How to make a simple modern desk

[@andrewfarrell6120]

Some enterprising dude or lady will find this many years from now and restore it while marveling at the awesome simple construction.

[@W4iteFlame]

It may be simple, but definitly not easy. Well done

[@robertbamford8266]

Gorgeous early 21st century antique. One of a kind. Irreplaceable.

[@DaleDix]

A good carpenter could do it.

[@svenhurdurburdursson8765]

There are 2. He just showed you in the video 😂😂😂

[@NomadOfNorad]

@@svenhurdurburdursson8765 Still irreplaceable to someone in the year 2124. 😀

[@cecoya]

You do such great work, and I like to watch you create and do magic with the wood. You have all the best toys too. Have a wonderful day

[@pamelaremel7477]

That desk has such clean lines but is also very sturdy looking! OMG, I love that LAMP!

[@geofffikar3417]

That design is timeless. Beautifully done!

[@shirleyannconfer9651]

Your work is always beautiful.

[@badgerservices9665]

I always wondered "This guy is simply amazing at fixing old things, no matter what part is broken, he can fix it.... so surely he can make something entirely from scratch? Why doesnt he?" Thank you for proving that hypothesis! Very nice. Do you enjoy making from new as much as fixing old?

[@karencox3235]

I have always thought the same thing. I'm sure he can make a TON of money designing and making his own items. Not that I would want him to stop restoring, though. There are too many awesome pieces out there that need his sweet touch!

[@ATRestoration]

Yes!

[@hannahstraining7476]

@@karencox3235 I would think he could actually make more money restoring antiques than making and selling new furniture that would have to compete with the Ikeas of the world.

[@jeanmariemclain2836]

Modern? Yes. Simple? Not the careful and detailed way you make it! This is stunning. Just beautiful. Also, I like your new jig.

[@royer_redos]

Beautiful but I am obsessed with that lamp on top.

[@noras.9774]

Beautiful! Simple and elegant!

[@yx6889]

Very nice, clean lines and utilitarian.

[@Brigidz]

I would so love a table saw like yours.

[@rickdeyoung8886]

Nice desk, I like watching furniture builds as much as restorations

[@pinkytaylor5845]

Beautiful and clean. Very nice. The lamp was way cool.

[@jfulysse9629]

Far from your restorations but I like this very much too. Congratulations from France !

[@briangoldberg4439]

still the best furniture channel on youtube

[@acdallas6356]

Beautiful work. You certainly got your money's worth out of that jig. I believe you could dance a jig on those desks!!!

[@lynnew5619]

Beautiful. I’d love to have that in my workroom.

[@mdeysenroth]

Very nice! I like the combination of paint and light wood. It's modern and fresh. I also like that you made the drawers free standing on casters so they can be used wherever it is convenient. Great job.

[@myersmoviemoments]

This was a great change of pace from the restoration videos, but equally as brilliant and entertaining

[@adriennejames9120]

You do beautiful work, sir!

[@misterj1968]

Nicely laid out and more important clean shop

[@leeannoneal4847]

Fantastic design, sleek and efficient!

[@patstrailertopics5975]

You are simply the best!

[@selmamachado5728]

What a spectacle, Ahti! Like always! I look forward to your posts eagerly. Thank you!

[@janelloyd4332]

What a cool looking desk. Wonderful job

[@Ladysilver43]

The mix of modern and old time techniques is interesting to watch. They blend together beautifully.

[@marcusott2973]

Much awaited, much appreciated excellent work as always from you.

[@eenayeah]

That doweling jig is so aesthetic and stylish!

[@katherineharper-sj4ys]

Beautiful classic modern design. Love it. What a fun video to watch. Thanks Ahti.

[@jamesfearing9459]

Disciplined design, executed in fine materials. What IKEA stuff would be if it was made to last. Great project!

[@78jog89]

A virtuoso performing a beloved sonata with ease, utter professionalism, and confidence. A pleasure to watch and learn from. Thanks for posting.

[@josephdinenna]

Your craftmanship is fantastic.

[@Ss-mh5wi]

So beautiful ❤️. And I really love the Lamp on the table 😊

[@juliecullom6955]

Me too! I wined if he made it. Wouldn’t surprise me if he did.

[@jsl1952]

so nice seeing you create instead of re-creating...

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Thank you, Ahti, for sharing your wonderful carpentry skills. Those were beautiful desks, simple, elegant, and very, very versatile. This was a fun video.

[@mozu517]

Both are BEAUTIFUL! And the lamp is cute too ❤

[@МаринаПетрова-т2з]

Приветствую! За созданием новой вещи тоже интересно наблюдать. Получилось очень красиво. Ваш стиль работы чёткий, педантичный. 👍Лампа в стиле стимпанк, хорошо сочетается со стилем стола. А блеск столешницы вообще супер.

