How to Build an Easy DIY Desk for $40!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ย. 2024
- Grab the plans, materials list, cut list, and details on this project here:
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This SUPER easy DIY desk build was completed with just 5 2x2 boards and a half sheet of plywood.
And the dimensions make it super easy to configure into desk pods perfect for families who are homeschooling or just have multiple kids that share a workspace.
You can even assemble two of these together to make a super easy L shaped desk for cheap!
All you need is a drill, circ saw, miter saw, and a pocket hole jig. Oh, and did I mention there's enough leftover plywood to make an easy book stand, too? Don't worry, I'm sharing all the details in the link above and the video here.
Check out how I make my own 2x2s here:
www.woodshopdi...
And how I cut down my plywood sheets here:
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Young lady, you have taught this 67 year old man how to build a simple desk.....and that the simple things can, and do look great too!! *_Proof positive "an old dog can learn new tricks."_* *You've just earned another subscriber.*
Thanks so much!! I like to keep things as simple as possible around here 😊
I love this design! Just found out that two of my students don’t have desks and I’m going to make these for them next weekend. They will love them! Thanks so much, these were exactly what I was looking for!!
That’s awesome!! Such a sweet gift. Happy building! .
Did they love it?
@@edipasplays Yes, they did!
@@lisaalbrecht7900 lol awesome, I'm looking to build one of these. That'll be great
@@lisaalbrecht7900 You're so kind! I'm sure you made them really happy :)
Haters are gonna hate! But keep on making how you want to make. I enjoy watching your projects.
Thanks so much!! 👍👊
Thanks for this plan. My son wants an L-shaped desk, doesn't have the room, so I was telling him "How about two smaller desks and you can move them? This read my mind. Really loving your channel as I begin to up my game:)
Aww yes I love to hear that! These have been a very popular project for small spaces and they’re so versatile. So glad you enjoyed it and happy building! 💕💕
Young lady, you truly have a talent. I enjoy watching and learning new tricks from you. If anyone comments negative stuff, they do not know what you are made of. Keep up the good work.. I am your fan..
I really appreciate that! Thank you so much!
Idk why people are mean to you this is the first video I’m watching to help with a project I’m doing and it’s very informative and helpful!
I’m so glad you find it helpful! That’s my goal here 😄
I really like the fact that you build furniture that is affordable.
I’m a woodworker and I enjoy watching you work. You teach as well as unknowingly entertain while keeping the interest up. This quad desk build & configuration is awesome for a low-cost solution. Great job, Girl!!! 👏
Keep up the great work!
I really appreciate that and am glad to hear you enjoy the videos!! Thanks so much for watching!
Literally deciding to diy build my own wooden pc desk because everything I've looked at to buy isn't ~quiiiiiiteee~ what I want! Really nice to stumble onto your channel (:
Yay! That’s the best part of DIY...you can make it just like you want it! 💕💕
I just built this for my daughter last weekend. I appreciate the video and your website with plans/cut-list. A few notes for those who are looking to build it: 1. be cognizant of which side you prefer the shelves -- this plan has them on the left but I prefer right side so I flipped the legs, 2. I personally feel like the desk frame is a bit flimsy without the top and shelves in place--it's hard to get good rigidity with just one pocket screw and glue per joint, 3. I personally had an issue the top middle joint with 3 pocket screws all going into a similar location; two of my screws hit and I had to rotate one of the rungs to get them to fit, 4. this is a TALL desk! After putting it together you're looking at 31.75"--I didn't realize this but after making it and putting it in my daughter's room she needed a counter height chair to feel comfortable on it. I measured two of my standard desks at home and they both are around 29". I'm thinking of cutting the legs to make it shorter! Overall I'm happy with the desk and my daughter loves it--I hope she can use it for years to come!
My dad and I agree, woman builders make better teachers for these projects. Not saying guys can't, but if I had to choose. Keep up the great work!
Thanks!! I don’t know about women vs men teachers, but I do try to keep things as simple as possible so as not to discourage anyone from trying. Trying is learning 👍
Excellent design Shara! A simple solution to todays new reality of learning at home. If you’re like me, I’ll look forward to seeing your shop skills and thirst for knowing all things woodworking continue to grow. A couple things you may want to look into are plate joiners also know as biscuit joiner (affordable), Rockler beadlock (affordable) and Festool domino (expensive). Also some simple easy joinery like half laps and bridal joints.
