FAQ: CHECK HERE FIRST IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: Hey everyone, since there are a lot of questions in the comments I'm gonna answer the most common ones here: Q: What software did you use for planning? A: I use Fusion 360 Q: What are the overall Dimensions of the Table? A: You can see them here (Units are Milimetres): i.imgur.com/Ua5wlwI.jpg Q: What Materials are needed? A: I've uploaded a bill of materials here: i.imgur.com/5z9OOXv.jpg Q: How much does it cost to make? A: It's hard to say exactly because steel and wood prices are vastly different depending on location and the world market. It also depends on which wood you use. But overall, probably somewhere around 300$ in raw materials, plus whatever gadgets you want to install (Lights, USB etc. not included in this estimate) Q: Why not height adjustable? A: It would have made the project a lot more complicated and expensive and I personally don't need it Q: Can you make/sell me one? How much? A: I appreciate the interest, but when asking this, people usually underestimate the amount of work hours it takes me to make somthing like this. Building things individually by hand as one person is many times more inefficient than mass production, so even if I only charged minimum wage for my work it would have to be extremely expensive if I want to make any profit. On top of that, the shipping cost for this would be very expensive too. Lastly, if I built things to order, I wouldn't have time to make videos anymore 😉 So I hope you understand I can't take orders for now - but I'm looking into ways of providing something like a build kit in the future, and I will post updates if things get more concrete. Q; How heavy is it? A: I didn't weigh it so I don't really know, but fully assembled it can be carried by two people relatively easily. I'm guessing it weighs somewhere around 50 Kilos (without the PC setup)
Overall, how heavy is the desk, legs excluded? I’m looking to adapt this design to a standing desk and want to ensure it can actually move without overloading the motor.
I have a question regarding height adjustability: Do you think, I could construct only the upper part of your build an mount it on a tabletop, which would sit on height adjustable feet? I think the weight distribution might be an issue.
could you not make a phone charger in the worktop itself if you make a hole on the underside of the desk and place a flat wireless charger under there and then cap it off with more wood and create a cable channel for it
I really love the design of this desk. I have been thinking of building one for myself as I have a new office now and am tired of a messy desk as well. Do you plan on offering any build plans for this desk or maybe offering the fusion 360 file or anything like that?
This has to be one of the best desk builds I have seen in awhile. It has the right ratio of functionality without sacrificing it's industrial/minimalistic aesthetic. Props for the build, you just earned another subscriber!
I think high end manufacturers also put in effort but at the end of the day those companies exist purely to make a profit. Anything any company produces is a compromised byproduct of attempting to harvest maximum profit for minimal labor and materials, such is the nature of capitalism.
I love everything about this desk, from the materials, the aesthetic, to the modular functionality... it's absolutely gorgeous... when you said it only took 20 minutes to assemble at home, that's impressive, and a testament to the quality and well-thought out nature of the project. I love it.
Due to The fact that he designed it would lend to the 20 min assembly time, I would imagine. Not to take away from the design by any means. As my jobs revolves around creating assembly instructions for the general public, I have a bit of insight on this topic. There are often a lot of assumptions some of our designers make that often aren't expressed in the instructions. I've seen our test groups struggle with sections where joints should be flush but it's not mentioned and often leads to unnecessary discussion and therefor build time. As this fine man would just inherently know this it would shave off a lot of thinking/hesitation time.
Your desk build was the inspiration I needed to finally make the plunge and invest in a MIG welding setup. I'm currently learning and practicing my skills, and will probably make a small cocktail table or something first as an intro project, but building a desk like yours is the big goal I'm working towards. Thanks for meticulously documenting everything, as well as making the plans available!
Easily one of the best desk setups I’ve ever seen. And the fact that you planned out and built it makes it so much better. Totally worth that hard work, it’s stunningly sleek
This guy went above and beyond on this video. I mean to 3d model the whole thing before hand as well as render different shots of it for TH-cam is just amazing. Also making the whole desk from parts you meticulously created or ordered is just amazing. subbed :)
A testament to the quality of your video- I don’t weld, build, nor even need a desk; but I still watched your video start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed it! Your design was so thoughtful and intentional, and the build quality was unparalleled. With over 4K comments already, this one will likely go unnoticed, lol. Still wanted to let you know what an impression you made. Hope a large scale designer takes notes from your work as it’d be wonderful to see something this functional available for sale to the general public. Thanks again for sharing your process and result!
@@SchwertKruemel Phil said the raw material is only around $300, so only pay $500 for low-wage countries. Over $1000 is charging too much. If the table is made in US or other developed countries, then $750 is reasonable.
This is just the dream set up. So neat and fancy yet so simple. I will cherish this art as a memory that I need to work harder to achieve this kind of setup.
I believe I speak for many when I say that I am jealous of your skills. That welding technique is flawless. Great job! Gorgeous desk, and being able to take it apart is an amazing perk.
I was doing homework trying to learn how to code and watched this amazing build start from finish. So simple yet so clean, the detail in the work is exceptional.
