Make a Sitting Standing Desk From a Tree Limb! | How To Build

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Welcome to the official April Wilkerson KZbin channel. I’m April and I’m the creator of Wilker Do’s. I'm not professional or have any training, so I just pick the project I want to tackle and figure it out step by step. On this channel you will find a variety of content like DIY home improvement, How-To’s, construction and more.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

When I was at my Mom's house this morning I showed her the thumbnail for this video. I asked Mom her opinion of this desk. She immediately asked how you built it with so many parts and keep the cookies at the same thickness. So I played this video on my Mom's TV. She watched it twice very intently. The second time she had me explain in more detail what you were doing, since she knows I have worked with epoxy before. Mom said she had never seen anything like this before. I enjoyed watching my Mom viewing your video with such wonder and interest. My Mom commented it was the most unique table top she had ever seen. Well Done April!

[@Taylexwow]

Im a believer in battery powered outdoor power equipment. I'm in the Makita system but I have a mower, weed eater, and blower and love em for my use. Don't smell like gas and way quiter.

[@garycollins7688]

April, you are a down to earth and humble young woman, not to mention talented and beautiful. I enjoy your videos 👏🏻👍🏻

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@progressivedesk]

Another amazing project, April! We're so glad to be part of it - the final result is fantastic.

[@noahhastings6145]

For anyone watching this, the progressive desk standard desktops are actually pretty nice in and of themselves. I got one for my home office, and was pleasantly surprised by the quality.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@JamesDeese]

I tell you, I love that you are in your own element. So much to do! Not enough time. Keep working my friend. I enjoy your share a great deal. And I have always liked your creative mind in finding things to make, try, and show off. The wainscotting in town, the shop built on the new property, the making of the sawmill, and my favorite Wilkerdo---the floor in the trees at the shop!

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

April, this bench top is absolutely beautiful! I’ve never used epoxy before, but you’ve inspired me to give it a try! This is the best step by step I’ve seen, including the “don’t do what I did’s”. Lol…:). You’re the best. Thanks!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great job April, you're doing techy well. Really enjoyed watching and the table turned out great and the lessons were passed on very well. Thanks for everything. Fred.

[@nikkinightmare52]

Representing CLE!!!!???? Awesome girl! Love all your work! This one is so fun and unique! Thanks for all your inspiration, and showing everyone that girls can do anything we put our mind to!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!!

[@whitejohhnmjerkins]

It's very reassuring and educational to watch professionals make mistakes and show how they fixed the mistakes instead of just a perfect product.

[@fitztastico]

Question for someone who has experience with epoxy - do you have an estimation of how much this project would have cost in regards to the epoxy?

[@max3075]

around €400-€600 in the netherlands. did one myself was a bit smaller and thinner(1.8x0.7m at 4cm thick) and spend around €250-€300

[@davidkorb8861]

Being from Northeast Ohio, I loved the 216 shirt! The table top was cool as well! LOL

[@jasonarthurs3885]

Thank you for directing us to Progressive Desk.....I work at a small regional museum; many individuals from staff to volunteers share workstations in rotation. Having the flexibility of a desk with programmable ergonomics is ideal....also, thanks for the cookie cutter sled...this was genius.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching.

[@glencrandall7051]

I am not sure I would ever use a standing desk in my office but I still see uses for an adjustable height. And the memory function would ensure the desk can always return to my preferred working height. Also I just realize it might function as a work bench in the shop. There the adjustable height would be great for various assembly functions. 👍👍Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. On the golf course??? With all the projects you have going I find it hard to believe you have time for golf. 🙄 😃

[@lauramarshall6376]

I would love to have a veritable height assembly table! Great idea.

[@progressivedesk]

Hi Glen, the memory positioning controls on our desk frames are definitely beneficial for many scenarios - plenty of our customers use them in various workspace settings, whether it's an office or workshop!

[@pteddie6965]

This was a fun video to watch. My favorite portion is watching you design the top and then put your plan into reality. You are so creative! I would love to hear your comments/thoughts on the (216) shirt. This is my first exposure to the (216) concept. Thanks for sharing the video with us.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@goodgoat3096]

A set of 2x4's routed out, maybe shaped a bit, and adhered over the black metal feet would be a nice addition.

