!

[@fitrasony]

What if we use hairpin legs instead of those bell shaped legs? Do we need to reinforce the table surface with some kind of supportive board? Thank you ben for always making these beautiful yet simple projects..

[@HomeMadeModern]

hairpin legs would work and 1" long screws should be enough

[@soulwood]

Хорошая работа. Привет из России

[@bigeyejim]

Pretty cool!! One question....What kind of screws do you use for plywood??

[@maurilgboukrou9130]

👌

[@saviyou]

Guy: Only requires 3 powertools Also Guy: has a full workshop full of everything else you're gonna need

[@LT72884]

Bro, your voice reminds me of the "lock picking lawyer" on KZbin. Must be from similar area

[@EverGone03]

Awesome idea. How wide is this table? 48”? 55”?

[@anthonycandelario3469]

So , wood glue holds those curve pieces together ? no fasteners ?

[@bbeard32]

Does the desk resist side-to-side movement?

[@trevorcrist5456]

What wood putty is that? The color matches the plywood veneers really well.

[@joshuagerner589]

Pretty sure it is this one. Plastic Wood 6 oz. Natural Latex Wood Filler www.homedepot.com/p/206667339

[@HomeMadeModern]

yes, I don't have brand loyalty to putty I just pick the. one that matches best.

[@trevorcrist5456]

Lol, nor do I have any brand loyalty to putty. I have gotten some that I thought would match well and they ended up being super white.

[@zayedalamri23]

pls share the link of speed square

[@brokerbevo]

Anyone know what the final dimensions of the desk top are?

[@krisgee9553]

Is 3/4 in plywood stiff enough to not worry about sag in the desk. I was planning on putting a mid-tower and monitor on it.

[@7R15M3G1]

Really depends on the plywood, most furniture grade ply should be fine for normal desk size. Unless you have a super long desk anyways. If you are not going after these specific design elements I would recommend doubling up for extra sturdiness and also to add some visual weight. However I over build everything.

[@krisgee9553]

@@7R15M3G1 thanks for the tip. Maybe I try 3 in flat bar screwed to the bottom.

[@raulflores806]

What are the dimensions of the table itself?

[@didmytime1986]

😃

[@safeerahmad4251]

🌹

[@zenmaster24]

i dont see the dresser/mirror combo video in the channel video list?

[@HomeMadeModern]

I haven't finished editing it yet but it should be up soon!

[@andreagupa6841]

Ae you 42!? LOL it was all I can think after you said that in 1979 you were one! but any way this desk is awesome!!!

[@adarsh.srivastava]

whats the sizes on this one

[@ozsarpkaya6843]

This is great but if I saw this correctly on the site, they are charging $57 for a raw steel individual leg. So you’re looking at $114 for the legs before taxes. That’s a bit steep for my budget. The laptop storage section looks good but it’ll just collect dusk in my place. Looking forward to seeing more of these diy project. I just wish it wasn’t so expensive for me.

[@HomeMadeModern]

I have done videos that show how to make plywood legs!

[@Foryoumam]

What are the 3 tools?? Mention it’s name, please Wanna checkout

[@colornine84]

It is shown @ the beginning: 0:05. Pictured are a Drill/driver, Circular Saw and an Orbital Sander.

[@andro7x]

Then rebrand links don't work :(

[@josejoaquintrujillorios5199]

Ok

[@rakashaagain]

lol, the voice made me think you were the lockpickinglawyer.

[@krishnachaitanya956]

can u send me the computer table

[@joshuaqueen9675]

I've never actually been first.

[@emiliaderosa]

i watched a video about bloody mary and now i have to calm myself down

[@shreekrishnabishwokarma2455]

Instead you might have used Flexible Ply..😁

[@netposerx]

Only need 3 tools... plus 15 clamps

[@HomeMadeModern]

excellent counting!

[@praveengodara3913]

In your country the tools are even wireless whereas we still aren't getting tools.

[@mathias841]

Where de you come from ?

[@lariyo9122]

Can anyone who disliked this video pls tell me why? Finally saw a video where i can make a nice table without a table saw and large workshop with dust extractors.. then you dislike it. Why?

[@abbyferrari]

I love your videos but all the inches and stuff make my head hurt XD

[@Mitrasmit]

You're about 10 years older than I would have guessed.

[@thomasrichardson8327]

clicks video....sees ryobi...clicks off