As a buildin' engineer, at first I thought this piece of furniture would be too massive but I just changed my mind at the end of the video. Great welding job. Straight to the point. Nice result. And one of the cleanest workshop I have ever seen on TH-cam ^^) Big hello from Belgium.
You do amazing work. Gorgeous stuff really. I do have a suggestion on thebwoodworking side though. Instead of having every clamp on the bottom like you did gluing the top, take half of the clamps and put themmon the top side. This way you have clamping pressure on the bottom and the top side. This will even out the clamping pressure over the length of the panel and greatly reduce, if not all but eliminate, the chance of a clamp induced cup to the panel. Just a small suggestion from a woodworker trying to learn metal. Also, the glue is definitely stronger than the wood. Biscuits/loose tenons (dominos) would offer 0 strength to the panel, however, they would be great for aligning those boards so that they're not so wonky during/after glue up. This would keep you from having to take that 1/4" off with the planer. Would be more like an 1/8" or so which obviously keeps more thickness to the top. I really enjoy you channel and it has taught me a TON already. Keep up the good work. Love the older and new videos you produce!
Not that my opinion matters, just thought I'd say something. I've seen plenty of these "DIY" builds on TH-cam, and have seen plenty of commenters saying things like, well if I had a huge workshop, and thousands of dollars worth of machinery, I too could build that... Hell I've been guilty of some of making some of those comments myself. Gotta say, as a builder myself (nowhere near your level sir), I'm kinda disappointed in myself, for being such a jealous hater. If you got the talent and tools, by all means - use 'em , and be proud of your accomplishments, as I'm sure you are. This was a magnificent build. The craftsmanship was of the highest quality. After delving deep, I've come to realize the acquisition of such tools didn't manifest out of thin air. It takes years of hard work and dedication, not to mention, a lot of money to invest in such endeavors. I know because I have spent a small fortune on my tools as well. Acquired over several years. It takes time to get all those tools. You buy 'em in increments. Not all at once. And before anyone tries to make this about race and privelege; let me tell you I'm a Latino guy who works 55+ hrs a week at my regular job. Which, by the way, has zero to do with woodwork.
Much better than anything ikea or jysk will ever made or dream, it looks simple but if you know, you know its a desk made with love, skill and made to last for the next generation to enjoy as well unlike the garbage furniture made to last one or two years👏👏👏
nice to finally see a guy wearing his PPE. when i watch car restoration shows on television i can identify the rare Australian in a UK or USA workshop, he's the only guy wearing full cover PPE.
Great build and terrific video. Thanks. I've built a few desks like this. Next time I suggest a hardwood (cherry or maple are my favs) because it'll take a tung oil finish real well. Just rub it on with some clean lint-free rags and let it dry up - only downside is it will take a few days to cure solid. But you cannot beat how easy it is, and it looks great. Once mostly cured up you can even follow with some spray lacquer - I use the rattle cans for all but big jobs now. One other piece of advice is that gloss table tops show scratches and dents. Satin has a nice luster and ages without looking 'old'. Again, not a criticism just experience from a guy who once (a long time ago) made furniture for (not much) money. Thanks again.
At 5 minutes. Yes, that's what I always end up Doing. Clamps everywhere. I still haven't found an easy and accurate way to weld frames. I have built dozens of frames. Some, I don't need accuracy. Say for storing equipment and materials. Others, I built cupboards, sets of draws using steel as a carcass. Yes I want more accurate and square. I'm always a little bit out. One thing I learnt is when. I get too much heat and the steel moves and I hear the creaking, something's moving. They are often good strong welds. Okay I'm going to watch the rest of the video. Thanks for posting and uploading video.
Hello from Brazil, Nice work! My skills is poor, but i did a wall mounted design with no feet, using tempered glass on the table and two more shelves also fixed above, on the walls.
Excellent video! I've come to the conclusion after 45 plus year of doing this thing of Fabrication. Empire spirit levels don't live very long in a metal fab shop. I'm sure from falling, but also from heat! I've been using the heavy aluminum Milwaukee levels . They seem to live longer. (Not a commercial). And don't forget to skip weld so you don't get twists and warps. I know its boring, but it keeps the snake away!