[@markhearsey4294]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos buddy, old or new you are a fantastic craftsman…👍🏻

[@joshuaosburg3618]

I’m not even half way through the video and I already love it. It’s very clear and well put together. Altogether, you make terrific videos.

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

What an elegant, yet simple desk! I love it!! The drawer handles are amazing. You're the BEST, Ahti!!!

[@darilynkrupp6309]

It's always compelling to watch someone with skill and expertise create something useful as well as beautiful. Kudos.

[@rosegonella3098]

Wow, we recently got a drill guide for better control, but that jig is like that drill guide times ten.

[@silvioaltobello]

Whatever you do is beautiful...I loved Drillpro..could help amateurs to do mortases

[@DelnoraY]

Ahti, the desk was professionally constructed, great job, but I love, love the lamp.

[@mirom3774]

Jak się ma taki park maszynowy i zdolności to praca sprawia przyjemność

[@anniewardlow9297]

Wow 😲... that was amazing work, Ahti! 👍 Someone will be lucky to use this desk for many years to come because you built a quality piece of furniture. Thanks for the great content!

[@2quintly]

I was shocked at the materials cost. I wonder what it would have been with SOLID wood? All-in-all, excellent work, compliments. Great outcome.

[@blainerueckwald]

Anyone who thinks they can save money building this kind of furniture is in for a big surprise.

[@joutilas]

You can save a great deal if you buy used furniture and repurpose the wood. Unfortunately real wood in furniture is getting kind of rare...

[@xXVintersorgXx]

The other thing to note is that the top was solid butcher block 3-4 inches thick? That's where most of his cost was on this piece if I had to guess.

[@LV12800]

You do beautiful work and it's a pleasure to watch. ❤

[@clutions]

Ahti, I've often checked out the Drillpro but being a cheap a$$ I use the Milescraft Joint Pro. Not a s pretty and maybe not as durable but it has worked "OK" for me. As usual I ALWAYS look forward to your posts!

[@karenhill5945]

Simply amazing! Yours is my absolute favorite woodworking channel. The techniques and depth of knowledge you display is both educational and inspiring. Could this be adapted to a multifunctional craft room? I paint, sew, and do woodworking. Need a desk/bench in my craft room for cutting fabric and storing threads. Need another bench/desk for my woodworking in the garage. Any suggestions?

[@ATRestoration]

I think you need more sturdy and heavier design for woodwork.

[@gpanizzolo6090]

Excelente trabajo y hermoso diseño. Gracias por compartirlo! Un abrazo! Germán, Lomas de Solymar, Uruguay

[@myraholmes8702]

OK, mind blown. I couldn't see this coming.

[@gingers.5933]

Beautiful and sleek design, excellent craftmanship.

[@estebansioperez7928]

Personally, what I like about this job is that once again a carpenter shows that it is not necessary to have a Festool Domino, nor a workshop full of green tools to make good creations... (I have nothing against of that brand and whoever can afford it, congratulations, a sign that they did things well). But sometimes it does not show reality, the workshops are usually more humble and have a medley of many brands and as in this case in the video with A jig of 50-60 dollars or euros makes joints of the same quality as with the domino. Congratulations on the professionalism and finish! Keep it up!

[@ATRestoration]

Domino is a very good tool, but only if you use it often enough to justify its price.

[@amitojha9]

Minimalism at its best 👍

[@lorna5609]

Amazing, my friend, thank you!

[@rodikalicharan5544]

This guy is amazing.

[@matiascalafat]

It is more difficult to make something brand new! Congratulations!😊

[@ВикторГалянин]

Кропотливая, трудоёмкая, в тоже время восхитительная работа. Итог прекрасен. Спасибо за видос, лайк.

[@jennyschwartz2554]

I love your work. especially with old furnitures. This is also nice but bringing old furniture back to life is more interesting to me. Whatever you do, it’s great.!

[@shellydehart8217]

Wow! I’m blown away. What a beautiful piece of modern art to become a desk with drawers. It took you 12 days but it will last forever for it was well made. Thank you for sharing another part of yourself. ♥️♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟

[@bamereg]

My job is performed mainly from behind a desk. And seeing you make one makes me want to work with my hands and create, and re-connect with what I think I am supposed to do and be as a human being. I don't know yet how I'll get there but I do know that I will. Thank you Ahti.

[@alindorindicu3732]

Nice work and tidy worshop! Thanks for the written explanations, very useful!

[@brianvittachi6869]

A very elegant looking piece. The only one of it's kind in the world. Great job.

[@dannraff]

Mr magic fingers you make everything look so easy thanks Great build.

