How to build and finish a desk top / DIY Table top

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Be sure to check out my website for other Projects, Blog posts, Plans and Tools I use! Walkersww.com

[@bwaldrep11]

This was probably already asked, but what did you use for the legs? Same metal I imagine, but curious if they were just straight legs or "U" shaped. Great video!

[@Boo-pv4hn]

I’d love to see how to do this with out all these fancy tools, I need to make a table top to replace my mdf one. And no idea how to put it together I got the wood glue some g clamps which I’ve realised are the wrong size and wood filler been trying to look for a how to

[@TheJavonplayer]

Hey I have a question, why did you us biscuits, I see some woodworkers use biscuits or dows, and others don't use them at all. So when do you need to use them?

[@theRev767]

The difference between passable woodwork and excellent woodwork is patience.

[@theRev767]

@Mr Hansen this is the way

[@alcovitch]

Or a lot invested in good tools.

[@eddyi001]

@@jim9930 just being provocative? Or do you want to add real insight, and try for a constructive discussion.

[@dauntingkitty]

And $4000 worth of woodwork tools

[@theRev767]

@@dauntingkitty it definitely doesn't hurt! Haha. High quality tools can make things much easier.

[@DIYwithDave]

Great video. I love the idea of using the metal C channel. I'll definitely have to incorporate that into my projects.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks Dave! It helps alot.

[@VishnuAttiappan]

I just tried the Scotchbrite technique and it is magical 😅 the desk’s surface came out super smooth! Thank you Walker!

[@TukangRumahchannel]

Good work 👍👍👍

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@vladzett]

the results looks so nice, but the process of doing it - that is what amazes me :) Great work, I love it!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you so much!!

[@ShawnKal7]

i dont have any of the tools but now i want to make a desk top

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha nice!

[@carolinadesign199]

Bro great product design and thanks for sharing all the cool accessories..

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching and the support!

[@Makingdifference100]

How much would you charge me to build a desk just like this one? Using the exact dimensions as the one in this video? Thanks a lot, and it's a great video.

[@jamierutherford9952]

Cool vid! Why do you have two sanders, the Festool and the Mirka?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

The festool removes material fatter for flattening.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Faster*

[@jamierutherford9952]

@@WalkersWoodworks nice one, cheers!

[@ryancoleman1039]

Do you think I could edge glue 1x4's to make a small tabletop?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I like to make thicker tops. It's more stable.

[@ronin120]

is it better to use polyurethane or lacquer for a wood desk top? I am wanting to buy a nice wood top for a desk I am putting together and someone told me that I should seal it and that lacquer would be a good choice.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Either one would be fine.

[@ricardoballi5822]

are biscuits better than pocket holes? ive seen several videos using pocket holes. what is the difference?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Definitely don't use pocket holes on a table top. They don't allow for wood movement.

[@rhondawalker6732]

Nice job. Is it impolite to ask , How much?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

This particular top was just over a grand.

[@keithupton86ku]

@@WalkersWoodworks No idea how much the wood stock you used cost, but that's an excellent deal.

[@cbanderson486]

bro, just damn man, amazing stuff. i learned a lot thank you!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching!! Glad it helped.

[@madebymarco]

How much did u charge for that work?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Just over $1000

[@gregorylashley4985]

I just wish you could do a video like this without as many of the fancy tools for us who don't have all of the power tools to get a tutorial. More for beginners and weekend duffers. Great video though.

[@adecraig8607]

Man, this was golden. Building a top for an office desk I need and was concerned about warping overtime. C-channels and alternating the grain is brilliant. Thank you, sir!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!

[@1298347612]

I'm building a table for the wife from IKEA because we can't afford s*** like that.

[@steelfalconx2000]

Hahahaha

[@9klincoln]

get a job

[@x.AnnXX_]

U are s*** urself so get a job and then get to know what does real work mean😊

[@oOMXROo]

​@9klincoln guessing you're a kid lol

[@dmmt14]

Why’d she marry you

[@paulgutto7799]

Hi Brandon...just wanted to let you know that you have inspired me to begin woodworking as a hobby. I find your videos to be very informative & easy to follow. Being a newbie I do have to say that I really appreciate the videos that you narrate as opposed to the ones that you don’t because I like to know exactly what you’re doing & what tools you’re using. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for sharing that with me. I also like voiced over videos. Most of mine I do have voice over. 👍

[@benwhittle7204]

I admit I was going to just view this video and quickly skip through it....but ended up staying and just watching the entire thing, good job!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!!