Came out nice! If you look at a pine glue up again, look for southern yellow pine if you can. Not expensive and really looks great and is not as soft as white pine.
13 minutes in. I used to either biscuit joint, dowel joint and clamp wood together. I nkw just glue wood together. Like you mentioned the glue is that strong you don't need dowel, biscuit or domino joints. Well I made a number of tops 30 mm thick wood. Old recycled hard woods. They are over 10 years old and fine. Okay, dominos may be very strong for certain tasks. As for the tops I made I'm screwing onto the carcas and it's worked fine for my application.
That was top grade build the only thing that I would suggest to you is put a couple coats of clear coat on the metal you'll be amazed at the Beauty of the natural metal when clear coat is applied over the bare metal
Excellent job as always. That bartop epoxy definitely has a learning curve. Used it a few times and it gets easier with some experience. Been planning a few pieces with this style myself.
Way to go man, great shop. Ps: face glueing boards like that, you don't need biscuits or dominoes. Next time, if there is a next time lol, put angle irons top and bottom across boards and clamp them ten will keep boards flat, put top on the top angle iron that contacts wood surface to avoid staining. Buckling generally occurs because of over tightening of clamps, just tighten to squeeze out. "I did not read the instructions" hahaha! Looks great mate.
This video is really amazing and give me many ideas since I about to make simillar table and I was missing some steps, thanks a lot for sharing wish you good luck
I know this was three years ago. I have made many cabinets. I'm 16 minutes in and see you using c clamps because of buckling. Yes that's true. A tip you probably or someone already may have mentioned. All along the length I used to clamp square or rectangle hollow section steel . Rhs or shs. That way there is minimum buckling. Even after that the wood may move. Even old wood when you run through a thicknesses despite been 50, 60 years old or even older will move.
Very nice. I too get working really hard to make things level and plumb. I too would have done the same with the 2x4 jigs. To then have things not come out like it does in my head. Again, thanks for sharing. I did see a few things that I can do better.
with all the planning and sanding which makes the finished product thinner why not use premade butcher block. I imagine it would have actually cost less and be of a similar quality?
If you up the temp in the area you are working at to 80 degrees with low humidity it smoothes out and dries faster, giving it 10-15 minutes after initial coating taking a blow torch or heat gun 8-12 inches do a slow passover you'll get the crystal clear glass look. Wait 2-3 days between coats if possible and it'll harden up all the way, no scratches or settling. Took me many tops to get that technique.
Really nice job, and gotta love the metal and wood look. A jointer would have helped you, and construction lumber had a high moisture content so usually not the best choice for furniture because could be prone to shrinking, splitting, warping, etc. but dam that looks nice and I'm sure you'll enjoy it for years...
When you glue up a panel that is long like that top flip the direction of the parallel clamps. Every other one (up and down). It puts pressure in both directions to keep them from cupping or bowing. There are also really cool clamps that put pressure top/bottom ,and pinch in the sides. Rockler and woodcraft have them. To keep them in line throw in some calls. Take a couple of straight pieces of wood and sandwich them top and bottom every so often. Coat the faces in packing tape. Use F- clamps on the ends. Will keep the boards aligned in place.
After you ran each of the sections of the top through the planer you should've ran through the table saw again to square up the edges. When clamping put half of the clamps on the top and half on the bottom and that way it'll be more of an even squeeze to reduce buckling. It turned out great!
Beautiful build. If you alternate your clamps top and bottom, you can cancel out some of the bowing and cupping during the glue up process. You are correct, the Titebond Ultimate will be stronger than the wood itself and will last for many decades....or longer.
Inspirujący film. Piękne biurko. Świetne narzędzia, widać dużą wprawę posługiwania się nimi. Chyba masz olbrzymie doświadczenie. Ogląda się to z przyjemnością.
Nice job Jimbo the desk looks great. Quick tip on your glue up when you clamp up a top like that put one clamp on the bottom then the next one on top and so on instead of all of them on the bottom like you done that helps with the bowing .
