Was it worth it?

ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Today I'm building something for myself for the first time, a large office desk. And because it's just for me, I threw in a bunch of crazy details that may or may not have been worth it.
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0:00 I get to do whatever I want
1:03 Boring panels vs. fun panels
2:15 Mystery CNC issues
4:57 Was the curved desk worth it?
7:49 Why boring panels are actually interesting
12:01 Figuring things out as I go
14:10 Computer cable shame
17:51 Keeping it analong
19:15 Drawer boxes are boring
22:27 Doing whatever I want
23:37 Final Reveal

[@michaelmiller5177]

From a person who has spent the last 17 years hiding cables for people who become neurotic over the sight of cables; please for the love of God send this design to every desk production company in the world. It's a down right miracle that you've deigned a desk that has a built in cable management system that doesn't require removing 15 drawers and sticking your hand into a blind cavity that's half as wide as your hand all while providing ventilation for the equipment it houses. And it's gorgeous on top of that. If you were ever going to build them for offices I might suggest making the cable tray longer to support different monitor configurations, phones, speaker setups, but if I had the money (and influence, because I'm in IT and don't even get a say in how cables are treated) I would put one of these in every office. Great design and execution.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really happy to hear that! I've had to use many desks with ridiculous cable management, so I know the pain. My wife's office is outrageous, I can't believe anyone thought how they did it was a good idea. Glad I could (mostly) figure it out for this one!

[@sawdustadikt979]

My favorite part about making something for yourself is getting to follow your curiosity. Only having to answer to yourself is really freeing in a fun way. You get to make some really creative stuff and I’ve wondered what would you build for only you. Now I wonder what you would build if you were not going to put it on KZbin. This desk is epic, well done!

[@sjoroverpirat]

Why are you so afraid of cables?

[@herrpez]

You want to see my cable management? 😉

[@michaelmiller5177]

@@sjoroverpirat I'm not, it's all the people I've ever worked for that can't stand the sight of them.

[@msmith2961]

Sounds like the static is causing a voltage spike through one of the limit sensors. I added some small ceramic capacitors across my sensor lines on my CNC machine and also altered the switch debounce setting on Mach3 to compensate and random stoppages no more! Another idea is to get one of those braided copper bonding lead kits for your dust collection hose to take the generated static and send it to ground.

[@gRuHa89]

I would try properly grounding the hose, the CNC table and the computer first.

[@diademzero]

He just needs to plug the laptop in.. gives the static a shorter path to ground over jumping over the USB cable to the CNC.

[@alexcrouse]

And ground the chassis of the machine with a thick wire.

[@JanSt12]

Or maybe he could use one of those grounding handbands to grounding yourself while building pcs.

[@AlanRencher]

ESD (anti-static) ducting exist as well. That might be a good way to go.

[@lukedelvecchio390]

Suggestion to avoid static electricity buildup, Just expose a small section of the wire in that flex hose, and connect a copper wire from the hose wire to building steel (which should be grounded, and exposed to bare metal), or the outside of a metal junction box (making sure the grounding conductor is securely attached inside the metal box, typically with a green screw). Static is very dangerous to sensitive equipment, computers, cameras, cnc controllers.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Yep, sounds like I need to do something like that. Thanks for watching!

[@joeforster5503]

I think the issue is a ground loop between computer and CNC. You might try running both off a single circuit, so they share a common ground (like a quad -box off of a single breaker), Make sure you use a ground in your laptop's power cord (no cheaters!). I don't think its static from the hose. Asd an electrical engineer, I have never bought into the static in the hose. my 2 cents! Beautiful build!

[@lukedelvecchio390]

​ @joeforster5503 As an electrical engineering consultant for commercial construction and wood worker I can confirm static is generated with wood dust passing through an ungrounded PVC hose and pipe. Mythbusters also proved this years ago. Ground out the pipe so voltage potential is eliminated and no more static shock. Besides all grounds should be connected into a single node back at the panel anyway unless you have receptacles with a isolated ground which is unusual but may be useful if problems persist with sensitive equipment such as the CNC. The computer and CNC using the same ground could fix issues but I do not believe it to be the root issue as all grounds should all have zero voltage potential.

