Making The Radio Station Studio Desks

In this video I make some desks for a local radio station studio as a commission.
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[@dpfunk78]

It's incredible that your channel doesn't have more subs. You're one of my favorite KZbin woodworkers.

[@stoutlager6325]

I've got a tip for you regarding using screws on glue-ups like this. If you don't want to have the screws visible in the finished project, pull them out once glue is set, drill hole larger to accept dowels, insert dowels, flush cut them once glue is dry, and sand. Looks great once all sanded nicely and varnished.

[@itwasereonce]

Top tip for a forsner bit. If it's creating dust. It's going to quick. If you slow it down it will make chips and speed up your cut

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you! I'll give this a try

[@RupelWood]

Nice project Keith. I personally would have removed the screws once the glue had set to replace them with dowels. Wish you a happy new year with hopefully a lot of new projects to come.

[@JamesManCave]

I was thinking exactly the same thing. But still a good job

[@Farlig69]

or countersunk & plugged...

[@chemcody5119]

My first thought, when you were dragging your planer out of the shop, was that a dust port on the outside of the shop would have been useful. Maybe a future addition? It has been a great year of videos Keith. I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next year. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@elizabethamizdail7939]

Excellent work! Have a Happy New Year!

[@StuffIMade]

i just love the honesty in your videos Kieth, great end result even though you have struggles with working space! keep em coming!

[@kevinmay7859]

Great job Keith as always

[@chrisshollinrake6826]

Job well done. Very clear explanations. Seeing things go not quite to plan, and then seeing how you got round them made the vid interesting to watch. Looking forward to the next one.

[@burnett1986]

You have done an amazing job once again :) well-done, I look forward to your next piece.

[@CammiesGarage]

Well done! Good job overcoming the snags. The brass bits are a nice touch.

[@k1ckcyph3r16]

Congrats! very nice job and a lot of lessons, that's what makes a real pro

[@normanboyes4983]

Well done for completing the project and sharing some of the difficulties you overcame.👍

[@davep5829]

Nice project, particularly as it's your first commercial job, that's quite a bit of pressure. As always, your honesty about your work is refreshing.

[@JakeThompson]

Great job overcoming obstacles! It turned out awesome!

[@torque8899]

Great Job Keith, looks really professional

[@annagilda1]

Having spent years sitting behind broadcast desks and pressing buttons, I’ve never thought about the building of them. So very interesting. Thank you.

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Great work Keith. Quite a challenge on a whole by the looks of things but you pulled it off brilliantly. Great video mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@taitelennox4514]

awesome job, I really like the look of the desks.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Brilliant mate and well done. First of many jobs 😊😊

[@TheSomeone724]

Great result well done. I’m especially impressed with your accuracy with the jigsaw, something I’ve yet to achieve!

[@kookyflukes9749]

Turned out well in the end. I like the fact that your channel shows the mistakes and the eventual solutions that you come up with. We can all learn that way. Thanks

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you!

[@jamessiberrysaunders402]

Nice job! I recently completed a commission for a 6ft x 5ft x 3ft dollhouse and can appreciate your struggles of building a large project in a small space. I work out of a one car garage but the tools take up most of the space. I had to paint the project in my living room. Again great job on the desk and on taking on a large project like that!

[@uktony1525]

I use the brass cup washers when building tables but generally try to use a brass coloured screw (not brass itself as they are notoriously soft). A HUGE thumbs up.

[@jodydorsett8726]

In the States we call this fibrecore. In the future use Dowling. Alingn the grain of the dowel with the wood edge banding. Simple strap clamps, the kind one uses for securing loads on vehicles, can be used. The dowels will keep it all square. Otherwise, as a guy doing this for 30 years, WELL done.

[@Imaboss8ball]

We call it fibrecore? No we don't. if you go to the home improvement store it's called mdf

[@Benisch]

Well done!

[@WoodworkingBrewer]

Hi Keith nice project, I have done the same with a recording studio from start to finish. One little tip if you have any cash left over from the commission grab yourself a couple of long clamps while the sales are on, also to get the trim on the desks I used dowels and screws which I sunk and plugged. Keep up the great videos mate and keep it Norfolk Buh.

[@gazgough9264]

looks fantastic mate, hope your had a good christmas and a good new year !

