tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post3341106297348924916..comments2024-03-29T06:24:38.744-04:00Comments on More Like Home: Day 2 - Build a Casual Desk with 2x4sGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-84009984012172356332023-07-19T01:30:30.695-04:002023-07-19T01:30:30.695-04:00I must say, that corner desk you showcased is quit...I must say, that corner desk you showcased is quite impressive. The craftsmanship and design truly caught my eye. However, I find myself curious about a couple of details that I hope you can help me with.<br />Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of furniture with us. <br /><br />Your attention to detail and craftsmanship truly shine through, and I look forward to learning more about the construction techniques and design choices behind this corner desk.Color Clipping Ltd.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10082520164644588563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-90014254825755289562021-08-28T00:09:29.423-04:002021-08-28T00:09:29.423-04:00Why won’t any of the images pop up for this projec...Why won’t any of the images pop up for this project?Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000640472529367875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-41840220811703119142020-10-10T22:34:05.608-04:002020-10-10T22:34:05.608-04:00So glad you were able to find one! It's one of...So glad you were able to find one! It's one of my favorite tools! Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-66205536115826482102020-10-10T00:17:49.099-04:002020-10-10T00:17:49.099-04:00Sorry, I don't have specific measurements for ...Sorry, I don't have specific measurements for that. You can easily adjust the plans to whatever size you need just by changing the length of the top boards and front/back supports (for example you can reduce the length of all of those boards by 12" to get a desk that is only 4' long instead of 5' long). Whatever size you need, just make sure you adjust them all by the same amount and it will still work out. Hope that helps! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-51385029816990674552020-10-10T00:14:25.365-04:002020-10-10T00:14:25.365-04:00Hi! That was the price at my local store when I wr...Hi! That was the price at my local store when I wrote these plans 8 years ago. Prices can vary by location and have also gone up since then! When I price it out now it's closer to $50. :)<br /><br />Here is a quick rundown of the pocket holes:<br /><br />legs - just the top end<br />side supports - both ends<br />back/front supports - both ends<br />top supports - both ends AND along the top edge<br />table top - along one long side of each board (you'll attach them together side-by-side to for a solid top before attaching it to the base)<br /><br />Hope that helps! Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-60338487114553399262020-09-03T12:46:44.120-04:002020-09-03T12:46:44.120-04:00Can you please help with the dimensions for the de...Can you please help with the dimensions for the desk that Lee Ann built?Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16518699060549016463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-2542150009128933682020-09-02T13:16:58.304-04:002020-09-02T13:16:58.304-04:00Managed to get a Trend pocket hole jig in the UK, ...Managed to get a Trend pocket hole jig in the UK, the screws are a little tricky to find but hoping that won't be the case forever. Great little tool!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-22845364500966918622020-09-02T12:58:59.595-04:002020-09-02T12:58:59.595-04:00What about if I made one 78 inches long, still no ...What about if I made one 78 inches long, still no extra support needed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-40829956430135462242020-08-22T12:17:04.675-04:002020-08-22T12:17:04.675-04:00Newbie:
What I'm doing wrong because when I pr...Newbie:<br />What I'm doing wrong because when I price the wood I'm not coming up with $22.00? I'm using HD website. I have kreg but I'm not sure where to put the holesAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749372922556171143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-87146650382437649712020-08-20T14:35:15.168-04:002020-08-20T14:35:15.168-04:00Hey! I prefer screws for projects like this becaus...Hey! I prefer screws for projects like this because they seem to hold tighter and are less likely to start to wobble over time, but you could definitely get by with nails if they are long enough (and be sure to use wood glue). :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-71949815055891944242020-08-20T14:30:40.812-04:002020-08-20T14:30:40.812-04:00That's my favorite part! :) Have fun!That's my favorite part! :) Have fun!Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-72515459826846026022020-08-19T11:47:08.305-04:002020-08-19T11:47:08.305-04:00I just completed it now I gotta pretty it up I just completed it now I gotta pretty it up J.E.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05701503325832944453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-27305713142988836162020-08-17T08:43:54.233-04:002020-08-17T08:43:54.233-04:00Hi, do you think you could nail gun the pieces tog...Hi, do you think you could nail gun the pieces together instead of using a jig and screws? ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-47019593571298329622020-07-07T10:58:20.924-04:002020-07-07T10:58:20.924-04:00This is strictly a building plan - so yes just a d...This is strictly a building plan - so yes just a diagram for putting boards together. :) But now that you mention it, I'm sure a new post covering basic processes for beginner builders would be a super helpful thing to have as a resource for you guys. I'll work on creating something like that so I can link it on the plan pages. Thanks for the idea! Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-7917916521741060442020-06-23T04:12:59.285-04:002020-06-23T04:12:59.285-04:00Otherwise, all this is is a diagram on how to plac...Otherwise, all this is is a diagram on how to place 2x4s togetherAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066643596755387295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-85667724906173233692020-06-23T04:10:25.019-04:002020-06-23T04:10:25.019-04:00For complete beginners you really shouldnt just sa...For complete beginners you really shouldnt just say "use a jig", you should show a diagram on how to use a jig , where to drill, what to use, etc... Giving this a thumbs down for that. Not beginner friendly at all. Also with the finish section.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15066643596755387295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-84873437275321072302019-08-09T17:08:43.826-04:002019-08-09T17:08:43.826-04:00Just to add, did not need Kreg thingy, just pilot ...Just to add, did not need Kreg thingy, just pilot some holes with 3/8 or 1/4 inch bit about half-way into 2x4s then drill 1/8 inch pilot holes into the ends you are connecting, line it up and works just finepooreboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365960064535432844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-62731577467378852872019-08-09T17:00:43.119-04:002019-08-09T17:00:43.119-04:00I used your plans and it worked perfectly exactly ...I used your plans and it worked perfectly exactly as you described screws and all. I found a nicer table top from an old desk and I modified mine so the table top has hinges on the back, then attached 1/8 inch particle board underneath the table onto the bottom of the 2/4's so now I have secret storage inside the table. Would attach some pics but can't see how on this page. THANK YOU!pooreboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11365960064535432844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-33155437107654772432019-07-25T16:20:39.693-04:002019-07-25T16:20:39.693-04:00I'm so glad the site was helpful!! And you are...I'm so glad the site was helpful!! And you are right - you can totally do this. I'd love to hear how it turns out! :)Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-28641119054866486192019-06-28T16:50:45.460-04:002019-06-28T16:50:45.460-04:00Hello! I'm helping my husband make a very big ...Hello! I'm helping my husband make a very big work bench (desk). He has never built anything ever, and my only experience was shop class long ago, but I have common sense and think I can do it. I was looking at this plan for ideas on how to structure the supports. I know about the "real" dimensions of 2x4s, and I'm trying to figure out all the measurements, but it's complicated. <br /><br />IF you can help, that would be great. I actually need 2 separate desks. It is going to serve as an L shape, but the inner corner is not for sitting in, so it can have all the legs on both pieces. It will just be 2 desks that happen to make an L.<br /><br />The big one needs to be 9' long and 4' deep, heighth of 40". The smaller one will be 5' long and around 2'10" deep, also 40" high. He wants the table top to be just plywood. <br /><br />"Overhang" is not necessary. I will most likely not have the kreg tool, but 4" screws would be possible. I'm trying to determine supply list and measurements. Wondering if 9' length would require extra leg Midway or something?<br /><br />Advice appreciated, but if not, this site still has been a great help. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158453860569836419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-72389720456329704342018-12-28T17:50:10.566-05:002018-12-28T17:50:10.566-05:00NiceNiceaaronnssdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02988331064958996587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-75770363562311670222018-08-18T15:08:50.834-04:002018-08-18T15:08:50.834-04:00 I’m trying to figure out what cuts to make for th... I’m trying to figure out what cuts to make for the 8 foot 2x4. The sides and top supports?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129167713057161257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-43814510042955668692018-08-07T22:58:12.378-04:002018-08-07T22:58:12.378-04:00I built the desk /same dimensions, I used the Kreg...I built the desk /same dimensions, I used the Kreg unit to attached boards, Attached my top boards to make a solid plank of 2x4’s. I stain the bottom separate from the top. I stain and applied a spray polyurethane to the top (top side only as I would never see the underside). It turns out that when I attached the top to the bottom using the kreg screws on underside that the desk developed a twist as to make the desk rock by about ¼” to ½” inch. I have set weights on hoping it would level out but no luck yet and suggestion to how to correct the issue? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11744342759068929630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-75410596080809696972018-02-05T17:39:54.559-05:002018-02-05T17:39:54.559-05:00Hi! You could increase the depth by adding more 2x...Hi! You could increase the depth by adding more 2x4s to the top - adding two would give you 28", or adding three would give you 31.5". Then you would just need to increase the length of all your side boards by the same amount. <br /><br />So if you add two top boards, you'll be adding 7" of depth, so you'll need to cut the side supports 20" and top supports 24"<br /><br />For three boards you're adding 10.5" so you'd cut the side supports 23.5" and the top supports 27.5"Georgiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098769340141865316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2322864304061375013.post-14413135721580498362018-01-22T12:03:41.969-05:002018-01-22T12:03:41.969-05:00Can someone make measurements for this desk but fo...Can someone make measurements for this desk but for 60" wide 30" high and 30" deepAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13228506504288521035noreply@blogger.com