This looks like one hell of a sturdy desk! Simple design but looks great in the end. I was a bit scared watching you gluing that large top without biscuits but it turned out great, even with a first epoxy experience! Great job sir! I'm subscribing!
If there was an earthquake and I had a table like this in my house im sure I would hide under it.I bet that thing can hold a few tons of weight. Good job looks nice.
Looks great! For future reference, Birchwood Casey also makes some nice oxide finishes in various levels of blue gray or black and that may give you a finish you like better.
Hi Mr Jimbo, hope you are good. I really like your videos. Can you please tell me what brand the tape measure you are working in this video is ( the black and red) minute 0:58 and 1:08. Greetings from Costa Rica.
Jimbo, you can rest the front half of a tractor on that desk. It's a wee bit overbuilt. I have the same disease. My stuff tends to be overbuilt, too. I built a cattle feeder that I bragged was bullet-proof(2" oil field pipe). Until I found that some yahoo HAD shot a few rifle bullets thru it.
It's a great build Jimbo, but what's to stop the steel it going rusty? , I would if your wife prefers the steel to be natural, have it powder coated grey.
so I want to do wielding - and ive been seeing/ looking at electric wielders - so as a kid I was aware of gas one so some explain to me are electric just as good and when did they come onto the market?
Finally found a steel supplier that was open to the public. Started on my own tonight, going to use this quarantine time to learn how to weld decently (hopefully)! Making an L-shaped desk, very similar to your construction
I liked his narrative throughout the video...he doesn't miss anything
As a buildin' engineer, at first I thought this piece of furniture would be too massive but I just changed my mind at the end of the video. Great welding job. Straight to the point. Nice result. And one of the cleanest workshop I have ever seen on TH-cam ^^) Big hello from Belgium.
Thanks for watching From Belgium! Jimbo!
guy's got skills and kept me cracking up the whole time, subbed!
I have followed you for years and looking back at some of these older projects is fun. You do good work. Nice table
Desk turned out real nice. Looks great in the room.
Thanks for watching Richard, Jimbos garage!
You do amazing work. Gorgeous stuff really. I do have a suggestion on thebwoodworking side though. Instead of having every clamp on the bottom like you did gluing the top, take half of the clamps and put themmon the top side. This way you have clamping pressure on the bottom and the top side. This will even out the clamping pressure over the length of the panel and greatly reduce, if not all but eliminate, the chance of a clamp induced cup to the panel. Just a small suggestion from a woodworker trying to learn metal. Also, the glue is definitely stronger than the wood. Biscuits/loose tenons (dominos) would offer 0 strength to the panel, however, they would be great for aligning those boards so that they're not so wonky during/after glue up. This would keep you from having to take that 1/4" off with the planer. Would be more like an 1/8" or so which obviously keeps more thickness to the top.
I really enjoy you channel and it has taught me a TON already. Keep up the good work. Love the older and new videos you produce!
Nicely done👍 great job
Not that my opinion matters, just thought I'd say something. I've seen plenty of these "DIY" builds on TH-cam, and have seen plenty of commenters saying things like, well if I had a huge workshop, and thousands of dollars worth of machinery, I too could build that... Hell I've been guilty of some of making some of those comments myself. Gotta say, as a builder myself (nowhere near your level sir), I'm kinda disappointed in myself, for being such a jealous hater. If you got the talent and tools, by all means - use 'em , and be proud of your accomplishments, as I'm sure you are. This was a magnificent build. The craftsmanship was of the highest quality. After delving deep, I've come to realize the acquisition of such tools didn't manifest out of thin air. It takes years of hard work and dedication, not to mention, a lot of money to invest in such endeavors. I know because I have spent a small fortune on my tools as well. Acquired over several years. It takes time to get all those tools. You buy 'em in increments. Not all at once. And before anyone tries to make this about race and privelege; let me tell you I'm a Latino guy who works 55+ hrs a week at my regular job. Which, by the way, has zero to do with woodwork.
Hi sir. That's really beautiful. I had learned lots from your videos . I have a question. How should i charge for my products?
