Corner Computer Desk Made with Pipe and Plywood

Step 2 Cuts & Staining

First order of business was to cut a section out of the corner of the board where the person would sit at the computer. This is where the keyboard would go.

I measured 24" up from each side, drew a line across and then ripped a cut across the corner of my 4' x 4' section of plywood.

That left me with a nice superman shaped piece of wood.

Staining
I sanded the top before staining and wiped it down with a tac cloth. Then I applied several coats of the stain/poly combo. In between each coat i waited for it to dry and either lightly sanded it or used steel wool to smooth it out. In short, follow the instructions on the stain you buy.