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Ben Carano
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2017
Welcome! This channel is here to help young creators unlock their potential and share their unique gifts with the world. Whether you’re into woodworking, music, video production, or any other creative pursuit, I've got you covered.
With tutorials, tips, and honest conversations about the challenges of being a creator, you'll find the support you need to build your skills and share your journey online. It's time to turn passion into purpose-let’s create, share, and inspire together, SUBSCRIBE!
With tutorials, tips, and honest conversations about the challenges of being a creator, you'll find the support you need to build your skills and share your journey online. It's time to turn passion into purpose-let’s create, share, and inspire together, SUBSCRIBE!
Building My Dream Desk from a Live Edge Slab [Start to Finish]
Transform your workspace with a stunning DIY live edge desk! In this video, I take you through the entire process of building my dream desk from a massive 320 lb maple slab-cutting, flattening with a router sled, sanding, applying a durable Rubio Monocoat finish, and assembling it with a high-quality standing desk frame. Whether you’re a woodworker, DIYer, or a creator looking to upgrade your studio setup, this step-by-step build guide will show you how to craft a beautiful and functional workspace. Watch till the end for tips on working with live edge wood, using threaded inserts, and achieving a flawless finish!
I hope this project will inspire your next build! Stay tuned for my next videos of building speaker stands, and a studio tour after that!
Be sure to 💥SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE with your friends if you enjoyed :) And don't forget to hit the bell icon to be notified for my latest videos!
PART LINKS (Affiliate)
- 2" Router Flattening Bit: amzn.to/42uYjBM
- Router (my recommendation): amzn.to/42tnynF
- Threaded Inserts: amzn.to/42FenAP
- Screws: amzn.to/3CLPybI
- Rubio Monocoat Finish: amzn.to/3CnL9vL
- Sandpaper: amzn.to/4gjAKix
- Orbital Sander: amzn.to/4hDwOtW
- Circular Saw: amzn.to/4hjql7B
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Cutting the slab to length
02:25 - Flattening the slab (router sled)
07:12 - Cutting to final dimensions
09:25 - Filling cracks with epoxy
10:04 - Sanding
14:19 - Installing threaded inserts to mount the desk frame
17:30 - Finishing the desk with Rubio Monocoat
23:38 - Finished desk showcase!
📷 CHECK OUT MY OTHER VIDEOS 👇
Building the Best Router Sled / Flattening Jig!
th-cam.com/video/LYEO8UJyVbE/w-d-xo.html
How to Make an Adjustable Spice Rack Out of Wood
th-cam.com/video/LcxuN7oZzI4/w-d-xo.html
How To Make a Modern Studio Desk from Plywood!
th-cam.com/video/GxCR1GHy9DI/w-d-xo.html
CONNECT WITH ME:
- Instagram - bencarano
- X - x.com/bencarano
- Gaming Channel - th-cam.com/users/chiselchip
#liveedgetable #woodworking #diydesk #dreamdesk #liveedgedesk
I hope this project will inspire your next build! Stay tuned for my next videos of building speaker stands, and a studio tour after that!
Be sure to 💥SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE with your friends if you enjoyed :) And don't forget to hit the bell icon to be notified for my latest videos!
PART LINKS (Affiliate)
- 2" Router Flattening Bit: amzn.to/42uYjBM
- Router (my recommendation): amzn.to/42tnynF
- Threaded Inserts: amzn.to/42FenAP
- Screws: amzn.to/3CLPybI
- Rubio Monocoat Finish: amzn.to/3CnL9vL
- Sandpaper: amzn.to/4gjAKix
- Orbital Sander: amzn.to/4hDwOtW
- Circular Saw: amzn.to/4hjql7B
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Cutting the slab to length
02:25 - Flattening the slab (router sled)
07:12 - Cutting to final dimensions
09:25 - Filling cracks with epoxy
10:04 - Sanding
14:19 - Installing threaded inserts to mount the desk frame
17:30 - Finishing the desk with Rubio Monocoat
23:38 - Finished desk showcase!
📷 CHECK OUT MY OTHER VIDEOS 👇
Building the Best Router Sled / Flattening Jig!
th-cam.com/video/LYEO8UJyVbE/w-d-xo.html
How to Make an Adjustable Spice Rack Out of Wood
th-cam.com/video/LcxuN7oZzI4/w-d-xo.html
How To Make a Modern Studio Desk from Plywood!
th-cam.com/video/GxCR1GHy9DI/w-d-xo.html
CONNECT WITH ME:
- Instagram - bencarano
- X - x.com/bencarano
- Gaming Channel - th-cam.com/users/chiselchip
#liveedgetable #woodworking #diydesk #dreamdesk #liveedgedesk
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Love these racks. Super easy set up. Reasonably light weight and so far (going on three years with it installed full time on my vehicle) really durable. 100% worth the price. Planning on purchasing the add on soon.
