How to Make a DIY Industrial Pipe Desk - Woodworking

[@ironjungkwonful]

Very nice build!

[@litahsr.8226]

oh yeah this is awesome love it thanks

[@CliffordMiller-fu7nu]

for the bottom part with the two pipes I would have added a touch of superglue in the threads so it doesn't move or jiggle loose. It would dry clear and taking it apart would be simple since heat will break the bond if you needed to take it apart. Just torch it and its ready to move.

[@IndianoWelle]

Great table

[@brunalombardi8003]

Beautiful. Gracias😘

[@micasamisreglas8634]

Me encantó ❤️gracias!

[@jayb8056]

Surely swap those screws out with some black ones? Otherwise I loooove the desk!

[@tylerbehrends3304]

How’s the stability of this thing?

[@jasonbiser6081]

Great looking and trying to so something similar. How do you tighten the pipes tight enough so the threading is not showing?

[@thespaltydog1039]

I tighten the pipes as far as I can. Usually there will still be thread showing.

[@HardParking]

This is incredible. Came here to figure out how to close a square, you basically did that with the base. Thanks. If I wanted to make a slip joint on one of the four joining pieces to close a square instead, how would you suggest drilling out the thread of a 3 or 4 way connector?

[@thespaltydog1039]

Thanks! That's an interesting idea. I would maybe either use a spindle sander to remove the threads on the fitting. Or, you could just use an angle grinder to remove the threads on the pipe end. That way it's narrow enough to not contact the threads. Removing the threads on the pipe end would probably be easier.

[@Sunny-ct3jh]

Can you list all sizes of pipes used? Also whats the overall size of the frame? Thanks

[@thespaltydog1039]

Here is a link to the plans which includes all the dimensions I used. bit.ly/2QC56Ex

[@danieljoaquincunanan8148]

just got your plans. hope i can make it as good as you did lmao

[@apocalypsepyro]

Hey Logan, this is such an absolute fantastic build! 11/10 keep it up! I was wondering what the name of the song you used around 5:08 mark was called?

[@DrFunkMoose]

Fantastic build!

[@赵䟏]

Great tutorial! Inspiring idea! Thanks a lot!

[@vickilgabriel8499]

Do you have a list of measurements anywhere? Would love to make this. Not doing to well with the math! Thank you !!

[@alexpadillayt]

Do you have the link to the monitor arm to attach it to the desk?

[@thespaltydog1039]

www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DM7N5BH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The vise that clamps to the top is a little big and barely fits under the monitor stand. You might be able to find another one that will fit better or could just make the monitor stand slightly taller if you're building the desk.

[@alexpadillayt]

@@thespaltydog1039 thank you 👍

[@travisvinson6917]

great work. 2 things. 1 I am a Ryobi fan. for the tight spaces, Dewalt has an attachment that is 90* for impacts/drills. You can apply direct pressure to the drive bit. I wished Ryobi had one. 2 Im still confused as to how to get the pipe connected in the "rectangle"

[@thespaltydog1039]

Thanks! Yeah I've been on the fence about committing to a single cordless tool brand but I've found myself slowly grabbing Ryobi more and more. That's interesting though, I'll take a look at what Dewalt is doing. Yeah, it was a little difficult for me to explain ha. Basically you get both short sides and one long side tightened down. So you should have 3 sides of your rectangle. Then thread the last (long) side as far as you can into one of the fittings two open fittings. To connect the last fitting you will need to swing the pieces towards one another so they sort of pop into place which you can see at 4:45. You will probably only have maybe one thread run in the last fitting if at all, so that is when you start to loosen the opposite end that you tightened in the very beginning. As you loosen the one end the other side should start threading into the other end. It might take a couple tries to get it lined up just right but you will essentially have 3 sides of the rectangle threaded in fully on both ends while the last side is only threaded in about half way on both ends. Hopefully this helps!

[@travisvinson6917]

@@thespaltydog1039 actually that makes a lot of sense

[@rytas]

Great leg design! I was looking around for ideas other than just a cap or flange. The only thing I would do differently would be to use black screws. Personal preference, but, I want them to hide in the background and match. Great work, though, all around! Subscribed.