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thanks Gaz, Happy New Year!

[@haqimi12]

Nice one and congrats.

[@JasonBarre]

I've had the same exact problem when using the biscuit joiner on oak face frames. After a few stressful and unsuccessful glue ups, I stack equal height wood behind the face frame when biscuit joining to ensure I'm cutting a 90 degree angle.

[@jpkalishek4586]

I've seen someone use like 3 pieces of cutoffs to make a pad for the biscuit joiner.

[@Cradley684]

Good job Keith !!!.

[@OllyParryJones]

Glad to see you tackle your first major commission and I hope you see more of them (hopefully, easier to manage within a small workshop). ;-)

[@NP-rh3dt]

Very nice work! i love local businesses hire local workers for stuff like this, it's really neat.

[@jodysutts]

Great job! Really like how the Oak looked after the spray varnish. Another option for the trim would of been to screw and plug the holes using a plug cutter and drillbit kit and a scrap of the solid Oak. Still Looked great in the end!

[@paulbignell6977]

Brilliant, i have a small workshop but we make do and still achieve great results, well done*****

[@aleksamaker8118]

This is soooo inspiring

[@keithconway4567]

Space the final frontier! I often use a 3/8 inch forstner bit, and plugs to hide screws. Another solution that works well.. These types of projects always take longer than one expects.. Good job!

[@Badgerworkshop]

They look great. Looks like you learnt a lot on this project. Pushing yourself to do new or bigger things is always a great way to learn.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thanks Matt

[@gingerninja3168]

It’s nice to see you growing

[@asztapaszta9]

Well done, congrats on the first commercial project!

[@MarkMcCluney]

Brass cup washers are very useful! I've used them for many bits of furniture and I think they lift the appearance of some things. Brass screws (especially slot heads) can be a real pain but they do look the part. Nice vid Keith, thanks for leaving in the mistakes!

[@NathanHolle]

Nice build , think maybe you should try using the cordless makita saw the other way, so the wider part of the base is before the cut line. So you don’t tip the saw and no longer get a angled cut. Good videos

[@ianslater3965]

Good job as always, Just a thought , as you are limited on space and your garden is a workshop extension, have you thought of one of those "POP UP" gazebo type covers.. really easy to pop up and fold down for easy storage..

[@brianbest3777]

I've one which isn't "pop-up", but still easy to put up like a tent. It has pegs and guy ropes which means I can leave it up on the back garden until the project is finished. We do get rain and wind in Ireland! Enjoyed the video (s) Good luck for 2018

[@colinaskey9777]

Hola Keith,just watched your vidio of you making radio studio desks,I just might add that I have watched it a couple of time's before but I didn’t make a comment,well I thought you did a top rate job,especialy when you take into consideration that the work you were doing was not the work you have been doing all your working life,I know that the more work you do,the more confidence you will gain and become better at working with wood,I can only give you one valuable tip,and that is to always make detailed plans,obviously requires lot's of thinking,but forward planning always pays off,oh and one more tip,never be afraid to ask for advice,nothing to be ashamed of,good luck for all your future work,take care,and stay healthy.

[@fox111qc]

It remind me of my first commission before I had my garage to work in. It was during the winter and I was working in my un-heated shed and outside. It took me 2 months to complete the project because I was dependant on the weather.

[@Bandit_6oo]

Great project dude.

[@colinaskey9777]

Another well made vidio Keith, not to mention that the desks you made were first class and very well made,they will last for year's, and certainly do the job they were intended for,once again well done,and I wished you a happy and prosperous new year,

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

Congratulations on the commission! Fine job

[@stephenlamb90]

Nice job!

[@ConwayT91]

Turned out excellent! Sounds like you had your challenges though. Thanks for the video!

[@MGMakes]

Congrats on the commission pal. Looks great 👊

[@GreenRunningLama]

love your vids man - regards from Bournemouth - all the best in 2018

[@frodehau]

Thanks for sharing your mistakes, I personally learn a lot more this way than when people gloss over their mistakes. I've taken on too big jobs too. I worked as a mechanic and welder for a decade and have underestimated my capacity several times now that I don't have access to a complete professional workshop.

[@scoutandlouie4652]

Congrats on the commission Keith!

