Why are people still doing this wrong | Standing Desk

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FlexiSpot E7 Plus standing desk:

In this video, I’ll show you how to build a custom desk. Since I’m building this standing desk for myself, I went with my favorite wood type—walnut. This desk has a ton of space for my laptop stand, monitor shelf, and recording equipment.

▸ Plan: Let me know in the comments if you would like plans!

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0:00 Project Goals
0:49 How to Make Wood Panels
5:14 Butterfly Keys
9:57 Shaping the Desktop
12:43 Mortise and Tenon Joints
15:36 How to use Festool Connectors
17:05 Tapering the Front Edge
20:33 Attaching the Base
21:32 Applying Roubio Monocoat to Furniture
23:11 Attaching the Base & Reveal

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[TimberBiscuitWoodworks]

Need a cool work station like mine? Try FlexiSpot! Use my code “24BDYTB50” for an extra $50 off on the desk E7 Plus! Trust me, it's a rare treat!

[yoelai]

Awesome build as always. Great tip for butterfly keys is to bevel the underside edges so that it is easier to both seat initially in the mortise and also easier to drive all the way since it gives the glue a bit of space to squeeze into.

[dobystrock]

Keys! Free handing bow ties is wild, thats a bit over my abilities. I really like how you broke down each section of your process, you made this feel super approachable. I love how the final desk turned out too, excellent work as usual! You're easily in my top 5 youtube channels.

[stephensayers]

No keys. Always happy to see a video from you. Nice viewing for a Sunday evening in the UK

[Daniel]

Keys for me as well, which I think is the current trend in woodworking anyway, exposed dovetails, in your face joinery, etc... everywhere you look on IG, YT wherever, people are flaunting their build process in the final product. I bet there will be a swing the other way eventually, and people will start going more shaker and hiding dovetails behind moulding or what have you. anyhow, looks very clean and modern brother. Flexispot really is trying to get in on every YT channel they can these days. I hoope they paid you well though... you deserve it for the consistently quality content you put out. One question: Where do most of your pieces end up? are they commissions? or do you just build for the channel and then find places to put the pieces in your own house/give them to friends and family?

[moneymakingmikeg.]

Very, very, cool Shane!! I enjoy watching everyone's Flexispot builds. But... you already know your is one of da BESTEST!!! So sorry for my delayed comment. I dropped the ball on this one LOL!! Hoping all is well Bud, Dirty Jersey out!

[howieblack]

No keys! I’m late to the show this time but this build was sweet dude! I really like how you did the forearm rest that’s a sweet touch. I’ve always wanted to build a desk too, hopefully when I get around to it, it’ll look half as good as this one. 😂

[pinkytaylor]

Keys. I like to celebrate the talent of others. I haven't tried much in the way of woodworking. Your pieces are so out of my league right now. ❤

[Gazman]

What a great workshop! That vice is awesome. Well done, young man.

[jimrosson]

Keys for sure as always absolutely beautiful desk top . Have said it before you sir are a true artist and master craftsman. Keep up the amazing work.

[kiplininman]

Keys. I like the focal point of them, and they don't have to be bowtie shaped. You could always make something that is like an inlay but it has the purpose of a bowtie. Love your work.

[shannonmora]

No keys! Love your videos and jokes. Thank you

[dwainlambrigger]

Keys! I love the video and like your description. I have used both differing woods and the same wood as a key. I think it's a way to really put a little bling into a humble piece.

[battosai]

Keys. I would like to make them more seen, but I am not a big woodworker yet so when I start to do them they will be bolder. I'll use contrasting woods to make them stand out, they look very pleasing to me and they serve a Win-Win

[aaronfarr]

Keys, should be on the show face....it shows your awesome workmanship....and is a conversation piece for sure....

[basilcleveland]

Really appreciate the pacing in your videos.

[harryvanderploeg]

Keys for sure, I have three on my desk top. Excellent work as always.

[claidlaw]

Keys, but only for the right piece. My current tabletop project has a large crack from drying. But for a live edge table, "leaned" into the crack and adding 6 different sized bowties to stabilise

[skippylippy]

😅 Loved your comment: "Make sure you spend as much time as you can on the internet arguing with strangers" 🤣😂
I'm ambivalent about keys. There are lots of ways to deal with cracks. Whatever floats your boat. Fine with me.

[gandjboyd]

Bow tie, butterflies or what the shape is I think they look cool, awesome looking desk