Making a desk out of some MDF

Needed a new desk for my computer stuff, made it out of some MDF. Super simple with minimal hardware needed :D
Thinking about painting it in the same color as the wall. What do you think?
Hope you like it.
Ask if anything
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[@pignonefisso]

A well thought out build, with nice surface details. I like the 'natural' appearance of MDF on a well made project like your desk, so I would've probably finished it with some sort of clear-coat, like amber Shellac.

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you :D I did use almost the same thing to finish this, a acrylic clear coat of some sort, glad u liked the video, have a great 2024 :D

[@J_GAN8]

simple materials, efficient design, pure aesthetic, this is a great desk !!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Cool, that is awesome to hear :D thank you

[@philippealais590]

aesthetic ?

[@J_GAN8]

@@philippealais590 Yes ! Thanks !

[@shadyhuang9555]

Sense of Donald Judd, love it!!

[@FlokrollProjects]

That is a very nice comparison :D thank you

[@jribolla]

I think it would look really sleek painted the same color as the wall. Nice job.

[@FlokrollProjects]

i think i will do that :D

[@benson5468]

Modern art deco fantastic

[@FlokrollProjects]

hehe :D thanks

[@achappel]

Looks frikin amazing! well done!

[@FlokrollProjects]

You also look amazing

[@mkuc6951]

Those corner clamps look great

[@FlokrollProjects]

They work pretty well :D THank you for watching

[@cassiewilloughby7105]

Bloody amazing!!!!!!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Bloody awesome comment :D

[@sukhrajsingh466]

love it! might make a nightstand inspired by the wide base of this desk

[@FlokrollProjects]

Do that, send me a pic >D

[@jeremiahaquitania4799]

super liked your work!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you very much, very cool that you liked it :D

[@simontveit3190]

That’s a really cool desk! It would probably look awesome in red!

[@FlokrollProjects]

I love you to

[@FlokrollProjects]

HUGzzz

[@yngvejerns6888]

Sweet build!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you :D

[@nguyenxuanson]

Hi, thank for sharing. Seeing you use screw for end grain Mdf give me confidence to use screw ( and not dowel or cam which take much longer time)

[@FlokrollProjects]

hi there and thanks, just remember to predrill to avoid splitting ( i am bad at that often) But anyway, it is the glue that holds it togheter

[@theonlyianwood]

brilliant! Love the way you made the draws under the surface. Very neat. Could you perhaps update the description to include the tools you used. I notice the drill but don't know what clamps to get, what glue, PVA presumably etc. A really great desk and cute child too!

[@FlokrollProjects]

I will do it, or try to :D but its just the normal glue and whatever clamps and drill you got

[@philliphamilton7780]

This is a awesome desk I’d love to know if you had designs drawn out for it I want them lol

[@azizpratique6888]

good work

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you

[@aurangzebaziz6848]

Woow your good 😎

[@FlokrollProjects]

thank you, sadly i had to replace the desk with a new one :D Video of that is ut now

[@VictoriaGarcia-vj7qp]

Hi, looks amazing, what kind of finish did you use?

[@FlokrollProjects]

Not sure what it is called in english, but is a matte polycrylic

[@HashMeister]

Great looking desk! Which mdf screws did you use?

[@FlokrollProjects]

I used 3,5 x 45 10Torx screws for the most part, I do love the thin torx screws, but almost everything will work if you predrill. Always predrill :D

[@Marin1991100]

Hi! Great video! Also planning a table. What fasteners are best for MDF 24 mm thickness?

[@FlokrollProjects]

Hello, sorry for late answer. I would go with some thin screws and glue, the screws will add some strength but are only there to keep the parts in place while the glue dryes

[@vojtechchmelar5185]

spax mdf screws, no predriling no spliting

[@kuljeetbhatia9460]

I bought mdf too, when am trying to screw through the L support metal frame which is attached to wall. The screw doesn't hold MDF and comes out. Any idea.

[@FlokrollProjects]

Hmm, try to predrill and or use a smaller screw, or a selfdrilling metal screw

[@is4084]

I can’t see any drill holes? How do you do that? Looks great.

[@ianjanusz4109]

He probably used wood filler or bondo🙂

[@FlokrollProjects]

No bondo or woodfiller :D Just screws where you cannot see them after assembly (and the a couple of visible ones, but i countersunk thoose and put them in the same distance from the sides)

[@nicok.2751]

Nice Build! Just one question regarding MDF. Does it hold well over time? (now that the desk is some months ago) I'm also considering using MDF for a Desk. Thanks!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Hi there and thanks. Mdf holds very well over time. U just need to support it well, the sandwitch structure i have made does this pretty good. But a single sheet of mdf will sag if the span is to long and not supported byt cross bracers or similar.

[@xorkatoss]

not bad my friend! EDIT: what is the thickness of that MDF?

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you very much, the thickness is 12 and 16 mm

[@dvyt433]

what did you paint on it? Some kind of sealer?

[@FlokrollProjects]

Yes, hard wax oil, that is what we call it in Norway. www.osmouk.com/sitechapter.cfm?chapter=82&page=247

[@brianleahy569]

How many sheets of MDF does this desk require? Im guessing at least 2?

[@FlokrollProjects]

dont really remember, but yeah from 1,5 to 2 i think.

[@worldtraveler8571]

Do you have any plans? What was your inspiration?

[@FlokrollProjects]

No plans, but the video should be ok to follow. Ask if anything is unclear. Regarding measurements, it depends on the person that will use it, and the placement and etc. A good starting point is to use measurements from existing desk, e.g from Ikea and such :D. When it comes to inspiration everything goes, don't think any particular pieces was the inspiration. But i wanted to make something where everything was visible, No hidden support or such.

[@emmanuelbinfel5813]

Nic work sir, but did you put a running

[@FlokrollProjects]

Thank you, abit usnure about what u mean by "running" but yes i probably did :D

[@emmanuelbinfel5813]

Mean drawing rollar

[@ianjanusz4109]

What thickness of MDF did you use? I've been thinking of building my own desk to use during college so your video has definitely helped 🙂

[@FlokrollProjects]

12mm and 15. The 12mm is a bit flimsy. But og supported enough it will hold. Keep me posted with how the building goes

[@ianjanusz4109]

Thanks much! Build on!!

[@winda_wu]

@@FlokrollProjects hi. What does "og supported" means?

[@roysondcunha7710]

What was that you applied from the tin?

[@FlokrollProjects]

Some acrylic floor laquer (non-gloss type)

[@assetyermekbayev460]

What's the brand of corner clamps?

[@FlokrollProjects]

hi there. The brand is "Wolfcraft" here is a link to a norwegian store that carries them. www.jula.no/catalog/verktoy-og-maskiner/handverktoy/spennverktoy/spesialspennverktoy/hjornetvinge-153029/

[@Krishna-nf5ss]

what type of screws you used??

[@FlokrollProjects]

small torx wooden screws :D 3 x40 i think with t10 head

[@bostonmacosx]

1/2" or 3/4"?

[@FlokrollProjects]

12mm so approx 1/2"

[@christopherlafreniere7141]

Just learn how to veneer and you start building everything for your house.

[@brukernavnfettsjit]

Bra redigering!

[@FlokrollProjects]

Takker 😀

[@killerrabbit4448]

Raw mdf looks and feels like shit.