DIY Modern Wood Espresso Desk

Uncover methods to assemble this DIY Modern Wood Espresso Desk with only some major devices, low cost framing lumber, free plans and a how-to video by Shanty2Chic!

I’ve constructed so many DIY espresso tables in my years of DIY duties! They’re simple to assemble, change the look of a room they often’re pretty low cost to assemble your self – having children and canines moreover takes it’s tole on the longevity of espresso desk 😉 This Modern Chunky Espresso Desk isn’t any exception! I constructed this man with merely 12 2×6 and 4 2×4 boards. Entire worth in lumber was correct beneath $100!

It’s a good assemble for newbies and we’ve purchased a how-to video to info you via the tactic! Merely lick the video below to assemble it with us!

DIY Espresso Desk Plans

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Remember to acquire the free printable plans and adjust to along with the step-by-step tutorial below. Now, let’s begin setting up!

Observe: I did rip my 2×6 boards proper right down to 4 1/2″ large and the 2×4 boards to a few″ large. This is not a important step nevertheless guarantee to alter the slicing document in case you choose to not rip your boards.

The best way to Assemble a DIY Modern Espresso Desk

Devices:

Offers:

Why Do You Rip Your Boards:

We use our desk seen to tear the spherical edges off of the framing boards we assemble with. That’s an non-compulsory step nevertheless we like to do it to make the gadgets of furnishings look costlier and by no means constructed with framing lumber. It really helps on a assemble like this desk, notably on the legs. I stacked 3 2×6 boards that I ripped to 4 1/2″ large. Ripping them down supplies the stacked boards a robust clear look, favor it’s one piece.

Developing the Leg Assemblies

Step 1:

Cut back the leg gadgets to measurement. Stack 3 gadgets collectively, with wood glue, and clamp them collectively for 24 hours. Assemble 4 leg assembles.

Planked Tabletop:

Step 2:

Cut back the planks to measurement and drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes on one edge and every ends of each plank. I used our favorite Kreg Jig model to drill the pocket holes.

Join them together with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws. We wish to make use of the Kreg Face Clamps at our pocket hole joints to get a clear finish on our planked tops.

Assembling the Espresso Desk Excessive

Step 3:

Cut back the floor planks to measurement and drill 3/4″ pocket holes on one edge and and 1 1/2″ pocket holes on every ends. Join two of the planks to 2 legs with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue. Try this for both aspect.

Observe: Drill 3/4″ pocket holes inside the fringe of these planks, solely. This will likely stay away from the pocket holes being seen on the floor edges. You will nonetheless use 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws.

Step 4:

Cut back the short apron gadgets to measurement and drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes on every ends. Join them to the ends of every plank assemblies with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 5:

Join every legs assemblies to the very best plank assembly with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue, by means of the side aprons and into the legs.

Assemble the Bottom Shelf of the Espresso Desk

Step 6:

Join the underside plank assembly to the underside of the legs with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 7:

Join the two remaining side planks to the underside plank assembly with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue on the ends (the place they hook up with the legs).

Step 8:

Cut back the prolonged apron gadgets to measurement and drill 1 1/2″ pocket hole screws at every ends. Join them to the plank assemblies and legs with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

Step 9:

Cut back the help gadgets to measurement and drill 1 1/2″ pocket holes at every ends. Center them beneath every plank assemblies and fasten them to the prolonged aprons with 2 1/2″ pocket hole screws and wood glue.

The Finish

Step 10:

As quickly because the assemble was accomplished, I used my orbital sander to sand down your complete espresso desk with 80-grit sand paper adopted by a 220- grit sandpaper. Remember to seek for any holes or uneven spots sooner than sanding and fill with wood filler!

Step 11:

For the top, I chosen to stain my espresso desk. I used one coat of my favorite stain color!

Step 12:

Make certain in order so as to add a defending finish. I used one in all our favorite polyurethane’s, Triple Thick in a matte finish.

And that was it! A large chunky fashionable wood espresso desk glorious for my home! I just like the trendy nevertheless rustic espresso desk look and the added storage space is good for baskets with the entire blankets and as well as serves as decor!