How To Build An EASY Desk For Under $150! | DIY Work From Home Space

[@jessicahites871]

Love the simplicity of this L-shape desk!!

[@woodworkergene5416]

WOW... I really like this piece. At first glance it appears to be a metal frame with a wooden top. Well done 👍🏻👍🏻 Thank you for sharing this.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@scotttovey]

"Honestly, I don't know what project scarred me for life, but here's another dry fit." You're not scarred for life. You're being efficient and not making mistakes that can be avoided. This is not damage; it is growth in excellence and workmanship. Don't let your degree mess with your head.

[@diyhuntress]

To be fair, my first desk project was really tough on me, but they get easier with each build! Without my degree, there wouldn’t be a channel! I started my website in grad school. So, if anything, I’m thankful for it for many reasons. 😊

[@scotttovey]

@@diyhuntress On a craftsman's legacy; Eric Gorges stated that going back to working with his hands had a major, positive impact on his mental health. I think it's because anything you do with your hands well; sends a message of ability and competence directly to your brain that no amount of negative feedback from people or circumstances; can dislodge.

[@IlocanoVlogger63092]

I love watching your video on how you explain every project you build ☺️

[@keshavsingh635]

Well done. Awwwh soooo cute.....shop helper. Super cool project.

[@ahmedelsharqawi3801]

Perfect work my friends ... specially the description and the detentions on the website ...

[@asimplelifewoodworking8318]

Desk looks great. I can’t wait to see what you have next for us in your shed makeover.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Hoping to get some work done in there this weekend! 🙌🏼

[@asimplelifewoodworking8318]

@@diyhuntress you’re welcome, watching you and others is making me want to step out of my comfort zone and make videos to help others in woodworking.

[@audreyneo6059]

Impressed..love your this diy project...so beautiful..

[@valerieberry2386]

Hey Sam. As always, amazing craftsmanship! I'm wondering if you could share your process (if you have one) for picking out wood at the store. I've found a lot of wood is warped and quickly become frustrated bc I can't find good pieces to start my project. I hope I'm not alone in this struggle. I haven't seen anyone talk about this, so if you feel like sharing I would love it!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I love this idea! I can totally do that it an upcoming project!

[@valerieberry2386]

@@diyhuntress OMG! Really?! Thank you!

[@backyardflyer9914]

That would be a great video. I was wanting to ask the same thing.

[@graceineverything9064]

Yes, please! I moved into my new home and bought a temporary desk which was such a waste of money. This is exactly what I need. I’m sure it will hold a double monitor stand.

[@Avvura]

Idk if this was answered but you can get the best ones that you can. If they are warped, you can joint them. If you have a table saw, you can try out this jig. Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKO8m5ZpfJapndE If they aren't too bad and are just a little warped, some clamping force will do the trick. I did this when I made shutters. Clamped them together and used cauls (small runners to help keep them aligned flat), then pocket screwed them.

[@andrewgibbons8159]

I love this. Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@FishersShop]

Great job, Sam! Looks fantastic. :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@just_megan_elle]

You saying "Hey Google" made all my devices freak out 🤣

[@carstenobermeier4450]

I’ll adopt you if needed 😆. The Suff you make is awesome!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahahah. I may need to take you up on this when I show the other half of this room... thank you!

[@sh3ena7]

I’ll co adopt!!!

[@virtualfather]

Nice job looks great I would have extended the tabletop to the wall on both sides or put a lip on the back edges. Would not really need it except for the open-looking heater at baseboards looks like it would catch stuff falling off the desk.

[@diyhuntress]

That’s the beauty of DIY projects. You can tailor them to fit your needs. 😊

[@TABO744]

Back at it again.. Love Love the vibes 🇯🇲🇺🇸😃😃

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@TABO744]

@@diyhuntress you’re Welcome ☺️

[@Kkuts37]

What a awesome way to give back to your Dad! Great build, as always, Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for always being the best!

[@robertevans6481]

Great work Sam...and nice saints helmet...

[@diyhuntress]

Ahah - can’t take credit for the helmet. But, thank you!

[@JackKirbyFan]

Sam, I am so bad. I always reply to your work and I didn't this time in a timely manner. Anyway, that desk was genius. I literally thought I was seeing steel legs and the way you set it up fooled me. Great idea painting the wood black. It looks awesome.

[@diyhuntress]

You’re awesome. Thank you!

[@imamaliyu]

I also thought the same. Initially i thought the legs was made from steel. She is absolutely genius.

[@strandloper]

I like the way you gave the all wood construction the appearance of having a metal framework. I wonder if giving the top a slight overhang along the front and side edges might have made it look a little more sleek.