[@erikziak1249]

The surface looks like PUR. I prefer to spray paint it. At least that is what I did 25 years ago, when making custom made tables for myself. The surface was a nice, sort of satin matte. Ahti, I really love the front panel of the drawers, a very nice and clean design. Perfect work, as we expected from you. Thank you.

[@JohnDoe-cg4eo]

This channel is awesome, I’m a subscriber from Saskatchewan Canada, and a loyal watcher. I turn the sound off and watch the videos because it helps with my ADHD. Keep the videos coming please, I love the craftsmanship 👍🏻👍🏻

[@marchelleharris4842]

That is a cool desk and a cool lamp. Great job.😊

[@CallMeTippy]

I for sure thought the black parts were metal from the thumbnail 😂, love the finished product.

[@susskinsgamer]

Ahti, this is a beautiful design. I like this so much. It has a timeless, clean look that really appeals to me.

[@nataliabartz2735]

Отменная работа. Блестяще. С предикатом!...

[@juliecullom6955]

Wow! That’s a great looking desk. I bet you can build just about anything. Was this made for a client? As I’m watching you build, I was thinking about the masters of old & how they’d go about making the same table. I would imagine it would take a lot more than 12 days though. Wish you were here in Houston, TX as I have a few pieces I’d love to have you restore!

[@lovingmayberry307]

Nice to see you make furniture from scratch. Such talent! ❤ I love the lamp too! Did you make it?

[@ATRestoration]

No. One Estonian guy makes them.

[@Diana221162]

Thank you for posting! You really got “jiggy with it”.😅

[@rebeccabarnes3324]

Gorgeous Desk Beautifully Crafted!

[@svetlanaziatnina1514]

Современный стол из современных мебельных материалов. Немного непреввчно видеть такую работу, а не одну из невероятных реставраций.

[@patstrailertopics5975]

Thanks!

[@kevinallsopp9802]

What a great little desk. So nice to watch you make something from scratch. Another great video. Really enjoyed watching you use the ‘Drillpro’ 👍

[@ricromrec]

Obsessed & addicted to these videos

[@csekeamal7788]

Az a legszebb, hogy annyira egyszerűnek látszik! Erre mondanák sokan, hogy "hát ezt én is meg tudnám csinálni!" Persze, csak szóban 🤣 Masszív, tartós, praktikusan egyedi darab, most erre volt szükség, és még szép is lett! Nekem régen a köldökcsaphoz fúrt lyukak ferdére sikerültek, 😁 feladtam, de a bemutatott eszköz ügyes!

[@jbye5353]

Gorgeous! Love the lamp too :)

[@dbach1025]

Beautiful!!

[@autodidactin]

Lucky the student/worker who will get to use this elegant and functional work of art. Hope they subscribe! 😂

[@ElaineWood-f2t]

As always, your work is impeccable!! ❤

[@x84pav84x]

Отличная работа.

[@calogerosavarino4708]

Salve maestro la sua precisione e spaventosa e con piacere guardo il video

[@VeretenoVids]

My doweling jig isn't nearly as fancy as yours is, but I do love it--makes quick work of simple assembly.

[@Serjioscozychannel]

Красотища, Михаил! Так держать - потрясающее изделие!

[@Yuliya78-05]

Почему Михаил?🤔

[@imoldgreg13]

Lovely. And that lamp is pretty cool as well. 😃

[@redskins43]

such beautiful work ahti... always wonderful... aloha ✌️🙏🤙

[@killy1958able]

You are so good at your profession, love watching your videos 😊

[@mlaiuppa]

You almost make me believe that with all of the correct tools and materials I could build furniture too.

[@CogentConsult]

Beautifully done!

[@Kelpiejane3252]

You are deeply impressive in many ways 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦋

[@JuneSivell]

very clever and very well made.

[@PAPIOPA1]

Hi! I have a trick to install those standard guides: Use that T square ruler you've made with MDF(?) and align it with the front of the cabinet (as if you were going to draw a line on the side of the cabinet). Place the bottom of the guide on the ruler (the almost square part that has the wheel). Place a carpenter´s pencil (the 1/4" side) between the ruler and the guide at half the length of the guide. That 1/4" will make the guide perpendicular to the front. That way you won't need to cut sticks for each guide or use any special jig or template. 😊 I love your restoration videos, they're mesmerizing for me and I learn a lot! The sand bag to clamp veneer to arched pieces is a great trick! Greetings from Argentina🇦🇷.

[@gregpendrey6711]

🎼To the left, to the left, I always run my router to the left, to the left...🎶🎵

[@PAPIOPA1]

@@gregpendrey6711 What does a router have to do with what I wrote?

[@dortedenmark9047]

So nice, could use one of those, simple but beautiful 😁

[@vinceianni4026]

Hello AT beautifully done good job