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Building a desk is a
project that can be fun and practical. This
simple study desk for kids can be customized
to
build a larger desk. This rugged, simple desk was
built for my daughter's kids; it has withstood the abuse of
four different users and is still standing.
Material List:
If ole barn boards are not
available, use one piece of 3/4" plywood, 2' x 4', for
the Top Panel with matching edging material.
One piece of 2 x 4 x 10' for the
four legs.
Two pieces of 1" x 6" x 8'
for the Top and Bottom Braces.
One pound, 1 5/8" Woodscrews.
Step 1, Cut the Top Base Pieces -
Select 1 x 6 x 10'; cut front piece @ 34 3/8 (45 degree cut
on each end); cut back piece @ 32 7/8 (straight cut on each
end); cut two side pieces @ 19" (straight on back end and 45
degree on front end).
Using the wood screws, connect all
four pieces; ensure all angles are 90 degrees to form a
perfect rectangle.
Step 2, Cut Top Panel and Assemble
to the Top Brace -
Select the 3/4" Plywood and cut it to 38 5/8" x 20 1/2" and
apply edging material to all four sides. Attach the Top
Panel to the Top Brace with screws (counter sink the holes
to fill later). Be certain that the back edge is
flush; the overhang is in the front; the overhang on the
sides are equal distance to the Top Brace.
Step 3, Cut and Assemble the Leg Pieces - Select
the 2x4x10'; cut four legs @ 28 1/2"; Select the 1 x 6; cut
the three, Bottom Brace pieces: Cut the back piece @ 34 3/8
(45 degree cut on each end); cut the two, side pieces @ 19"
(45 degree cut on back end and straight cut on the front
end).
Select two, 2x4 leg pieces; lay them
on a flat surface 10 1/2" apart (use a carpenter square to
ensure the legs are even); measure 2 1/2" from the bottom of
the leg and place a mark on each leg; select the 1 x 6 x 19"
Side, Bottom Brace and attach it to the two legs, as shown
above (the 45 degree angle in the back and the straight cut
overhang in the front). Repeat this process for the
other set of legs.
Step 4, Assemble the Legs to the
Table Top Brace-
Select the two leg assemblies and attach them to the Table
Top Brace, as shown above. Select the 1 x 6 x 34 3/8"
Bottom, Back Brace and attach it, as shown above.
Step 5, Finish the Desk- Fill all holes with wood plugs and/or filler, sand, and apply
stain/poly or paint.
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