DIY Desk Top - Made from Plywood!

[@alonzohollingsworth7712]

Awesome simple build, not complicated at all and certainly a confidence builder. Thanks for sharing.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you! I appreciate the kind comment!

[@tonytech5520]

As long as you have the tools.

[@edrasarturohelmanchaparro8948]

U 2:30 2:30 y 😊el uu😊

[@phr3ui559]

yea

[@robertthompson5320]

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[@trailfork7815]

I love how this is actually very simple and easy to replicate unlike some desk builds

[@StGeoRUSH619]

Pretty cool... I love how you reached out to your Mentor... you're never too old to learn something new. Beautiful desktop, Brother !!!

[@tenspeedtears]

That edge detail made such a nice difference! Well done as always.

[@kenhedges]

I have an adjustable base just begging for this same application. Was going to do the exact same thing but use birch plywood and leave the edges exposed. Great video! Thanks.

[@hammockmonk]

Two remarks: I love the clamp-to-clamp solution and, like you, I love my biscuit joiner. Nice project!

[@Jake_the_reefer]

Really like seeing the critical details left in and overall love the editing. Great video!

[@takeniteasyfriend]

Walnut & Rubio. Woodworking splendor you have made ( :

[@TheKnightArgent]

There's something about the way you capture the reality of woodworking - brushing the sawdust off of the table, getting advice, etc - that I really respect. Subbed.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you!!!

[@GrantOakes]

I made countertops for my home in a similar fashion. I used MDF board instead of plywood and 45 mitre cut the edge boards. Before applying the contact adhesive you've GOT to make sure there isn't any dust or sawdust on either surface, otherwise you'll regret seeing those little bumps after bonding. Another way to apply the laminate is take a long, 50' extension cord, wipe it totally clean, then lay it onto the flat surface once the cement has tacked up in a back and forth S pattern. Just like you did, start at one end after properly aligning and use the roller to put pressure on the laminate. As you work your way across, slowly pull the extension cord out from under the laminate. I used a 45 cutter instead of the round over bit. The laminate edge is VERY sharp after cutting so taking a file to the edge to knock off the knife edge is a good idea as it can cut you.

[@galo1966]

Great videos. You’re a great professional and explains like an academic. Blessings

[@TravisInCanada1]

Wow looks great, nicely done!

[@neuroscope9052]

That top turned out very nice with the walnut edging.

[@ubermenschen3636]

Beautiful table. You should have miter the corners for that 5 star look of perfection.

[@Ensign_Cthulhu]

8:04 I see you have an official instruction reader and soda-pop drinker helping out there!

[@WelcomeToMarkintosh]

That looks GREAT! Thank you!

[@WellStyledImages]

Jesse! Your place is ::gorgeous!:: Love that German smear brick work around your garage door! And awesome to see you & your boy workin’ together!✨🙌🏼

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

Edge banding should be measured and installed after laminate so it looks inserted instead of topped on.

[@xmods4Reel]

Oh man yah that is such a great idea! I’ll definitely have to do this for my build

[@boigaking8216]

This was my thought as well.

[@valerhuskley9428]

I actually like the way he Finished the edge, it might make the laminate more susceptible to chipping over time though

[@theBIGlegume]

Yeah that a what no was thinking. But I do like that round over would you be able to do that or would it beat up the edge of the laminate?

[@jameszulu7120]

Pretty much this that thing is going to start peeling after after a few months.

[@johnleavey356]

Very nice job 👍 Enjoyed the video.

[@onehandedmaker]

A joy to watch your desk video. I admire your imagination to keep coming up with great ideas and sharing your passion for woodwork. Well done. One Handed Maker - Australia

[@terristroh3965]

I like that profile on the edges

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! I thought it went great with the too

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Really nice job! Like the desk a whole lot! Thanks Byrne

[@frankdragon1]

Nice job!