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks! Maybe! That’s the beauty of DIY. There’s a lot to try. 😊

[@frankmusiol6871]

Das ist sehr schön geworden👍

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Love love love how this office space is looking 😍😍 nice work, Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for always teaching me so much! 🥰

[@dre7637]

Looks fantastic! Great job and I know your Dad loves it! Where’d the shrine end up?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It’s coming back soon! Will have a spot for it once the whole room is complete. 😊

[@winterrose8996]

I thought the legs were metal! What a beautiful piece

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Looks great Sam, awesome job! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, Fred!

[@JesusRodriguez-xt9ko]

The increase of price on wood is crazy! I appreciate all the tips to save money 😃

[@diyhuntress]

Seriously! Glad this was helpful!

[@SilverShinepony]

Finally under 150 desk that doesn't look like burned pine, it looks so good

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@DudeSawdust]

So simple yet very attractive. Love the desk! Extra bonus points for involving the family 👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much! I love when they get to help me. 🥰

[@YardmanWillie]

Love it! Your channel keeps me motivated to build as always!

[@diyhuntress]

This makes me so happy. Thank you!

[@jeanloreaud9282]

Très joli,j'adore, à bientôt salut Jeannot 🛠😉

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@brittp6702]

I seriously needed this! I am making one of these soon!

[@diyhuntress]

Yess! Hope you’ll share when you do!

[@ماجدعايدية]

Your simplicity is Nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@feliciag5044]

Love the desk! Love the black support with the stained top. What color of stain did you use?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Thought I linked it, but guess not! I have to check! Will get back to you on this!

[@robertogomez3698]

Nice job Sam. I like the clean lines of the frame and its marriage to the traditional wood-stained top. When I first saw the opening, I thought it was a welding job with a wood top ... I was wrong. Thanks for sharing and I will continue to follow this series of your Dad's office.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! Wanted to weld this, but the weather hasn’t been cooperating! Maybe next time. 😊

[@chriscute7528]

Niiice! Just an FYI, all of the MI links in the description are bad EXCEPT for the Smart Plug & the Air Purifier. Cheers!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for letting me know. All fixed. 😊

[@JaskaranSingh-rn7sk]

ayyy congrats on sponsor 😍💯, Beautiful and sleek project 💯

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@timdyer7692]

Very nice job! I really like the look and finish of the desk. I can't wait to see what is next.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Sam....love this desk, efficient, space saver....I would adopt you if ever your parents disown you, lol...Take care...stay safe...

[@diyhuntress]

Ahaha - you’re the best! Thank you!

[@heyimamaker]

Awesome work Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@mariah8200]

Nice project! Can’t wait to see the rest of the room makeover :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Can’t wait to get started on it!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Great desk build. Thanks for sharing. Do you realise how experienced you are already? How many DIYs would have assembled the L-shape desk in their shops and only then find out that it's not possible to get it where it needs to be?

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, friend! Lots of lessons learned over time!

[@tarahilton9013]

It's just beautiful. I was looking at a home office desk with my husband since hes working from home now and we spotted one for over €500 !!!!!!! And it looks exactly the same as this one..... you've always been my DIY inspiration in my home... so as the weather is FINALLY getting a bit better here in Galway Ireland 💚☘💚🇮🇪☘💚 and I can start bracing my tiny 6x6ft shed where all the magic happens hahaa I think I'll surprise him and give this a go..... I'll tag you if I manage something even close lol.... love as always x

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! I would love to see you tackle that desk! You’re so awesome. 💓

[@emilolguin3087]

Looks great! Where did you put the shrine? :)

[@diyhuntress]

It’ll be back soon! I have a spot planned for it. 😊

[@M6JKW]

Great project great video too 👍

[@homarsantiago3151]

Excellent; what is the stain color you used?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I want to say it was American Walnut? I have to double check!

[@homarsantiago3151]

@@diyhuntressThanks; You do a good job!

[@jasonthomas1760]

Looks awesome Sam, can't wait to see what you have planned next.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@foreverlostinabook]

It looks so good!! Where did you get the wire wall organisers from?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Found them at Home Sense!

[@lulypintor]

Looks sooooo good!! 😍😍😍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 🥰

[@jl-Sp]

Again a beautiful build! But I do think that the shop helper is not too sure about the new dog 14:39 😆😍

[@diyhuntress]

Hahaha. He’s not about our new friend... 😂

[@JennaMcCallister]

This turned out so amazing! Always in awe of your talent :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for all of the love! Always! 💓

[@JennaMcCallister]

@@diyhuntress 💜💜💜

[@netterkerl8702]

sehr gute arbeit. .. . 👍👍

[@lordy7933]

🪴 excellent job, definitely decluttered & a calming space 👍🏼

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Can’t wait to get to the rest of this room!

