How to Build this Modern Desk / Wood Veneer Basics

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Learn how to build this modern desk in this step by step woodworking video.
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[@MrBobisadog]

I appreciate how despite your success and channel growth, you still are making videos like the ones that attracted me to your content initially years ago. Great work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I appreciate that! Thanks!

[@branchandfoundry560]

We're at Makers Camp now. EVERYBODY is here. Pretty much everyone is nice enough. But Jon is the most down to earth guy you'll ever meet.

[@thedoorguycharlie]

You are my #1 go to for education and not just because you use the terms "heavy and light". Terms my son and I used when we installed doors together. Customers would say " You guys never talk". Because I would think it and he would hand it to me. It was a great run of about 9 years. But you have unlocked so many mysteries in furniture building. Like why do you leave 3'' on a the back of a drawer? Got it. Loved the leg portion of this build. @ 71 years old I don't know that I have time to do that but now I want to give it a try. Thank you for all your effort. You are touching so many lives.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That is really great to hear, thank you I really appreciate it. Have a great day, Jon

[@giacomogallai3070]

And this, my friends, is how real woodworking is done. This is artistry. Thank you Jon for being such an inspiration.

[@vmoutsop]

It's great to have a channel that focuses on building projects and not so much on tools or reviews. Great project.

[@TexianPa]

Jon, the way you approach furniture making reminds me of when I apprenticed with a cabinet builder as a teen. Very practical (and stalwart) construction with thoughtful design elements. It’s very American and I just appreciate that everything doesn’t have to be dovetails and dominoes and whatever other fad techniques are floating around. Thanks for the years of encouragement and for putting your plans out there for the everyman utilize.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you! That’s really nice to hear

[@johnsrabe]

7:31 Yes! Little hand-held guage blocks are so key, and - I think - not obvious to a beginner.

[@dalehopley1363]

The level of skill and experience 🤯

[@RealROI]

Functional art. Beautiful.

[@km343]

Great video & project. I really enjoy these longer project vids & a cup of coffee to start my weekend. Thanks Jon!

[@johnsrabe]

Your intro is so public broadcasting - and perfectly done!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

That’s awesome! Thanks

[@MichaelScottPerkins]

Still the absolute KING!!! Great project!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Mike! I’m already looking forward to posting another painting video tomorrow.

[@Llamadosalvaje]

Wonderful art as always sir! Congratulations from Chile 🇨🇱

[@c.a.g.1977]

Love this design, mid century modern design really still looks awesome!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

thanks! I totally agree!

[@kenc2257]

Great looking writing desk. That's lovely veneer--subtle but still striking.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@dalehopley1363]

Best instructional approach 🙏 very thorough and informative - well worth subscribing! Thank you Jon Peters

[@massimorusso2473]

Un lavoro magnifico, spiegato i modo semplice.Un saluto

[@jarasblunt]

Respect for still having all your fingers 💪 especially after all the years in the trade 👍

[@DIYHGP]

John, to complete the look, I would have veneer the top edge of the drawers to hide plywood

[@mehmethanaydn3113]

especially table etc. five stars to the products. Incredibly beautiful works

[@timothycreasy2161]

This is definitely a elegant looking piece. How you ran the grain direction on the drawers front is interesting to look at, but nice. And I do like the length of these instructional videos, a lot of the details would be missed.

[@johnsrabe]

I love the simplicity and usefulness of this desk!

[@paulmuyimbo9766]

Wow you make it look so easy..but I bet you have decades of experience and you are a born carpenter...amazing talent

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Yes it’s hard to believe that I’ve been woodworking for almost 40 years … time flies!

[@Nutswoodworking]

Well done john.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@rpmcaicara]

Very Nice Project JON.Saludes from Brazil

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@ronaldolima797]

Excelente. Adoro suas peças e como faz.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you!

[@edhuck5664]

Great job!

[@InMyPurview]

Great work sir.

[@keithclark1863]

Hi Jon, Another great build mate. I really love the treatment you did on the legs, makes this two drawer desk really stand out. Also a perfect video tutorial as well. We have just downsized into a three bedroom unit and I can see making this desk down the track after we settle in. Thank you so much for your time and effort you put into everything you do. I very much appeciate it. Kind regards, kmdc in Oz.

[@tonyb2760]

I am a big fan of the leg design. Beautiful project. Thanks for sharing

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Tony!

[@andrewbrown8148]

Beautiful build, Jon~! My wife thinks that this desk would look great in our kitchen, so it looks like this will be the next plan added to my Jon Peters' plan library. 😀

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! That’s Great! Send me a picture when you finish it.