I definitely love mine!
Girl hands
Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to upcoming videos.
Wow, that is one beautiful desk. And interesting video to watch (techniques and thought processes). Very cool!
Thanks Jeroen!! :)
Great video! Most tutorials are either super fast or they just never get to the point. I liked how you kept it concise but made it very fun to watch and hear your thoughts!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the pacing!
Aww that’s so cool sweet I love it .!!
Thanks!! :)
That's so cool I wish I had the skills to do that
Thanks Isaac!! I am definitely grateful to be able to do projects like this sometimes, takes a while but well worth it for the learning and all!
Thank you for sharing this process and the beautiful finished desk.
Thanks Sarah!! Glad you enjoyed it!
@ I did, very much!!
is this working if the cigarette lighter is broken ?
Well, just Wow!! You kept my interest through the entire video of something I knew nothing about. The occasional informative inserts were extremely helpful and interesting. Also enjoyed the attention to detail on items/products being used for this project. Really well done.
Thanks!!! So glad you enjoyed it, it was definitely a fun project to do!
Is this also possible in europe with the same bluetooth adapter u put in the description?
if the radio stations are the same concept then yes, I haven't personally tried it though
Man that desk came out beautifully, Ben! I can't wait till I can start rebuilding my woodworking shop. Moved out of Alaska on a plane, and couldn't bring it with me at the time, so I sold most of the tools to friends who also did a lot of woodworking back home to help them get a leg up. I do miss it though.
Thanks so much, glad you like it! It's fun to do projects like this, and that would definitely be the dream for me too someday to have a better space for them! I've been acquiring the tools over the years, so I'm ready for when it happens haha, assuming I don't have to fly to move. Alaska sounds awesome though and good luck building out your shop, that sounds like an amazing project itself!
What a gorgeous piece of furniture! I love how resourceful you are. Well done!
Thanks! 🙌
Wonderful video. I appreciate the honesty and you sharing your thoughts. I can't wait to see where this channel goes. You are awesome!
Thanks! 🙌
That desk is beautiful! Well done. It looks like that was a ton of work, but totally worth it.
Thanks Kongveal!! It definitely took a bit, but I'm so happy to be working at it now!
I wish I had that kind of relashionship with my dad. Great project good idea we can see all the hard work that went into it
Thanks!! Haha it took a minute to talk him into clearing a space in the garage but I'm glad it worked out 😄
Hope you enjoyed this video! I had fun building it! Stay tuned for the next one of building speaker stands, and after that I'll do a full studio tour :)
this was amazing I have Jeep compass 2007 with a good speaker now I can use my phone to play all my music and videos thank you so much
What headset do you use for this frame
One from cane creek
Is it relative to your handlebars. If so what handlebars, I've been screwing around for 3 months and it finally moves and giddy ups quite a bit. But it shakes so much I can't go over 35 and my hands hurt after 5 miles haha
Do you know the exact headset and handlebars and if ther is like a center stem downtube? Mines set up different. It's a downtube with a clamp for the handlebars. And then I have mini apes. And the forks are ....man idk they look cool but I'm thinking maybe they aren't that practical. Maybe I can hit you up elsewhere so we can talk. I gotta quit daily driving my car like last month
Thank you for posting this. I appreciate it.
How do you think I should adjust my new 105cc 3.5hp mini bike so I can make it up hills?
Imagine my surprise thinking ‘internet router’ 😂 Awesome project, real craftsmanship
haha thanks Jeroen! Yah the desk build in the next video will probably be more relatable, but figured this would be nice to include since it will be a pretty useful tool for building that :)
@@BenCarano definitely, and it’s always interesting to learn things you’re unfamiliar with 👍
Hi Ben carano. My names Ben Carrano!
Haha that's awesome mate!
This is flipping amazing! Wow!!!
Hope you enjoyed this video :) Can't wait to use it for building a new desk in the next video... stay tuned!
is this legal?
Thank you for sharing! It's great to hear about your journey. Thinking about your goal for this specific channel, I think I will subscribe with my other channel instead. :D I wish you good luck and lots of success with your rebranding of this channel!
