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Build a Desk
Project Overview
When you build your own simple wood desk you have the opportunity to choose the size and finish that work best for you and your space.
7 Steps
- From two 4" x 8" sheets of & MDF
- To make the legs
- To construct the box
- Assemble the legs
- To make the apron
Step 1
From two 4" x 8" sheets of & MDF
(medium density fibreboard) cut a 28 ½" x 58 ½" piece for the top; rip six 4 1/8" wide lengths for the legs; and rip two 4" wide lengths for the apron.
Step 2
To make the legs
apply carpenter's glue to 2 of your 4 1/8" lengths and clamp. Then do the same with the other four pieces. Let dry overnight.
Step 3
To construct the box
that will serve as the legs you'll need to trim the laminated pieces to a width of 4" and cut four 28 ½" and four 29 ¼" lengths.
Step 4
Assemble the legs
into a square using two 28 ½" and two 29 ½" pieces. Glue and screw together using 3" #8 woodscrews.
Step 5
To make the apron
mitre your 4" rips at 45° and wrap the desktop. Glue and nail using 1 ¼" 18-gauge brad nails.
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