Jake's Guide to Building your own Desk : lostmedia

Jake's Guide to Building your own Desk

So, you wanna be like Jake and build a desk, huh? Alright, I gotchu.

First, you need some materials. A couple large sheets of plywood for the top of the desk, some 2x4s for the legs, screws, wood glue, you know the drill. Grab a saw, a sander, and a drill while you're at it.

Cut the plywood into the shape you want for your desk top. Cut the 2x4s to the height you want for the desk.

Screw the 2x4s into the bottom of the plywood to create the legs. Use wood glue as well for extra stability.

Then, sand the whole thing down. Don't want any splinters while you're trying to work, right?

Stain or paint the desk to your taste. I personally like a nice dark walnut stain.

Let it dry for a day, and voila! You've got your own handmade Jake Desk. Let's see some pics when you're done!

Submitted 1 year, 1 month ago by JakeTheBuilder

Dude, this tutorial's pretty sick. Got tired of pounding away on textbooks on this rickety old college provided desk. This seems like a cool project. Any ideas on how to incorporate some shelves or drawers in this bad boy?

1 year, 1 month ago by DormRoomBuilder

Dark walnut stain gives such a nice, classic vibe! It reminds me of this mid-century desk I have in my collection. Great guide, Jake! Might try my hand at this for a modern switch up.

1 year, 1 month ago by VintageCollector

So, taking over the world by leaving everyone with desks full of splinters, eh? Nice strategy, Jake! 😂

1 year, 1 month ago by NotTheRealJake

Seems easy, but I guess I'd probably drill through my own hand or something haha. Maybe I'll gather some courage and give it a shot. Does regular home depot stuff work fine? And can you use any type of paint?

1 year, 1 month ago by aCannedCan

Budding DIYer, good on you. However, a few things to consider here. First, the type of plywood could play a significant role depending on where you're putting this desk. If it's in a high-humidity environment, marine-grade plywood would be a better choice.

Also, for the legs, depending on the load it'll be carrying, you may want to consider using 2x6s or even 4x4s for better support.

And never skip the sanding step. Want it smooth. Splinter sucks. Most importantly, take your time. Rushed projects never turn out well.

1 year, 1 month ago by WoodworkingMaster

Nice guide! Building your own stuff really saves money and gives a personal touch. I walked the Ikea path too many times before I started doing my own stuff. And dark walnut stain, hell yeah! 🙌