[@alansmith4734]

I am Old Fashioned, so if I wanted a fancy desk top, I'd prefer a Thomas Chippendale Rail Pattern instead of your 'high in fiber cookies'! =P

[@markourtimeshort1854]

Ican remember at 17 i got a job change to maintainer on hosiery machines i had no tools so me and my wife walked to a dime store near our apartment to get me some starter tools i bought a pack of Allen wrenches for 1$and 25 cents i was so proud when one of the gys on a machine called me to adjust a sock leg straightener, i pulled my wrench out put it on the bar and tightened the screw the tool turned the screw and kept going around and around the steel in the allen tool was not harden steel we all had a good laugh and my boss handed me a new set i am 77 now and saw the good set on my back porch.SEEING ALL THE TOOLS YOU HAVE NOW AND ME ALSO I GUESS WE CAME A LONG WAYS

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw great! Thanks for sharing and for watching.

[@melvinliles]

I love that desk. I have trees I have to cut down (dead) that I've been thinking of what to do with them and this idea just gave me a BUNCH of ideas...Thanx! Love ur vids.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Yes, there are many great ideas you can do with the cookies. I'm glad you enjoy my channel. Thanks for watching.

[@carmicha]

Really appreciate that you include footage showing you reading the directions!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes, I always read the directions. Material costs too much to just jump in without reading them first. :) Thanks for watching.

[@amuongosia624]

Hi April, Awesome work, and yes, normally peel the wood park before pour the epoxy, but great effort thou. 👍

[@dgramsz2146]

Way to rock the 216!

[@justinl.3587]

For home use, I have become a fan of battery operated equipment. It's quite nice to not have to handle fuel. It's not for everyone and certainly not for production environments I'm sure but it's become more useful in recent years.

[@dennisbaker4990]

great desk and a beautiful dog.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@kestutisk9397]

Looks amazing🤩 I would also like a table like this🤗👍. Great job April 🌷

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Lots of good tips. And thanks for keeping in the regrets. The mere mortals in the crowd appreciate that. Thumbs up!

[@nica.rivera]

Im been looking for a standing desk... i definitely will be looking into it!💪

[@progressivedesk]

Hi Nica, if you have any queries during your search we'd be more than happy to help!

[@kimberlymathews9341]

Love the 216 tee! Thank you for the great video.

[@wispyturtle]

Okay I am ready to place my order for April Custom Desk Tabel Top, haha. I loved this, very unique and stylish 😁

[@MisterTee2010]

That is awesome April. Thank you for sharing. 🤗🤗🤗😘😘😘

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks for watching!

[@17buckrogers]

stone coat counter tops has designed an epoxy that you can pour thick at 1 time

[@lordsanityfree]

I will always love the way she pronounces "sawl."

[@AprilWilkerson]

So will my Mother. :) Yes, I talk the way I talk. Thanks for watching and being supportive. :)

[@5minuteprojectideas]

Good job!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@gdofred]

Another great project, April! But does anyone else think Botal Toat now when the epoxy comes out?

[@AprilWilkerson]

They certainly should! They have amazing, high quality products. Thanks for watching.

[@karllaun2427]

Came out pretty cool all things considered. I got a look at it during my visit a few weeks ago. It wasn’t quite as shiny then.

[@funnyriverred2501]

I would redo the table with the lessons learned and maybe add some smaller cookies into it..... use a big forstner bit or router to add small cookies inlaid into the big ones all random and off set.

[@patrickschardt7724]

This turned out really well. Another jig for the win Does that lift system have a variation where is just the lifting elements? I don’t need the legs and other components, just the lifting pieces At my job, I’ve designed quite a few adjustable tables, workstations, Shipping stations, etc. the lips we use are pretty good but their lead times right now are pretty high

[@rusticduckfurniture4744]

That's so cool - I love how in your videos you don't skip over the errors- makes us all feel human 🙂

[@69virgin1966]

This has got to be the best personal project you have done up to this point. I'm thinking of doing something like that in the near future. My only problem is that I've never used epoxy before. See you in the next project video.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Once you do an epoxy project you'll regret not doing it sooner. It is so much fun and the end result is so rewarding. Thanks for your support and for watching.

