I Build My Editors Dream Desk

I Build A Glowing River Desk
Grab a pair of SHOP SHADES - bit.ly/ShopShades_YT
LIVE EDGE & EPOXY MASTERCLASS IS NOW LIVE
Sign Up Here - bit.ly/JM_MasterclassCheckout
Learn More about the course here - bit.ly/JM_EpoxyMasterclassLan...
Degassing Chamber (Barney) - amzn.to/3SssmVa
Want to see more epic builds
I Build A $30,000 Table - • I Build A $30,000 Table
I Build An Impossible TV Center Designed by AI - • I Use Ai To Build A Me...
I Build Another Impossible Floating Cave Table with AI - • I Build Another Imposs...
I Tested Viral Real Fish River Table - • I Build A Table With A...
I Tested Viral DIY TikToks - • I Tested Viral DIY Tik...
➤OUR MERCHANDISE - johnmalecki.com/
➤WOODWORKING PLANS - johnmalecki.com/collections/d...
➤TOOLS & SUPPLIES WE USE - hwww.amazon.com/shop/john_malecki
Proudly Supported By:
Timberland PRO - bit.ly/JM_TimberlandPRO
Oneida Air Systems - bit.ly/JM_Oneida
Lincoln Electric - bit.ly/JM_Lincoln
Total Boat Epoxy - SAVE 5% : www.totalboat.com/MALECKI5
THUNDER LASER - bit.ly/JM_ThunderLaser23
My Top Tools and Product Affiliates
Woodworking Tools - kit.co/JohnMaleckiBuilds/wood...
Metalworking Tools - kit.co/JohnMaleckiBuilds/meta...
Favorite Finishs - bit.ly/JM_Rubio2021
My Camera Gear - kit.co/JohnMaleckiBuilds/came...
#DreamDesk #EpoxyRiver #genz

[@albertj2459]

The best part is how you added the off cuts back onto the sides! It gives the table top a more custom look instead of just having the dog ears.

[@emeltea33]

Agreed!

[@jennydrumm7223]

You're right! Finishes it off perfectly!

[@xxPenjoxx]

Totally, it makes a huge difference to the finished look ✨️

[@seeps9353]

I would love to see a desk or table like this but made intentionally to look like an old map. Blue for water and wood for land. This table has the look but with attention to details to make it map like. A compass in the bottom corner and some lakes, rivers, islands and maybe longitude and latitude lines. Burial wood has the look of old weathered paper and rough edges.

[@sunilpermaul7876]

I love that you do this for your employees and team. Like, that's what makes people want to work harder for their employers is when you can see they care about you. This isn't a pizza day or something, this is amazing :)

[@tiffybee6293]

This desk is gorgeous. Definitely need to build Chris one now!

[@seeps9353]

Make a desk like this but made intentionally to look like an old map. Blue for water and wood for land. This table has the look but with attention to details to make it map like. A compass in the bottom corner and some lakes, rivers, islands and maybe longitude and latitude lines. Burial wood has the look of old weathered paper and rough edges.

[@TheWoodFly]

Shows that when you take the time to pre-vac out the bubbles, MUCH better results. Also, you trusted your people with some of the details which makes it more of a team effort. And the fact that you did it for one of your own elevates it even more. Really nice job.

[@buchananwood21]

Looks dope as hell. Only thing I don’t like is the orange. Probably would have went with black. Black and blue almost always look good.

[@warrenstatz1265]

I was thinking that or maybe even a darker orange

[@e-thangs724]

I think the table looks beautiful and if they didn't even have the orange at all it would look great especially that countertop but the orange just takes away from it

[@davidjowett8195]

It's refreshing to see that anothr colour other than black resin is used. Too many builders stick to black. The clear fill over blue is a stunning idea, well done. Overal the colours work brialliantly. I want one...... One of your best builds by far, thank you for sharing.

[@parzival9494]

The table top is the selling point. But the LED lighting really highlights it. And honestly my favorite part is the tray organizer in the drawer so that everything can stay organized and clean. Makes working much more enjoyable and easy when things are clean.

[@siraadam4343]

Wow, that whole build kicks ass, I think the frame is the most underrated part. The idea to do the shallow blue epoxy pour with clear over top so you can see the burl… **chef’s kiss** I want to see Joe get his phone out of that cubby. My beefy fingers would need some cutouts in that mdf 😂

[@sweaty2palms915]

The tig welded frame is for sure underrated!

[@johnkeane2183]

The table top is by far the best I've seen, the burl with that crystal clear epoxy is amazing. The way you made the frame draws my eye to the fact the angles on the side are not parallel and in my opinion the orange panels and frame would have looked better in black, small gripes on an otherwise beautiful desk. Another great piece of craftsmanship and so awesome you do this for your employees.