[@Grihmmy]

Great job on the table, and really good looking materials. The only thing i personally would change is the use of PU. Here in Sweden, and the North generally, finding old furniture with natural coloration changes, some cracks and patina from decades of use, is a mark of beauty. If you want to experiment, try waxing the ood and heatgun melt it, then polish it into the wood and see if you like it. A very organic and fully chemical free version. Keep up the great crafting, and stay safe 👍

[@lesthiele7645]

Not having a workshop, it makes me very envious of all you guys that can just 'pop' into your shop and work away, I really likes what you done with the table top, it looked fantastic, hope you are keeping safe and well in this crazy world we are all in, very best regards from Australia.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I was like that too it took years to get to this point. I appreciate you watching and the support! Hopefully you can get a shop of your own in the future!

[@The1Music2MyEars]

Not everyone can afford to convert a space meant for cars into a shop lol. I would recommend a 'Maker Space'. Near Charlotte, NC, they have a 21,000 maker space for $50 a month and you get access to a woodshop, welding shop, sowing shop, pottery studio, the list goes on and on.

[@mururoa7024]

I don't know if someone else already mentioned this in the comments, but useful tip for new woodworkers: don't make your biscuit slots too close to the top side of your boards. After moisture sets in they will "telegraph" through the wood by making the surface uneven. You'll be able to see where they are, and the customer will too. Especially when you try a new type of wood and you don't know how it'll react it's best to make the slots closer to the bottom side of your boards.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Good tip. I always try to center them.

[@Judjin_the_first]

Дякую за пораду

[@deguzmanjrrobertom]

Ang ganda.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Sorry about the glitching! It must have been in the upload process. Try to stick with me haha. Really appreciate all your support!

[@timrandall4659]

Thought it was time for a new phone...

[@tste8361]

Do you have a link or any info on the shop vac connection you have for you biscuit jointer

[@smallfry3188]

Hey, that’s ok. I think if you know it’s there, maybe mention it with a card at the beginning? It’s a tiny bit of a seizure risk.

[@anrew4425]

I want to see a mortise and tenon wedge table, like a normal table top that has mortises running through all the boards and wedged at both ends, glueless tabletop?

[@gibson_rulls4992]

if i dont want to buy a biscuit jointer or learn how to use one more so could i just use glue and pipe clamps?

[@Liberty-LLama]

I like those clamps you had with the feet. That would help a lot at the shop I work at. I'm going to mention that to my boss. Great Job. :)

[@fredastaire6156]

I love how you built this without a planer/jointer; cause I don't have a planer or jointer and I was wondering how I was going to put something like this together for my office. I just have to get some more pipe clamps and a few Bessey parallel clamps and I'm good to go! Thanks for the video and inspiration.

[@joeljohns8149]

S3S lumber. :)

[@mamasimmerplays4702]

Just yesterday I was designing a house with a dining room that won't be too small for my family… and contemplating that I need to learn how to build a dining table to suit. Do you have a vid of building the legs and underframe?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I have a "watch me work" style video of building a table.

[@Arterexius]

Michael Alm has a video on using a table saw to make conical legs. Maybe you'd both be interested in that one

[@Pegasis993]

Damn I can’t imagine how expensive that would cost.

[@Scott_G]

How can something look so simple and yet so daunting and intimidating at the same time? Great project! This video earned a sub. :)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much! Haha practice, practice.

[@ATONAL6173]

Sunset 4:44. You get a like for the excellent teaching and a comment for that gorgeous, gorgeous experience. I literally feel a richer man for seeing that sunset. Thank you!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@ATONAL6173]

@@WalkersWoodworks No problem! I realized when I got this notification, though, that I complimented your teaching and the sunset, but not the gorgeous finish you got on there! I had to show my wife, especially the hint of quilting you got going on at 10:14. Gorgeous. I'm trying to convince her to agree to use our stimulus check and tax refund to get into a woodland mills bandsaw mill and a decent planer, so I can see that gorgeous stuff too. I try to make it through all my urban logging treasure trove in an efficient manner, but being a hatchet and scrub plane guy, my output is pretty slow. My best work is some pretty nice joint stools, a bunch of spoons and rustic stuff like that, but I've got a bunch of short cherry logs and some birch rounds sitting there drying out....She's getting there. Wish me luck. Sorry for the long story. KZbin quarantine cabin fever therapy I suppose....

