DIY Standing Desk with HUGE TIGER WOOD SLAB!
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Date: 2020-11-25
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Comments and reviews: 10
Ramin
Nice job.
When you cut the 45 deg and flipped over one piece to bring them together, I thought you did it because you didn't want to waste one inch of the slab even though it was obvious the L wing was turning out too long from the beginning. Then you still ended up cutting it off because it was too long. Even at that moment it was possible to cut another 45 deg angle so that you would flip it over back to avoid the huge mismatch in wood patterns in the middle of the table due to having one wing flipped over. Then I thought, he didn't do it because of all the holes already made to connect the two pieces. Wait and behold, you ended up re-cutting one edge to redo the holes, lol.
Anyway, if it were me, I would have cut two 45 deg cuts in a V angle w. r. t. each other at the beginning. This way the resulting pieces come together without having to flip over one piece hence I would get a nearly negligible mismatch at the cutting line. I am writing this up for those people who come here and watch your video and start doing a similar project themselves. The way done in the video doesn't yield the most elegant result.
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Nice job.
When you cut the 45 deg and flipped over one piece to bring them together, I thought you did it because you didn't want to waste one inch of the slab even though it was obvious the L wing was turning out too long from the beginning. Then you still ended up cutting it off because it was too long. Even at that moment it was possible to cut another 45 deg angle so that you would flip it over back to avoid the huge mismatch in wood patterns in the middle of the table due to having one wing flipped over. Then I thought, he didn't do it because of all the holes already made to connect the two pieces. Wait and behold, you ended up re-cutting one edge to redo the holes, lol.
Anyway, if it were me, I would have cut two 45 deg cuts in a V angle w. r. t. each other at the beginning. This way the resulting pieces come together without having to flip over one piece hence I would get a nearly negligible mismatch at the cutting line. I am writing this up for those people who come here and watch your video and start doing a similar project themselves. The way done in the video doesn't yield the most elegant result.
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Shane
I'm not sure what you finished the top with, but for an all natural finish is Epifanes High Solids Tung Oil Varnish. This is used in boat & ship building. If you like to protect it from water damage prime with a few coats of 2-Part CPES before the varnish. This will give you a very natural look & finish. Apply varnish until you get the gloss you prefer have. I have a sign I could send the information on that's been outdoors for 5 years & looks new. McNair Signs & Graphics. Tung oil will give you a harder finish and more durable finish for a lifetime. I'm available to help if you need a wood finisher.
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I'm not sure what you finished the top with, but for an all natural finish is Epifanes High Solids Tung Oil Varnish. This is used in boat & ship building. If you like to protect it from water damage prime with a few coats of 2-Part CPES before the varnish. This will give you a very natural look & finish. Apply varnish until you get the gloss you prefer have. I have a sign I could send the information on that's been outdoors for 5 years & looks new. McNair Signs & Graphics. Tung oil will give you a harder finish and more durable finish for a lifetime. I'm available to help if you need a wood finisher.
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David
LFG I just started doing wood work about 3 years ago like the projects you are doing. I really enjoy it. I used to say give me a piece of metal and i can build anything but give me a piece of wood and I will screw it up! But now I have learned to purchase the proper tools and don't get in a hurry! I repurpose alot of old wood. I have even taught myself how to stain and paint wood to look old to match other old wood. (Of course this is because I screwed up some wood and then ran short) I use pilot wood(oak) to make my own trim. Good luck and remember we are human and we make alot of mistakes!
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LFG I just started doing wood work about 3 years ago like the projects you are doing. I really enjoy it. I used to say give me a piece of metal and i can build anything but give me a piece of wood and I will screw it up! But now I have learned to purchase the proper tools and don't get in a hurry! I repurpose alot of old wood. I have even taught myself how to stain and paint wood to look old to match other old wood. (Of course this is because I screwed up some wood and then ran short) I use pilot wood(oak) to make my own trim. Good luck and remember we are human and we make alot of mistakes!
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Taurine
You also could have bought a telescopic desk leg for that 1 foot you cut off. Sure youll have to adjust it every time you raise or lower your table but you wouldnt have wasted that one foot. Ps. You should sand your wood with the grain. Youll have less visible scratches in your desk.
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You also could have bought a telescopic desk leg for that 1 foot you cut off. Sure youll have to adjust it every time you raise or lower your table but you wouldnt have wasted that one foot. Ps. You should sand your wood with the grain. Youll have less visible scratches in your desk.
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cardsfanbj
Looks beautiful! My only comment is that the live edge may not be the most comfortable thing to rest your wrist or your arm on. And the live edge may be somewhat fragile, with the bark eventually breaking off, which could be stabilized somewhat with an epoxy coating.
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Looks beautiful! My only comment is that the live edge may not be the most comfortable thing to rest your wrist or your arm on. And the live edge may be somewhat fragile, with the bark eventually breaking off, which could be stabilized somewhat with an epoxy coating.
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Upstate
Awesome. I would be crazy proud to have that in my home. I could never buy it, id have to make it myself even tho i could never expect it to come out that perfect. Ive used boiled linseed on rifle stocks, stuff is amazing.
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Awesome. I would be crazy proud to have that in my home. I could never buy it, id have to make it myself even tho i could never expect it to come out that perfect. Ive used boiled linseed on rifle stocks, stuff is amazing.
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TOM
You could've built a leg that had coil/spring inside that could've supported the extra weight and it would've worked with the elevating section and you could've had a huge desk like you wanted. But hey, it looks great!
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You could've built a leg that had coil/spring inside that could've supported the extra weight and it would've worked with the elevating section and you could've had a huge desk like you wanted. But hey, it looks great!
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Offgrid
Al your doing is great Justin. Keep that brain healthy. But. you had plenty of cut room to flip and match grain. Big eye sore on a beautiful piece. But Im OCD as they come. lol. Great work nonetheless.
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Al your doing is great Justin. Keep that brain healthy. But. you had plenty of cut room to flip and match grain. Big eye sore on a beautiful piece. But Im OCD as they come. lol. Great work nonetheless.
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Perry
I am running into a similar issue with a really long L-shaped desk. Any ideas on where to find adjustable height frames for an 11-foot L-shaped table top? Any help would be appreciated!
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I am running into a similar issue with a really long L-shaped desk. Any ideas on where to find adjustable height frames for an 11-foot L-shaped table top? Any help would be appreciated!
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Jeremy
should have cut a wedge from the middle and not flipped the slabs. you would not have had to cut the edge on an angle. and the grain would have lined up better, same with the high/low.
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should have cut a wedge from the middle and not flipped the slabs. you would not have had to cut the edge on an angle. and the grain would have lined up better, same with the high/low.
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