[@kurtlarson2061]

I usually don't love epoxy river stuff, but with the blue and burl, that's my favorite piece of epoxy and wood I think I've ever seen on the internet.

[@Hellsong89]

Yeah, this amount of epoxy usually gives me shivers and i can hear the scream of the wallet from other end of the house, but this one is pretty nice and least they didnt hide the amazing sides of the burl and lighting just works with this one. How ever i only use epoxy to enhance wood, like filling the missing parts to make it usable, so for me this amount is just excessive..

[@maureenmitchell7551]

Adding the offcuts on the sides is super sick, it looks like you managed to meld the desktop into the structure with magic or something

[@kierstyngodenzi-stanard4813]

So gorgeous. I love the placement of the LEDS, not to mention those magnetic panels that can be changed out at any time.

[@TheRealUmlat]

This entire build is SICK!! Loving the color choices and adding the cut-offs back to finish the look.

[@David-Reed]

Beautiful and unique! Not only do you think outside the box, but you just repurpose the wood and make something nice out of it. Great job, John and your whole team!

[@Nate-ip4qo]

I do think this is your best river yet. That blue with the clear on top is just gorgeous.

[@cpl_0503]

The worst part of any Sunday is knowing that by 10:00 a.m., I have an entire week to wait for the next video. That was an AWESOME build. And I say it every time... I love that you include the mistakes and di_king around. It makes it so much better to know even the great builders have their timeout moments. GREAT JOB, again.

[@John_Malecki]

I will soon have a solution for you my friend..... soon

[@michaelwillson6847]

​@@John_Maleckiohhhh u big tease sounds interesting

[@fred8960]

34:08 I think you hit a home run with this one guys!!! I would have liked to have seen what it would have looked like with the original color for the back board but the orange looks great. Can’t wait to see what you build for Chris

[@rosscasemore3188]

Yes, the table top is awesome! The orange back board is a close 2nd. Well done.

[@Taswegian76]

Looks great, think Chris definitely needs his own desk. Love the magnets for the panels that's genius!

[@reecewright3468]

Recently just found your channel and this video and it has showed what you're like as a craftsman and boss. The fact you went out of your way to create this masterpiece, make sure it is absolutely flawless, do all this designing and do it for free for your employee is great. The table looks absolutely awesome.

[@jenb8311]

Chris definitely needs one! Nice desk, love the river table top, but hate the orange.

[@LanceMcCarthy]

The way you guys pronounce NAS is wild. [Update] That came out sick, definitely your best clear pour to date!

[@Sfudgie1985]

Yup.

[@rickyvonbergenjr7975]

That thing is sick!! Table top is amazing, but my favorite part is the inlay for the drawer... So organized looking. Great work by the team, as always

[@stevenfleming1724]

I love this. The video altogether is great, the table looks awesome, and that blue is beautiful! I enjoyed seeing you ask questions during the design process to really get the entire process on video. Great work! Probably my favorite video from you in a while

[@jeffjackson2871]

Agree, best table you have ever built. The blue epoxy and buckeye burl are gorgeous.

[@AnubisRLDD]

love the burls in it this desk is wicked and could not be replicated. will be interesting to see how you guys make another desk that doesn't compete with that one for attention like they will have to be equal or it will throw everything off in there. been enjoying this channel since 2019 and it has been great to watch John grow and improve his epoxy technique.

[@territ1231]

So much talent in one place. And fun to boot!! Only issue I would have is doing what John is thinking. The drawer insert is such a good idea. No extra clutter!!

[@larrysimmons7084]

What an inspiring place to work. That desk is absolutely sick! The top is gorgeous, and I'm not much of an epoxy/river table guy, but that burl is beautiful. Love the orange panels. What really calms my OCD though it the organizational cutouts for all his stuff, like the keyboard, headphones, cards, etc. Really beautiful job. Thanks for taking us along.

[@lauriedavidscarr]

I’m a video editor and this desk is sick!!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Very functional and laid out very well! Good job!

[@johnmclain6535]

The sesk is fantastic! 5 built a bunch of epoxy tables and desks and i like that finish process with the polish. And of course, the buckeye burl is fantastic

[@BillMedlin71]

Absolutely in LOVE with the desk. I’ve always dreamed of a dining room table with wood, resin,& lights made to resemble the country of Westeros from Game of Thrones. This has that type of vibe to it. John, you hit it out of the park.

[@insanityisorange8659]

Love that wood and colour together

[@therewolf8137]

As an IT professional, and amateur woodworker, that table is fantatic and I can only dream of making something similar.

