Thanks Chris! I do my best to keep things as informative as possible. Believe it or not, there were a lot of tips that ended up on the cutting room floor. I think this video was 2 hours long after the first rough cut! haha
You are a pure genious. Have been watching multiple DIY wood stuff, and you are the only one using your brain, not only expensive tools for every little thing. The way you use protruding screws and hit the wood, to stamp the mounting holes - amazing. The way you use just ordinary paiting tape, to mark and transfer any mounting points - hoo lee fook. Eneryone else is just forcing you to buy their useless "tools", and you just do what you love.
Thanks! I've had a lot of Ikea desks in my day, and there's nothing wrong with them, but I really wanted to challenge myself on this one and do something different. I spend so much time at this desk, it's worth it to really set it up just the way I want. Cheers!
Awesome build! Looks amazing! I am not a proffesional metalworker,but i leran that when you drill into metal you should use oil. Just apply a little bit of oil where you're drilling,that will make the drilling proccess much more easier and also will keep your bits last longer. I'm guessing that there is special oil for drilling but i am using some old motorcycle oil and its works great so far. Very appriciate all the time and efforts that you are spending on editing these videos. Good luck!
Hi Zac, I love your computer table, following the grain onto the sides (waterfall ends) is a nice feature. Stunning wood walnut and looks like a $5000 table. Thank for sharing
Tech and woodworking combined, you’ve got a new subscriber. The desk design and build is impressive in itself, all the tech stuff is the cherry on top. Well done sir!
Thanks Zach! I'd definitely like to do more builds like this in the future since I'm such a tech enthusiast too. It's nice to know that there are other people out there who share my love of tech and building stuff :)
I came here to make the same comment as Zach One - my youtube feed is a lot of woodworking and tech, so this video was a perfect algorithm find, +1 subscriber from me as well!
I love the desk and looks beautiful but in my opinion, as someone who works on his computer every day, I would ditch the keyboard drawer and lower the desk a tad so it's at a good height for the keyboard to be on the top of the desk. I'm definitely going to do something similar when I remake my desk.
I live in a area near to the sea and the amount of sea breeze is just ridiculous. A desk PC hardly survive 6 months when you place it in an open area in the house. So I plan on making a desk similar to this one in a place where the I control the air flow and place some dehumidifiers in it in a year or so In Sha Allah. Thanks for sharing this project.
I hardly subscribe any TH-cam channel but the way you said quality video should be appreciated I had no choice ... Very nice brother ... Loved your concept
Thanks man! I really appreciate it. This video has been doing surprisingly well in the last few days and I published it months ago, the only explanation I can think of is that people like you are finding the video and engaging it which is helping it reach a wider audience, so again, thank you for that!
This is an awesome build and exactly what I was looking for! My desk setup is aiming to be a bit more modular so I can move it around as needed so it won’t be as fancy; but the drawer idea is perfect for what I’m cooking up. Keep up the great work!
I really enjoyed watching you go through the process of building your desk! My hope is that one day here in the future I'll be able to have a workshop like yours of my own! Can't wait to see what you do next!
You successfully combined my two hobbies woodworking and computers now subscribed and looking forward to the next video and diving into your back catalogue
Thanks Martha! I definitely feel _more_ but it's still something I'm working on. I really appreciate your feedback, it's nice to know others can see the improvement I feel internally :)
Really impressed with your fine craftsmanship! I would just like to ask if the noise generated by the fans gets more amplified now that it's inside the cabinet which essentially serves like a speaker baffle.
Thank you for the kind words and that's a really good question. I used pretty high end fans to begin with so they already pretty quiet, but now that they are in the desk I don't hear them at all. I'd love to claim that this was some great design feat on my part, but truth be told I just got lucky. I didn't really take acoustics into account when I was designing the desk, but even at full load I can't hear any fan noise.
as system builder i have a few things on that build, one please dont ever drill holes with the mobo in place thats asking to short the board ... two you have like no air flow in that build ... you have a rad on the intake and exhaust, you should be running push pull on those to increase airflow while decreasing fan speeds cause it has to be choking that system you might have decent cooling but its going to burn out faster with the lack of airflow. other than that this desk is absolutely beautiful as a fellow carpenter i cant wait to build a custom desk case to show off my pc!