[@JohnDlugosz]

@@lukedelvecchio390 Connecting grounds together _eventually_ at the panel doesn't prevent ground loops. Each leg can have multiple things plugged into it, before or after one of the things troubling you.

[@themilkhousewoodworker6984]

Bond back to the panel ground. Dedicate ground is the way to go.

[@sarahlogan2075]

I think it looks terrific. I wouldn't choose black for myself but I can certainly appreciate and admire it in someone else's space.

[@paulvolkmann2979]

I didn’t like the black on the other piece but this one looks good. I think people are against it because ‘why use oak and then do that?’ ... It’s a stain, not paint, you still see the grain.

[@THATfishguywithfish]

i didn't fell like it needet to be painted at all

[@joshpavelich5235]

I wouldn't have picked it for myself, but holy moly in the finally shots in the office it looks so good!

[@yeabutwecouldbefreer]

Robotics Electrical Engineer here..Have a grounded wire in the dust collection hose. There is a ton of woodworking channels that have KZbin vids about this if you need a reference... and make sure there is a ground wire that is connected to each axis(make sure the ground is not shared downstream of the CNC Driver board).. 100% fix, 100 percent of the time for static problems. It's actually pretty common. Also don't (if possible) just make the software compensate as some suggest (unless its temporary), you are literally shocking your laptop, and CNC driver board. $1 worth of wire will fix it, just find a buddy who is into electronics to help.

[@blakestandal8294]

I love it. I built my own floating computer desk this year as well! My only suggestion would be to add a silent exhaust fan from the compartment where your electronics are. That small space will get very hot. (did that with my IT cabinet and it made everything so much happier).

[@ericsturgulewski2399]

I think this is one of your best designs. It seems to really hit the sweet shot with the simple details and the contrast of woods. Sometime using too many species or colors can come off gaudy, but not here. Nice flow!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Happy to hear that! Thanks for watching!

[@gabrielsuarez3137]

I grew up with an engineer for a dad. He was very successful and said it was many times because of the subtle details that most would never notice. He did many things like you did with this table, and if someone pointed out any of those details, he knew he found someone who could really appreciate his work. What you made here is beautiful, and if I had the space and the money to pay for some of your work, I'd love your stuff for my own house. Thank you for sharing and inspiring. Keep it up.

[@shannabug31]

So... as a person who mainly PURCHASES furniture...I believe that is the unexpected details (like the way you made the desktop) that make a piece interesting/ fun/worth the expense/ better than and Ikea piece of furniture 😁

[@michaeljames8010]

EMI is a major issue for unshielded CNC controllers. Lots of info in CNC forums about it. Ferrite collars help on wiring to lower chances of static return back from a device to the controller and never let your dust collection hose touch the body of the CNC as any static will travel back through the controller and will cause issues, always use air to blow off chips while the CNC is in operation.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

That seems to be the issue, I'll definitely have to figure out the best way to remedy my situation.

[@michaeljames8010]

@shaunboydmadethis I've delta with it in the past, it can be a pain if it's things other than your issue. Just use compressed air when possible, makes a mess but better than restarting carves:)

[@VAXHeadroom]

@@shaunboydmadethis Also: make sure your CNC machine is properly grounded and since you're using plastic hose for the dust collection there should be a bare grounding wire running all the way through it as well. Static shock can not only stop your machine, it can destroy the electronics in both the CNC machine and the computer, and has the potential (unlikely but possible) to start a fire in the dust collection system.

[@JohnDlugosz]

How does a shock to the laptop cause the CNC controller to stop?

[@VAXHeadroom]

@@JohnDlugosz probably disrupts the serial port data...

[@jamiedaly97]

A beautiful piece of furniture. So well planned and the switch panel is a touch of genius. Keep it coming

[@generationswoodcraft]

I’m sure someone has said it but I grounded my dust collection into the floor. I had that issue and I have the smaller version. Great design!