I wish we had something as modular and dope looking as this available to the market, anyways great work that's really well thought and seems to be very functionnal !
100%! I have 0 DIY skills and 0 tools to make something like this, but would love to buy something similar for my setup. It looks so stylish and fits right in with my decor.
I love how everything you make is so well thought through - so satisfying to watch! I especially thought so for your belt grinder video (I wish I had one myself!)
Suggestion: At 23:25, where you commented that people might complain about wires getting cut due to rubbing on the edge of the hole cut into the frame, you could always get plastic or rubber grommets to protect the wires. You could even cut pieces of PVC tubing to fit into the holes, which gives you the added benefit of knowing the wires will come out the other end without needing to be fished out. (yes, this is a minor issue not likely to happen on thin tubes of the frame.) But, I don't think it's necessary, since the desk isn't likely to flex and move a lot while assembled and in use. The chances of the wires being cut into are minimal. However, using grommets will give that "attention to detail" look for pennies. I do like the desk. I'm glad you used those stick-on cable channels for your low voltage data cables, like USB. I was worried when you only had the one basket to run your cables. You don't want to run low voltage data cables alongside the high voltage power cables (I'm guessing 240 VAC.) The power cables will induce a current into the data cables causing problems and possible device failures.
The feeling of accomplishment after taking on and fully smashing this task out of the park has to feel so good. At first glance as you start the video you just think that it's a "fairly simple desk" and then you get the full rundown of how DIY it is and how thought out and meticulous / tedious it was to build and all the different materials that come together to create such a marvel of a desk! Solid job man. After finishing the video I must say it would be a very cool / likely helpful thing if you 3D printed new headset holders but add some magnets inside of them, I'm sure since making this video you have realized or experienced the odds of them slipping off unless you got the slip fit just right/tight!
Really love the thoughtfulness that went into building the monitor stand and cable management. These are all standard needs that everyone have and its appalling that desk makers are not thinking about these!
I always watch videos like this in pure admiration, knowing that while I would love to believe that I could do this, I simply don't have this level of patience. Well done man, this is an awesome desk!
This was an incredibly detailed, and good looking build. I like the ideas you've used for the cable management channel and how versatile it is. I think my favourite feature is the dedicated cat corner though haha!
Nice functional design. It also looks easily adaptable. If I would do this for myself I would for example make the bottom backplate (with the foam) slimmer so there would be a bit of gap between it and the table surface for an LED strip, which would illuminate the ports for clear visibility (I would have a minimum of 5, I already have an I/O grommet like that icy box, a Qi charger, and a power strip, I would probably put my microphone USB interface and a hard drive dock in there too), so I wouldn't exclusively need to rely on the single top-down lighting for illumination, as it could be easily obstructed. With my current custom desk I have a vertical board in the center to which my monitor mounts and I have a single passthrough hole for cable routing, I really like the horizontal rail design you have, it looks more functional.
@@Tonyplat98 If you already had custom furniture you'd know that serious considerations have to be made before committing yourself to making one, otherwise you end up with (your domestic equivalent of) hundreds of dollars wasted on something you end up disliking for one or several reasons, if you failed to consider something that only becomes apparent through actual use... Therefore brainstorming on such ideas is the first step!
"At least it's not epoxy" I laughed out loud at that one. Well thought out design and a great build. Loved the humor. As soon as I saw you use the welding table for gluing, I said, he needs to put something underneath the wood. I throughly enjoyed all of this!
Definite tip on having the mains strips sat in the back, wire up a plug with just an earth wire, bolt that earth wire to the metal frame and plug it in to the strip - that way if you do get a short from a crap cable, it stands a better chance of cutting the power. I think you can also get under-desk mains strips with their own earth tails. Definitely more fun than having a hot desk.
Dude. This desk is AMAZING. I love how much thought and dedication went in to making it. I want to build a custom desk of my own, it's just a matter of planning one out, and saving the funds for it.
Man, I just love that table. Hands down the coolest and usable table I have ever seen! I only wish I had half the craftsmanship that you do, in order to make my own. Well done mate, well done!
@@Tonyplat98 Exactly, i don't have half the stuff he used, and i've only MIG welded years ago, never TIG as he is. So i'll just sit back and enjoy his work instead. :)
as someone who doesn't weld/ wood work, i can still see how useful that welding table is and kind of want one. lol people who dont have this level of skill can still make something similar using clamp based parts that can be attached to a desk. really like the cable management tray having the usb and power hubs. the entire look and feel is top quality. the extra detail to make it easy to dissemble is an added layer of how much thought went into how it will need to be used and transported.
While this doesn't look easy, you still manage to make someone like me with no experience in this space at all, want to give it a try. Great video and storytelling with just the right amount of details!
Man! This is just simply a great thought out build! I usually watch these videos to see what most builders are doing wrong or leaving out. But you have left no stone unturned on this build! Even the ease of arrangement and order of this desk is perfect! I wish the 'expert' desk makers would make something this good! I'd buy a desk like this yesterday!