Im no welder, but this project would be a great way to get a shit load of welds done. Another great video.
Much better than anything ikea or jysk will ever made or dream, it looks simple but if you know, you know its a desk made with love, skill and made to last for the next generation to enjoy as well unlike the garbage furniture made to last one or two years👏👏👏
nice to finally see a guy wearing his PPE.
when i watch car restoration shows on television i can identify the rare Australian in a UK or USA workshop, he's the only guy wearing full cover PPE.
Great build and terrific video. Thanks. I've built a few desks like this. Next time I suggest a hardwood (cherry or maple are my favs) because it'll take a tung oil finish real well. Just rub it on with some clean lint-free rags and let it dry up - only downside is it will take a few days to cure solid. But you cannot beat how easy it is, and it looks great. Once mostly cured up you can even follow with some spray lacquer - I use the rattle cans for all but big jobs now. One other piece of advice is that gloss table tops show scratches and dents. Satin has a nice luster and ages without looking 'old'. Again, not a criticism just experience from a guy who once (a long time ago) made furniture for (not much) money. Thanks again.
At 5 minutes. Yes, that's what I always end up
Doing. Clamps everywhere. I still haven't found an easy and accurate way to weld frames. I have built dozens of frames.
Some, I don't need accuracy. Say for storing equipment and materials. Others, I built cupboards, sets of draws using steel as a carcass. Yes I want more accurate and square. I'm always a little bit out. One thing I learnt is when. I get too much heat and the steel moves and I hear the creaking, something's moving. They are often good strong welds. Okay I'm going to watch the rest of the video. Thanks for posting and uploading video.
Hello from Brazil, Nice work! My skills is poor, but i did a wall mounted design with no feet, using tempered glass on the table and two more shelves also fixed above, on the walls.
Very good. But i think the metal look gives it a cool look
Отличный видеоурок ,всё понятно .Мастерская и инструменты - мечта любого мастера .
It's beautiful!
My dude Jimbo killed it with this desk. Final result is solid.
Excellent video! I've come to the conclusion after 45 plus year of doing this thing of Fabrication. Empire spirit levels don't live very long in a metal fab shop. I'm sure from falling, but also from heat! I've been using the heavy aluminum Milwaukee levels . They seem to live longer. (Not a commercial). And don't forget to skip weld so you don't get twists and warps. I know its boring, but it keeps the snake away!
Came out nice! If you look at a pine glue up again, look for southern yellow pine if you can. Not expensive and really looks great and is not as soft as white pine.
Thanks for watching Tom and your advise! Jimbos garage!
13 minutes in. I used to either biscuit joint, dowel joint and clamp wood together. I nkw just glue wood together. Like you mentioned the glue is that strong you don't need dowel, biscuit or domino joints. Well I made a number of tops 30 mm thick wood. Old recycled hard woods. They are over 10 years old and fine. Okay, dominos may be very strong for certain tasks. As for the tops
I made I'm screwing onto the carcas and it's worked fine for my application.
That was top grade build the only thing that I would suggest to you is put a couple coats of clear coat on the metal you'll be amazed at the Beauty of the natural metal when clear coat is applied over the bare metal
Excellent job as always. That bartop epoxy definitely has a learning curve. Used it a few times and it gets easier with some experience. Been planning a few pieces with this style myself.
Thanks for watching, Jimbos garage!
What a beautiful table/desk, like always you are the man Jimbo.....
Thanks for watching J.C. Jimbos garage!
Way to go man, great shop. Ps: face glueing boards like that, you don't need biscuits or dominoes. Next time, if there is a next time lol, put angle irons top and bottom across boards and clamp them ten will keep boards flat, put top on the top angle iron that contacts wood surface to avoid staining. Buckling generally occurs because of over tightening of clamps, just tighten to squeeze out. "I did not read the instructions" hahaha! Looks great mate.
Thanks for watching Beye, Jimbo!