[@tintansigloXXI]

Saludos al algoritmo, desde México, gran video, muchas gracias por enseñarnos y ayudarnos a mejorar

[@hazembata]

Nice.

[@kevinf3641]

Awesome build. Love the long form video.

[@LonghornWorkshop]

Great tutorial and the table looks so great. Love the pace and quality of the video as well. I have had small pieces of veneer for years, you have inspired me to finally do a small project with them.

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Nice desk really came out nice! Keep up the good work!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Scott!

[@dougggiereid]

Well you definitely achieved "elegant". Great build and as usual great video.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Doug!

[@jimrosson6702]

Absolutely beautiful design Jon the desk turned out amazing great job as always.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Jim!

[@branchandfoundry560]

Great project, Jon, with interesting details. Now I feel bad--hope you held back at least one pipe clamp!

[@ChuckP25.]

Great project Jon. Thumbs up.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Chuck!

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning desk, Jon! Really amazing work and design! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thank you! Will do!

[@stephanechaine8189]

Beautiful work as usual

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Stephen!

[@YouT-DJ]

Nice desk Jon. Thanks.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@scottsmith9965]

Beautiful Piece!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks Scott!

[@paulmuyimbo9766]

I wish I could somehow get that desk that u made ..am no carpenter and i live very far away but i sure love that desk ❤

[@haodeng9701]

Another great project and clear explanations. Your project is always easy to learn and follow. Just one question, why did you leave the plywood edge open in the drawer sides? That's not normally what you do.

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

You build furniture?!?! I never knew that. Or maybe I knew & then forgot cause it's been so long😂. Nice clean lines Jon. Vertical grain was good choice. Hoping all is well, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

😂😂😂 Thanks Mike! Weather is starting to get perfect for me to get to work with those rocks… thanks again! Honey is heading your way this week. We got some really dark honey from the fall harvest and it’s delicious.

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Would you ever use veneer or edge banding on top of the drawers so it looks like solid wood and hide the plys??? It’s a nice look piece but opening the draws to reveal the plys irks me.

[@m3rdpwr]

Strange, I forgot all about this channel. I have not been getting notifications for you, until today.

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Glad you’re back! yeah a few people have said the same

[@sapelesteve]

Beautiful desk build Jon! However, I would have edge banded the top inside edges of those draws. Not a fan of that plywood look when the draws are pulled out.

[@MrMaritoJavier]

Where are your build videos?

[@JonPetersArtHome]

I think you have a point Steve… if I were to build it again I probably use solid wood on the drawers. On the plus side it is a very high-quality Plywood with a popular core.

[@julietphillips1991]

Quality plywood with no voids...why cover it up?

[@topshelf552]

Sweet!!!!!!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@bigfishbri962]

Hi Jon, great video! After you used the flush cut router bit on the veneer did you do anything else to the veneer edge to finish it off?

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

Nice project Jon! Just curious have you ever used a dado setup for making half-lap cuts, or a bandsaw even? It would save you some time. Thanks for the video!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Some time, but I timed it ion this project and it only took about 3 minutes a leg.

[@pianomanny1397]

Beautiful work Justin! Thank you for your channel! I just had one question as to why you would use a more expensive maple plywood and then cover it with veneer? Wouldn't it be more cost effective for a sanded plywood if you were going to cover it? Just curious....thanks!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! It’s just so much easier to work with good plywood

[@aearnest]

how much was the total cost for materials ?

[@MrWFCJR]

Why did curve on legs seem more attractive than say a straight taper? Did the four legs end up square on the floor? How about pads on the feet if you are using this on wood floors. Nice work! I appreciate how you respectfully include sponsors - recognizing the need for that in your revenue model. There is no sense in starving when your content is so good. The days of everything should be free are over. I had a digital magazine which was driven to almost zero revenue because of the subscribers unreasonable expectation of free content. Cheers!

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Great questions! Thanks Bill … I’m planning to post a follow up today video in a few days. I’ll definitely answer these questions.

[@bmurphy847]

Did you use paper backed veneer? Thanks

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Yes, really easy to use

[@yasarmevlutoglu776]

👍👍👍🙏🇹🇷

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks!

[@johnsrabe]

Yo … you’re the pro but … with all that glue, strong plywood, and all those nails, do you really need the screws? It’s not a heavy duty desk. (Looks great btw. Nice project.)

[@JonPetersArtHome]

Thanks! Probably but a little insurance couldn’t hurt