Yea everything seems to have a function. Even not protecting the LED wires because it wasnt necessary. I dont think its over engineered, just high quality.
This is awesome, and exactly how I'd want a desk. I love how clean and professional it looks, and the wireless look makes things look so much nicer. And if you're in the mood for the gamer look you can switch the colors of the lights and it still ends up looking professional but with a more relaxed theme Also, that welding table is beautiful. I only tried welding once, but if I had access to one like that you bet I'd be trying to learn more haha
I come back to watch this video every few months, your planning and extensive detailing on the desk is really easy to follow and it just lets the video fly by. Great work and looking forward to your next build!
"I like welding a lot more than I do woodworking." is not a phrase you hear everyday. Really neat project, super impressed with the end result. Looks like something you'd buy not a DIY project.
I haven't started my welding practice yet, but I can totally agree with that, and I enjoy building things in wood 🤷♂️ I love the possibilities, simplicity and strength in metal fabrication projects.
Phil you have to be careful, if you keep making such wonderful projects you may steal Marco’s spot in my heart as the #1 ambiguously European TH-cam machinist!
This is one of the most (of not THE MOST) satisfying building vids I’ve ever watched. The attention to detail, the meticulousness, and world class craftsmen-ship was unmatched! Bravo!
Your video was a source of inspiration for my own build. I was able to create the perfect desk for my needs thanks to you. My desk is all wood with a modular backboard/shelf. Painted it all black and sanded down the corners and surface. Came out perfect for mẹ. I run 3 monitors and one Huion drawing monitor. Thats a total of 4 working monitors for my dream workspace. I installed an industrial outlet strip that has 10 outlets, let mẹ tell you. Its a beast. I recently added a slide out keyboard tray under the table with adjustable angles. One of my proudest projects, and I credit you man.
This is incredible, I definitely want to make something like this when I'm able to (and have the space and funds to do it). Thank you for documenting this so meticulously and making the plans available (since I'd like to add/change a few things for myself).
Finally, TH-cam recommended me to watch something that I actually enjoyed without realising it was something I could spend a little over 30 minutes indulging in. Really nice craftsman work. You've very skilled at what you do, and have made me wish I progressed woodwork further back when I was in highschool.
I've just added this to my reference video playlist. It's a great base for expansions into a durable workbench, a heavier duty conference table or even a long bar table against your dining wall. Super good ideas with the adjustable mounting positions of the monitors and speakers, and your simple track system could be adapted to mount pretty much anything to the back wall of a desk.
This is the most practical desk I've seen, I'm in the process of very slowly building mine, I have ideas but I have 0 tools (also almost 0 skills). So your video is helping a lot because I can visualize better what I want and need to do to achieve that. Your idea for fixing the screen is nice and helpful. I drew something similar on paper with the idea that I can slide my monitors (2 maybe 3) in front of me using a bearings/wheels system fixed on the desk depending on which monitor I need, gaming one or graphic/photography/video one. For your integrated cable management compartment, couldn't you fix a long power strip inside so it's easier to use? I found a 12x strip on Amazon, very good quality. That foam board is nice too, I did the same thing with a loose board that is threatening to fall and kill me 😂 Very elegant desk. Truly. I would have bought one. Subbed. Edit: also your welding table is absolutely gorgeous!
@@RiseOfAnarchism impossible, I live in an apartment so I'm building with wood and screws. Every time I add a little thing that helps me comfort, big plate that I sanded and varnished, trestles with enough place so I can put my PCs, printers and hard drives under, next step is the back upper plate that's gonna have some sound dampening foam (if it's any good) and lighting. Step after is gonna be thinking about a mechanism to slide my screens. It takes a lot of time and thinking.
I love it! I love the desk so much, everything about it ❤️. And I love how you made a story of making it! For the cableless perfection - just maybe - instead of having that charger on the desk, you could had one of those flat circle shaped, and drill a shape so you can fit it in, being flat with the table (and cable going underneath). Or even drill all underneath, just leaving enough thick (thin) wood on the top, so that current can run through (and draw few lines on top - where to put your phone).
I actually just built my own desk pretty much just like yours, metal, wood, layout and all, but without the back, the shelf, and the cable management, which I am now realizing is actually a pretty good idea
phenomenally clean setup. Makes me want to learn how to weld. The only thing that bugged me was that the speakers could be positioned/angled better to optimize the listening experience. But that may also take away from the beautiful aesthetic he accomplished.
Hell yeah, I have been waiting to re-build/design my desk for when I finally start learning how to weld, which that time has come. Slick build man. Curious, where do you have this fancy workshop if you are always moving apartments?
Nice idea well done, for anyone wanting to replicate someting like this on the cheap but with basically the same functionality. 1. Use IKEA LACK shelf to hand above your desk. 2. Install microphone, speakers and headphone bracket underneath the Lack shelf, it costs like 6 bucks so don´t worry 3. Hide all the cable inside the shelf since it´s hollow. 4. Additionally you can also place a Notebook on top of the shelf and also run the cables inside the shelf. It costs next to nothing, you don´t need to weld and you don´t need to German over engineer things, you will get a cheap and functional desk space. My 3D printers are inside my 3D printers enclosures for temp control and so I can focus while they are running and also the fumes are extraxted to the outside.