Thank you! I have gotten countless (almost daily) emails from people who have built this desk with their kids and grandkids who have never built anything before. They are always so appreciative that I keep things simple and obtainable for beginners and those without a ton of fancy equipment. My goal in my business is to keep things simple for my audience 😊
@@WoodshopDiaries that sounds like a great plan... but you can still leave room to grow as a woodworking hobbyist 😉
I found you on TikTok and followed you over here. I LOVE your work! Keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much!! I’m happy to have you as a new follower! If I can ever help answer any questions, I’m happy to try my best to help 👍
I have been having trouble making my mind up on what kind of desk I want. I'm new at building (again), but not totally inexperienced. I just can't decide. Tonight I started looking for the final design. It's time for me to build! LOL.
I found the perfect design, two videos ago, and again in the last video, and again, here.
I don't like the 2x4 route and considered 1x4. However, I think I like your 2x2 design. I've split my share of 2x4s so that doesn't scare me at all.
I happen to like the X farmhouse style, so I will consider it in my build. My desk will be 42 x 24 with the left 16 inches for cat shelves for my assistants.
I am also hoping to replace all the furniture in this "office", a spare room in the house, with the same style as the desk. We'll see how that works out.
Thank you for sharing.
Sounds like you have a good plan going and I love that you have "assistant" cats haha. We have a few cats and they make good "assistants" too :) Happy building!
Watching these make me so happy! Having a wood shop might be the one reason I buy a house!! I have about half the tools, but nowhere to actually use them at the moment 😢. Love your work!!!
I understand! I started in a tiny shed, then a corner of a garage and when we built our current home, we made shop space a priority. But sometimes you have to work with what you got until you can get something better. You got this!
Shara Woodshop Diaries that makes sense! Thanks for the encouragement!! As well as the builds!!
Wow, what a strong lady and so talented! Did you study that in school? Everything is so professional. Sis you got all the tools. RESPECT. I want to try to make the little book stand, for my heavy study bible, cause I have been thinking about that for a while now. So glad I found your video.
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am self-taught...I didn't have any "formal" education on it. Just a lot of trial and error :) This stand would be great for a study Bible. Happy building and God bless!
The two tone idea was a winner. Good job!
Thanks so much!
Ignore the haters and keep doing what you're doing. I love watching your videos
Thank you so much!
Found your video at the right time. I've been searching for simple DIY desks. Never tried using end banding before but willing to give it a try. Sometimes I just use thin cuts from other projects. Just like you, I try to maximize my use of scrap wood pieces.
So glad you enjoyed this project. It’s super simple and alive had a ton of people send me pictures where they’ve made it. It’s been a crowd favorite haha. If you need some help on edge banding, I have a super detailed guide on how to apply it here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/
Hi Shara, this is a awesome computer/ desk design. I like that it wasn't bulk like other desk designs. For a young woman into wood making you are an inspiring person. You made it easy to built. Keep up the great work and great DIY videos. Thank you.
I'm 60% done with my desk si I'll send some pictures when I'm done.
Thanks you for the inspiration and the plans
Awesome! Happy building!
Very smart design. And great work that you do. Never mind the haters and the trolls, your work speaks for itself and it roars as such! It’s downright awesome!
Thank you so much 😅💕
That's a great design! There's just so many possibilities there.
I love this . I made my son a desk as a first attempt at wood work . I over complicated it with halflaps . It’s level and square but it’s ugly as the half laps aren’t great . But my so. Loves it cause dad made it. So I guess I can’t change it now. Just discovered your work and love what you do . New sub from the U.K. . Just wish I had understood your measurements.
Thanks so much for following along! I’m sure your desk is great...we are always our toughest critics. I know the units aren’t the same since I use standard and you use metric, but I always link the plans for my projects so if you can do a little conversion, everything else you need is right here:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/easy-diy-desk-for-40/
I like these, Shara and I always enjoy listening to you explain the build. The honest and straight forward approach that you use is refreshing and easy on the ears.
Thanks so much! I appreciate that! I like to keep things as simple as possible 👍
Thanks so much for the video and plans. Me and my daughter made this for her room and she loves it. She decided to do a teal frame and natural tops. It made for a great desk and even better time together. Thank you, again!
That’s so great to hear! Thank you!
Crazy how attainable you make this look. Thanks for knowledge sharing!
It definitely is! I’m glad you enjoyed!
I really like how simple it is. And the look of the desk is amazing!! Thanks for sharing😊.
Wow!!! You are so talented!!! You make it look so easy!! My husband has most of these tools. I may give it a try!! 🥰
You can do it! Happy building!
Great work Shara! We can extend the measurements and it'll make a great desk for people who are WFH. I also like the 1080x60fps videos :)
Thanks! I recently upgraded my camera...I’m hoping it was worth it 😅
Really a great design and idea around how these can be arranged. That wash came out really nice too! I am always afraid to leave the bottoms of my work unfinished....lol. I might be too picky :)
Thanks so much!
