How to Build a Computer Desk {Using 2x4s and Plywood!}

You can check out the step by step tutorial for this DIY computer desk build here:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-build-a-computer-desk/

And grab the printable plans here:
https://woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/collections/printable-pdf-building-plans/products/computer-desk-plans

If you’ve seen several of my latest posts, you’ll know that I’m building a series of matching projects for my Dad’s office space. It started last year with a modular filing cabinet console, then a few weeks ago, I built a table/desk combo, and then an open shelf with storage piece.

And now, he’s getting this new computer desk so that everything in his shop matches!

In the mean time, this was an interesting build that I’m really excited to get into. I ran into a couple challenges with the door as it was my first time using pivot hinges and I wasn’t using them the traditional way—so stay tuned for that in this video.

This video was sponsored by Kreg Tool who just launched several new cutting guides and pocket hole jigs here:
https://www.kregtool.com/shop/new/
I'm showing off the new 720 features in this video and you can check out this jig in detail and decide which pocket hole jig is best for you in this post:
https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/which-pocket-hole-jig-should-you-buy/
Some Notes About the Build:
The video, plans, and written tutorial do not go in any specific order of steps. Once you get both cabinets built, you can mix and match steps as you wish and go in what ever order makes sense to you.

Also, if you wanted both sides of the desk to have drawers, you can skip the steps to add the door...and if you want both sides to have doors, you can skips the steps to add the drawers.

Some additional resources that might be helpful:
How to Cut Down Plywood: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw/
How to Use Pocket Hole Jig: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig/
How to Build and Install Drawers and Drawer Slides: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/theres-no-wrong-way-to-make-a-drawer/
How to Use Plywood Edge Banding: https://www.woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-cover-plywood-edges/

In this video, you'll also see how to use pivot hinges for thick cabinet doors.

Tools and Materials used in this video (affiliate links):
Kreg 720 Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3bmX63h
Birch 3/4" plywood: https://homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
Cove Molding: https://homedepot.sjv.io/4zQz0
Drill/Driver: https://homedepot.sjv.io/2G6Za
Circular Saw: https://homedepot.sjv.io/drzBM
Shelf Pin Jig: https://amzn.to/3rPdxvN
Concealed Hinge Jig: https://amzn.to/3tRPNsw
Pivot Hinges: https://amzn.to/3rJdbGJ
Full Overlay Hinge for Keyboard Tray: https://amzn.to/2LIXksB
16" Drawer Slides: https://amzn.to/2MWZqFQ
Edge Banding: https://amzn.to/3b0ULui
2 1/2" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3aahtRK
1 1/4" pocket hole screws: https://amzn.to/3d3CEGO
Minwax Polycrylic finish: https://amzn.to/3d47rmV

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