[@braunarete5044]

Favorite table I've seen you do, the color with the wood pattern/color looks amazing

[@alumaven]

wow you could tell John was super pleased with the outcome/looks of the desk. well deserved looks killer

[@91Nicks]

The color of the epoxy with grain of the burp wood is beautiful. Such and awesome thing to build for your employee

[@alfonsoPina]

I agree, probably the best table you have ever made. It looks so nice!!!!

[@P4NC4KEZ]

This is gorgeous. The craftsmanship here is just top notch. I always walk away from your videos so inspired. Adding in those offcuts to make it look like the top is even more built into the frame was a brilliant idea. I love all of it! I don't even like the color orange yet I still would kill to have this desk.

[@scherre]

Looks amazing. I love how neat and tidy everything is. Especially the bits in the drawer with their cutout slots. You should definitely make one for Chris too.

[@yuribroda]

The LEDs look amazing in this, my favourite part for sure… would be even cooler with a clear tabletop and then a variable RGB LED set up.

[@Gitarzan66]

I've been a painter since 89. When you paint metal like that you should use automotive paint. You can get get into some super cool colors that way. P.S. I'm from Denver and I still wouldn't have put orange on that.

[@John_Malecki]

This is a great tip. Thank you so much, we'll get some automotive for the future!

[@csabadoth4838]

I think the the most amazing thing about this build ... is that you put so much effort into it... love the craft !

[@emptyforrest]

good looking desk, but the metal frame reduces/eliminates the possibility of running multiple monitors. i know this because i cant use multiple on my desk due to the shelf design.

[@peyton_77777]

I know nothing about shop work, but I live for the little editor clips from shows or movies! Always gives me a good giggle

[@bobkulic1138]

the table top is the absolute final result! Fantastic handwork with a lot of love for the wonderful structures of wood, then the perfect casting without bubbles! - awesome!

[@trevh8662]

Agreed! Easily the best table you have made! Love it!

[@norcross26]

I love it. The color of the blue and the type of wood definitely match. I think with the drawer font, you should have done a few pieces of that wood and epoxy to make the look that it continues to that point. I think this is one of the best ones that you have done. Awesome job gents

[@timjacobsmedia]

LET’S. GO. This is by far one of my favorite desks that y’all have made. Keep on killin it!

[@LarryLMelton]

I have not seen your other projects. However, I understand how difficult this project was and the time it took to complete. This is a damn good-looking table, and anyone would be proud to own it. Outstanding job! I don't know about Chris, but you can build me one. Larry from Texas

[@derekraymond6631]

Fantastic build this week guys. Tastefully executed and functional. Keep pumping out incredible content.

[@Jmustang00]

This is great!! You can never go wrong with beers bourbon and hanging out. look forward to you hitting 1,000,000

[@ejcounter_woodcreations]

Love this build! The table looks sick! 🤩 love how your videos include the F-ups and problem solving to fix them! Can’t wait for the next build of Chris’s desk 😉😁

[@teamdesmarchais199]

Definitely my favorite epoxy river table/desk build to date. You guys killed it!

[@kimberleelybarger2096]

Fan-freaking-tastic! You definitely need to build Chris a table. You can't have that ugly table throwing off the whole vibe. Great job. Great video.

[@ozlinx]

Totally agree 👍

[@krishuhn2184]

Gorgeous Desk!! Of course, Chris should get one, too!! Different design though, naturally!!

[@nick8038]

I agree, best top yet. Damn it, now I want a set up like that for my gun workbench!

[@user-cx9jo6me1i]

That is awesome, I absolutely love the desk. And yes, please build a desk for Chris. I'd really like to see what kind of desk he would like you to design and build for him.

[@maddieadams75]

Beautiful desk design. Resin work is solid ❤❤

[@melvinshew5127]

Great Looking Desk , my wife seen it and now she's making comments on howd that be great in her home office , I was saying how I'd be cool if you used the cutoffs to fill in the gaps between the metal sides of the desk , and then you did it . Very awesome job as always . Love the channel.

[@mcseforsale]

10/10 on the badassery meter. The table top is shockingly good from above. Very cool project.

[@DanessaW0lf9161]

Yes! Would love to see you build something for everyone there ☺️

[@rwisti11301962]

This desk is amazing!! I'm looking forward to you hitting 1 million. You deserve it!!!

[@brianw572]

That is a sweet looking desk and going with orange was the right call. I also like what you did with adding the pieces back in on the sides for where you cut off for the ears. I think that just finished off the table that much more that if they would have not been added back in and it would have just been the ears in the front. It is a thing of beauty and Joe should be proud to work at such a work of art every day.