[@etienne2026]

Could also hot glue two small pieces of wood temporarily on the guide bar to give a bit of room for the chain when following the vertical guide! The table looks great!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Great tip. Thanks for watching.

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

When you said jig to make cookies, I was hoping for one on your bandsaw mill.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Most people don't have a bandsaw whereas many have chainsaws. I wanted to show people how they too can do this project without an expensive bandsaw. Thanks for watching.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Great build.

[@SmoothAlf]

You had me at "cookies"! 🙂 Awesome build April! Inspiring.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@rjgaynor8]

I used my CNC to flatten my 4x8 work bench top. Glad I am not the only one to use my CNC to flatten tops.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Yes, if you have access to a CNC, it's great to use for flattening. Thanks for watching.

[@rjgaynor8]

@@AprilWilkerson love the video. I would have stabilized the wood with some cactus juice first. I am a bit concerned how well this is going to hold up with the green wood. Please do a follow up in a year.

[@thor8580]

Love your videos and as Tim Allen might say Your the coolest broad ever. Cheers ❤️🥂

[@bobg6998]

I'll make that table with a nice slab of Rimu from NZ 😎👌

[@johnwayne2260]

Think I would have sprinkled in some saw dust for contrast… you’re build is still great looking!…

[@silviagarciamendoza-demon]

Hello great project, wonderful work but what I liked the most is your pet, greetings from Barcelona Spain

[@paulareeveslmt]

Bravo! Loved this project.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@StillRunningWithPointedSticks]

Embed LEDs around the edge for a “light table”.

[@codyols9966]

Love your videos April and love the 216 shirt. Representing NE Ohio!

[@wallaceloper637]

I think that's one of the best you have done. just saying

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@georgepotwin9025]

Wow. Amazing!

[@JGerm]

Great video April . Representing the 361 …. Lol viva Corpus Christi !

[@AprilWilkerson]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching.

[@angpayne9796]

Brilliant, thanks April for continuing to create unique and informative content

[@jcook9784]

Another amazing experiment.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you think so!

[@FredD63]

Looks awesome and what a great idea you came up with …. I want to find the leg kits so I can order a couple for my wood shop

[@AprilWilkerson]

Great! I left Links in the description under the Title of Video. Just click on "Show More" and scroll down. Thanks for watching.

[@progressivedesk]

Hi Fred, you can find our adjustable frames here: progressivedesk.com We also specialize in electric linear actuators and lifting columns if they might work any better for your wood shop. You can find out more about them here: progressiveautomations.com

[@robertkerby2581]

Wow, an amazingly cool wood cookie, desk! Well done, April!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@darlenestewart9781]

I just started following you. I just love this table. Thank you for sharing with us.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Awesome! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Wow, It is amazing. Awesome. Congratulations. You did a Great Job. 👍👊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏. I am impressed. Brilliant. God Bless You. 👍👊❤️❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cleokey]

Nice equipment

[@sandersjones1577]

Looks good to me

[@oficinadofurtado]

Very good 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

[@chakireladraoui9331]

Good

[@TotalBoat]

We loved seeing this come together!! It looks so cool! Fantastic job, April!!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Awesome job April! VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you so much!

[@mattomon1045]

great desk

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@jamesjimmy1440]

Yippee 🌼🌼 April Starts Gaming Channel 😁😁 And I Love It 💮💮🌸🌸

[@pqrstsma2011]

i wonder if that sawdust will act similar to rebar and make the table sturdier; at 7:46 it looks more like wood fibers than saw 'dust'

[@YouAreBreathing]

Hearing April say the word "cookie" makes me hungry for cookies.

[@FangOxide]

its so nice! the wheels remind me think of the tree and ironically enough saw blades! awesome project!!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Great job on the table top for the sitting / standing desk April! Thank you for sharing the video with us!👍💖😎JP

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks and also thanks for watching!