This is the people who should be going viral in our society. Not the so called "influencers" and emotional hemophiliacs taking the rest of us captive nowadays.
Your hinge idea for the cable compartment is brilliant, the amount of computers I have installed in stationary desks it would have made life so much easier.
WOW. just amazing, 40 minutes to show how amazing the desk looks in the end. I really like the the overhead lights and hidden cable tray, really great job mate. Keep up the good work, deserves a subscription.
WOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!, I'm speechless. this design is so clean, neat, and practical. I think I'll give someone this plan and he will built-it for me. Thank you!
I am never going to make something like this, yet I cannot tear myself away from watching this video. It's just beautiful, the way it comes together at the end.
This video and the desk you create in it are an excellent show of your design intelligence and maker skills. Magnificently done. Makes me want to get back into this sort of stuff. Too bad spaces are hard to afford. Also I have to point out, your welding table is unlike anything I’ve seen in terms of cleanliness. It is stupidly satisfying just to look at.
Awesome idea and awesome implementation of it. Watched the video start to finish eating it up with my eyes. While I can't built stuff I think I can make a drawing of my own ideas and have them made by pros. Very inspiring. Thank you.
FAQ: CHECK HERE FIRST IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS:
Hey everyone, since there are a lot of questions in the comments I'm gonna answer the most common ones here:
Q: What software did you use for planning?
A: I use Fusion 360
Q: What are the overall Dimensions of the Table?
A: You can see them here (Units are Milimetres): i.imgur.com/Ua5wlwI.jpg
Q: What Materials are needed?
A: I've uploaded a bill of materials here: i.imgur.com/5z9OOXv.jpg
Q: How much does it cost to make?
A: It's hard to say exactly because steel and wood prices are vastly different depending on location and the world market. It also depends on which wood you use. But overall, probably somewhere around 300$ in raw materials, plus whatever gadgets you want to install (Lights, USB etc. not included in this estimate)
Q: Why not height adjustable?
A: It would have made the project a lot more complicated and expensive and I personally don't need it
Q: Can you make/sell me one? How much?
A: I appreciate the interest, but when asking this, people usually underestimate the amount of work hours it takes me to make somthing like this. Building things individually by hand as one person is many times more inefficient than mass production, so even if I only charged minimum wage for my work it would have to be extremely expensive if I want to make any profit. On top of that, the shipping cost for this would be very expensive too. Lastly, if I built things to order, I wouldn't have time to make videos anymore 😉 So I hope you understand I can't take orders for now - but I'm looking into ways of providing something like a build kit in the future, and I will post updates if things get more concrete.
Q; How heavy is it?
A: I didn't weigh it so I don't really know, but fully assembled it can be carried by two people relatively easily. I'm guessing it weighs somewhere around 50 Kilos (without the PC setup)
Overall, how heavy is the desk, legs excluded? I’m looking to adapt this design to a standing desk and want to ensure it can actually move without overloading the motor.
I would pay a thousand euro for the same for 2!! Do you built more of these to sell?
I have a question regarding height adjustability: Do you think, I could construct only the upper part of your build an mount it on a tabletop, which would sit on height adjustable feet? I think the weight distribution might be an issue.
could you not make a phone charger in the worktop itself if you make a hole on the underside of the desk and place a flat wireless charger under there and then cap it off with more wood and create a cable channel for it
I really love the design of this desk. I have been thinking of building one for myself as I have a new office now and am tired of a messy desk as well. Do you plan on offering any build plans for this desk or maybe offering the fusion 360 file or anything like that?
when he sounds like he's lost the will to live, you know the tutorial is legit
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Total respect to how meticulous this build is. I love the attention to detail for a desk.
agreed
Fancy seeing you here. Didn't know you also liked these desk builds
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Hey Antvenom :p
How are you?
You have the patience of a god. The level of detail in your video, welding, wood working. Congrats!
This has to be one of the best desk builds I have seen in awhile. It has the right ratio of functionality without sacrificing it's industrial/minimalistic aesthetic. Props for the build, you just earned another subscriber!
The engineering and effort that went into this desk is far better than what most high-end manufacturers are doing. Kudos!
I think high end manufacturers also put in effort but at the end of the day those companies exist purely to make a profit. Anything any company produces is a compromised byproduct of attempting to harvest maximum profit for minimal labor and materials, such is the nature of capitalism.
which software is he using
@@addhitman In addition to what you said, those manufacturers make their stuff en masse, they will never have the level of detail displayed here.
@@nirbhay1779 if im not mistaken. That's Fusion 360
@@addhitman You know, it's really hard to stay in business without making a profit....
I love everything about this desk, from the materials, the aesthetic, to the modular functionality... it's absolutely gorgeous... when you said it only took 20 minutes to assemble at home, that's impressive, and a testament to the quality and well-thought out nature of the project. I love it.