Man, that is a seriously beautiful desk!! I love the integration of the PC within the desk. I need to build a new desk as well and I thought about just building a small matching cart to set my tower on to save some room on the desktop and still let it have proper airflow. Speaking of, the vents on the front look great. I wonder if it would be beneficial to add a removable dust filter behind the vent. Great job, Zac. New sub!
Wow, sorry for my slow response!, don't know how I missed this. I really appreciate the kind words! I didn't include it in the video due to time constraints but there actually is a dust filter that sits between the front of the drawer and the front of the rad, so we are definitely on the same wave length there :)
@@ZacBuilds perfect! That's awesome man. Now that you've been using the desk for a while, is there anything you wish you would have done differently or something else you'd want to add to the desk? -Joe
Thanks Janie! I'll do my best to keep putting out quality content, and hopefully the people will find me. Word of mouth helps to if you have any friends who might be into what I'm doing :)
Should totally get a sprayer. You can get a decent enough compressor/sprayer combo for 100$. And it makes life infinitely easier. You'll spend half as much time sanding. Though keep in mind a gas mask is essential for spraying unless you have great ventilation, and even then it's recommended. Those fumes are no joke.
Thanks William! People say you have to make short videos these days but I'm going to keep making longer ones for the people out there who appreciate the more indepth videos.
In Modern Living Rooms Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
Awesome looking desk! Keep in mind: Never ever run your screws to radiator with power tool as there's a risk that you accidentally run the screw far and puncture the fin. That mess ain't fun! :D Suggestion for the cable management and possibly rev2.0 of the PC side of the desk: Why not offset it bit more to the right so there's "excess space" behind the motherboard, where you could have cable tie mounts? Then you could drill holes for the cables and run them behind the motherboard so that they are tightly together with cable ties? But overall: damn nice table! Love the simple but very functional form of it!
I personally would have mirrored the vents onto the other side as well, just for the symmetry. But great job none the less. Probably the best desk PC I've seen on youtube so far
I just built my own version (low budget ofc) few weeks ago and this video didn't showed up when I searched, smh. It would have helped me a lot! Awesome build btw
One question. Why don't you use a runner system by Blum, like Movento or Tandem? Much easier to intall and nicer to look at since you don't see the sliders at all. Plus on Movento system you have a 3D option of aligning the drawer fronts.
Nice design! One thing that may cause an issue in a few years is that the solid wood will expand and contract with changes in humidity but the plywood won't. The screw holes on the outside edge should be oversized to allow for this wood movement.
Thanks Leo! I spent a LONG time doubting that I'd ever be able to effectively host a TH-cam video before I decided to just give it a shot. Really appreciate this feedback.
omg i under 5 min subscribed and hit the bell you do alot of builds that i cant wait to watch you do so many things like this that i have always wanted to do :)
Hey Zac, Great build, Love it. Just a couple tips that will make cutting rabbets and dados a little easier. Since you now have a router table you can use a bit in it to cut them instead, But other than that great build with some really good tips in there!!!
Zac, I didn't notice in your video how you placed the computer power and reset buttons. Can you link to the timestamp where you did that or describe how you placed those?
I know this response is super late so I apologize about that! Right now I have a remote switch sitting concealed on the backside of the desk near where the powerbar is. It's really ugly (I couldnt find a nice one) so I didn't show it in the video, I'm still hunting for a good one. I dont need to use it often as I basically never turn off my computer (just let it hibernate).
@@ZacBuilds you Could use something like this -> www.amazon.de/QIACHIP-Universal-Relais-Modul-Fernbedienung-Smart-Transmittern-Eingangssteuerung/dp/B081CD9GHD/ So you won't need physical buttons for.
Ok. Randomly recommended video and I have my new favorite maker channel. Amazing job, stunning result and a great video! I'm sure this channel is going to blow up soon.
hey dude, love the desk. This is the first of your videos I have come across. The instruction is very clear, I definitely learned some tips and tricks here.