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Tell her I said that's a great investment haha.

[@steelfalconx2000]

How to be a woodworker: buy 800 clamps and a bottle of glue. Done 😆.

[@Lifes-solutions]

Over time this will bite you, I highly recommend you get an overhead lift or hoist to move that stuff. TRUST ME I'M OLD!!!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It already is haha.

[@ryanjacobsmeyer7565]

Love that you install channel on the underside to prevent bowing/warping over time. GREAT idea!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I wish I could remember where I first saw that trick but I use it all the time.

[@eechiihaojulian9307]

@@WalkersWoodworks I am new to woodworking. Thanks for sharing this info. I have a question, does bowing/warping occur all the time if a channel is not made? Does it occur on all woods? And to my understanding, the channel you made also doubled up as the place to place the C-panel am I right to say so? Thanks!

[@michaelz6870]

@@WalkersWoodworks The great idea should now be considered stolen!

[@craigsfreshwaterfishplants9426]

Could you also just 2x4 or 1x2? Would it accomplish the same thing?

[@leehaelters6182]

@@eechiihaojulian9307, it is not usual among furniture makers to anchor a table top to metal channel in order to keep it flat. It is normal to expect a piece of wood to keep its shape well enough, if it has been made from properly dried furniture quality stock. If the wood has been exposed for a time to conditions more humid than are normal indoors, for example stored under cover but outside, before being worked to its final shape, than you make expect some problems with stability.

[@charlessciano6663]

I love that you don't edit out your mistakes.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Gotta keep it real!

[@TI2L87]

This is a far cry from the desk I built out of 2x6s and a Kreg jig. But, now I have the bug and a lot more tools. Still need a ton more clamps though...

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Woodworkers can never have to many clamps!

[@anrew4425]

I have problems with no clamps, no nointer or planer either, got a few old hand tools but that's it

[@MattGlynn]

Im no joiner and wont be making a desktop anytime soon, but loved watching your video, cheers

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@garyjerniganjr]

I've been debating on a computer desk build. This is probably the way I'm going to go, thanks for sharing.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching! Best of luck on the build.

[@efraincorpus8777]

Man, i'm off to home depot and build me a table top for an electric desk I want to build (I just have to make the table top)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome!

[@searching4adventure85]

Howd that tabletop come out?

[@adamtaylo100]

At 9.50 there's a small gap between the boards. Is this unavoidable to some degree on a big glue up? And if so, do you have any recommendations for addressing it? I'm assuming mixing saw dust with wood glue, but I'm wondering if there's a better way.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Sawdust and wood glue is my go to.

[@lucaslegz]

I would love to build this masterpiece, however, missing several tools. Need this as a desk for my sewing machine and work from home set up. Would be great to go from one side to the other seamlessly. Will have to invest in two more tools. Thank you for the great video!

[@lucaslegz]

Mr Hansen, Yes!!! Didn’t think you would catch that. Lol

[@lucaslegz]

Mr Hansen here is a virtual hug!

[@justus8663]

I don’t think you’d need a biscuit joiner, You could use dowels and glue, or pocket holes and glue. But that’s my opinion 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@justus8663]

I would also suggest 2x4s especially if you’re building a smaller table

[@lucaslegz]

Mr Hansen, you must have been inhaling that glue. Lol

[@billbyrd9845]

Nice job! What are the final dimensions? How much $ did you have in wood? How much did you charge for the completed table top?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It sold for 1k. I don't remember the cost of wood. It will vary by area as well. It was 10ft long and 36" wide

[@NebWellington]

Hey man you've inspired me to make one of these myself. Having the C channels made up, would 3mm steel be suitable or would you use 6mm? Cheers brother.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I use 1/8" thick.

[@PC_Ringo]

3 mm bud.