Due to The fact that he designed it would lend to the 20 min assembly time, I would imagine. Not to take away from the design by any means. As my jobs revolves around creating assembly instructions for the general public, I have a bit of insight on this topic. There are often a lot of assumptions some of our designers make that often aren't expressed in the instructions. I've seen our test groups struggle with sections where joints should be flush but it's not mentioned and often leads to unnecessary discussion and therefor build time. As this fine man would just inherently know this it would shave off a lot of thinking/hesitation time.
That welding table brings a tear to my eye. Beauty..
The desk came out amazing. No surprise there.
I want one! So I can play Air Hockey with GIANTS!
Your desk build was the inspiration I needed to finally make the plunge and invest in a MIG welding setup. I'm currently learning and practicing my skills, and will probably make a small cocktail table or something first as an intro project, but building a desk like yours is the big goal I'm working towards. Thanks for meticulously documenting everything, as well as making the plans available!
Easily one of the best desk setups I’ve ever seen. And the fact that you planned out and built it makes it so much better. Totally worth that hard work, it’s stunningly sleek
Alexander the Great th-cam.com/play/PLu0o2UWDGpHNn26ovL9kIhc5CW4VISP2c.html
This turned out amazing. Very well designed and thought out. I appreciate you sharing the process.
Hey I actually watched some of your videos when I was looking for workspace inspiration!
@@PhilVandelay Awesome. Glad to connect here!
This interaction is what we all needed! Love this community
Matthew just ordered a mig and tig welder.
@@MatthewEncina no way you're here! You're one of my favorite TH-camrs!
This guy went above and beyond on this video. I mean to 3d model the whole thing before hand as well as render different shots of it for TH-cam is just amazing.
Also making the whole desk from parts you meticulously created or ordered is just amazing. subbed :)
@Jesus is LORD so what’s up
A testament to the quality of your video- I don’t weld, build, nor even need a desk; but I still watched your video start to finish and thoroughly enjoyed it! Your design was so thoughtful and intentional, and the build quality was unparalleled. With over 4K comments already, this one will likely go unnoticed, lol. Still wanted to let you know what an impression you made. Hope a large scale designer takes notes from your work as it’d be wonderful to see something this functional available for sale to the general public.
Thanks again for sharing your process and result!
Man, this desk is global elite. Going back to a standard desk would really be a fatal downgrade. Very well done!
A lot of work,but the result is completelly stunning.A beautiful,ultra durable,and very ergonomic PC station.Congratulations Phil !!!
Hands down this is the best desk build I have ever seen! I am already good at wood working, but now I want to learn how to weld too!
never going to complain about how much desks cost anywamore
@@betoharres this. I’m a millwright and very handy with a well tooled garage, and this project will still be a decent challange
@@betoharres This level of craftsmen ship takes a lot more than just the right tools.
This is like the Rolls Royce of desks. Everything is customized down to every single detail. Awesome work dude.
Incredible desk. I wish manufacturers could design desks as good as this one
they could they would probably charge you like 5k+ USD for it
@@jangoman6597 you could probably get it done for 1,000-1,500 of you outsource to low wage countries
@@SchwertKruemel Phil said the raw material is only around $300, so only pay $500 for low-wage countries. Over $1000 is charging too much. If the table is made in US or other developed countries, then $750 is reasonable.
hiWe can order such a desk for you for $800!
@@Sofia-cn7tg Who is we?
This is just the dream set up. So neat and fancy yet so simple. I will cherish this art as a memory that I need to work harder to achieve this kind of setup.
I believe I speak for many when I say that I am jealous of your skills. That welding technique is flawless. Great job! Gorgeous desk, and being able to take it apart is an amazing perk.
I was doing homework trying to learn how to code and watched this amazing build start from finish. So simple yet so clean, the detail in the work is exceptional.
funny because i watched this while doing binary homework! was a great video while working lol
Crazy, I just started to learn to code with the Karol bot and then stumbled on to this video
This is beautiful. I've no intention (or skills) to build this myself but will be buying the plans just to support your work. Amazing
I wish we had something as modular and dope looking as this available to the market, anyways great work that's really well thought and seems to be very functionnal !
100%! I have 0 DIY skills and 0 tools to make something like this, but would love to buy something similar for my setup. It looks so stylish and fits right in with my decor.
@@arriitv1716 same here.
There is a very similar desk although without the cable tray on ikea
@@ben6085 Cant seem to find it in the UK! Do you have the name of it?
@@ben6085 know the product name?
As professional construction carpenter and gamer it was pleasure to watch whole process of designing building and setting it all up. Nice job man!
I love how everything you make is so well thought through - so satisfying to watch! I especially thought so for your belt grinder video (I wish I had one myself!)