[@SmokyFrosty]

Well done on getting it done, they looked great in the end, despite the screws. The problem I had with biscuits the first time I used them in a while was that they had swollen up with moisture...

[@rogerdevries7090]

May I suggest roll out awning, pop up gazebo or a temporary garage to deal with the UK weather, the temp garage is probably the best option for an extended workshop !!!

[@JAMikdiena]

Consider to purchase the picnick tent for the avoidance of British weather :)

[@tyler4164]

Nice job

[@Factory051]

Great work, the desks looked excellent in situ. I'd try and avoid using those screws with the brass washers. I used to use them together when building pine sunbeds 20 odd years ago. They fill me with remorse whenever I see them now.

[@webchimp]

I had a small project that I fancied using those kind of washers and hunted down some nice brass screws to go with them.

[@Mr_Judge_Benny_Hinn]

Well Done! The only thing missing from the oak trim glue up was the Hokey Cokey...All the best for 2018...

[@TheWoodYogi]

Well made :)

[@chrishowe3543]

I forgot to mention to you, in one of your videos you mentioned about the Charnwood table saw. I have the Charnwood 619. I work in half a single car garage and the table saw fits perfect. It is seriously quiet and the best bit of kit I have ever bought. I would recommend this hands down every time.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks, I'm familiar with that saw it looks great but a little too tight for my space unfortunately

[@chrishowe3543]

Rag 'n' Bone Brown maybe you should extend your workshop..... hhhhmmmmmm. Lol

[@danny26barrow]

Then screw has turned out quite well, at first I was thinking it might look better counter sink them in or dowels, but that has turned out beautiful mate, well don e

[@taitelennox4514]

you are a very smart guy

[@taitelennox4514]

happy new year

[@michaelevans1658]

Good job Keith ,you can never have a big enough workshop can you. The screws in the edge trim may have been a option to countersink the screws and add oak plugs.

[@user-oy4gf6ck5u]

The desks are excellent and it would be a pity not to do something similirar project as far as their size . You should make a shed (tent) that could protect you from weather and then to have the possibility to close when you dont need it . Bravo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alcarey8084]

Nice job, and congrats on a commercial commission. I think I would have used dowels in a contrasting color. That would hold the joint together, and add a bit of visual appeal to the edging.

[@SteifWood]

I agree that your short of space,,, the "garden" is smaller than most bathrooms .... but you did splendidly

[@bbreeuwer4577]

Nice job done. I could see it was a tiny bit out of your comfort zone? Like you said, good lessons learned! Only thing I was wondering. Most of it would be ideal for pocket holes.

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

very fancy washer. :)

[@elainetwum3465]

Hope you got at least couple house payments out of this!!! Great job as usual. Hello from Ghana.

[@oliverking9951]

Could the next project be an extendable awning on the side of the workshop :) ? Great job on the desks!

[@AnthonyLoPrimo]

Would it be a feasible idea to build some kind of basic awning to cover fence-to-fence for more outdoor work? Either something to connect a plastic tarp to, or something a bit more rigid (perhaps a wood/metal frame with a stretched tarp over so you can just set it up, or take it down and set it against the fence when the weather is OK/to allow light to the garden)

[@jigsey.]

Another excellent video keith and project. Btw was it Alan Partridges former radio station 😄

[@tropicaltanktv]

I think the problem you were having with the biscuits is that they tend to swell up quite a bit once you get glue on them. They pretty much need to be put into place immediately. If they sit for too long with glue on them they swell up and it becomes very difficult to fit them in the slots.

[@mrb4408]

Great job, just the screws😱. Would of looked nicer sinking them in and filling with some of the same material plugs. Takes much longer but definitely gives a more pro look..👍🏼👍🏼From Norfolk.

[@AC-oat35]

Yet another brill upload. L ove the content and all the best with future commissions 👍 got a quick question?????...... What’s the situation with the bird box?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks! What situation?

[@Mrgaston016]

Keith seems to be a good man.

[@donjohnson24]

Nice finished job - was the MDF too thin to use iron-on oak veneer instead of the awkward trim pieces.

[@taitelennox4514]

to reduce tearout with a circular saw you can: 1.get a high tooth count blade 2. cut backwards 3. put tape on the wood 4. clamp a scrap board above the wood and cut through both

[@mintylarge8944]

Nice job however steel screw and oak is not a good combination as the oak will rot the screws so I have learned but still nice work

[@frodehau]

james thorpe Not an issue indoors, you need moisture for corrosion to take place.

