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How to Build a DIY Computer desk from Scratch
Hey friends! As you all know, my whole purpose of this blog is to provide you resources for affordable homemaking without breaking the bank. In today’s post, we are going to learn how to make a DIY computer desk.
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DIY Computer Desk Custom Design
I want to keep it real simple, as the room we were going to put this computer desk has a weird shape. Therefore, to be something simple with a custom measurement will check all the boxes.
My husband really nailed it when he showed me a simple design in Google Drive using minimum material for under $50. As you all know, any furniture item can hurt your budget for the month.
Save it or print it however you want to. We created it in google drive.
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Material to Build Your Desk
Here is what we purchased from Lowes:
A big long wood top. It measures 3/4″ x 24″ x 48″. The little corner in the room we were going to put this table is total 58″ wide. It was more than perfect for us.
I took the picture right away to show you guys. I like to see a very detailed tutorial. It measures 3/4: x 24″ x 48″.
3) eight feet 2″ x 4″ long pieces for the legs at $2.50 each
2) eight feet long 1″ x 3″ pieces to put edges around the table in orderer to beautify it at $1.65 each
Considering how cheap the material is, I would buy 1 extra for each in case you make a mistake in cutting or drilling the pocket holes. It’s a lot better than having to drive back to the hardware store!
This is all that we purchased from Lowes. $31 total for the material
Required Tools
These are very handy tools for any woodworking project. We have not purchased them at once. However, my husband loaded up his workshop with all the phenomenal tools over time.
You don’t have to buy every tool I show you here, although they indeed make life easy. Just go with what is the most needed.
Kreg Jig and Kreg jig clamps ( A package deal)
Drill
Screwdriver
Kreg jig screw kit or a packet of screws
Brad nailer
Brad nails
Wood glue and glue brush
Sander – Either wood sander or just buy a cheap sanding block.
Stain (of your choice). You don’t have to strain if you don’t want to.
All the above tools are extremely useful if you do DIY projects on a regular basis. Otherwise, just to make a DIY computer desk, you can get by without having them as you can use a hammer and long nails with wood glue.
This DIY project is easy and anyone can do it. Don’t get scared, as I provided you both options with and without fancy tools.
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Things To Consider Before You Start
Here is a little criterion I have set for me. I follow this whenever I have to do any DIY project.
1- Difficulty Of The Project
This is something you should consider for your very first DIY projects. Since my husband has been doing wooding working for us now for the last 5 years, he is at an advanced level. However, this DIY computer desk has an easy difficulty level.
2- Ergonomically Correct
Ergonomics are something you should never ignore. We made this desk for my brother and he is little over 6 feet tall. A small desk was not going to cut it. Especially with his long legs. If you want to not have any physical discomfort, you better pay attention to ergonomics.
3- Custom Dimensions:
Most of the store-bought furniture doesn’t come with the custom dimension you want to fit in your desired location. I checked around to see if I could buy a desk to go in the weird shape of the boy’s room I have, but either they were too big or too small. It left me with only the DIY option.
4- Cost-Effective
The other big thing with DIY projects is that you almost always save money. In my personal opinion, 90% of the time you save money with DIY projects. Your work also makes you proud, and this computer desk only cost me less than $50 with our DIY skills. And we already had all the tools, which made things easier.
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Simple DIY Computer Desk Tutorial Steps
Step 1: Cut The Wood For The Legs
To make the legs, cut them to the plan I provided above. You need to cut 4 2″ x 4″ pieces for the verticle parts of the legs with a miter saw or any saw you have available.
You can also have someone cut according to your measurements at Lowes or Home Depot.
Here is how they look after we cut them with a miter saw
Step 2: Drill Pocket Holes With A Kreg Jig
The next step is to drill holes with a Kreg Jig. This little tool is stunning. Without it, you’d have to screw in from the sides or use nails, which wouldn’t look good. With a Kreg Jig, the screws are put in at an angle, and if you put them underneath, they won’t be visible!
You do need a drill. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to make pocket holes with the Kreg Jig.
Once you are done making holes in all of your pieces….
You are ready for the next step
We used this clamp to hold the Kreg jig, it came with the package and I will put the link below as well if you need to purchase it.
Neat and nice deep angled holes. Face them on the outside of the leg frame so they won’t be visible at all in the final results.
Step 3: Screw The Wood Together
You are going to need this handy chart to decide which screw is the best for your project.
When you order this screw box, the chart is inside of it.
My husband had these corner clamps on hand so he used these for an extra hand. They are super cheap but awfully helpful. Notice the pocket holes are facing out!
Put all four sides together to make leg frames. Make sure you double-check the size of your screws.
Make two of them. one for each side of the table to hold the top
Here are the final results! It looks like a simple frame.
This one is middle support, make sure you place a 2 x 4 piece of wood in the center to support the table, so it stays sturdy. Face the holes outside so they will go up against the wall.
My husband cut some scrap wood (to rest the middle support on while connecting) as a simple measuring guide. This way, both sides will be the same height.
Step 4: Attach The Top For Your DIY Computer Desk
Place the legs on the floor and place your top wood on it. We used the top as it is without cutting or altering it. Just put a few brad nails or small nails to hold in place temporarily.
Step 5: Cut the Edges
Now it’s time to finalize your DIY computer desk project. Cut the 1″ x 3″ long wood according to the size using the chart above to attach it to the edges. It will give this computer desk a good and clean look.
You can also have the wood cut in the store as well.
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My husband is measuring the table for the edges.
We only used glue and brad nails for the edging.
Make sure you place a 2 x 4 piece of wood in the center to support the table, so it stays sturdy
The blog post is coming on how to stain soon
Less $50 we spent!
The Exact Tools We Used For This Project
I am just listing them in case you like to buy anything. We added to our workshop over the years and bought these tools from time to time. They are perfect for any level of DIY’ers.
Kreg Jig with Kreg Clamp
An awesome tool to have. Makes very strong and hidden joints.
This Kreg screw kit is good as it gives you all the sizes you’ll possibly need to start.
You don’t need to buy this only for one project. You could get away with using regular screws, but these are great!
Corner clamps
Drill
Brad Nailer
Electric sander
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Now It’s Your Turn!
Download the plan above or print it to start building you own. You can adjust your measurements according to your space. Hope you like it, and once you make it, come share it on our FB page with thousands of other followers!
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