Suggestion: At 23:25, where you commented that people might complain about wires getting cut due to rubbing on the edge of the hole cut into the frame, you could always get plastic or rubber grommets to protect the wires. You could even cut pieces of PVC tubing to fit into the holes, which gives you the added benefit of knowing the wires will come out the other end without needing to be fished out. (yes, this is a minor issue not likely to happen on thin tubes of the frame.) But, I don't think it's necessary, since the desk isn't likely to flex and move a lot while assembled and in use. The chances of the wires being cut into are minimal. However, using grommets will give that "attention to detail" look for pennies.
I do like the desk. I'm glad you used those stick-on cable channels for your low voltage data cables, like USB. I was worried when you only had the one basket to run your cables. You don't want to run low voltage data cables alongside the high voltage power cables (I'm guessing 240 VAC.) The power cables will induce a current into the data cables causing problems and possible device failures.
It would also be really easy to design and 3d print a flexible TPU fitting.
FANTASTIC! Your attention to detail is refreshing. Absolutely love this design and build. Great job!
The feeling of accomplishment after taking on and fully smashing this task out of the park has to feel so good. At first glance as you start the video you just think that it's a "fairly simple desk" and then you get the full rundown of how DIY it is and how thought out and meticulous / tedious it was to build and all the different materials that come together to create such a marvel of a desk! Solid job man.
After finishing the video I must say it would be a very cool / likely helpful thing if you 3D printed new headset holders but add some magnets inside of them, I'm sure since making this video you have realized or experienced the odds of them slipping off unless you got the slip fit just right/tight!
Really love the thoughtfulness that went into building the monitor stand and cable management. These are all standard needs that everyone have and its appalling that desk makers are not thinking about these!
This is a huge inspiration! hopefully someday I'll be able to make myself a custom table like this, I love it
I always watch videos like this in pure admiration, knowing that while I would love to believe that I could do this, I simply don't have this level of patience. Well done man, this is an awesome desk!
This was an incredibly detailed, and good looking build. I like the ideas you've used for the cable management channel and how versatile it is. I think my favourite feature is the dedicated cat corner though haha!
which software is he using
Nice functional design. It also looks easily adaptable. If I would do this for myself I would for example make the bottom backplate (with the foam) slimmer so there would be a bit of gap between it and the table surface for an LED strip, which would illuminate the ports for clear visibility (I would have a minimum of 5, I already have an I/O grommet like that icy box, a Qi charger, and a power strip, I would probably put my microphone USB interface and a hard drive dock in there too), so I wouldn't exclusively need to rely on the single top-down lighting for illumination, as it could be easily obstructed.
With my current custom desk I have a vertical board in the center to which my monitor mounts and I have a single passthrough hole for cable routing, I really like the horizontal rail design you have, it looks more functional.
so do it then....
@@Tonyplat98 If you already had custom furniture you'd know that serious considerations have to be made before committing yourself to making one, otherwise you end up with (your domestic equivalent of) hundreds of dollars wasted on something you end up disliking for one or several reasons, if you failed to consider something that only becomes apparent through actual use...
Therefore brainstorming on such ideas is the first step!
bruuuuuh. I want one. This setup will totally be a winner for TechSource Setup Wars
"At least it's not epoxy" I laughed out loud at that one. Well thought out design and a great build. Loved the humor. As soon as I saw you use the welding table for gluing, I said, he needs to put something underneath the wood. I throughly enjoyed all of this!
Definite tip on having the mains strips sat in the back, wire up a plug with just an earth wire, bolt that earth wire to the metal frame and plug it in to the strip - that way if you do get a short from a crap cable, it stands a better chance of cutting the power. I think you can also get under-desk mains strips with their own earth tails. Definitely more fun than having a hot desk.
Dude. This desk is AMAZING. I love how much thought and dedication went in to making it. I want to build a custom desk of my own, it's just a matter of planning one out, and saving the funds for it.
Only six minutes in and had to pause just to come down here and say it is a joy to watch you bring your idea into reality.
Thank you for sharing!
You have created an amazing desk. I hope you make money out of it because it’s definitely a desk that a lot of people would buy !! 👏🏻🙌🏻
please make this a series! Hands down the best desk setup and process i’ve watched since 2020 🥺 Awesome work Phill!!
Man, I just love that table. Hands down the coolest and usable table I have ever seen!
I only wish I had half the craftsmanship that you do, in order to make my own. Well done mate, well done!
all you need's a work shop but I get that not everyone has a garage with a workshop in it.
@@Tonyplat98 Exactly, i don't have half the stuff he used, and i've only MIG welded years ago, never TIG as he is. So i'll just sit back and enjoy his work instead. :)
You my friend take the win for every desk build in TH-cam! Real definition of diy! Great video great work!
You did a great job on this. As a retired fabricator, I can apprieciate the meticulate detail this biult took.
as someone who doesn't weld/ wood work, i can still see how useful that welding table is and kind of want one. lol
people who dont have this level of skill can still make something similar using clamp based parts that can be attached to a desk.
really like the cable management tray having the usb and power hubs.
the entire look and feel is top quality.
the extra detail to make it easy to dissemble is an added layer of how much thought went into how it will need to be used and transported.