[@billparrish4385]

Really sharp-looking job! I'll email you my shipping address! lol Only thing I've done differently on sticking down the laminate that someone doing it for the first time might consider, is to pull the sticks out from the middle instead of one end. Minor differences in how the sticks are spaced and how much is sagging between them or not, can over a long enough run end up with the laminate skewed too far to one side or the other by the time you reach the other end of a long piece (depending on how much overlap you left when cutting it), causing you end up partly exposed on one of the corners. Sticking it down from the middle out, cuts this possible skew in half. But yours looks great! I just mean as general advice, to help eliminate a possible problem.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! That’s a really great tip and I appreciate you taking the time to type that out. Makes perfect sense!

[@cadfael4598]

Thanks for a great video. I wish I had as many tools as you! They sure make a job like this easy.

[@animeworldnr1]

Nice work and explanation.

[@TheVineyardFarmhouse]

New subscriber, because I like to build and make stuff.

[@FaragGaberz]

Great work, regards to your friend, awesome

[@krisbabic89]

Looks great brother! I did not know you had a podcast until I watched this. Slowly catching up on episodes and subscribed to the other guys! It's a great listen...BBQ and woodworking, with a hint of cigars and bourbon. Right up my freaking alley! Lol

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

😂😂😂 Thanks dude! Just a few dudes BSing about our favorite things haha.

[@hwgusn]

Mitered corners on your edge banding would’ve been a nice addition.

[@mrctheotherguyfromboston]

Hey Man It Came Out Great 👍

[@DFoxReview]

I Love it! Thanks for the content man

[@DrunkenKnight71]

lovely build, thanks for sharing!...i personally would have applied the banding flush after laminating as I'd be worried about the sharp edges chipping

[@trstock7760]

Great idea! Thanks for making this I've got an L shape standing desk frame on the way and wanted a nice custom curved inside corner, this process will work great for that!

[@boomvader]

Nice work!

[@SetTheCurve]

"While the seement cures" lol

[@enrique9432]

Great job!

[@therealbdbeatz]

Very nice! The new desk looks great

[@michaeltablet8577]

That's really nice! Thank you for sharing!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! 👊👊

[@ChristopherSalisburySalz]

Never thought about doing a laminate on top of a desk - great idea! I didn't know you could get that stuff in black.

[@gregoryc5989]

Great job

[@gregmize01]

great job!

[@aviatordave1]

That’s a great looking desk for about as simple as you could ask for! Well done! I’m about to make a desk for my kids for their room and I think you’ve inspired me to do something very similar! Well done!

[@SuperKai]

Great work!

[@Bekim8310]

Beautiful table! Great work!

[@willhoward9190]

great job

[@davidscott3046]

good work

[@CosmicMindSense]

Wow ! Very nice job ! I liked the process !

[@katoom-ju6vo]

Very impressive build.Came out great!!

[@ipotbaho1860]

very nice and awesome project but the uplift standing desk too expensive...wow i like this

[@0xJarry]

great video, this is exactly what I want to do!

[@n00bclownstv47]

beautiful desk! I personally do laminate first then the edge bands. this will prevent you from catching the edge of the laminate or seeing the edge.

[@12jamm]

Looks great! And another great video!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@alexb9039]

Superb job, both of you; subscribed!

[@Zamboni-0805]

Turned out nice, the only thing I would have done differently is mitered the Walnut corners.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! Yea, I just kept it simple this time but I agree

[@McMonkeyful]

Beautiful desk. I love the black formica. One tip. If you can find a small piece of acrylic I'd recommend making a lengthened base for your trim router. It needs to be as wide as the original base & 2-3 times as long. Cut a hole at one end for your bits + the screws & attach a small handle at the opposite end, which you can also trim down into a pointed taper. This base gives great stability when doing jobs like trimming the edges, preventing the router from tipping. Only takes a few minutes to make & can be installed when needed. Looks like you had a steady hand on this project but it is very easy to tip & gouge into your walnut with the standard 'square' base.

[@JH-mo1nt]

This for sure, watching the wobbles was sad. Also, test profiles before committing, leaving that little sharp edge might be a look you like, but might hate the feeling when using it.

