Building two small desks

Building a small desk for our 7-year old, and a worktable for me for electronics, both nearly the same design. But lots of little screw-ups during the build. and a cameo appearance by a real camera man from CBC!

[godmode]

I am so happy to see an old format, long, voiceover style woodworking video. I feel so nostalgic watching this. It's most enjoyable.

[GoblinKnightLeo]

My own hobby making furniture for myself and my family comes largely from watching Matthias, so this kind of thing is really great.

[krenwregget]

Three times on CBC? You're a true Canadian Icon now, Matthias!

[bday]

When Matthias's screw ups are better than your best project

[TheVTRainMan]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes those types of mistakes and keeps working around them. Most of the time, I'll point them out to people after it is completed and they don't even care or understand. :) I am in the process of designing a simple desk for my son who hates his old monster desk as well. This seems like a really easy concept to adapt... and looks great. Thanks!

[carlospitcher]

Jajaja when Harriet gets a bit older and watches this video she'll know the effort you put in to please her, and will bring lots of joyfull memories.

Nice desk btw

[rjsprojects]

My dad built me a desk when I was a kid and I’ve used it my whole life. I’m 34 now!

[michaeljohn]

Love the occasional mis steps and how to quickly solve them. M W is certainly my favorite woodworking projects teacher. Top job Mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[timothynitz]

I enjoyed this one. I watch all your videos, but the ones I enjoy the most are when you show your mistakes and frustration and when you use approaches and tools we all can. I know, we can all build a pantarouter, but I probably won't. So using dowels is more in line with what I can go do today.

[notabagel]

for lots of glue surface area I sometimes keep a spray bottle handy to mist the glue area as needed. this gives me a lot more time to get things right, and more importantly, the peace of mind which allows me to have clarity about my actions.

[GWL]

I am surprised you have never been in the CBC. I had found your website looking up how to make wood gears and found the story of your father's shop and found it one of the most touching things I have read. The whole story from starting as a kid on Father's sawmill, helping with with his professional and hobby woodworking, organizing his shop as he got older, and ultimately thinking of it as a legacy. I shared the story withy folks because it was is so beautiful and touching and the story could be a documentary about fathers and sons.

[rashkavar]

You made it to the "Now here's some good news to start your day" section of the CBC Morning Brief newsletter...and in so doing, got yourself a new subscriber!

[CJWarlock]

I've enjoyed watching this video while eating. It has a relaxing quality to it. Thanks. Cheers. :)

[GoingtoHecq]

I'm glad the local news recognizes your exceptional skills and pragmatism.

[IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice work Matthias! Thanks for always sharing with us! Merry Christmas! to you and the family🎄🎁✝😎JP

[desktorp]

oh wow I never thought about gradually raising the tablesaw blade to creep up on the final cut without overcutting.. great trick!

[artursmihelsons]

It's always good to see screw-ups! 👍 Every one can learn from these..
Excellent video as always!

[TheducksOrg]

@10:06 I .. er.. know a company with a fondness for the colour blue which makes a jig that could help with that 🤣Love your work as always Matthias.

[rcg]

Anytime a vid from you pops up I'm immediately watching, thanks for all the great content Matthias, you're an inspiration for sure. That being said, I'm shocked you didn't jump on these.

[ghanimaabderrazzak]

I just want to thank you for exposing all the mistakes you have done during this project. This gives a beginner like me a bit of self-confidence since a Master like you can miss things sometimes. I'm really a fan of your work and the tools you create