[@mintylarge8944]

Frode Haugsgjerd ok but time will tell I hope not to be honest

[@fhangorn]

You should see the latest video from Ishitani Furniture, he has a smart feature with magnets build into the computer desk.

[@Goddess4moon]

Perhaps your next project will be a kind of "roof" to the garden? 🤣 some 100mm × 100mm posts you can put in a hole in the garden and then some tarpaulin or something over it. So when you work on a project outside and if you're not sure if it's going to rain, make sure it's safe 😄 if that make sense 🤔

[@RTH1122]

Another great video, Keith - I always enjoy watching your videos. A quick question about your table saw . . . Where did you get your riving knife from for your Dewalt table saw? I noticed at 3:36 that it sits below the height of the blade. I have the same table saw and the one that it comes with sits higher for the blade guard to attach to. Did you buy yours or is it just a modified one? Cheers.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi Rob, thanks! It's the stock riving knife cut down with an angle grinder.

[@RTH1122]

Cool - that's easy enough :) Cheers

[@hansdegroot8549]

Beautiful piece of work. Tha leg system is very clever. Do you have some information on that? Thanks for the many hours of inspiration you gave to me through the year. I wish you all the best for 2018. Greetings from Slovakia

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi Hans, I bought them on eBay I just typed in "table legs". Thank you!

[@robdevenney]

Not easy when you don't have the right tools or the space for the job but you done well considering the limitations. Good idea with the screw eyelets but I probably would have went with a brass / gold coloured screw to match them rather than the steel coloured screws

[@felixreali7101]

Keith, would you not consider screws a little deeper and then putting dowels, cut the end of, sanding them down. would give a nice contrast. :)

[@scottmclean4237]

Possibly use dowles to fix the oak trim

[@davemaynard3826]

Hi Keith. What were the legs used on this desk build? Any links you still have. Appreciate its a while ago. Dave

[@daviekiwi6098]

Have you consider to build a saw horse, I notice when you try cut a larger piece of wood, you have to put the work piece on the ground and cut with your straight edge. To lay the work piece on the saw horse will be much easy to manage the cut. Google will help to find some good design of saw horse.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I've not really got any space to store sawhorses so I'll probably continue cutting on the floor until I have more space

[@hackinblack7102]

the trim would be a good time to use pocket-hole screws; from underneath; or countersink screws and plug the holes with softwood dowel (softer than the trim, to make it easier to get them flush without sanding the trim away) the cup washers look a bit naff compared to how lovely oak looks...especially when varnished.

[@zeroy]

Grats on your first Commercial job! Turned out well just unsure about the screws myself, did you consider at the time just sinking screws and wood filer?

[@kookyflukes9749]

Or maybe re-do the biscuits in a different place having placed a backer board onto the material to eliminate that wobble of course.

[@aaronstill]

You should’ve recessed the screws and plug them with some oak plugs from the off cuts

[@raduanghel5105]

Always love to see a video that shows the mistakes as well as the successes. I think there's the same learning potential in both of them. Congratulations on your first paid project and I hope it's just the first of a long series. One question, though : why not double the thickness of the MDF for a few cm at the edge, then use an ABS edge banding that will cover both layers of MDF, giving the final look of a single thick top ?

[@frankingram3382]

I enjoyed your video and congratulation on a commercial first. Why did you go with MDF and not plywood? God Bless my friend.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It was less expensive

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Also my timber merchant doesn't stock oak ply

[@davidwilliamson2115]

did you buy a hole saw after this Job?

[@J0nnyGT]

What was the 3D software you used for this project? Cheers and nice work!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

SketchUp

[@williamwalmsley2940]

I’d watched this when you had released it early

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

What is the tool name at 7:50? What program do you use for 3d drawing you mentioned?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Block plane as I said in the video. The 3D drawing is in SketchUp

[@Jeremy-su3xy]

Thanks for the such a quick reply. I'll build a table like yours, but first I need to build a workshop. It's gonna take a lot of time. Good day mate.

[@davidwilliamson2115]

You caan buy the Sash clamp heads on their own and make the bar from wood to the required leanth