[@eyeconartist]

Walkers Woodworks Love this table top! I’m new to woodworking, especially to using C channel. I’m finding some places online, but not sure how to get them with holes in them. Is there something I’m missing on how to order or find lives similar to yours? My desktop that I’m building is 28” wide btw. Thanks for any info.

[@kruger-wl5nr]

I like to call this video "how I would like my shop to look"

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha we all started with nothing.

[@mateoreyes7415]

Wow! I currently go to a vocational high school and in the construction class, wonder if my teacher would let me build this after I become more advanced

[@WalkersWoodworks]

That would be great!

[@vad8339]

step #1: have every tool imaginable

[@briangurka8085]

I used your video last year as a guide when building my desk. I used a butchers block so really only needed the sanding content and finishing content. Fast forward a year later and now building a kitchen table top with redwood!! Using your entire video now. It’s been great

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Heck ya! That's awesome!

[@joshua.snyder]

It is nice to see woodworkers who aren't lazily slathering everything in gallons of epoxy.

[@Soulful_Cray]

This is very easy thank you for explaining this to me I was going to go to IKEA and use their slab but you showed me how easy this can be thank you once again

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you for watching!

[@TTrades_edu]

What other woods would you recommend using?

[@TTrades_edu]

Want to build an 8ft desk for my computer and other schoolwork.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I use Alder pretty often. It's usually a little cheaper. That or Ash.

[@glenntownsin2110]

Really enjoyed this.. I’ve watched tons of table tops video’s but pick more tips from this one than others! Thanks 🇬🇧

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks!!

[@joshbarnett8941]

Great Video Brandon. Can I ask what scotchbrite pads you use between finish coats?

[@OutoftheWoodwork]

I love the look of maple with just a water-borne finish on it and the way you embedded the channels was awesome. Nice looking table top!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you! Really appreciate it. I think it definitely kept the natural look.

[@eitantal726]

didn't know polyurethane is available as water-based. I like my oil-based stuff better, tho.

[@devonmanning4312]

If you want to avoid stress on your back when removing the clamps, place a scrap 4×4 under each end after the glue dries. It should give just enough room to get the pipe clamps off

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Good idea! I'll have to do that next time.

[@Suave6869]

Thats how our woods teacher had us do it back in highschool😅

[@pfguo87]

Thanks for the video! Would be good to know how much something like this cost Also how heavy is the end product, want to make something like this to use as desktop for computer/workstation with right angle to wall instead of stands, but just wondering if the right angle to walls would be stronge enough to support

[@Rod_ED]

I know nothing about building a table or wood shop work, but man that was beautifully explained. God bless you man

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks so much!

[@tishanavishka9458]

Hey guys. Anyone can please tell me what was that wood material used in the video..? Is that Fiberboard ?

[@maxvcollenburg]

4:17 that sunset!

[@1lapmagic]

I know you're tough, but your wrists will thank you later if you get help flipping stuff like that. Ulnar nerve doesn't play. Just a thought. Excellent and near ideal build.

[@IOTWVUVWTOI]

Tools and skills I can only dream of. High quality craftsmanship!

[@lawrencewalker6457]

Where do I even find wood surfaced on 3 sides? Jointing is the hardest part, especially long boards.

[@DerekRies]

Awesome build! For anyone else that's going to build something like this for a computer desk though if you don't sink the C-Channel or Angle Iron you can use them for cable management as well.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

True Story!

[@DainHunter]

Derek Ries so you get the same function out of the c-channels by not sinking them?

[@nicholasquinn4779]

Dain if you flip the C channel 180 degrees it should give sufficient rigidity to prevent warping, providing you have used biscuit joints as well mate, obviously sinking the strengthening channels looks neater though.

[@briant9764]

me and my son in law build a 12 countertop we used 2-8 framing lumber trimmed the edges for square. screwed together with pocket screws quick sanding and stain when we were finnish it looked very rough. But i am impressed how good it looks once installed.

[@dbjohn211]

Awesome build! Would have loved to see what type of legs were used on the finished product.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

This one actually sits on cabinet bases lol.

[@SIRWILLIAM596]

I’m actually planning on building a computer desk any recommendation

[@WalkersWoodworks]

My next video will actually be a computer desk. Stay tuned!

[@hibiki54]

Beautiful. I'm really inspired to make my own tables from this video.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Good! Thanks so much!

