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The state of my previous work space was crowded and unusable. The space acts as a tool room, bike room, and general miscellaneous room, and it’s only 6’w x 8’d x 9’h. So the first I thing I decided to do was organize the space, then build a desk that was both durable and collapsible.
Things you will need (I have included prices with the products that I used):
(4) Sawhorse Brackets: $13.94
(5) 2x4x8: $12.25
(1) 72”x 24” ¾” Pine board: $25.00 (your choice)
(1) 1.5”x 8’x ¾” Pine Finish Piece: 4.96
(1) Can of Zinsser Low VOC Shellac: $12.96 (optional)
(4) Joist Hangers, for 2x4’s: $3.84
Total: $72.95
Tools Needed:
Circular Saw
Drill
Decking or Drywall Screws
Tape Measure + Pencil
Paint Brush
Level
Sander
Things you will need (I have included prices with the products that I used):
(4) Sawhorse Brackets: $13.94
(5) 2x4x8: $12.25
(1) 72”x 24” ¾” Pine board: $25.00 (your choice)
(1) 1.5”x 8’x ¾” Pine Finish Piece: 4.96
(1) Can of Zinsser Low VOC Shellac: $12.96 (optional)
(4) Joist Hangers, for 2x4’s: $3.84
Total: $72.95
Tools Needed:
Circular Saw
Drill
Decking or Drywall Screws
Tape Measure + Pencil
Paint Brush
Level
Sander
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Signing UpStep 1The Legs
1. I cut all of my 2x4’s to the desired length:
(8) Legs: 42”
(2) Top-supports: 24”
(2) Mid-supports: 59”
I cut my the legs for my desk because I happen to have a 32” high bar stool that will work great for the desk, and this also gives me the option to stand at the desk when I get tired of sitting. However you can always cut the legs to your desired height.
2. Fit the legs into the brackets, screw them in place.
3. Clamp the top supports in the brackets, screw them in place.
4. Measure the distance between the top supports, this is where you will be placing the joist hangers for the mid-supports.
(8) Legs: 42”
(2) Top-supports: 24”
(2) Mid-supports: 59”
I cut my the legs for my desk because I happen to have a 32” high bar stool that will work great for the desk, and this also gives me the option to stand at the desk when I get tired of sitting. However you can always cut the legs to your desired height.
2. Fit the legs into the brackets, screw them in place.
3. Clamp the top supports in the brackets, screw them in place.
4. Measure the distance between the top supports, this is where you will be placing the joist hangers for the mid-supports.
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[Don't forget to change the '2' to a '4'. haha!]
For abount the same price as the pine boards, you can buy a hollow core door at places like HomeDepot. Avoids the need to join the boards, and finishes up nicely.
Thanks