[@JimPBarber]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the contrast the black provides. The pulls are an exercise in function, form, and simplicity! Well done!!

[@rdy6891]

Looks great! You are so much better on your own where you can be in total control of the design. You are totally inspiring

[@keithmiller6583]

Having been a woodworker for many many years, I've also loved gadgetry. Love this project!!

[@apwells]

I have really enjoyed seeing what seems to be a greater range of designs and comedic relief between you and Chris since you guys moved away. I liked a lot of the collaborations during your time over on that channel and hope you collaborate on videos in the future, but think the woodworking KZbin community is richer with the current paradigm. Thanks for all of your thoughtful commentary and the inspiration you provide us all!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Appreciate it! Last year sometime, both Chris and I decided to focus more on the quality of our furniture and videos, instead of trying to produce a lot of content. Quality over quantity. And I imagine that has allowed us to really stretch our designs a bit more. And now with two channels between us, there is still a lot of content being made!

[@jeremyspecce]

@@shaunboydmadethisi heard he kicked you out to make more room for sneakers.

[@azweinger]

Great video and sense of humor. One of the best woodworking channels so far. It is a pity you must build this channel again after years of contributing to Four Eyes; I am pretty sure though, with this level of woodworking and content creation, you'll get millions of watches soon enough.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate it! Yeah, we put a lot into Foureyes the past few years, but hopefully that momentum will carry over to here, as well!

[@MrUnbekannt34]

I could tell you many stories about static electricity and computer components! It made perfect sense to me that this was the problem. A prime example is "Felix Häcker", whose 4k monitor was regularly going black. The culprit was his Ikea office chair, it was generating enough electrostatic charge to temporarily overload the monitor, resulting in a temporary shutdown!

[@richardt8347]

What a great project. Especially loved how it's lifted your office space by its presence. I have a sit / stand desk at home that I now feel is in need of some analogue switches.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Another elegant SB build; the "simplicity" of the finished desk belies the complexity of the design processes that have taken years to hone to florish in this build. Thank you.

[@BrandonDJx]

Incredible desk. I think the reason we often put off doing stuff for ourselves is because of the amount of detail we'd like to go into and all of the little things we could add to something. It isn't just a piece for a client, it's a landmark that we'd be continually checking through-out it's duration.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

So true, I definitely could have kept going, but then I'd never actually finish it!

[@BrandonDJx]

@@shaunboydmadethis A true woodworker. Atleast you started!

[@brandeslucy]

I love it, Shaun. The curved underside and how you brought that out with the wide bevel at the bottom of the side. So cool. And the satin black on red oak is always good. It takes me back to my cabinet making days. Always was a fav.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate it and glad you dig it!

[@kevinjones9382]

This is a beautiful! There’s something very rewarding about making it exactly how you want because you get to enjoy it. I learn a ton from your videos. Made my day to see a new one today! Keep it up!

[@paulagw26]

Brilliant and beautiful design, Shaun. Thank you, always a pleasure to watch your craftsmanship.

[@LoisHubbard]

I am both envious and inspired by this creation. Envious that you get to make your own desk - something so few people have access to. But inspired by the process and wondering what I can implement in my own life thats made just for me. Commenting to support your channel - really hope you meet your goals with this one Shaun.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate it! Making something for yourself is always so rewarding!

[@samponette3306]

well done Shaun! And again, soooo good to see you back on your channel. loving it!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate it! Glad to be back.

[@sbart76]

This is fantastic! I've watched a lot of these videos on YT with different furniture pieces, but this desk is hand down the best.

[@DerekHauser-kw1bc]

I'm REALLY glad you're back on your channel. Cool desk.

[@frogsshadow4189]

For the cable way cover, you could try turning it into a design feature. Using a different color of wood and inlaying said wood through the desk top to mask the specific location of the cable way. (A small magnet under the cableway could be used to pull it up and hide it. Small holes could be added for where the cables come out.)