This video is really amazing and give me many ideas since I about to make simillar table and I was missing some steps, thanks a lot for sharing wish you good luck
I know this was three years ago. I have made many cabinets. I'm 16 minutes in and see you using c clamps because of buckling. Yes that's true. A tip you probably or someone already may have mentioned. All along the length I used to clamp square or rectangle hollow section steel . Rhs or shs. That way there is minimum buckling. Even after that the wood may move. Even old wood when you run through a thicknesses despite been 50, 60 years old or even older will move.
Muy buen trabajo desde Argentina saludos
Very nice. I too get working really hard to make things level and plumb. I too would have done the same with the 2x4 jigs. To then have things not come out like it does in my head.
Again, thanks for sharing. I did see a few things that I can do better.
Its all wow....😊
I am watching this from India
with all the planning and sanding which makes the finished product thinner why not use premade butcher block. I imagine it would have actually cost less and be of a similar quality?
If you up the temp in the area you are working at to 80 degrees with low humidity it smoothes out and dries faster, giving it 10-15 minutes after initial coating taking a blow torch or heat gun 8-12 inches do a slow passover you'll get the crystal clear glass look. Wait 2-3 days between coats if possible and it'll harden up all the way, no scratches or settling. Took me many tops to get that technique.
Thanks for watching and your advise, Jimbo!
This was a Nice little project. Looks Good.
Thanks for watching Garry, Jimbos garage!
Really nice job, and gotta love the metal and wood look. A jointer would have helped you, and construction lumber had a high moisture content so usually not the best choice for furniture because could be prone to shrinking, splitting, warping, etc. but dam that looks nice and I'm sure you'll enjoy it for years...
Thanks for watching Greg, Jimbos garage!
Looks so good i had to watch this twice. Good job @Jimbos Garage
Thanks for watching damar, Jimbos garage!
You have one of the best workshops/man caves I have seen love your videos mate.
Thanks for watching, Jimbos garage!
When you glue up a panel that is long like that top flip the direction of the parallel clamps. Every other one (up and down). It puts pressure in both directions to keep them from cupping or bowing. There are also really cool clamps that put pressure top/bottom ,and pinch in the sides. Rockler and woodcraft have them. To keep them in line throw in some calls. Take a couple of straight pieces of wood and sandwich them top and bottom every so often. Coat the faces in packing tape. Use F- clamps on the ends. Will keep the boards aligned in place.
excelent greetings from Bolivia 🇧🇴
After you ran each of the sections of the top through the planer you should've ran through the table saw again to square up the edges. When clamping put half of the clamps on the top and half on the bottom and that way it'll be more of an even squeeze to reduce buckling. It turned out great!
Beautiful build. If you alternate your clamps top and bottom, you can cancel out some of the bowing and cupping during the glue up process. You are correct, the Titebond Ultimate will be stronger than the wood itself and will last for many decades....or longer.
Nice Computer Table! if you alternate the clamps on top and bottom when gluing a panel together it will help with the buckling of the panel.
Inspirujący film. Piękne biurko. Świetne narzędzia, widać dużą wprawę posługiwania się nimi. Chyba masz olbrzymie doświadczenie. Ogląda się to z przyjemnością.
Nice job Jimbo the desk looks great. Quick tip on your glue up when you clamp up a top like that put one clamp on the bottom then the next one on top and so on instead of all of them on the bottom like you done that helps with the bowing .
Thanks for watching Charlie, And your advise! Jimbos garage!
Hi Jim, I'm from Venezuela but i'm living in Brazil. Nice channel and nice project! Congratulations!
Thanks for watching From brazil Aldo, Jimbo!
This looks like one hell of a sturdy desk! Simple design but looks great in the end. I was a bit scared watching you gluing that large top without biscuits but it turned out great, even with a first epoxy experience! Great job sir! I'm subscribing!
well done Sir, the table firmly standing
It came out pretty good. Well done jimbo!
Thanks for watching, Jimbos garage!
Terrific video! Love the build. Picture quality is superb and the narration is spot on. Very educational and informative. Nicely done!
Thanks for watching Daniel, Jimbo!
you have likable personality Uncle Jimbo Well done. I am jealous
Thanks for watching Kahli, Jimbo!