[@BeInspiredwithDominic]

While I will say that the room had a certain charm in it's "before"-state, it looks much better now. Out of curiosity, did you consider making the panels go all the way to the wall, or is that just my desire to be able to put clutter everywhere without it falling down. Thanks for sharing, Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I kept it the way it is because of the baseboard heating.

[@kalliemj]

Was it more cost effective to tmake the table top out of three pieces of wood glued together or would a solid piece of wood be better? And did you plane the wood before attaching them to one another so that the top would be flat?

[@dgramsz2146]

Looks great!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@mibrahimkhan9891]

Great video Sam loved it 😊

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 😊

[@MASINOA_Official]

very nice table 👏👏 good job. .. . 👍👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Sam. Keep them coming. I understand your bargain hunting after I saw you on Flea Market Flip. Stay safe. Bill

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you, Bill! 😊

[@jenniferbecnel439]

Looks great 👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@chetankat007]

Wood shop diaries got a subscriber because of you..but you are still the top one :)..whose helmet is that any NFL guy?

[@diyhuntress]

Love her! It’s a signed Drew Brees helmet! My dad is a huge Saints fan.

[@soffiegirl1027]

Love it!! I need to make a desk for my daughter soon and she’s super into L shaped desks rn so this is perfect. ~ p.s. the links to the plans and blog post are for your awesome slatted wood record player storage. 💙

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! And, thanks for the heads up on the link! Just fixed!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Nice work.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@jobellojuanjavier7445]

I love the table legs. I thought it looked like steel frames if i hadn't watched the whole video. Excellent job. Just a question, does the desk shake or kinda flimsy using 2x2's. I'm a new DIY'er so i haven't used 2x2's for desk legs. I'm a fan, and loved your build.

[@northernbrent6334]

Is the desk top 1” thick - great vid BTW

[@diyhuntress]

It is! I have a dull materials list on my website. 😊

[@TheTrueCRoK]

Hey was looking to the links in the description section but notice there isn't a link to the chair that was pair with this diy desk which is awesome. Was hoping you can send me the link or let me know where I can find it. Please and thank. P.s like most people thought the legs where metal frame as well lol

[@garet92]

Another great project in the bag! One question about the mountain art above the desk, did you make that too?

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I did! There’s actually a tutorial on my channel for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHSrl318bt14aZI

[@felixreali7101]

Isn't team work the best?! :-) great project. I'm still wondering my why your desktop came out nice and flat and mine always warp :-( I know I'm doing something wrong but no idea what!

[@diyhuntress]

It is! Also... A lot of that has to do with choosing the wood before the project even starts. You want make sure that your pieces are relatively flat before gluing them up. Also alternating the grain pattern helps a lot!

[@dnEsagila]

Cool. I think, that is metal at the bottom. not difficult to make. In Belarus more chip it will turn out. I will try.

[@diyhuntress]

Would love to see you tackle a build like this! 🙌🏼

[@jenniferw.1495]

You HAVE to share, with your neighbor, from, St. Bernard Parish...What paint did you use, for the desk frame, besides primer?? I'm DYING to know! TOTALLY thought this was going to be wood/metal project, from the looks of it! That's why I HAVE TO KNOW what paint you used!!! Please and Thank You! Tell Dad I said, "Who Dat?!" ⚜️

[@alenk7027]

hey, sorry if it sounds dumb, but ive seen in a lot of desk projects that people when building the top of the desk cut boards to then glue them together, is there like a structural reason for that? something to do with the integrity of the top of the desk? im planning on building one but ive never worked with wood before. also, are there any communities where i can interact with other woodworkers? like a fb group or something similar (im sorry for any grammar errors or misspellings, english is not my first language)

[@Bashirbros]

i've done the exact same build but all of my wood started to warp almost right away. how did you prevent that

[@allanneil4064]

Which wood is this

[@JerseyCWP]

Please be careful when you say "Hey Google". My system started asking me questions. LOL

[@diyhuntress]

AHAHAH. Sorry... 🤣

[@virtualfather]

@@diyhuntress someone did that on late night and Amazon customers all over the country got a box of Bisquick ... funny scary world we are in KEEP MAKING

[@fixitmonkey8947]

My Nephew's first words were 'Hey Google' not mommy, not daddy, but google

[@DenverBronx12]

Stain color?

[@cartoomews]

👍👍👍

[@daquanwilliford3124]

You’re so beautiful 😍

[@carriejohnson7816]

Are you really a full time psychologist?

[@diyhuntress]

I am!

[@carriejohnson7816]

That's cool!!!! I totally thought you were an engineer. lol

[@saulgoodman2018]

$7 for a 2x4? Last time I've bought one, it was half of that.

[@diyhuntress]

It’s so crazy how much lumber has gone up this year... 😩