I was recommended this video specifically for the Drawers you did. Love how simple you install looked going to attempt to make my own desk but I plan to Intake from the back wall and exhaust out front. I have pets so I dont want them to rub against the grill or front of the desk and find half a husky inside by RAD grills
Awesome build Zac! Some great tips in there....making repeatable cuts, marking the drawer fronts, setting the slides....well done!
Thanks Chris! I do my best to keep things as informative as possible. Believe it or not, there were a lot of tips that ended up on the cutting room floor. I think this video was 2 hours long after the first rough cut! haha
@@ZacBuilds holy cow! That's a lot of footage
@@ZacBuilds Please do a "deleted scenes" with more advice, terrific video!
Carrey nice😂
You are a pure genious. Have been watching multiple DIY wood stuff, and you are the only one using your brain, not only expensive tools for every little thing. The way you use protruding screws and hit the wood, to stamp the mounting holes - amazing. The way you use just ordinary paiting tape, to mark and transfer any mounting points - hoo lee fook.
Eneryone else is just forcing you to buy their useless "tools", and you just do what you love.
How do you only have 45K subs? this channel deserves 10x this. This build is awesome!
Almost there with the subs count
Im just getting into woodworking and I really appreciate the care you took to make this. Its so neat and clean!
Thank you! It was definitely a labor of love 😀
Much better than all those look-a-like Ikea setup,Ikea is fine for most folks,but nothing like individuality in your own desk pc setup.
Thanks! I've had a lot of Ikea desks in my day, and there's nothing wrong with them, but I really wanted to challenge myself on this one and do something different. I spend so much time at this desk, it's worth it to really set it up just the way I want. Cheers!
Forget the desk, that chair is beeeaauutiful...
the desk is literally the whole point of the video
all about the chair has an EAMES vibe to it !!
but where do i get one like this, or did he made the chair himself, and if so how?
@@Nardrajl92 I’d like to know too lol
i think this is the one www.eurway.com/concord-office-chair
Zac has given me a new love for walnut.... walnut looks so classy!!!
Nice desk man. Its nice to find a diy're on youtube whose into woodworking and computers. Will have to check out more of your projects.
So far this is the best quality build i have ever seen .. such refined carpentry
Very nice, reminds me of old audio/video cabinets that were used for TV, radio, stereo combos.
Ya I very much wanted it to have a slightly retro feel with that air intake cut out!
Did not think I'll ever watch a 20 minute video of some dude making a desk. Good video and the desk is awesome. Thank you for sharing.
Haha well I appreciate you sticking through and watching it man.
Holy crap, this is one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time! You even welded the legs from scraps! Beautiful desk :)
Amazing build. As an amateur DIY'er, this is the level of construction I aspire to reach.
Thanks Larry! It's all about practice and just getting out there and doing it. You'll 100% get there if you stick with it.
I have seen a lot of builds and setups, you my good sir have left me in awe.
Awesome build!
Looks amazing!
I am not a proffesional metalworker,but i leran that when you drill into metal you should use oil.
Just apply a little bit of oil where you're drilling,that will make the drilling proccess much more easier and also will keep your bits last longer.
I'm guessing that there is special oil for drilling but i am using some old motorcycle oil and its works great so far.
Very appriciate all the time and efforts that you are spending on editing these videos.
Good luck!
Yes, you're very right! A little bit of lubricating oil will help the bits to last longer!
Hi Zac, I love your computer table, following the grain onto the sides (waterfall ends) is a nice feature. Stunning wood walnut and looks like a $5000 table. Thank for sharing
The screens not being level kinda stole my concentration for a bit, but the rest of the time I was all into this great build!
This is awesome, but it is definitely DIY at a whole other level! One can only aspire...
Tech and woodworking combined, you’ve got a new subscriber.
The desk design and build is impressive in itself, all the tech stuff is the cherry on top. Well done sir!
Thanks Zach! I'd definitely like to do more builds like this in the future since I'm such a tech enthusiast too. It's nice to know that there are other people out there who share my love of tech and building stuff :)
I came here to make the same comment as Zach One - my youtube feed is a lot of woodworking and tech, so this video was a perfect algorithm find, +1 subscriber from me as well!
I love the desk and looks beautiful but in my opinion, as someone who works on his computer every day, I would ditch the keyboard drawer and lower the desk a tad so it's at a good height for the keyboard to be on the top of the desk. I'm definitely going to do something similar when I remake my desk.