[@33chucka]

This project is awesome! True craftsmanship!

[@mariskalamprecht324]

Amazing table! I am in love with the blue resin!!!

[@Lord9Genesis]

Gorgeous desk! As a Mets fan I love the colors and the wood burl is beautiful!

[@chriskubin7265]

Absolutely stunning!!

[@badabing191919]

Absolutely gorgeous. The colors contrast between the wood and epoxy looks like a pie e of a globe! I bet your editor is stoked on this build

[@timring1344]

It looks awesome. I think it should be sold in stores. Love the top and design.

[@renehelding]

This is the best looking epoxy table i have ever seen, you guys are so amazing

[@jonpaul5255]

Very Nice, The river top is stand out. Overall design of the desk is awesome as well.

[@natepeterson7145]

Great job on the b-roll. Best looking epoxy finish IMO.

[@mwn1218]

This desk is ridiculous!!! Looks absolutely amazing!

[@ralphbarrameda9571]

One of my dreams is this, having a live edge river table for my PC desk. I love this Build!

[@cop0674]

I absolutely love that wood! Definitely inspirational. I’m just starting on wood projects hobby so thanks for the inspiration.

[@Krunkle78]

Another great vid!! Love watching you build things like this!! John gave me so much advice on my first epoxy resin pour on my computer desk! (the desk I'm still using today!) Keep these vids coming we all enjoy them!!!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Awesome! What a gorgeous table. Besides the tabletop, those panels were just sick. What a great thing to do for Joe and yes, you should build Chris one. Another fun project to watch.

[@waltewhitesPhD]

This is a super sick build. It is giving me some ideas for my upcoming office plano. Computer battle station, soldering/electronics station and analog drafting station. Thank you for the ideas.

[@LiftRanger]

Yes, by far you're most beautiful table/desk. Great job.

[@frandoyle5608]

Wow! Looking great!

[@kylewisener9664]

One of the best builds I've seen on the channel! I would have liked a slightly wider table with a dual monitor upgrade but it looks so good.

[@crattis]

I love the look of the wood.

[@ScroseOfficial]

Incredible work John!

[@Cobyschwartz]

Just love your work!! This is true art!

[@r8mysetup]

looks great! I would mount the monitor to the back wall and the other monitors (speakers) to desk frame. It would free up more desk space and give a cleaner look. You can also put the mac underneath out of sight to clean it up some more aswell. I'm working on designing a desk and the frame on this is so cool it puts the basic design I had to shame

[@roberta.brokaw3829]

Black Forest Wood Company and product are the bomb when it comes to resin pour (as you know). Nice looking desk Mr. Malecki. Stay safe.

[@hubertanderson7044]

I’d did the same wood on the draws as you did on top would of been sick

[@techexamined]

I am loving the top.. I have been wanting to do one for so long.. def gotta do one for Chris!!

[@nicholasfeigl565]

You guys do incredible work. I'm in custom woodworking and never did epoxy yet. I'm thinking about getting into it, but I really don't have a shop to do so. That desk looks awesome. Keep up the entertainment and have a good year

[@pathardage1880]

Gawdamighty! That's spectacular. Walnut and black epoxy are cool, but there -are- other colors. The top is the best part; not leaving the dog ears just flapping out there. I love it. And thank you for including the screwups. I appreciate that.

[@TarotLadyLissa]

Buckeye Burl is stunning! I want a coffee table with that wood!!

[@johnhumphreys9732]

It’s absolutely beautiful!!!

[@user-vi1eu2pk1j]

Well done people. I love the style, color and table.

[@melissabarron1574]

Lucky bastard!! Great talent guys and yes you all deserve one. Hell, I want one and I just refurbish furniture. Enjoy the new digs 🐝

[@MoA-Reload...]

As someone that spends an obscene amount of time sitting at my desk on the computer for work and play, I am very jealous right now. My desk is ok and functional but smeg me that is a sick desk. Stunning work my dude 🤗

[@chrisdimase6401]

Great job. Some crazy cool wood.

[@michaelgormel7223]

Absolutely awesome John!! I love Buckeye Burl, but I think the panels would have been better with dark blue and white veins

[@MakewithMatt]

This turned out great. Love the orange with the blue. Very cool desk! I’d need two screens on my desk though but I’m sure it could work. Best table? Maybe! Keep up the good stuff John and crew. Cheers!

[@earlbishop2314]

Great job, love the desk. This was an excellent video, same feel as your old videos. Stay healthy and safe!

[@nicksharpe8487]

Awesome build! Looks amazing! Great job!😃😃😃