[@HowIDoThingsDIY]

Great work. How do you deal differential growth with tops that have horizon and vertical boards?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Those are what are called bread board ends. Basically you only permanently attach the center and just pin the rest so the top can expand and contract. There are some videos on how to do it.

[@EnduringCrow]

I'm about as novice as a novice can get, despite a long-time appreciation for woodwork. After some time looking into buying a new computer/writing desk I decided that a humble attempt at crafting my own would be the best route; given my budget, standards, and access to a few of the requisite tools. MORE TO THE POINT I stumbled upon this video right away in my research. I gotta say that it has given me plenty of inspiration and considerations! The editing was clean enough, information seems more than sound, and in all it was concise video. Thanks!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you! Sorry about the glitching. Not sure why it did that.

[@doylemetzinger1774]

Woodglut is a good solution for every woodworker.

[@KurushimiVrishraka]

I wanna buy this but damn, this thing would cost so much to be delivered in hawaii!

[@ColeMarkusen]

Subbed. This was gorgeous, would love to have a top like that one day. So much space! Really love your attention to detail and nice calming style.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! Really appreciate that.

[@landonlikesjazz3420]

How much do the big ones typically cost to make ?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

It just depends on lumber prices and what you choose to use honestly.

[@frankie1597]

This is perfect woodworking. Simple steps that are not overcomplicated and are completely effective and efficiently. Great work

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thank you!!

[@volkerpetersen2671]

A good video, all to be observed. Alternate the boards, use clamps from both side, use rampa inserts, sink the c profiles into the wood with a Router. Only thing to criticise: with that type of finish- given the clean grain- it looks a bit boring:)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Yea that's just what the client wanted. :)

[@rfen56]

Outstanding video! I've got an 18" oak that had to come down a few years ago. A friend has a sawmill so we slabbed it out to 1.5"x 10' planks that have been stacked and stickered. All I needed was ideas of what to make with them. Once I've made dimensional lumber from them do you think they would be too thin (maybe 1") to do something like your desktop?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

No not at all. But I would do an apron with the base for something that thin and use table top fasteners to secure it.

[@CoolBreeze640]

Stickered?

[@tbroekemeier]

@@CoolBreeze640 Late to the party, but it just means that you use spacers or "stickers" between every board when stacking to dry. It allows air to circulate around every board rather than locking in moisture if boards are stacked right on top of each other. This also helps the boards dry more evenly and prevents massive cups, warps, twists, etc. due to differential drying.

[@CoolBreeze640]

@@tbroekemeier Thanks!

[@chefjcjr1]

Ok, love the video, learned a lot from it. But I am frustrated as hell right now. You gave a source for the inserts, but I can get those cheap enough locally. You gave no information on the C-Channel. Dimensions? Source? And as far as the inserts go, what size screws/bolts do they accommodate? 1/4 - 20? In addition, what screws/bolts are you using? I can't find them anywhere. this information would really be helpful. Thanks

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Sorry. I just get the channel from the local steel yard. I usually use what I can get cheap lol. It's usually like 1-1/2" x 3/4". The inserts I get from rampa. It's online only. These are the skd30 inserts. I have used the cheaper ones from Amazon as well.

[@throughlyfurnishedoutdoors]

Hey Brandon, I have probably watched this video 3 times since you published it, and I just finished building a simple maple plywood desk for my wife. I'm thinking of going back and putting a top like this on it later, and this video will be the one off of which I base the new top. Thanks for a quality video with clear instructions and no unnecessary ancillary commentary. (stuff like pointing out the awesome sunset is appreciated!)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks a lot Michael that means alot. Really appreciate the support. Good luck on the build!

[@aaronc2814]

Hey. I love you. Lol great job. Dig the tips I picked up from this vid. Wonder how a tabletop like that would turn out with the burnt wood technique? Thanks again man. Rad.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! The burnt wood technique is always cool.

[@ReTrOChArLeS]

Creating a small corner desk soon, this will be my first time ever doing a woodwork project. Was wondering is there an alternative to the C channel for future warps and stability? Desk is going to be 43 x 24

[@WalkersWoodworks]

If you're planning on doing an apron then you can use table top fasteners to secure it and that will definitely help.