[@richragan4810]

Hey Jess how's my favroite you tube guy doin? Thanks for the video and sharing where I ALWAYS learn something! Beautiful top! Look forward to more! I use my MicroJig bench vice you taught me every week. My Etsy shop is going fantastic so the bench vice is a big part of my work! Thanks Jess. Peace Out!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks Rich! It’s always great to hear from you and I’m so glad your Etsy is getting sales!!!! Keep up the great work!

[@stevesiefken6432]

Nice work👍🏻

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks!!!

[@droidlycodes]

I found a desk at value village for $20 it was only a generic desk with a riser actually really nice but I ended up extending it by adding a 4ft board so that it takes up almost my entire wall lol. It added so much space, oh and I used the the riser for a wall mount piece to hang over our fancy coffee station, I love making something out of nothing. Looked up the value of the desk I bought too after and it was originally a $300 desk so pretty sick find.

[@markwatters6875]

Very nice

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thank you!!

[@carterscustomrods]

I've done a large laminate once... ONCE!!! I'll never do that again. If using laminate or veneer, I do it with sections now; versus the 1 large panel. It allows the glue and rolling process to be a lot less nightmarish, while preventing any smaller air bubbles from sneeking in. It also gives you more artistic ability for things like mosaic designs.

[@kevinb6102]

Sweet

[@mcouture8169]

Where'd ya go? You're a quality producer and I hope all is well.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

All is good, undergoing a shop move. Will be back once all set back up again

[@DrTopLiftDPT]

Def want the monitor at eye height for ergonomics. Vinyl top is interesting

[@lenharding72]

Love the build and thanks for the great ideas. I have an uplift corner desk but lookin to go a rectangle. I am curious if you can router the veneer and the banding so you have a smooth transition from the side to the top without the little bump up you had. I like the look of how you did it but that little ledge bugs my arms so curious if you think I can smooth it out.

[@rickkurtz8947]

You can also just buy the laminate already attached to a 4x8 and add your edge trim so you don't have to worry about the glue up process of the laminate sheeting. This project is more of a laminate than a plywood craft though. It did turn out nice!

[@tomgleeson9289]

where would you source such a laminate already attached to 4x8?

[@rickkurtz8947]

@@tomgleeson9289 In this case, a sheet of black melamine would be less than $50 so I'd go that route. You can order it at any home center.

[@sorenhansen84]

End grains on the edge 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@JayNYOne]

I love how you go from pronouncing it see-ment to cement.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

I’m no wordsmith that’s for sure haha.

[@JayNYOne]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I failed to mention that I also love the desk. I've got a similar setup but used a ready made top from Ikea. Your build inspired me to replace it since the one I have is a bit too shallow for comfortable work. Thanks!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@ronbishop351]

Roll contact cement from centre both way

[@K0NVICTx]

Great job! Although the laminate sitting higher than the edge would kill my OCD. I would of done the laminate first then the edge banding. Still looked good nonetheless.

[@ThomHemenway]

Really nice but I would have mitered the corners of the walnut

[@equator180]

45's on the corners would have been a good touch

[@nickpotter758]

Dope!

[@grimoradebrock]

I have a pretty simple question about this build. I see the frame has a lift capacity of 355 lbs. Since you used 3/4 inch plywood that seems like a lot of weight. What is the weight of the top? The best guess is fine too.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Yea I’m not sure the weight but I’ll never get close to that max weight. Even if I sit on it lol

[@house9850]

top looks great .. reminds me of linoleum ... the routed edge looks great but also looks sharp.. are you able to dull the edge for daily use ?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

It’s not sharp at all and has never caught on anything or chipped

[@TheDradge]

Nice end result but putting your table upside down on the floor made me cringe. Why not put a towel down first to prevent the possibility of small scratches?

[@viperwavstudios]

Could you re-specify which router bit you used on the top fermica/edging to cut/round off top corner?