Fantastic work Shara! They look good. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks so much! Super easy design this time...nothing fancy 😅
@@WoodshopDiaries I was impressed on how you were able to minimize the amount of material you needed to make the desk.
Keeping to a tight budget as best I can 💸💸😅
You rock so hard. This is a really nice project for young parents. Shara... you are amazing.
Thanks so much Tom! I think you might be my biggest fan 😅 I appreciate your encouragement 👍
Great build for the kids
Yes! Super easy weekend project 👍
I enjoy your teaching style. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much!!
I love the black wash idea. I’m going to try that. I think the desk looks great!
Thank you!! Happy building!
I like it, don’t let the haters get to you. Keep building. 😀
Thank you! 💕
I think I can use this one as a terrarium/aquarium stand! Looks plenty sturdy as is and can be beefed up easily. Thanks for the simple directions 😊
I’ve been looking for a desk diy and your plan is the best out of all! Im obsessed with the book stand! Great job!!!! I will be making 2 of these for my kids’ rooms!
Yay! That makes my day! So glad you like the design. Happy building!
Hermosos trabajos, gran talento. Saludos de Perú.
Excellent style for teaching ! You are one of my favorite channels, thank you so much for sharing and keep going with the great tutorials !
Thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
For your joinery a simple half lap takes more time but will be significantly stronger than a single pocket hole screw and dab of glue. But if you’re making for just temporary light duty furniture pocket screws are ok.
I made it one yesterday, its simple & awesome. Thx for inspired me
So glad to hear that!
Next is a desk organizer, also from your design.
pocket screws. Cool didn't know those were a thing! Very helpful video!
They’re a really handy approach to use!
You are madly creative Fantastic work
How did TH-cam know I was just looking for this exact thing? Great vid! Thank you!
Awesome! Glad this was helpful!
I like simple projects like the book stand. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! 👍
Love the wash technique, great job!
Thanks so much!!
Hey Shara, another great project. I never did a wash but it came out great. Good comeback. It's a nice clean project, functional and bonus that it won't break the bank. Cool using scraps also nice. Ta-Da.😊
Thanks so much! I knew lots of people may be looking for simple and inexpensive ideas for working/schooling from home this year so I hoped maybe this would help! I’m glad you liked the “ta-da” 😂😂
You could use raw linseed oil to help darken or coffee. Yes, that coffee, for the antique look.
Great job. You explained your work well. I’m impressed on how well you handle a sheet of plywood. Lining up one screw of pocket screws is not easy, why didn’t you use clamps? A project like this is just right for me. Again, well done.
I learned how to handle plywood myself when I had to unload it from my truck in a rainstorm 😂😂 i rarely use clamps when driving pocket holes. I find it easier without them personally. That’s just me. I’m glad you enjoyed this project!
Great video. Will save me a ton of time. Thanks for making this!
You're so creative and super cute too!
Thank you!
@@WoodshopDiaries Anytime darlin! XoX
Simple yet great project, thanks for giving out such great ideas and helpful videos 🙂
Thanks so much! I tried to keep this one as simple as possible 👍
Nice job, Shara. The black wash was a good choice.
Another very nice project! I like the design and your example of using multiple desk layouts. Keep up the good work!!
Thanks so much!! My goal was to make this simple, but multifunctional 👍
I really like this style. I'll make one to replace mine but longer!
Thank you! Happy building!
It seems like the small piece of wood on the front would prevent someone from reading the bottom half of the page. I made this and left that piece off. Also, I believe I used an angle slightly greater than 30 degrees. Neat little project and a helpful tool.
Awesome! Happy to hear you built one! 👍😁
Super muy lindo quedaron todas las mesas, la felicito por el buen trabajo, saludos desde jujuy Argentina
You are so awesome!!! I love the desk. This is my first time coming across your channel. You just gained a new subscriber. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.
Thanks so much for following along! I appreciate it!
@@WoodshopDiaries you're welcome 💜💜💜
I'm not going to be rude....as usual looks amazing and you build some great things the black wash looks good
Thanks so much! I really love how the finish turned out!
Very creative! This is a very nice desk and very well thought out! Thanks for sharing! ..... by the way, your shop ceiling looks great now! Simple Solution..... 👍🏻
Thanks so much!
Your skill is gold , well done 👍🏻😄❤️
Thank you!!
Thanks Sharon for sharing your videos 🌷🌷🌷
Thanks for watching!
I will make one for my niece.
I’m sure she will love it!
Hi Shara I love the design. But then I love everything you make!!😄
Thank you so much! 😄😄
You do amazing work!💕👍 Forget the haters.