[@micasamisreglas8634]

Suscrita❤️❤️❤️

[@17GOBLINS]

Without detaching the flanges that are screwed into the desk, is it possible to get the legs off by unscrewing the pipes? I assume not because if you were to try to unscrew from the table the fitting attached at the other end would tighten and not allow you to.

[@17GOBLINS]

I thought about it out more and you can just have the flanges be a slip fitting so that way the table top can be removed

[@thespaltydog1039]

You're right, with this design you wouldn't be able to remove the legs without unscrewing the flanges. That's not a bad idea though!

[@chezer3869]

Did you have to stain and finish both sides of the tabletop? Could you just do only the top? Sorry I'm new to this and wanted to try building my own desk.

[@thespaltydog1039]

No worries! So if you look around online you'll find some people only finish the top side. However I think generally most finish both sides. By only finishing the top, the underside can absorb more humidity from the air which can cause warping. Personally I always finish both sides. For table tops I will typically finish the underside first. After all my coats are applied, but not necessarily fully dried, I'll flip the top onto some painter's triangles then finish the top. The triangles will sometimes leave little marks in the wood so thats why I rest the underside on them because you should never see them. This helps cut down an extra day or two total if you were to only finish one side at a time and let it fully cure. Hope this is helpful!

[@chezer3869]

@@thespaltydog1039 Thanks for the information! it was very helpful!

[@darkmagedan2353]

This looks amazing dude.

[@thespaltydog1039]

Thanks!

[@edmtwo]

How sturdy is it? Does it wobble from side to side, from the pipe connections?

[@thespaltydog1039]

It's very sturdy. I'm unable to wobble it at all from side to side. The longer stretcher running the length of the desk really helps in that area.

[@waqarkhanpisces]

How do you learn wooding work

[@thespaltydog1039]

I've actually learned most from youtube!

[@waqarkhanpisces]

@@thespaltydog1039 is this your professional

[@thespaltydog1039]

@@waqarkhanpisces I do build and sell things as a side business. I'm still rocking a normal day job though until I'm able to go full time!

[@waqarkhanpisces]

@@thespaltydog1039 dear i live very far from you , in Pakistan 🇵🇰 see the opportunity of internet i am talking to you. I work in an office and i have a small business of stationary and office supplies due to Corona pandemic schools are off. So i am thinking about a new business which i will keep continue with my other works.

[@waqarkhanpisces]

@@thespaltydog1039 work from home i am thinking about providing home office setup

[@xVoodooGamesx]

How much would you say all the materials cost you?? Im shopping around for a desk just like this. But really want to build one myself.

[@thespaltydog1039]

Depending on the design you could probably make one for around $150+ in materials. Using construction lumber helps keep cost down. The pipe fittings however can add up when you need 8 or 9 of a single part. The price on fittings can vary quite a bit from store to store so its best to shop around on those to get the best price.

[@17GOBLINS]

Is that really 3/4" pipe? Looks like 1".

[@thespaltydog1039]

Yep, all 3/4"!

[@TranTheClever]

They look kind of weak? 3:22

[@thespaltydog1039]

What looks weak?

[@mrtonyadkins]

You’re kinda’ dumb aren’t you? Your time stamp is on the moment he’s threading the pipe. It’s not weak. The desk is stout I assure you.

[@gregoryvanhalen]

Who the heck has all that equipment at home?

[@thespaltydog1039]

Specifically for this build you can accomplish the same result with a drill, sander, a few pipe clamps and a saw to cut your boards to length (if you choose). I mention in the video that you can get all of your boards cut to size at the big box store. If you wanted to use rough lumber most lumber yards will mill your boards flat and square for an added cost which eliminates the need for the jointer, planer and table saw. For the base, most big box stores will cut and thread pipe for you at no additional cost. You can also buy precut pipe already threaded at smaller dimensions as well. Honestly if I were to do this again I would go that route to save myself the time cutting and threading. However, the pipe threader I have was about $70 from harbor freight and gets the job done. DIY has such a broad meaning and even though my shop is setup to process rough lumber and build more complex pieces I still believe this can be done with basic tools. Have a nice day!