DIY Live Edge Desk - How to Build an Adjustable Sit Stand Desk

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This video will show you how to build a DIY Live Edge Desk step-by-step! Building your own DIY live edge adjustable sit stand desk is a lot easier than you think.
To complete this DIY Live Edge Desk Project, you will need to complete the following steps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:25 - Step 1: Select and source the slab for your DIY live edge desk.
01:29 - Step 2: Trim the live edge slab to suit your needs.
01:47 - Step 3: Remove bark (if desired) from the live edge slab and sand down any rough edges.
01:59 - Step 4: Customize the live edge slab as you desire.
04:25 - Step 5: Finish the live edge desk slab with a protective top coat.
07:15 - Step 6: Select and install your live edge desk legs and attach them to the slab.
09:15 - Final Result
Each of these steps is explained in detail within this DIY Live Edge Desk Video, but I encourage you to visit my website for more information and tips on completing your DIY live Edge Desk!
atimprovements.com/how-to-bui...
Check out CoreChair using the link below!
corechair.com/?ref=513
Links to all the other tools and materials used (epoxy, desk legs, etc.) can be found at the bottom of the description.
Now lets take a closer look at each of the steps required to build a DIY live edge desk.
Step 1: Select and source the slab for your DIY live edge desk.
I purchased my live edge slab on Craigslist! Check out my blog for more detailed information on on the slab I purchased such as length, width, thickness, species, and price!
Step 2: Trim the live edge slab to suit your needs.
Your live edge desk slab (when you purchase it) will likely have some imperfections. Take this time to trim your live edge slab as needed to get the shape you want for your live edge desk slab.
Step 3: Remove bark (if desired) from the live edge slab and sand down any rough edges.
I recommend that you remove any bark from your DIY live edge desk slab. Additionally, sand down any of the rough edges on your live edge desk slab to make sure that you have a smooth finish.
Step 4: Customize the live edge slab as you desire.
Feel free to customize your live edge desk slab any way you want. I decided to use butterfly keys/bowties for both reinforcement and to add some aesthetic to my live edge desk slab.
Step 5: Finish the live edge desk slab with a protective top coat.
I recommend that you finish the top of your live edge desk slab with a protective coat. I used epoxy to protect and coat the top of my live edge desk slab, but there are many other suitable finishes.
Step 6: Select and install your live edge desk legs and attach them to the slab.
Once your slab is finished, simply attach some desk legs to the bottom. I went with motorized sit/stand desk legs that I found on Amazon (link is below).
I hope this DIY live edge desk video provided you with some live edge desk ideas of your own. Thanks for watching and best of luck with your DIY live edge desk build!
Additionally, I want to give a huge shoutout to Corechair for hooking us up with a new desk chair to go along with the new DIY live edge desk. It is an awesome desk chair that I can highly recommend - They are awesome.
Links (affiliate) to the tools and products used for this project are below:
Motorized Sit Stand Desk Legs: amzn.to/3hPWDdY
Epoxy: amzn.to/3hNAlJO
Screw Inserts: amzn.to/3lGWLgH
Circular Saw I use: amzn.to/3tUgIo9
Orbital Sander I use: amzn.to/39tEDBb
CoreChair Desk Chair: corechair.com/?ref=513
Graduated Mixing Containers: amzn.to/39kqOoK
Feel free to follow me on Instagram for more day-to-day project updates @ ATImprovements.
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I appreciate you guys watching, and I will see you on the next video!
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Пікірлер: 23

@patricksmith3135 2 жыл бұрын

This was fantastic. Beautiful desk and I love the adjustable mechanism to raise/lower it to suit you. Your show, while new to me, is becoming addictive! Thank you.

@josephalexander6131 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing to watch. Beautiful job. Relaxing. 👍🤠😊

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, Joseph! Thanks for watching!

@eltthron 2 жыл бұрын

Love the look of this!

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Emerrz!

@brittneybeckem4335 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely worth the effort! It looks so good!

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Brittney! Thanks for watching!

@ilikecheese1532 2 жыл бұрын

I love all your works more of wood art, please Amazing

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Nazita! Might have a wood coffee table coming along at some point. Not sure when though. Thanks for watching!

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Let me know what you think of the final look!

@aditisahu3111 2 жыл бұрын

Andrew, this is a beautiful creation. I especially admire the minimalistic and simplistic design of the desk. At the same time the incorporation of the two butterfly inlays was incredibly innovative. I've seen some of your other videos as well, the bathroom remodel was stunning. I appreciate your creativity and how detail-oriented you are and it shows through your work. I wonder how long you've been designing and building for. Did you learn how to build furniture and remodel homes yourself?

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Aditi! I appreciate it! I have been learning through trial and error on the fixer-upper property I bought around 2.5 years ago. Thanks for the support 😃

@aditisahu3111 2 жыл бұрын

@@AndrewThronImprovements That's really awesome!! 😊

@Bmoore126 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and so shiny ✨ That seems like a good way to repurpose wood from clearing trees cut down in your yard 🤷🏽‍♀️ Pretty expensive “DIY” for the average Joe, but I think that you did a great job 👏

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it, Brittany! And I totally agree - not the cheapest. But It was something I had on my list of projects for a while 😆 Thanks for watching!

@lb8166 6 ай бұрын

This is fantastic! Love it.

@bambex8649 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bex! 👌

@Jen0212 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I have a 92" long slab of redwood I wanted to turn into a coffee table. What finish do you think would work best for redwood? Ive been sitting on this project for a couple years cause Ive been scared Id ruin it!! Any tips would be great. Thanks!

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it! I like epoxy since it is virtually bulletproof (no stains, water worries, etc.) However, check out polyurethane or shellac as well. I'm no coating expert, unfortunately. Thanks for watching and good luck with your coffee table!

@autumnwebb3995 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! Would you tell us the total cost of this project?

@AndrewThronImprovements 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Autumn! Thanks for watching! This definitely falls into the "luxury desk price range". Slabs that size can range anywhere from $100-$1,500. Epoxy will cost you around $50. And the cost for the legs will depend on the style/quality of desk legs you buy. All in all, I think I spend around $550 on this one. Thanks!