That’s a great looking desk with clever storage. I really enjoyed seeing how you built it, and your great workshop. Good luck!
Thank you John, always appreciate your support :)
Dude... awesome work.
A lot of work involved. I would show that to everyone visiting home.
Thank you! It usually gets shown whenever I'm doing a house tour haha
I'm a caprentry student from the Netherlands and I really want to build a desk for my masterpiece next year, this is so wonderful
I live in a area near to the sea and the amount of sea breeze is just ridiculous. A desk PC hardly survive 6 months when you place it in an open area in the house. So I plan on making a desk similar to this one in a place where the I control the air flow and place some dehumidifiers in it in a year or so In Sha Allah. Thanks for sharing this project.
As a practicing cabinetry wood worker, you've done an absolutely fine job here.
Thank you!
The drawers look great without the edge band. Matched the top much more and brings something different to the mix.
Subbed! Very well done.
The term 'wooden pc' in online pub matches will hit differently ☠️
Love discovering more Canadian creators and wood workers!
Zac your builds are AMAZING. Inspiring for my own channel and builds. Thanks for the high effort stuff man!
Built in Computer - sounds cool!
First shot - laptop on desk front and center
JKJK very nice work man. Looks awesome and great taste!
I hardly subscribe any TH-cam channel but the way you said quality video should be appreciated I had no choice ... Very nice brother ... Loved your concept
Thanks man! I really appreciate it. This video has been doing surprisingly well in the last few days and I published it months ago, the only explanation I can think of is that people like you are finding the video and engaging it which is helping it reach a wider audience, so again, thank you for that!
Beautiful desk. Very functional as well. I love the integrated PC. Great when upgrading it!
This is an awesome build and exactly what I was looking for!
My desk setup is aiming to be a bit more modular so I can move it around as needed so it won’t be as fancy; but the drawer idea is perfect for what I’m cooking up.
Keep up the great work!
Walnut is some beautiful wood! That desk must weight a ton though. Excellent job!
I've been imagining doing something like this for years. Well done.
I really enjoyed watching you go through the process of building your desk! My hope is that one day here in the future I'll be able to have a workshop like yours of my own! Can't wait to see what you do next!
nice speaker boxes that match too. great space to work / play
The finish is perfect
You successfully combined my two hobbies woodworking and computers now subscribed and looking forward to the next video and diving into your back catalogue
The Chair!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥oh yeah the desk is goat 🐐
Also that coat used during welding was dope.
That is one sweet desk . Would love to have that for some gaming .
Man, you are a WIZARD! What a beautiful desk! I also really love the wood! 😍 Well done! 😎
My favourite video so far! You are becoming quite the natural in front of the camera. Loved the way you edited this one! Keep it up!
Thanks Martha! I definitely feel _more_ but it's still something I'm working on. I really appreciate your feedback, it's nice to know others can see the improvement I feel internally :)
It's so satisfying the way your drawers close 😍
I love me some good soft close hardware!
@@ZacBuilds haha I think I know what you mean 😆😉
Fantastic Job. Can't believe the production value for such a small channel! Well and truly subbed and can't wait to go through your catalogue now.
Your channel is underrated man, how don't you have at least a million subscribers??
Thank you! It's a tough market, there's a lot of competition in this space, all I can do is keep putting out quality content and being patient!
Damn dude. I feel like your my spirit animal. Just with a ton more skill than myself.
Hey man don't sell yourself short. I wasn't sure I could do this until I tried! Cheers man
Really impressed with your fine craftsmanship! I would just like to ask if the noise generated by the fans gets more amplified now that it's inside the cabinet which essentially serves like a speaker baffle.
Thank you for the kind words and that's a really good question. I used pretty high end fans to begin with so they already pretty quiet, but now that they are in the desk I don't hear them at all. I'd love to claim that this was some great design feat on my part, but truth be told I just got lucky. I didn't really take acoustics into account when I was designing the desk, but even at full load I can't hear any fan noise.
@@ZacBuilds Great! Thanks for sharing.
