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Learn how to build a custom oak computer desk, with instructions from choosing materials to applying the finish, in this free DIY construction video series.
There are 30 videos in this series:
Learn how to choose a location for your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to measure out the space necessary for your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to draw a plan for your custom oak computer desk project, in this free DIY video.
Learn how to choose materials for your custom oak computer desk project in this free DIY video.
Learn how to estimate the amount of materials you will need for your custom oak computer desk project in this free DIY video.
Learn how to create the layout of the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to cut the oak top for your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to clean up the initial cut for your custom oak computer desk using sand paper and a belt sander in this free DIY video.
Learn how to layout and cut the sides for your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video..
Learn how to make the trim for the sides of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to attach the trim to the sides of your custom oak computer desk, in this free DIY video.
Learn how to make curved trim for the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to attach the curved trim to the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to flush cut the trim, for the sides of your custom oak computer desk, using a router- free DIY video.
Learn how to create the trim for the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to layout the back of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to make the attachment blocks to attach the oak sides of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to sand your custom oak computer desk, in this free DIY oak furniture project video.
Learn how to use a router to flush cut the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to attach the sides and back to the top of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to layout the skirt board for your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to attach the skirt board to your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to work with wood putty to patch up your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to do the final sanding of your custom oak computer desk in this free DIY video.
Learn how to remove the sawdust from your custom oak computer desk once the final cuts and sanding are finished in this free DIY video.
Oak furniture is very elegant and sturdy but can be highly expensive as well. Custom oak computer desks can be even more expensive. The only exception to this rule is a custom oak desk that you create yourself. Building an oak computer desk may seem like a daunting task for some, and for others it is easily dismissed as a virtual impossibility; but if you have been wanting a new oak computer desk for your home or office, but do not want spend the money, consider saving money by building your own. You can learn for free, online, from our expert.
In this free online video series, learn how to build a custom oak computer desk, from wood working expert Jon Olson. He will teach you how to choose the location for custom desk, how to take measurements for your custom desk, how to draw your oak desk plan, how to choose the materials for your custom oak desk, how to estimate how much materials you need to build your custom oak computer desk, how to form the layout of your custom oak computer desk, how to cut out the top and sides to build your own custom oak computer desk, how to cut and attach the trim to your custom oak desk, how to attach skirt boards, how to flush cut the sides of your oak desk, how to use wood putty, how to sand your custom oak computer desk, how to stain your oak desk, how to apply the finish to your oak desk, and how to assemble your custom oak computer desk.
Jon Olson Jon holds a Bachelors of Science in Education and Human Sciences degree, with an endorsement in Industrial Technology Education from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Additionally he studied multiple trades at Southeast Community College in Lincoln. He currently teaches multiple Industrial Technology class at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.dkdk
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