While this doesn't look easy, you still manage to make someone like me with no experience in this space at all, want to give it a try. Great video and storytelling with just the right amount of details!
Man! This is just simply a great thought out build! I usually watch these videos to see what most builders are doing wrong or leaving out. But you have left no stone unturned on this build! Even the ease of arrangement and order of this desk is perfect! I wish the 'expert' desk makers would make something this good! I'd buy a desk like this yesterday!
Wow very detailed and the output is really amazing bro. Love it!
As always, beautifully over engineered Phil. You deserve many more subs.
This project desk does not seem overengineered when compared to the non-consumer grade office desks it appears to be inspired by
Yea everything seems to have a function. Even not protecting the LED wires because it wasnt necessary. I dont think its over engineered, just high quality.
This is awesome, and exactly how I'd want a desk. I love how clean and professional it looks, and the wireless look makes things look so much nicer. And if you're in the mood for the gamer look you can switch the colors of the lights and it still ends up looking professional but with a more relaxed theme
Also, that welding table is beautiful. I only tried welding once, but if I had access to one like that you bet I'd be trying to learn more haha
I come back to watch this video every few months, your planning and extensive detailing on the desk is really easy to follow and it just lets the video fly by. Great work and looking forward to your next build!
"I like welding a lot more than I do woodworking." is not a phrase you hear everyday. Really neat project, super impressed with the end result. Looks like something you'd buy not a DIY project.
I haven't started my welding practice yet, but I can totally agree with that, and I enjoy building things in wood 🤷♂️ I love the possibilities, simplicity and strength in metal fabrication projects.
As someone who has done some welding and woodworking I can agree that I prefer welding over woodworking
@@rad8078 I find welding to be technically more difficult, but its cool to see that some people find the process to be more enjoyable than I do.
I don’t care the cost, I would seriously buy one. This desk is amazing
Me watching this whole thing: "I need to learn how to weld..."
Bro this is the end game desk this is insane when I thought you hadn’t thought of everything bam you add something!!!
Phil you have to be careful, if you keep making such wonderful projects you may steal Marco’s spot in my heart as the #1 ambiguously European TH-cam machinist!
"ambiguously European TH-cam machinist", now there's an idea for a Channel name. Maybe I should change mine 🤔
This is one of the most (of not THE MOST) satisfying building vids I’ve ever watched. The attention to detail, the meticulousness, and world class craftsmen-ship was unmatched! Bravo!
This looks amazing! If I ever get the money, I would love to get the right tools and take on a project like this myself!
Your video was a source of inspiration for my own build. I was able to create the perfect desk for my needs thanks to you. My desk is all wood with a modular backboard/shelf. Painted it all black and sanded down the corners and surface. Came out perfect for mẹ. I run 3 monitors and one Huion drawing monitor. Thats a total of 4 working monitors for my dream workspace. I installed an industrial outlet strip that has 10 outlets, let mẹ tell you. Its a beast. I recently added a slide out keyboard tray under the table with adjustable angles. One of my proudest projects, and I credit you man.
This is incredible, I definitely want to make something like this when I'm able to (and have the space and funds to do it). Thank you for documenting this so meticulously and making the plans available (since I'd like to add/change a few things for myself).
What a great design! There are definitely some take-aways that I can incorporate to my office desk to clear the clutter. Thank you!
Let's take the moment to appreciate how effort he puts into the content for us
😂 this isn’t content it’s a ad trying to get you to buy the instructions
@@W2ESE nah bro inspiring people to clean there desk
@@W2ESE yeah no, ads don't last half an hour, at that point it's already content
This is just pure raw talent. I have never seen any video like this before on TH-cam
I freaking love this desk. I wish I had the skills to do this.
Finally, TH-cam recommended me to watch something that I actually enjoyed without realising it was something I could spend a little over 30 minutes indulging in. Really nice craftsman work. You've very skilled at what you do, and have made me wish I progressed woodwork further back when I was in highschool.
As a welder and wood worker and gamer, this is truly awesome! The attention to detail for a desk is incredible. Well done!
I've just added this to my reference video playlist. It's a great base for expansions into a durable workbench, a heavier duty conference table or even a long bar table against your dining wall. Super good ideas with the adjustable mounting positions of the monitors and speakers, and your simple track system could be adapted to mount pretty much anything to the back wall of a desk.
This is the most practical desk I've seen, I'm in the process of very slowly building mine, I have ideas but I have 0 tools (also almost 0 skills). So your video is helping a lot because I can visualize better what I want and need to do to achieve that.
Your idea for fixing the screen is nice and helpful. I drew something similar on paper with the idea that I can slide my monitors (2 maybe 3) in front of me using a bearings/wheels system fixed on the desk depending on which monitor I need, gaming one or graphic/photography/video one.
For your integrated cable management compartment, couldn't you fix a long power strip inside so it's easier to use? I found a 12x strip on Amazon, very good quality.
That foam board is nice too, I did the same thing with a loose board that is threatening to fall and kill me 😂
Very elegant desk. Truly. I would have bought one.