Yup! That's how you do! 👌 You should submit some pics to one of those TH-cam setup competition videos channels.... Like setup wars.
as system builder i have a few things on that build, one please dont ever drill holes with the mobo in place thats asking to short the board ... two you have like no air flow in that build ... you have a rad on the intake and exhaust, you should be running push pull on those to increase airflow while decreasing fan speeds cause it has to be choking that system you might have decent cooling but its going to burn out faster with the lack of airflow. other than that this desk is absolutely beautiful as a fellow carpenter i cant wait to build a custom desk case to show off my pc!
Man, that is a seriously beautiful desk!! I love the integration of the PC within the desk. I need to build a new desk as well and I thought about just building a small matching cart to set my tower on to save some room on the desktop and still let it have proper airflow. Speaking of, the vents on the front look great. I wonder if it would be beneficial to add a removable dust filter behind the vent. Great job, Zac. New sub!
Wow, sorry for my slow response!, don't know how I missed this. I really appreciate the kind words!
I didn't include it in the video due to time constraints but there actually is a dust filter that sits between the front of the drawer and the front of the rad, so we are definitely on the same wave length there :)
@@ZacBuilds perfect! That's awesome man. Now that you've been using the desk for a while, is there anything you wish you would have done differently or something else you'd want to add to the desk? -Joe
To have all your equippment and such a huge workshop is a living dream for me! Nice video!
Great clean work brother.
Wow! You're so underrated and under appreciated. Great desk - That super wide drum sander is a life saver I bet.
Thanks Isaac! It really is, I wouldnt trade it for the world at this point haha
You should really have more subs. Really beautiful and awesome desk
Thanks Janie! I'll do my best to keep putting out quality content, and hopefully the people will find me. Word of mouth helps to if you have any friends who might be into what I'm doing :)
Random question, what's the name of the chair? is it DIY? or is it available to purchase for public?
Really eager to know that too :P
@@magneed www.structube.com/en/cove-office-chair-28-68-56?pid=18055 its this one
www.structube.com/en/cove-office-chair-28-68-56?pid=18055 This is the chair he has
@@durimkelmendi Wow, thanks! I expected this to be a 900 dollar chair or something
@@durimkelmendi Darn, Doesn't look like it's available in the US.
Should totally get a sprayer. You can get a decent enough compressor/sprayer combo for 100$. And it makes life infinitely easier. You'll spend half as much time sanding.
Though keep in mind a gas mask is essential for spraying unless you have great ventilation, and even then it's recommended. Those fumes are no joke.
Great desk! I love the Ash strip!!
Thanks buddy, couldnt have done it without you there to help me lift it :)
Long video? Are you kidding? That was worth every minute.
Thanks William! People say you have to make short videos these days but I'm going to keep making longer ones for the people out there who appreciate the more indepth videos.
Did you make your own chair? If not, could you provide the brand and model name for the chair?
www.structube.com/en/cove-office-chair-28-68-56?pid=18055
In Modern Living Rooms Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/
Awesome looking desk! Keep in mind: Never ever run your screws to radiator with power tool as there's a risk that you accidentally run the screw far and puncture the fin. That mess ain't fun! :D
Suggestion for the cable management and possibly rev2.0 of the PC side of the desk: Why not offset it bit more to the right so there's "excess space" behind the motherboard, where you could have cable tie mounts? Then you could drill holes for the cables and run them behind the motherboard so that they are tightly together with cable ties?
But overall: damn nice table! Love the simple but very functional form of it!
Wow! Really good craftsmanship!
Thanks Klint!
I personally would have mirrored the vents onto the other side as well, just for the symmetry. But great job none the less. Probably the best desk PC I've seen on youtube so far
I just built my own version (low budget ofc) few weeks ago and this video didn't showed up when I searched, smh. It would have helped me a lot! Awesome build btw
Great build Zac, I have just subbed.
Thanks Jesper!
@Zac Builds no worries, you gotta get those 50K soon. I'm working my way up to the 1K 😎
One question. Why don't you use a runner system by Blum, like Movento or Tandem? Much easier to intall and nicer to look at since you don't see the sliders at all. Plus on Movento system you have a 3D option of aligning the drawer fronts.
Bravo, mate! Well done!
