I Built a NEW Standing Desk Setup! | Autonomous DIY Kit & Butcher Block Countertop Build

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My Computer Specs:
Cpu: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz 8-Core Processor
Mobo: ASRock X570 Taichi ATX AM4 Motherboard
Memory: Corsair Vengance RGB Pro 32gb (2x16) 3200mhz
Graphics: EVGA GeForce RTX 2080 8 GB Black Video Card
CPU Cooler: Corsair H115i RGB PLATINUM 97 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler
Storage: Toshiba P300 3TB, Seagate Firecuda 2TB, Samsung - 960 EVO m.2 500 GB (OS), ADATA XPG SX8200 Pro 1 TB M.2
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
Case: Corsair Crystal 570X RGB ATX Mid Tower Case
Fans/RGB: Corsair LL120RGB 120mm, Corsair RGB strips w/ lighting node pro

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Monitors: Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz 27" WQHD (2560x1440) NVIDIA G-SYNC IPS Monitor / LG - 27UK850-W 27.0" 3840x2160 60 Hz Monitor

[RockGuitarist]

Welp just like you I couldn't find Alex Drawers anywhere so I bought this DIY desk stand and bought my butchers block from Home Depot. Gonna be a fun out. Also snagged that monitor stand with your link.

[jake_voorhees]

here's one thing we've learned today;

IKEA makes crap furniture

[miztri]

Awesome video!
Dude you're like the only one who mentioned having to have extensions on cables. Can you put in the description box what cables you have to order I am so clueless when it comes to technology and electronics. I have a docking station on my desk as well as monitor stands with HDMI and display cables running

[wrx]

The HD counter top is better than the Ikea, its real wood not veneer

[matteoc]

Is the Ikea Karlby any better? Or the laminate countertops like LILLTRÄSK ?
Also would the Autonomous desktops handle the monitor clamps ?

[alexl]

Great vid! how many coats of the satin top coat did you use? Also now that its roughly 3 months since video is made, how is the desktop holding up? Have the exact same butcher block/stain in mind.

[Supppppp]

Thank you for showing the step by step. This is exactly my plan. Great job!

[HDK]

great video, been thinking about building a new desk for a WHILE i just need the funds

[HarrisonSawyerr]

I got the 2 alex drawers (bought them before covid) and am picking up the top and the coating stuff at home depot today, also got some small support leg things (randomfrankP uses them) which ill use as well, I am excited to see how this all turns out, have a monitor mount as well and i had the limnon as well and it bowed a lot so atm i just have my monitors on the desk and have such little space, this video was perfect so i knew what coating to get and how it would look, love thee dark color, overall great video thanks!

[juddy]

Hey buddy I was wondering how the sit stand components are working just to see if the motors went out or something like that

[dja]

Hope u finished the bottom side of the butcher block also if not it will warp.

[ProdiJay]

I could only imagine how long it took to take apart everything and put back together with the new desk, shoish! Looks nice as hell doe!

[bryanallaire]

So you just stained the countertop and didn't apply any finish? I thought finish like poly or lacquer is required

[AILDdrums]

You didn't have to drill pilot holes for the screws correct?

[cwill]

Did you….. actually use a phone case as a ‘barrier’ between the monitor arm and your ikea desk? My guy. Just no lmao.
It would’ve failed either way, but thats just ugly as well as doing literally nothing. Should’ve bought a set of those steel plates made to reinforce/spread out the load across a larger area. It’s what I’ve been using on my ikea desk for over a year without issue.
I do have a butcher block desk I’ve been meaning to set up for the last 6 months. Stained, polyurethane applied and even got the legs and inserts done (so I can disassemble countless times without affecting Integrity of the desk). Just need to do it lol

[kurtkarry]

Did you sand before applying the gel stain?

[rmart]

Make sure to poly both the top and bottom otherwise a butcher block will warp!

[Pstratis]

welcome to the club brotha! I love mine!!

[gsahookah]

These two comments made me chuckle, and sigh; "we made our own butcher block desktop right here, so....", "every one of these bolts right here I had to uh screw every one of those in myself...".

[jackhandsome]

Love the vid and seeing you go through the whole process. I am in a similar situation putting together a new standing desk setup and the last piece of the puzzle is a rock solid top. I just can't decide which to go with home depot like yours or ikea karlby. Are you still using this desk/butcher block? Did the wood snap where your monitor arm is? Did you have to keep oiling the whole desk top and bottom? I'd appreciate any tips for prepping the table top because I'm a total newb.