Making Custom Desks (part 1 of 3)

In this video I start making 2x custom desks as a commission.
The desks are made from far eastern ply and solid oak kitchen worktop.
Peter Millard Clamping Square video: • Clamping squares #099
Part 2: goo.gl/7cyLkN
Part 3: goo.gl/sDJJtQ
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[@benjamindonaldson3506]

Delivery of commentary is a lot smoother. Nice start to the desks looking forward to the next parts.

[@AbamAdy]

awesome...can't wait to see the finish table

[@daveydixon1363]

I could watch vids like this all day. Would get nowt done, but there you go. And can I just say that your channel helped inspire me to ditch buying a new PC and monitor to invest the money on tools for my workshop. I've dreamt of making wooden toys and selling them on Etsy, ebay and the like for ages, so thank you for making these videos, mate.

[@flol4570]

I like the design. And you paid high attention to the details like the veneer thickness of the ply - > scraping and hand sanding. Didn't know it could be so thin, but agree to staying on the safe side.

[@quintendewit3220]

Love what you do love how you made your one workshop

[@phildxyz]

Nice work - good to see you are getting commissions.

[@Yet1moreUtuber]

Just luv it when you build stuff dude! Fav type of vid, hope #2 isn't long in uploading. THX!

[@elizabethsuggs993]

Thanks so much for your videos. I really appreciate how you describe what you are doing.

[@xiaoxutian6719]

Awesome build! Looking forward to the 2nd and 3rd part!

[@philwebb8049]

The beginnings of another great project Keith, looking forward to the next part!

[@johnbell1012]

you are one of my favorite KZbinrs! Love your work and use of through-dowels!

[@63256325N]

Looking good so far. Thanks for the video.

[@karolchmielewski22]

Awesome!

[@davecharlesworth8176]

Lookin really good, waiting for the next episode.

[@saeklin]

Gonna be a mighty fine desk there, yep.

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

I cant wait to see the next video , looks nice , i m sure i m gonna love it too like always !!!!!!!

[@harrisoncraven5785]

What a brilliant video keep on going with the woodworks ok mate and I can’t wait to see Part 2 to 2 ok from Harrison 😃😃😃😃🤩🤩👍👍

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work on the desk Keith! Thanks for sharing.😎👍JP

[@sandman2651]

nice vid,well worth a thumbs up

[@DarkScarlettVixen]

Love the cat breaks! So glad you got commission!

[@wizz4392]

Well done!

[@taitelennox4514]

great job keith

[@bosse641]

Love a good simple solid desk.

[@JK-kk6fc]

Jheeeezzzzzz them desks look 😍

[@borisb.5024]

Thanks for the video!

[@francoisfouche2568]

As far as I know, Bunnings are an Australian company, we have them here in New Zealand as well. The cheaper plywood quality is also very poor, the decent ply is quite expensive! Good video !

[@TheStrongwomans]

Nice idea with dowels instead using Pocket holes and screws

[@fabianodemodearaujo6510]

Excelente trabalho

[@Cradley684]

I heard you say Bunnings It's Australian, I went to the one just outside Sydney on visit to visit my Son and family last October It was great massive you could ask for the wrong thing, hope they take off here they will blow our DIY store out of the water !!!

[@ninjatacos94]

Very nice, can't wait for part two. OH and tell your cat I said hi!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I told him!

[@AndreaArzensek]

Great job! Your cat is wise :)

[@roberttigani7083]

Bunnings are the epitome of Australian cuisine, hopefully you tasted the fine snags.

[@rs2klee]

Very nice :)

[@ronnakeil3313]

Nice

[@iamlonefrog4252]

You know, it is the dawn of your "time in the sun" , on a weekly basis you have shown us what a well made project (on both sides of the camera) looks like. Please don't go the route of the David Picciuto's and April Wilkerson's of youtube. Refining there channels based on commercialism and eventually losing what it was that got them where they are now. It is a sad thing to witness and ultimately shortens the longevity of a channel and the passion that inspired it in the first place. With love in my heart from S. Carolina to you. Dillon in the shade hanging out with his man-dad looking so content... these cut aways are true gems.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@colinaskey9777]

Hi Keith,just watched your latest vidio,I must say youre getting very professional,in both vidio making & wood working,easy on the eye and ear,waiting for part 2,part 1 was top notch,take care and stay healthy and happy

[@kylewalker6846]

Big up to your uncle! And yeah, it's that Kyle Walker.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

⚽️❤️

[@StamosTee]

It already looks nice. It will be a great build. Why not using blue tape to clamp edge banding ? I think it's ok.

[@garylee4141]

Bought the same trolley / caster wheels for my tool trolley, which I have made from recycled materials,

[@atteljas]

Once again you delivered good. You should defiently be endorsed by a boiled linseed oil company😃.

[@Maggiewaggiemoo12]

Nice to see Dylan. He’s a very handsome guy

[@skinko_hobby]

What first seemed like a Bunnings commercial turned out to be quite the opposite. Also a nice Neil Young tattoo and a nice desk, too. Simple, classic, all you need for a desk.

[@Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

No Bunnings in the NE, Thank goodness... Great design!