[@paulvolkmann2979]

No need to grain match that way as well.

[@prestonhoffman5695]

Great work! The curved bottom is nice detail. The more pieces I make, the more I care about the portions that people will never see or notice.

[@taylorhamilton6272]

Reminds me of the Gameboy color

[@kylemyers8415]

This desk is a dream. So many details I’d love to try in my own work!

[@andymason8401]

So glad to get a video from you, so great!

[@dergroebiertrinkendebar562]

While i personally prefer natural wood tones, i have absolutely no problem with you using black poly in your House :D I really like the clean look of the hidden PC and cables, control panels are always awesome, and that elevated desktop is just beautiful. Plus, that curved underside is just *chefskiss*

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Awesome, glad you dig everything I threw at this one! It was a lot of fun to come up with and build!

[@Fincher123]

Then you will like the new Build from This Channel: "Not From Concentrate" This would also fit great on top of this desk.

[@limbopferd]

I love it ❤ Especially that one part where I thought "you know what would be great? Cutting a channel and creating a magnetic locking ... OH YEAH, EXACTLY LIKE THAT!" 😂 And even if I wouldn't love it, it's made beautifully and I really respect the dedication and craftsmanship.

[@andrewherrmann2964]

This was the coolest desk I've seen on KZbin. I am planning to build one for myself, and will using some of the cable management. I REALLY like the 2 tone finish. You do excellent work.

[@638fitter7]

You and Chris are my favorite woodworkers to watch! Great job on the desk and the video! Looking foward to the next one.

[@werterbot]

I was super excited when you and Chris started working together, in fact we had a little conversation about it in the comment section of a video, but now that you're working separately again, I'm actually really excited again, I think I prefer you two working apart, really being able to lean into your own styles. Super excited to see more great videos like this! 😁

[@CameronLockey]

I agree. Shaun, you deserve so many more subs and views than you get. Hoping this new chapter gets your channel a lot of growth.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Really appreciate it! Yeah, it's good to be back here, and I'm glad that Chris and I can kind of still work towards the same shared goal, but have a little more freedom in what we are doing. Feels a little daunting to take a couple steps backwards after putting in so much work the past few years, but I think I'm up for the challenge.

[@werterbot]

@@shaunboydmadethis Yeah, that must be daunting, but it's not like you're starting from scratch, you know what you're doing, and we're still here. Good luck! I'm really looking forward to seeing more of your videos

[@isturma]

I like it! I also thought It bore a small resemblance to the one Foureyes recently did, and now I know why! Both projects turned out really well, and I have one small piece of advice, do it or don't, Idrc. It's a tip to help YOU - you can get a usb powered fan (like a computer case fan) for 10$. I'd mount one somewhere in the back of the cabinet to draw hot exhaust out and pull cool air in from the front and help your closed-in (presumably editing rig that generates a LOT of heat) nice and cool. Subscribed to help your channel grow.

[@JFantin75]

It’s always worth it man. I love what you do. So inspiring not only from what you “do” which is the piece of furniture itself, but also the way you present it in your videos. Well done once again.

[@sambojobo]

Absolutely one of the best designed desks I have seen. I would love it myself, and I appreciate the curved underside. Beautiful build.

[@ThomasKempDesign]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and you’ve got a beautiful eye Shaun!

[@dawsonabel6068]

Shaun, I mean this when I say this is my favorite piece you’ve made. Great work.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Awesome design, Shaun! Love the black colour in contrast with the walnut!

[@hansen-house]

Oh my god. A person after my own heart!! I loved everything about this. I wish you many years of happiness with this desk :)

[@nigeldavies8900]

Love it and good to have u back

[@ChrisToups]

amazing as always Shaun

[@popchenkodiywoodworking6797]

This is definitely one of the best designed and best made tables that you have made.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

This design is awesome. Love the color tones.

[@sgcrso2230]

Your content and editing is top notch ... missing from so many other channels here. Love the train running by, the motivational signage as description, etc Also do like the black finish over Red Oak (was concerned at first when you installed the drawer pulls, but the black brings it all together). Keep up the great work!