Thank you! :)
Hi Ben, I have no idea why the algorithm recommended me this video but Im glad it did. I started posting months ago but somewhere along the line i got overwhelmed by the ruminations and hindered myself from doing it. Thank you for reminding me the whole purpose I started it - I enjoy learning for myself and helping others and build a community around it. So TH-cam is a great channel to express my creativity regardless of the result whether I go viral or not (by all mean I still suck very much haha). I think it’s important to do what we love and value, hopefully it will make us consistent in whatever it is. For that you deserve my subscription, I look forward to seeing you grow. I’m rooting for you. Cheers!
Thanks so much for the comment! I'm glad this can be a reminder to keep being creative and doing what you love! You got this! Welcome to my channel :)
Hope you enjoyed the video! You can find the CarpodGo T3 on Amazon here (affiliate link): amzn.to/3Wtm9JZ
Hope this video was helpful :) Link for the Bluetooth adapter (Affiliate): amzn.to/3CwXZaM
Thank you, such an easy and amazing tutorial
Wish you all the luck with the channel, I have enjoyed your enshrouded videos and look forward to returning to them at any point. Thank you for all your hard work. 👍🏻
Thanks! I appreciate the support and having you along for the ride :)
I just started a TH-cam channel a few weeks back and your videos have helped a TON. I wanted to start a gaming channel covering anything and everything but it’s been challenging just getting the equipment set up properly. It’s a venture I never thought I’d tackle but I’m also doing it to break outside of my comfort zone and “find my voice” so to speak. Speaking to nobody is… challenging haha. I’d love to pick your brain sometime if that’s at all possible. You’re a pretty chill dude and your content is clean which is also what I’m going for so I like to hear back from you. Let me know.
Amazing! I wish you the best of luck on your youtube journey and glad I can be of support!! Did you come over from my gaming channel? I'm still a ways away from creating memberships and offers on this channel, but I have a membership over there that you can join and a discord server where I'd be happy to hop in a chat sometime :) Hope that helps, and I'll get working on ways to schedule consults and such for this channel to be of more help in one on one situations!
@@BenCarano I've responded a few times now but it doesn't go through so not sure if you're getting this but if you are, yes, I came over from your other channel. Love survival and all the content you've put out. I subscribed and joined the Discord so maybe I can pick you brain there some time or we can just chat and chill to some games. Let me know. Maybe you can share the love and subscribe as well? Haha! No pressure man. Up to you. I'll chime into your channel regardless. :)
@@alphabetshupe I'm seeing this reply and just saw you in the discord so I'll shoot you a message there soon, thanks :)
The proces of restarting the channel combined with tips, tricks etc is definitely interesting. Your gaming channel is like a chill, relaxed oasis, but i have seen what a wild place YT can be, some people are just [redacted][redacted]. Going to follow along, and maybe get inspired 👍
Thanks Jeroen!! It's definitely interesting and fun to adapt and grow! Thanks for joining and supporting :)
Subbed for supporting! :D
Thanks Caladran!! 🙌
So well done. Thanks for letting us know what you are up to on this channel. Looking forward to next video!
So glad you're back at your creativity and amazing support. It's sure helped me a ton!
You'll get negativity from bone 🦴 heads 🧠 no matter what. So don't take it personally.
I was nervous to create this video. I know it’s been a while, but if you’re still subscribed or are new to the channel, I hope you’ll join me on this journey as I shift this channel toward helping creators unlock their potential and share their gifts!
What if I can get no radio stations to be coming in on and thru my radio and in my 2000 Lincoln Towncar in? Im getting only power to mine but I can get no stations to be coming in on mine and thru it:(
Yo u should post again also where is the how to check the description
I put a lawnmower motor on to a 3-speed english bike back in the early 60s. I took me everywhere. Since then I've built 6 homebuilts and licensed all of them. I'm in Denver as well.
Quick question why dose the adapter on Amazon look different then the one you are using?
They will all pretty much server the same function. Tone was very old and I wasn't able to find the exact link for it anymore
`Cool bike
That worked 💯 perfectly for my car 🎉❤
What happen is the device use the fm signal, block autside signal an replace with his signal and send the new signal to your radio. Smart and simple.😏🧐🤓 Thanks
I don't know how you would get on if you hit another vehicle or pedestrian, your personal liability could be savage, i know that the USA has a very litigious society.
A DMV that listens? WOW.
Dude!- your roads are in a shocking state! I had no idea that USA was a third world country! I love your build. Ive just bought a GX90 87cc. Im building a long tail cargo bike from pallet timber. Ill power it with that and Ill also do some epic hill country adventuring. The build will be on my channel in a week or so. Ive liked and subbed to your channel Ben. I love your work. Stu- New Zealand
Haha yah our cost of living is one of the highest but the roads where I live are the worst in the country lol, my state is known for that. Glad you like the build :)