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How to Design & Build a Computer Desk

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How to design and build a raised computer desk; learn how to build your own computer furniture in this free instructional video series.

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Tags: home, class, computer, shop, office, furniture, woodworking, desk, carpentry, raised

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Summary: You may think that old desk has enough room for your computer, but in order to get the ideal distance between you and the monitor, your keyboard is practically in your lap. And those wires going everywhere? What you need is a custom piece of furniture. The solution is to build your own computer desk by watching these excellent how-to videos.

In this series of instructional woodworking videos, our professional carpenter and experienced wood shop teacher shows you how to make a desk for your computer. From preliminary sketches to staining the final product, popular ExpertVillage star Jon Olson shows you exactly how to create this home furniture project with clear and concise video clips. He tells you how to estimate materials for your new desk, how to cut, glue and router the legs, how to cut the skirt board for the birch top and demonstrates sanding and staining techniques to give your table a professional appearance. But of course this in no ordinary table, it's a custom computer table, so he tells you how to install an electric box and drill grommet holes for those pesky wires.

About the Expert

Expert: 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 classes at the high school level. In addition, he has worked in Residential Construction for several years.

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