[@fferrando]

Just started watching. Love it already. Can't wait for plans.

[@Ferreri.Workshop]

this video is so perfectly shaun. i love it

[@Col_Crunch]

I love everything about this desk! The black definitely is the right move.

[@richcartwright889]

Great job. Black looks great finished. When it was applied I did think maybe you shouldn't but wow.

[@martingagne3136]

love the design of your desk .... full of great thing ....one of my best channel plz send more video you rock

[@jbrickey]

Beautiful piece Shaun. Glad to see you producing great content again. BTW...love the black.

[@kendallbelletti5974]

This is awesome Shaun! Very well done and executed

[@ChipBeforePC]

Shaun... Truly elegant unique designed desk worthy of the great computer placed inside!! Your attention to detail, function & general design is on par with the same exhibited by the computer!! Thank you for sharing.

[@scottwatschke4192]

I love your openess in narration.

[@alexander4566]

that looks amazing love the idea of the cable management built in would like to see a desk build around even more cable management

[@kiplininman7383]

Great Job! I love the black poly finish.

[@charliebowen4232]

In all honesty, that is an amazing desk! I love the attention to detail and how you went outside the norm to make something for yourself! Someone is always going to have an opinion on what you share... This has inspired me on a build I have coming.

[@brianbecher5781]

Great build. I also love sleek with analog details. And all I could think of at the end was Keith's "Total Boat BABY!" 🤣🤣

[@whitexeno]

Looks great, nice work Shaun.

[@Sorfinali]

Loved this video. This will likely be the only video I watch of yours. Love this desk.

[@ixoidyougo7113]

this is the first time i see one of your videos, i have no idea who you are or what you do but i LOVE your way of thinking, i love the way do talk and the the way you make your videos, i pressed on that follow button on 5 minutes of the start of the video and as i type i am probably going to watch your videos for the whole afternoon, continue what you're doing and never give up.

[@johnbrender7635]

its an absolute beautiful desk. Walnut and Black Stained Oak is my favorite look. I love how the oak grain texture looks when stained in black. I do that with all my builds that include oak. Also just made a desk for myself a few weeks agp too. A much simpler design but the same concept.

[@stevestruthers6180]

You did an excellent job. Nothing to doubt here.

[@raulc398]

Beautiful work,beautiful choices!!,Cheers from Toronto Canada!!!

[@zeal514]

This is awesome! As for the cable management, I really like it, it's just incomplete. Here's some things I'd do, as a amateur furniture maker and a professional cable manager. 1. Make the channel span the whole table. This enables expandability. Want a light on the left side? Drop it in the channel instead of running the cable across the table. 2. Segment the face plate. This enables you to install IO if you want. Maybe an additional outlet up top, additional USB, maybe a KVM switch button. 12 to 6 inch segments would work. You also won't need to remove a 72" faceplate, which could be a pain. 3. Install wire holders/grooves. This way a cable that goes into the groove, is held at that exact point, and doesn't slide left or right in the groove. 4. If it's your style, grab a esp32 board and a strip of LEDs, put it in the groove, a subtle low backlight there would look crisp! Also, your CNC issue, you 100% nailed. Your CNC is not properly grounded, so that static electricity fucks with the steppers. You could even have slightly off cuts, known as ghosting. It's pretty simple, you just install various grounds. You want to avoid looping your ground, turning your CNC into a circuit. Instead you treat it like branches, where any part of the CNC that catches the static, it sends it into the ground. You also might want to ground your dust collection. I know, it's plastic, it's a insulator, it shouldn't need grounding! Well, that static shock says otherwise my friend. A simple copper plumbers tape works well. With self tappers, that have rubber grommets on them do the trick. I did this every 12-24 inches into my 4" PVC pipes for dust collection. The self tappers are super small, so they marely protrude into the pipe. This way if I suck up metal I don't accidentally create a spark as they clash. Works great, I don't have any static build up anywhere when using my dust collection.