[@ricedaddy88]

How much do you charge for something like this? I always have a hard time figuring out what to charge people. I try to estimate material cost and labor cost but most of the time I end up being very wrong on labor and end up under charging, selling myself short. I've undercharged so badly that calculating based off the original price I gave them, I only charged about $10/hour for labor. It's partly my fault because I end up going back over things sometimes that others might just leave or sand down to what I would want my piece down to, but it ends up biting me in the ass every time.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I think that happened to everyone in the beginning until you figure out how much time things take. When I was doing client work I did material + hourly labor = x then x+40% = total. This top I think I charged about $1,000. Hope that helps!

[@x_zubrance]

Nice tip on alternating the grain :) thanks. Not that I would ever contemplate making such a large table top, but am curious on how that would be fitted to base/legs?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

I always use the z clip style table top fasters.

[@x_zubrance]

@@WalkersWoodworks I just checked that out.. makes a lot of sense Bud, cheers !

[@dorisenecamper1179]

Beautiful I'm going to make one I've been procrastinating but I'm a 70 year old woman LOL

[@WalkersWoodworks]

You got this!

[@ericwilliams538]

People do not realize how difficult it is to get wood ready for glue up to make a desk top, or table top.. That's why I'm curious about the S3S lumber that you said you used on this project.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Ya sometimes you still hve to fine tune it but it's less work!

[@gregau21]

This is top notch! I really love your youtube channel. You get straight to the point but explain everything you are doing. That maple top is 🔥

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks Greg! Really glad you're enjoying it!

[@TheTurbomitch]

I’ve purchased the Ryobi biscuit joiner twice. Both had a lot of slop (vertical wiggle) in the slots. Do you have any issue with yours?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Once in awhile.

I've got those JessEm hold downs on my table saw too. Love them.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

They are amazing!

[@buick159159]

Could picket hole joinery be used instead of biscuits? Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

No. Pocket holes are never a good idea to put a top together with.

[@EllisDesignandTradeCo]

hey man that sunset looks great and so does that clear coat! nice table, workshop looking good!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha thanks man! Thanks for watching. Much appreciated.

[@pimc172]

Would that work out of 3 pieces of 2x12 rough eastern hemlock ? I got a hand planer and some patience for sanding. Any hint except the criss-cross pattern for the end grain ?

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Yes it would be fine just make sure it's got a moisture content below 10% or whatever is acceptable in your area.

[@billyk.2566]

What kind of lumber is this? im looking for lumber that have the 90 degree point and not rounded like studs.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Any hardwood dealer should carry what you're looking for. This is 8/4 maple.

[@mdbbox5660]

You can also rip down dimensional lumber as well. You'll have more waste, but it can be less expensive and easier than working with hardwood.

[@billyk.2566]

Any suggestions for the problem im into now? I glued up my boards for the desk i made a mistake with it and my top has boards uneven as far has high spots. Ideas for removing? I was told a belt sander but i would love other ideas.

[@davidenotartomaso3449]

Bellissimo...che prodotti hai usato per la finitura?

[@sapna2046]

Man your voice and woodworking videos are so perfect way to end the day.(it's 12 am in india)

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks! Really appreciate you watching.

[@skiprope536]

Beautiful work I find the oil polly..much harder finish and durability...I am talking over 20 plus years of perfect finishes on everyday uses. The latex/water for me just do not work.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

She really didn't want it to yellow and it gets light use. So I opted for water based,

[@dabj9546]

Step 1: 20 ginormous bar clamps...

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Haha

[@etchi4621]

me who was not in the right state of mind - Me: where is the GPU CPU???.... Me: -_- after reading the title again.

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Hahaha you're not the only one.

[@BassUnion]

Table turned out awesome! I love that signature touch at the end branding the table!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks man!!

[@haydenbraxton8095]

nice idea using the C channel. I've only done smaller glue-ups, but looking to making something larger soon. I'll probably employ some channel.

[@satwatchers]

Fantastic. Simple. Elegant. I also learned a lot. Thank you!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.

[@One_of_Many750]

That Sunset At 4:15... Beautiful!!! Thanks For The Sanding, Because I’m About To Level My First Computer Desk Top, Using Softwood. I’m Excited To Complete This Project!!

[@WalkersWoodworks]

Awesome! Good luck!