Subbed.
Edit: also your welding table is absolutely gorgeous!
With 0 tools and 0 skill you gonna need a lot of patience :)
If you're trying to weld a desk like he is I'd suggest buying a decent amount of scrap metal and practicing your welds
@@RiseOfAnarchism impossible, I live in an apartment so I'm building with wood and screws. Every time I add a little thing that helps me comfort, big plate that I sanded and varnished, trestles with enough place so I can put my PCs, printers and hard drives under, next step is the back upper plate that's gonna have some sound dampening foam (if it's any good) and lighting. Step after is gonna be thinking about a mechanism to slide my screens. It takes a lot of time and thinking.
I love it! I love the desk so much, everything about it ❤️. And I love how you made a story of making it! For the cableless perfection - just maybe - instead of having that charger on the desk, you could had one of those flat circle shaped, and drill a shape so you can fit it in, being flat with the table (and cable going underneath). Or even drill all underneath, just leaving enough thick (thin) wood on the top, so that current can run through (and draw few lines on top - where to put your phone).
Linus from Linus Tech Tips, did this on a desk build one time, works really well.
@@davidnichols1192 Linus is never wrong 😊
Purely amazing and inspiring! I love this! The concept and thought put into this desk is amazing
What a great job! I love how meticulous, precise and detailed every part of the process was!
This desk and set up are insane, I've always wanted to learn to weld and this is just not helping that itch haha great stuff man
Such a beautiful desk build. Would love to build a similar setup someday!
Bravo on the design. You've some mad talent for designing and making things. Love the oak tabletop. Nice!
I actually just built my own desk pretty much just like yours, metal, wood, layout and all, but without the back, the shelf, and the cable management, which I am now realizing is actually a pretty good idea
phenomenally clean setup. Makes me want to learn how to weld. The only thing that bugged me was that the speakers could be positioned/angled better to optimize the listening experience. But that may also take away from the beautiful aesthetic he accomplished.
Hell yeah, I have been waiting to re-build/design my desk for when I finally start learning how to weld, which that time has come. Slick build man. Curious, where do you have this fancy workshop if you are always moving apartments?
I'd love to build one similar to this. Do you have a material cost breakdown for this project ?
The plans are not expensive and cover all that 🙂
Nice idea well done, for anyone wanting to replicate someting like this on the cheap but with basically the same functionality.
1. Use IKEA LACK shelf to hand above your desk.
2. Install microphone, speakers and headphone bracket underneath the Lack shelf, it costs like 6 bucks so don´t worry
3. Hide all the cable inside the shelf since it´s hollow.
4. Additionally you can also place a Notebook on top of the shelf and also run the cables inside the shelf.
It costs next to nothing, you don´t need to weld and you don´t need to German over engineer things, you will get a cheap and functional desk space. My 3D printers are inside my 3D printers enclosures for temp control and so I can focus while they are running and also the fumes are extraxted to the outside.
This is the people who should be going viral in our society. Not the so called "influencers" and emotional hemophiliacs taking the rest of us captive nowadays.
Your hinge idea for the cable compartment is brilliant, the amount of computers I have installed in stationary desks it would have made life so much easier.
that was hugely satisfying to watch
I mean THE WHOLE PROCESS
Customization at it's best
kudos to you sir
Bravo sir. That desk was an awesome build. Far superior than what you could ever buy in store.
I just love watching when somebody does a good job. Well done beautiful work!
WOW. just amazing, 40 minutes to show how amazing the desk looks in the end. I really like the the overhead lights and hidden cable tray, really great job mate. Keep up the good work, deserves a subscription.
Love the use of the hard drive magnets at 25:30. Never thought about using them like that on corners, but definitely will now!
every detail is carefully thought, and it came out perfectly and i would choose it too at any given time. i love it alot.
One of the best build and desk setup I've ever seen
This is really awsome. Probably one of the smartest piece of furniture ever build!
This is the best tutorial for building a setup I have ever seen.
Wow! Hands down the best desk I have seen in my life. Brilliant design.
WOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Amazing!, I'm speechless. this design is so clean, neat, and practical. I think I'll give someone this plan and he will built-it for me.
Thank you!
I am never going to make something like this, yet I cannot tear myself away from watching this video. It's just beautiful, the way it comes together at the end.
This was so comforting to watch. I felt at ease.
This video and the desk you create in it are an excellent show of your design intelligence and maker skills. Magnificently done. Makes me want to get back into this sort of stuff. Too bad spaces are hard to afford.
Also I have to point out, your welding table is unlike anything I’ve seen in terms of cleanliness. It is stupidly satisfying just to look at.
Awesome idea and awesome implementation of it. Watched the video start to finish eating it up with my eyes. While I can't built stuff I think I can make a drawing of my own ideas and have them made by pros. Very inspiring. Thank you.
This desk is a work of Art, Vandelay.
i just watched 37 minutes of Phil making a table. Damn. Pretty cool ngl
Respect to your craftsmanship sir. This was amazing to watch.
Great design.