Beautiful work sir
Try clamping some angle iron clips to square things up it works really well
Thanks for watching and the advise David, Jimbos garage
Beautiful work
Looks great Jim. Thinking of making my entertainment center similar to this.
If there was an earthquake and I had a table like this in my house im sure I would hide under it.I bet that thing can hold a few tons of weight. Good job looks nice.
That has a hell of a good job!!!
Looks great! For future reference, Birchwood Casey also makes some nice oxide finishes in various levels of blue gray or black and that may give you a finish you like better.
Amazing craftsmanship 💯💯
Bonjour,je suis toutes vos vidéos, elles sont géniale, bravo beau travail bonjour de Belgique.
Awesome! Loved the spray paint advice
Que bonito trabajo. Saludos de Guadalajara, Mexico.
Turned out great! I really like the top! Looks like a great surface that could take a lot of abuse!
One word, excellent !
Thanks for watching James, Jimbos garage!
Fantastic... Very very very goooood!!!!! From Brazil
Very nice project, Jimbo!
Thanks for watching Dwight, Jimbos garage!
Good job jimbo
Hi Mr Jimbo, hope you are good. I really like your videos. Can you please tell me what brand the tape measure you are working in this video is ( the black and red) minute 0:58 and 1:08. Greetings from Costa Rica.
Thanks for watching Juan, It is from a local tool supplier of mine. Jimbo!
Great job Jimbo!
You have earned a subscriber ! Great job man !
Excellent work done well
That looks awesome.
biscuits are for alignment assist. they don't add much by way of strength.
Great craftsmanship !
Jimbo, you can rest the front half of a tractor on that desk. It's a wee bit overbuilt. I have the same disease. My stuff tends to be overbuilt, too. I built a cattle feeder that I bragged was bullet-proof(2" oil field pipe). Until I found that some yahoo HAD shot a few rifle bullets thru it.
Thanks for watching Duke, Jimbo!
I'm from Russia! Good for you, beautifully and well all do!
If you end up doing a glue-up like you did on the top, try using some cauls next time. They'll help you keep them flat easier.
This looks awesome mate! well done
I have to do wood works , where can i find such traning center?
May be this work suit on me ...
It's a great build Jimbo, but what's to stop the steel it going rusty? , I would if your wife prefers the steel to be natural, have it powder coated grey.
La primera vez que veo este canal, y me quedo muy sorprendido por la cantidad de herramientas que tiene, un sueño para muchos hombres.
I have learned a lot from you and have made a lot of home improvements by watching your videos. Great Job and thank you.
Very nice desk! Thanks for the video!
Any chance we can see more on the Dewalt Portaband Saw setup?
Thanks for watching, Maybe i can do a more detailed video on that. Jimbos garage!
If I go to a welding shop how would I ask then to do a frame like this
i had a question. what did it cost to make this computerdesk and what did you sell it for?
Great job. Can you please share the dimensions of the table?
Thanks for watching, 28'' x 72'' Jimbo!
Thanks for your kind reply.
Awesome Job Jimbo. Any idea how much it cost (Materials)!!?
Wow, so good. Very nice.
What is name of the wood used please reply
Measurements plz... planning do the same but smaller in size
Awesome job jimbo
Thanks for watching Andy, Jimbos garage!
Beautiful desk. Makes me want to rebuild my office desk
Thanks for watching, Do it!!! Jimbos garage!
Awesome Job. It's never over kill when it's for your own home...
Nice job Jim
Thanks for watching, Jimbo!
Excellent job
so I want to do wielding - and ive been seeing/ looking at electric wielders - so as a kid I was aware of gas one so some explain to me are electric just as good and when did they come onto the market?
Finally found a steel supplier that was open to the public. Started on my own tonight, going to use this quarantine time to learn how to weld decently (hopefully)! Making an L-shaped desk, very similar to your construction
That turned out GREAT !!!
Nice project Jimbo.
Thanks for sharing.
What type of blade do you use to cut metal
Perfect and very satisfying build. I love it
I now subscribe to your channel..
Love from kenya....