Nice design! One thing that may cause an issue in a few years is that the solid wood will expand and contract with changes in humidity but the plywood won't. The screw holes on the outside edge should be oversized to allow for this wood movement.
Realy nice! Beautiful and smart desk!
How could somebody see this and not subscribe. Incredible build man, well done.
Oh... Damn. That is one beautiful desk. Even the chair is amazing. I love this guy.
Pretty awesome build dude. So glad this showed up in my recommended.
Nice desk and video. Like you presentation style.
Thanks Leo! I spent a LONG time doubting that I'd ever be able to effectively host a TH-cam video before I decided to just give it a shot. Really appreciate this feedback.
i`ve gone to the bottem comment leo smit yours was chosen
WOW! Incredible video man! Keep up the awesome work!
Thank you! Much appreciated!
Fantastic, Very good
awesome build, got some great tips, you really done a great work, hope to see more.
Thanks Geovanni!
Where did you get your chair from? It looks amazing, a bit like the Eames lounge chair!
Not sure, but it might be this one :)
www.urbanladder.com/products/ray-executive-study-chair?sku=FNSTCH16BK10075&src=subcat
omg i under 5 min subscribed and hit the bell you do alot of builds that i cant wait to watch you do so many things like this that i have always wanted to do :)
Huge thanks man!
AWESOME PROJECT!!!. Also, what is that chair?
Hey Zac,
Great build, Love it.
Just a couple tips that will make cutting rabbets and dados a little easier.
Since you now have a router table you can use a bit in it to cut them instead,
But other than that great build with some really good tips in there!!!
Appreciate the tips! This video predated my router table but I'll definitely keep that in mind for the future!
Desperately need the name of the chair in the thumbnail. Does anyone know about it?
also need this!
i also need it! beautiful desk, beautiul chair, its very nice together
I think its a Deskchair Viiki from Fredriks modern living
www.dcgstores.com/hamilton-swive-office-chair-sdm23781walnutblackoc-wi.html
@Michiel W Great shout but i cant seem to find a «slimmer» frame, all very wide.
Zac, I didn't notice in your video how you placed the computer power and reset buttons. Can you link to the timestamp where you did that or describe how you placed those?
I know this response is super late so I apologize about that! Right now I have a remote switch sitting concealed on the backside of the desk near where the powerbar is. It's really ugly (I couldnt find a nice one) so I didn't show it in the video, I'm still hunting for a good one. I dont need to use it often as I basically never turn off my computer (just let it hibernate).
@@ZacBuilds you Could use something like this -> www.amazon.de/QIACHIP-Universal-Relais-Modul-Fernbedienung-Smart-Transmittern-Eingangssteuerung/dp/B081CD9GHD/ So you won't need physical buttons for.
Just discovered the channel. Great Build Zac, it looks immense. What chair is that you've got?
Such an awesome guide and sharing. Wonder who even dislikes..
Oh man. This looks awesome!
Nice desk, helps when you have the room and kit to fabricate yourself but I like the final design, the waterfall effect looks really good.
This guys content is top dawg right meow
Thanks buddy! You gonna re-create the PC in the drawer at home now?
If I didn’t have to sell my house to get a graphics card I would, got any videos of turning a ps5 into a PC?
Great work! Really enjoyed this one
Good job boy 👍
It's really awesome!!! No words to describe it!!!
Great Desk great job
Ok. Randomly recommended video and I have my new favorite maker channel. Amazing job, stunning result and a great video! I'm sure this channel is going to blow up soon.
Dude, Igor, thank you so much man! As someone whos just starting out on TH-cam I really appreciate that. Thank you!
What the hell is that beauty of an office chair? Looks like an Eames lounge chair O_O
Sick build Zac. Super jealous of your editing rig too.
Yeah man! You did a great job!
Great work!
this looks awesome tho i didnt see any power buttons inn the front you could definitely add one to the front of the drawer for maximum effect
hey dude, love the desk. This is the first of your videos I have come across. The instruction is very clear, I definitely learned some tips and tricks here.
I was recommended this video specifically for the Drawers you did. Love how simple you install looked going to attempt to make my own desk but I plan to Intake from the back wall and exhaust out front. I have pets so I dont want them to rub against the grill or front of the desk and find half a husky inside by RAD grills