Custom Computer Desk Plans
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I am so excited to share with you our new, custom computer desk plans. Since we work on this blog together a lot, we desperately needed an office desk that would sit two people comfortably.
One thing that we love to do at our house is use old things in new ways, it is a great budget saver and less wasteful. We were able to use parts of an old walnut desk that we received for free. At the time I took the desk, I did not know exactly how I was going to use it, but I knew that it had potential.
After some thought of what we wanted in a new computer desk I realized that I could use the top of the old desk for our new desk. It is very strong and can easily span six feet without any middle supports. Because, we wanted it as open as possible for plenty of leg room and no supports to bump our knees on.
Today, I wanted to only show you our design and we will be posting about the final product soon. So stay tuned to see how the actual desk turned out.
Below is a list of the tools and materials that I used on this project. You will also find the steps that I used to assemble the desk
List of tools used:
- circular saw
- miter saw
- Kreg jig
- orbital sander
- drill
List of materials used:
- old wood desk top
- 2x4 lumber
- 1x4 lumber
- white latex paint
- walnut stain
- polyurethane
- angle brackets
- screws
Below I have attached images of the steps that I used, for you to see how I assembled my custom computer desk.
Assembly instructions:
step 1
step 2
step 3
step 4
step 5
step 6
This length is optional, depending on how long you want your desk. Mine are 67" long.
This is where the Kreg Jig for pocket hole joints comes in handy. I used pocket holes here because I wanted to disassemble the desk to make it easy to move around the house, since it is a big desk.
step 7
step 8
step 9
My desk top is 75" long with a one inch overhang on the sides and front.
step 10
the final custom computer desk
I love your plans...Can't wait to see the finished project!
I love it!! I want one for my craft room!!
Nice! I would love to upgrade my computer desk, and to do it yourself-completely!-would be so cool!
Fabulous! Plans look very, very buildable. The style of the supports are very attractive and easy looking.
My Husband and I have been trying to find that perfect desk that will accomodate us both at the same time. I love the style of this one! We were thinking about building one with the short end coming out from against the wall; that way we could each have one side, but I am really liking your's!
Thanks for the info! Looks like a fun project! Can't wait too see the desk.
Very nice!
When you say "fasten" in step 2 what did you mean? Did you use screws and glue? Where did you place the screws? My guess was that it was fastened where you placed the tenon's. I'm thinking of doing this in my loft. The desk looks awesome!! Any thoughts for a substitute desk surface? Maybe a solid core door?
Jeff- Yes, nails! They end up being sandwiched in between or covered by the faux tenons, so you don't see them (and if all else fails, just patch over the little holes!). And yes, I think that a solid core door would be ideal. I would check out your local Habitat Restore... If You do this I would love to see how it turns out!