[@debandmike3380]

interesting that you left the sharp edge of the laminate at the corners. hope they dont chip off. I think most people are thinking why you didn't apply the walnut flush with the top. but its your desk to design. looks good.

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

They are not sharp. Been years and have never chipped or caught on anything g

[@diserafimm]

Faltou o link do esqueleto da mesa, esse com elevador, para ajuste de altura.

[@johntamplin]

Nice result, very clear process. I was a bit surpised how little protective gear you use. A filter mask when you were clearing up after the router, but no gloves, ear protection or eye protection (though maybe your regular glasses are toughened ?).

[@Munky332]

Looks amazing, but the amount of material and work that went into it seems like it would have been easier to just buy an unfinished butcher block for ~$150, sand, throw some oil at it.

[@danboyett4385]

Can you share where you might find an unfinished butcher block for $150? I’ve been hunting and one in the size of his desktop runs about $600-$800 minimum.

[@Munky332]

@@danboyett4385 Ikea had some decent blocks, as does Home Depot/Lowes. You might have to go into HD/Lowes in order to find one.

[@gogreyhoundmusic]

aesthetic and look mean the same thing. aesthetic isn't an adjective. it's a noun. Something can have a minimalist aesthetic (or minimalist look/style/appearance).

[@maceyknesek2088]

Do you have the measurements listed anywhere for this project?

[@giutubospatubo1546]

Normally, I would glue the formica laminate first, and then glue the walnut edges. Thanks for sharing.

[@Bapuji42]

Could you post a link to the folks who made the base? Much appreciated!

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Yep! Totally meant to do that! Sorry!

[@Bapuji42]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop I don't mean to bug you, but I still don't see it. Are you posting it in the description?

[@Bapuji42]

Please...?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

It’s in the description now. Sorry it took me a little while to get it in there.

[@Bapuji42]

@@PenaltyBoxWoodshop No worries brother. I truly appreciate it.

[@DD-zh3jj]

Nice video. I wonder is there a way to make the laminate sits flash with the edge ?

[@Nathan-wm5sd]

Yes. Laminate the plywood first then add the walnut edges. Got to be very pricise though cause you don't sand the laminated layer

[@joeychgo]

Personally, I would have used a sheet of MDF on top of the plywood, then the laminate. Flat and more durable that way IMO. That said, nice all the way around.

[@yaowsers77]

I'm looking to make something like this with MDF. Seems like a better product?

[@mattdenham1854]

Would you make the same desk for someone if they offered to pay?

[@Spoteddy]

Not doing the 90s in the corners, oof. Not sinking the top into the table, oof. But looks nice if you dont look at those 2 :D

[@anan7s294]

Would u recommend to make a 60”x30” desk using 19mm blockboard with 6 inch wide border frame below over IKEA Adils legs?

[@naimurrahman5440]

@penalty_Box_Woodshop Please make pegboard making video

[@evanhankin7309]

Niiiice ...!

[@kdavidwhite8376]

should have used dowels, and always start in the middle in case of slippage

[@viperwavstudios]

What size Roundover bit did you use? 1/4 shank - 1/8 round over?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

That sounds right. Been a while since I made it though. Pretty sure

[@Ladioz]

Love how it looks. Can i ask you something please? Does your mouse move well while you use it for the pc?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Yep, works great!

[@Xaphyrion]

Cool idea, but why not miter the corners of the squared timbers?

[@georgevprochazka5316]

Nice, but the laminate should be an inlay (around the edges) and not sticking out INHO

[@workshopnut]

Really like your content, but what happened to you? Are you going to make more videos?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

I will be back. Undergoing a shop move

[@anismuhamad4077]

I would like to ask you what sort circle that you install dado blade 6 nch As circle pin at the circle machine I( makira., bosch, dewakt) I use only 15 mm . What circle are suitable for saw dado

[@RRbookie]

Are the edges on that Lamanet top sharp?

[@PenaltyBoxWoodshop]

Not at all