Walnut Desk Build | No Talking

This is a custom designed and built one-off American Black Walnut desk.
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(These are going first for a reason. I get severe migraines. This combination of super thin glasses arms and gel ear cups are a game changer. And personal preference on most comfortable boots I've ever worn.)
► Safety Glasses: amzn.to/3G4aJoL
► Most Comfortable Boots: amzn.to/3NTvzt6
► Hearing + Music + Comfy: amzn.to/3TnVASh
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- TOOLS / MACHINES -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
► Miter Saw: amzn.to/3Tp48bs
► Table Saw: amzn.to/3DRGEWS
► Bandsaw: amzn.to/3EgNF4P
► Planer: amzn.to/3fWAfS6
► Jointer: amzn.to/3Ed4jlT
► Track Saw: amzn.to/3hnp45s
► Router: amzn.to/3UBLDCl
► Drill Impact: amzn.to/3zYOUDh
► 12v Drill Impact: amzn.to/3fSa5A3
► Jigsaw: amzn.to/3DR7SNo
► Brad Nailer: amzn.to/3fMZXZt
► Biscuit Joiner: amzn.to/3FYCOxK
► Sander: amzn.to/3UGQ7qJ
► Beast Sander: amzn.to/3UlELJ7
► Parallel Clamps: amzn.to/3DQBvOI
► Trigger Clamps: amzn.to/3UIUmlQ
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- FINISH -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
► Favorite Finish: amzn.to/3TqNwQx
► Lacquer: amzn.to/3taN12F
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- CAMERA / FILMING GEAR -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
► Camera: amzn.to/3NPDEPb
► Lens: amzn.to/3zZT5Pe
► Microphone: amzn.to/3NPDUO9
► Key Light: amzn.to/3EiegOQ
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- MUSIC -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
I use Artlist for my background music.
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[@michiganracer1181]

Looks fantastic, never been a fan of the bow ties. The Rubio mono-coat can be tricky to get it right. Design and execution is spot on.

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you. The inlays are definitely a source of debate. Seems people love or hate them and nowhere in between.

[@michiganracer1181]

@@mfcbuilds they are, 😎 great craftsmen ship either way.

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you again. It is appreciated.

[@abdelrahmansayed8961]

Professionalism in design and carpentry, we hope for more ❤

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you. There is more to come like this build in the very very near future.

[@alirionoguera1897]

Bellisimo trabajo felicitaciones, saludos desde Venezuela

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you, and thank you for watching.

[@bartjohnson8139]

Excellent craftsmanship.

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@melissaschaefer854]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you so much.

[@michaelyelk2299]

Awsome build, thumbs up....

[@mfcbuilds]

Thanks Michael, and thanks for watching.

[@Justshanedavis]

Looks awesome 👏

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you Shane

[@lourimarnascimento1338]

Parabéns pela habilidade e criatividade em construir à este móvel. Incrível!

[@mfcbuilds]

Gracias. Estoy agradecido por el reconocimiento. (Thank you. I am grateful for the recognition."

[@gordeneden]

Well done! Fine craftsmanship and attention to detail.

[@mfcbuilds]

Thanks Gordon!

[@dariushmilani6760]

Great design and beautifully executed.👍

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you Dariush!

[@BRich6]

Beautiful! I don't understand those two bow tie-shaped wooden plugs you inserted in the desktop. Are they simply decorative or do they serve some other purpose?

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you. These are called "Bowtie Inlays" and they are both decorative and functional. Used to prevent wood from cracking and expanding. I used them in a place of concern. They could have been used on the bottom side of the wood, but I wanted to show them off, complete preference thing.

[@michaelevans1327]

Very nice! Would be perfect if the legs fixed straight to the desk without the extra mount between 9/10

[@mfcbuilds]

I agree. There may be a sliding dovetail mount in the near future...

[@ExSheriffFattyBoySkinnyArms]

Keep up the great work! Liked and subbed!

[@mfcbuilds]

Thank you! It is appreciated.

[@bitsurfer0101]

I can appreciate the migraines. I get them myself. After you jointed the pieces, How did you place them on the planer sled?

[@mfcbuilds]

For my boards wider than 8" there is a lip left over from the jointer (seen at 0:48). I place my board on top of plywood with that lip hanging over the side. For longer boards you don't really need anything holding them together. The friction alone is usually enough. You could apply sandpaper to you plywood if needed. Once I get a flat top (0:58), I flip my board over, run through the planer again, and plane until the lip is removed. I really need to do a video on just my milling process. And the glasses/hearing protecting do help a lot. I'm sure better combos exist, but this is the best I've found thus far.

[@bitsurfer0101]

@@mfcbuilds I'm sure there would a lot of people that would appreciate you posting the milling process. It's somewhat of a dark art for beginners.🤔

[@mfcbuilds]

​@@bitsurfer0101 For sure. I did a ton of research when I bought my jointer. I will make the video happen.

[@user-ucpykmvwd1]

17:31 What is name drill bit for insert nut

[@mfcbuilds]

amzn.to/3EzTOIr Countersink chamfer tool. Associates link attached.

[@Martinonskis]

What finish did you apply?

[@mfcbuilds]

The desktop is finished with Rubio Monocoat Pure. The base was Watco Lacquer satin 50/50 blend with lacquer thinner.

[@Martinonskis]

@@mfcbuilds Thank you.

[@mfcbuilds]

@@Martinonskis Absolutely, thank you for watching.