[@VampyRagDoll]

Oh my life that veneer was bloody awful. You've done a great job so far. 🐱

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Sleek design, coming along nicely. 👍 Bunnings here in Australia, are pretty good for plants, tools, fasteners and fixtures, but are questionable on their grade of woods...

[@coalitionofrob436]

Bill Carroll Plywood used to be ok. Now I think their getting import and it ain’t great.

[@Bill.L.Carroll]

Coalition of Rob, I've never found bunnings wood to be of high quality, no matter what type I needed. I haven't bought wood from there in years. Tools and everything else though, I mostly buy from there.

[@OllyParryJones]

I like checking in to Bunnings now and again. I find it to be a 'more welcome' version of B&Q. I was never a fan of the Homebase layout although, I recently read that the Australian owners have lost millions on the investment and that the stores may revert back to Homebase in the near future. A shame. Looking good so far, Keith. Out of interest, what do you do with your waste and offcuts? I think you're a van owner, which almost certainly prohibits you from using local recycling centres.

[@letishaboyde9793]

U should get a track saw like my gf has those r amazing

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Homebase is now Bunnings they bought out the Homebase stores. They are as others have stated Australian. You could get some bargains from there when they first took over as there pricing structure was in line with there Australian store priced but over the past couple of months there prices have crept up too the usual uk rip off prices. There F clamps they do are great

[@OldManTony]

Lime 23 I think you’ll find Bunnings have now sold off the U.K. chain for £1 and it is now in the hands of Hilco Capital. I heard they are reverting the name back to Homebase.

[@peterlofstrand]

A tip on your Japanese Ryoba Saw, then the course side is for ripping and the fine side is for cross-cutting. It's not really obvious since there isn't any markings on them to help specify which is which. It took me a while to learn it myself, but it makes sense once you do. I do really like to use them though, do you get them at Clas Ohlson or do they sell them elsewhere in the UK? Can't wait to see how you make these desks dismantlable and sturdy at the same time since it can be a bit of a challenge. Good luck and I can't wait for the next video!!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I got mine on Amazon, cheers for the tip!

[@BischBaschBosch]

How you getting on with those Dakota clamps? Was just looking at those on Rutlands site this morning and thinking of getting a couple of packs.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yeah they seem fine so far, nicer to use than my other clamps

[@SGTLONELY]

lovely we video im from the uk if you dont mind where did u order your tops off and price cheers man

[@michaelevans1658]

Nice bit of oak ,think Bunnings in trouble been sold for a £1.

[@alexisj.4544]

Amazing, what wood is that

[@LISA75_]

Bunnings bought Homebase in the UK and have tried to re-brand to Bunnings there has been little interest and they are re-branding back fully to Homebase .After seeing the state of the ply at Bunnings he should have just given B&Q a try they have the same ply but usually its in better condition. I had the same issue for a project i was doing and the wood at Bunnings was scrapped from the bottom of the wood pile the cheapest crap they could find. I went to B&Q got what i needed had to go though about 5 sheets till i got to a few good ply sheets and they were £3 cheaper than Bunnings.

[@5lowethechamp964]

Have u ever used any grain filler products?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

no I don't think I have

[@jamesjames_07]

Did you have to make your low clearance riving knife?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yes

[@carvu1464]

Where did you buy the oak faced worktops from in the uk?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

eBay

[@blupuk7500]

Great. Where are parts 2 and 3?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Coming soon !

[@KingJanIIISobieski]

Where did you buy your oak top from ?

[@leew8812]

Ikea by the looks of the label

[@vldinpower6818]

what program did you use to make the 3d desk?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

SketchUp

[@JTLowry]

😂😂Bunnings 🇦🇺🇦🇺😑😑

[@coalitionofrob436]

That oak trim was the coatracks again wasn’t it.....????????

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Yep!! 👍

[@coalitionofrob436]

Holy heck, you got any left???????? They’re more a part of the channel than you!

[@cthulpiss]

Why no hidden dowels?

[@TheducksOrg]

I live in the home of Bunnings - their plywood selection is utter crap in Australia. No quality birch ply, only structural BB/A or B/B type grade pine. No veneer ply, etc.

[@esskayrepairrestoration8265]

Came across this good idea for DIY edge banding clamps Keith - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6XXn2N9ps6Zd7M. I’d bought some of the Rockler brandy clamps before but they’re scary expensive, but by using 50mm spring clamps and a bicycle tyre tube I knocked out 10 edging clamps in no time for a fraction of the cost.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

That’s brilliant! Thanks may do this

[@FuzzyScaredyCat]

B&Q Sell the same for £36 - it's all poor quality. Bunnings is Homebase under a different name. BB/BB Baltic birch can be had from Smith Bros ( www.smiths-timber.co.uk/sheet-materials/ ) just outside Lowestoft. Prices are reasonable - I paid ~ £120 for a full sheet of 12mm and a full sheet of 18mm including having them cut to my requirements. (They charge per cut) - Considering you had to double up your quantities I think you'd have been better off visiting somewhere like Smith Bros. and paying just a tiny bit more. They are open at the weekend but wont cut on a weekend. You can phone through your order/cuts and pick up on a Saturday though.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers bud, I will definitely check that out 👍

[@elainetwum3465]

you and that cat ..........

[@jamesnichols7583]

Are you a medical marijuana patient?