Thank you! 💕
Great work Shara! Those desks look beautiful!
Thanks so much!
Pretty beautiful work, Shara! 😃
The desks looks fantastic!
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Thanks so much! You do the same! 😊
You build that desk like a boss i just had to subscribe. Can't wait to see what you make next.. 💃💃💃💃
Thank you so much! I have lots of projects coming soon!
Nice project. We all need a desk at home these days. One quick suggestion, before cutting dimensional lumber with a saw, checks the ends of the boards to be sure there isn’t a staple in there. Oftentimes staples are used to help hold stickers on them, and sometimes the stickers come off anyway, or a staple will be below the sticker so always check closely to avoid ruining your saw blades.
Thanks...I always examine all edges of my board for staples/nails/cracks before running them through the saw.
Shara Woodshop Diaries I just saw that sticker on the end of one you ran through the table saw and it freaked me out a little.
I checked it. Just a sticker 👍
Sarah.... can you just make me one and I can pay for the shipping and the materials? I’ll pay for your labor too!!! ❤️❤️
Great stuff! I built 2 modern night stands because of you!
That’s awesome! I’m so happy to hear that!
Very nice! Just as a safety rule; wait your miter saw to fully stop before lifting up. It might throw little pieces if it is still spinning.
Thanks! 👍
Great simple project. I am new to your channel and found you when searching for something else but stayed to watch this video because my son, who is doing online school asked me for a desk. I think this one will work great. I see the link above to the blog post but I was wondering if there are printable plans somewhere so I don't have to take my laptop into my shop.
Thank you so much!! I’m sorry I don’t have a printable copy of this project, but you could pull it up on your phone vs laptop for this or sketch it out on a notepad since it’s a pretty simple project.
I actually had several requests for printable plans so I created some here in case you’d like them:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/simple-diy-desk-plans
That's fantastic! I'm about to build a desk and have been looking at various designs, yours looks great! Thanks for the plans and the inspiration!
Thanks so much!! Hope this helped 👍 happy building!
Another great desk
So rad! Love it
Thank you 👍
Just found your channel and love the videos. I really like the simple and practical design of your desks. Keep up the awesome job! Nevermind the naysayers. You rock!!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it! My goal is always to keep things as simple as possible 👍
I like this wash technique and it looks great! Thanks.
Thanks so much! I’ve used it with white before and looks cool, too!
I like watching your project 😊
Thank you!
Love them . Thanks again
Thanks so much!
Another great idea. Keep up the great videos
Thanks so much!!
I'm new in this diy world. Thanks for the plan. I'm trying to make a computer desk. I think I would improvise your design to make the top with 47" length. But I wonder whether 2"x2" leg still suitable / sturdy for a computer desk 🤔
This is so cool! I'm working on a desk right now for my mom.
Awesome! I’m sure she will love that you made her a desk 💕
@@WoodshopDiaries thanks! It's got a walnut top so I'm excited to see how it turns out
I bet that’s beautiful! Walnut is so pretty 😍
Wow those are nice awesome work
Thank you! 😄😄
SHARA! I love these vidoes - glue + pocket holes - brilliance. Have you got a video that explains how to rip a 2x4 to a 2x2? Just squarre it up?
So glad you enjoy the videos! Thank you! I have a guide here for how I make 2x2s:
www.woodshopdiaries.com/woodworking-tips-square-edges-make-your-own-2x2s/
@@WoodshopDiaries - Thanks ever so much!
Wow its amaging wood work 👌🏻🙏🏻👍🏻
Nice simple concept. Good build.
Thank you!
Good job!
Beautiful Shara
Thanks so much!
Love your videos! Always very well done and very helpful!
Thanks so much I appreciate that!
Love this! Looking how to make a desk like this for my girls! Thanks for putting this video up!!
Yes! It’s a great project for a kids desk! Don’t forget to check out the free plans over here for extra building info!
www.woodshopdiaries.com/diy-dresser-desk-pull-out-storage-seat/
Awesome job!
Thanks so much!
Wow! Excellent!
i love your work
Thank you 👍
I always enjoy your video's, I just followed you on Instagram as well. Thanks for your tips n tricks.
Thanks so much for following along!
Very nice job. you make it look so easy! :)
Thank you! It’s definitely an easy project!
Great job Shara! I love the colour of those legs at the end.
Thanks so much!! I was so happy with the finish!
Great for at home learning 👍
Yes! Thank you! That’s what I had in mind when designing these. Hopefully it’s helpful!
Stained Pine looks like well stained pine. I saw someone use India Ink in a video and it looked amazing. Just a thought.
Cool, I’ll check it out! Thanks!
Hi Sarah! Loved your video!!
Thanks so much!