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

@@AprilWilkerson Your very welcome April! Have a wonderful week!😎

[@ty9334]

On top of a great build, just all around wholesome videos. Gotta love it.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@rdb4996]

This was fun

[@DAGGER_-xt7rh]

Excellent work April

[@roneychandomi1368]

Excelente mi admiración por todos tus trabajos no hay límites para ti👍🙏

[@WreckDiver99]

LOL...my lab wouldn't even let you do anything...was working on my lawn tractor over the weekend (Key on, no crank), and he just had to help..."help"...LOL...I got at least 4 baths, 50 nudges, 15 wimpers, and at LEAST a dozen barks of "pay attention to me dad". LOL...and no, I wouldn't trade it for the world.

[@debraroth4724]

Great video as always! Dog was adorable too, real world problems LOL

[@AprilWilkerson]

Yes! Thanks for watching!

[@lovejones7545]

Soooo cool!! April your creativity just keeps getting better. Beautiful table❤💯

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like it!

[@tmackie1694]

Aloha! When I saw the thumbnail for this video, I was confused, “Wow, why is April making a desk with a custard pie photographic top???” 😆

[@1252PFC]

April, great job. I have been so long for some one to make a light weight but strong (need to clamp on monitor arms for three monitors ) but I wanted to make it in a L-shape desktop. Please help

[@michaelstagar525]

Excellent

[@peterlingauer8512]

nice Work

[@jonathanpitney551]

I was wondering what made you choose the progressive brand for the leg frame? I’ve been designing my own sit/stand setup for some time and have started to go into overload with the different methods of making the legs. Thanks for the help and love the desk!!

[@WoodUCreate]

You had a chance to use the "Monster" saw mill, but didn't? You could have cut the cookies very nicely on that all perfectly flat, minimum of kerf, and probably much quicker. As much as we all would love to have a huge commercial CNC machine, I think you did a review of wood peckers slab flattening mill, I would have liked to see that come back out too. I liked that you had a unique design though. Don't believe I've seen anyone with log cookies in the top. At least you didn't blow it up like the one they did on Bourbon Moth, LOL

[@AprilWilkerson]

I wanted to show people can still do a project like this without having a Bandsaw. Also the jig idea I thought was great and enjoy showing tricks others can use. Thanks for watching.

[@milesparris4045]

Just to show that you can do something like this on a budget, I bought a corded electric chainsaw from Harbor Freight on sale for something like $35. It would cut disks that size easily.

[@SuperCacahuete93]

Bonjour, c'est tres tres beau !

[@wolfgangschmidtke8023]

Hallo April ein super super Tisch und der Preis in $ ?? und tschüß aus Düsseldorf Germany 🥳🥳👑☀️☀️😍

[@ron827]

Thanks for pointing out all your errors so we do not need to make them. It looks awesome and I love your easy listening music.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you like them!

[@richragan4810]

Amazing Creativity! As always. Thank you.

[@heinieholzkopf5118]

Super April, ich liebe deine Videos.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching.

[@DylanBurke]

How exactly did you attach to the tabletop? Just screws straight into the epoxy? Thanks for showing!

[@ANDYYANKEE]

Great Looking Desk, Awesome Video.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dgable2007]

wow, just color me envious. Great Job

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you!

[@pmapaez]

Awesome

[@WhskyTngoFxtrt]

Another question for folks who have experience with epoxy....what would you have used to seal the wood to prevent the cupping and separation?

[@mountainousterrain1704]

Use quick curing epoxy (as opposed to deep pour epoxy that takes 2-3 days to cure). Go check Blacktail Studio where you will learn everything you need to know about making epoxy tables.

[@hevendranarayansamy2793]

Love the desk. Hate that you used your power tool as a hammer. 8:52.

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Very very cool April. Great top design also.

[@randalldellwo6365]

April, I get that you’re sponsored, however, if you’re interested in other ‘women in the workplace’ boots and things check out keen shoes. They spent a few years coming up with their own women’s work boots. Designed by women for women. It’s worth checking out. Love the video btw. I’m copying your design on a standard sit down desk with drawers. 👍

[@mrxmry3264]

the problem with that desk frame is that it would be useless here in europe (if it is available at all) because we have double the voltage (and a lower frequency)

[@Korgon2013]

They might have a dual voltage version- or you can ask them to make one.