[@mattbachman7082]

The black looks great! Nothing better to cover up than red oak.

[@J.M.Lander]

Glad you are getting back in your flow. This is a beautiful design, possibly your best ever. Thank you.

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Thank you!

[@user-io4yu1os7y]

First video that i saw in your channel and i got to say i love it! Your sense of humor and sarcasm is absolutely great and makes the video not boring and fun to watch and man what a beautiful desk. You earn yourself a new subscriber

[@Christ_on_the_River]

Beautiful desk, friend!

[@JaredJanhsen]

It's a brilliant design. Love the cable management chase you built into the top. The curved surfaces are a nice touch that makes it one of a kind.

[@benbeal938]

That desk is awesome! Great job

[@DimONMINIpeople]

Love the table, love the black finish

[@bhagenouw]

Someone who takes the time to admire (see and feel) a beautiful design will enjoy its elegantly curved underside just knowing that it is there. Great piece.

[@zanthr]

What a lovely production video, so wonderful to watch it become the end-result.

[@beth3914]

Ok - the glue juice groove is next level genius. Love the desk - very nice!

[@drewx10]

The look with the contrast of black with the natural finish looks great. The feature I most appreciate is the open access from front to back along the long edge and the big area for the computer. In my world, the big desks that block data ports and electrical outlets are a total PITA!! I want to get a hole saw after those desks.

[@nathanpegram2312]

I like it, finish is good, the contrasting natural wood with the black looks stellar, very cool desk

[@tophercaesar5375]

The physical switches and plugs was an awesome touch. I now want that on my desk

[@martywalker2471]

You do you and I will keep watching. Great job all around!!!

[@shaunboydmadethis]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@Aflind]

Impressive, as always👏

[@gmor46]

Genius… love it!

[@JefFroTole]

Absolutley phenomenol work! I have been absolutely obsesses with yours and Shauns channel! You two are together, and indivisually, hands down the best furniture builders I have ever seen. I am dying to take some of your courses and enhance my wood working skills. Thank you for sharing your talents and know how. Your videos are so inspiring and so well put together all the time. I cannot get enough of your workl sir. Thank you again, and another gorgeous and genius build! Cannot wait for the next one

[@karabomajola2891]

Need the plans for this thank you in advance.

[@SeaFanStudio]

Love the desk! The cable management is fantastic. Thanks for sharing!

[@christophergrace1085]

Beautiful work! I'd love to work on a desk like that!!

[@FireAngelOfLondon]

A really great desk, the cable management is particularly good as it combines being unobtrusive with being effective. I also like the black oak and natural wood combination.

[@ciprianrobo]

This is so good. The black really fits well

[@greglevandoski2983]

Saweeeet! Nice ending too. 👍🏼

[@Waitwhat469]

I really like the cable tray! As a cabled keyboard and mouse lover I appreciate it alot to have a lot of different places of where a cable should come out of the desk!

[@keithgarrett42]

Inspiring! I need to make a desk for my room and this has given me a boost. Thanks!

[@soundguydon]

That is a *beautiful* desk! Wow.. I loved the curved bottom, the way it attached to the drawer section, the control panel and (mostly) the cable management. And yes, I loved the color too.. Just wow.. It looks like something that would be on a Star Trek set. You should definitely be proud of that desk!

[@Moknowsnothing]

What’s a beauty ! Nice job as always Shaun

[@helenakhudyna2360]

Why Shaun says, nobody will see it? YOU MADE IT FOR YOU! you will be seeing it everyday! And thanks for sharing what treasure is hidden now in your castle! Or dungeon? I dunno, lol. The desk is beautiful, I love all those details, they make great design!

[@theUcane]

GREAT ending! LOL! And the desk is beautiful.

[@johnnyb95678]

Amazing build with fantastic details. Always enjoy what you do. Thank you!

[@artistabhii]

The hidden details 🤌🏼 only for yourself ❤❤❤ and the cable management 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