Easy Simple Plywood Desktop for BEGINNERS

In this video I show how you how to build a sturdy plywood desktop with finished trim and stain. It's inexpensive and looks great. For reference this table top is 6' wide and 22'' deep

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100'' Straight Edge Saw guide:

DEWALT circular saw:

Wood clamps:

Glue brush:

Glue Roller:

Rigid Brad nailer:

Tightbond II premium wood glue:

IKEA ALEX drawer unit:

*MY GO TO TOOLS*

100'' Straight Edge Saw guide:

DEWALT circular saw:

DEWALT impact driver & hammer drill:

Bosche miter saw:

DEWALT bit set:

Gorilla glue:

6'' Clamps:

12" Clamps:

Delta Table Saw

*Filming Equipment*

Canon EOS M50 camera:

Tripod(best tripod ever):

Hand held Tripod:

Universal camera mount:

Lavalier Microphone:

RODE wireless GO microphone:

Directional Microphone:

Adjustable Lights:

Set lights(mainly all that I use):

*Bear Mountain Builds things*

[californiadreamer]

66 yr old handy woman and new subscriber here. I think I have clamp envy. 😊

[danielleoliver]

I getting ready to turn an old 5 panel wood door into a desk but needed a desktop. After pricing out buying one, and getting up off the floor, I knew I would be making one. I found your video right away and I have enough woodworking skills to make this happen. Thanks so much for making the video and being clear on your instructions without mumbling! :) Looking forward to watching more soon!

[Cheesy]

One of my favorite channels! Doesn't use click bait or try to be funny. Straight to the point!!

[LoveLunaPearll]

“Before you begin, you’ll need $1, 000 worth of clamps for this project” 😂

[stephenmoore]

I am considering building a sowing table for my wife. This will fit the bill! Thanks for your videos!

[ronallman]

Very good project. I will build something similar to this, hopefully, in the near future. I would consider putting miters on the edge banding. It is a skill that beginners can do. Good video👍

[klausreviewscraftrestore]

i always use sanding sealer on all my plywood, if you paint and not stain it works great, after you paint it after using sanding sealer it dont even look like plywood anymore.

[dustinc]

To reduce waste, no need to cut all 4 sides to square the slab. It the cut edges of the plywood are placed on the same side, the other 3 sides will be as square as they can be. For the aspen trim, I'd recommend a rabbet to reduce the thickness visually, while also providing a shelf to help keep the top flat. This can be accomplished either via careful tablesaw cuts, or using the rabbet shelf most jointers have.

[blmznking]

Looks great, you should make a video of how you built the drawers and such.

[bmiller]

I am building a desk top today! Good timing. LOL😂

[kellyb]

The desk looks great! I just have to say that using gloves with a table saw can be really dangerous. If the blade catches the glove it can easily pull your hand in. Safety is good but gloves and power tools don't mix well.

[budlloyd]

great build!! can't wait for another video!

[Jess_]

How did you attach the top to the cabinet

[bolulembut]

i want to make smaller desk for my laptop and others peripheral (external hdd, keyboard, mouse) will 12mm plywood can stand/hold that weight from my stuff, the dimensions is 100x60cm / 39x23inch

[mantis]

What stain color did you use for the table top? It looks great!

[debjohnson]

I want to make table top for an alcove out of 3/4" maple plywood that is 72" long by about 30" deep. Is that too big/ long if it is just supported on 2 x 2's screwed to the wall on the 3 sides of the alcove? If I doubled up the 3/4 plywood like you did by gluing them together would that give it enough strength so it won't sag . thanks in advance.

[colonelgohard]

So I see u take 2 pieces of 1/2 and glue together. Would 1 piece of 3/4 be okay strength wise on a 6 ' table?

[ExploreWithEngineer]

wow friend i am from pakistan brilliant video

[jacquelinepearce]

Outtakes are great! Lol
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for beginner friendly… 🤌🏼

[mikolajr]

Thanks for video,
It would be great to add some structural strength and stiffness in case of larger sizes like submerged T or C steel profile. The desk bends when you touch it, it is not great.