No More Wires! Cheap & Easy Cable Tray Management Trick | My Modern Minimalist Office Setup Pt 1

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Whenever we try to create the perfect office desk setup, we're always hindered by messy cables somewhere along the way. My unique situation requires my wires to be hidden away in plain sight. With my desk facing towards the room, without a wall to lean up against, wires are completely exposed. I need to hide them in a different way.
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Video Sections
0:00 Intro
1:07 Supplies and Equipment
1:21 Prep and Cleaning up the Desk
1:50 Drilling the Hole
2:24 Feed The Wires Through
2:51 Set Up The Desk Again
3:34 J Channel To Hide The Cable Tray
3:58 The Finishing Touch
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@dja9900 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree I prefer my desk facing inside the room vs the wall. When I was redoing my office last year it was really difficult finding home offices like that on KZfaq for inspiration. Even on reddit it was difficult to find home offices with large monitors not facing the wall. I don't understand why everyone sets up their desks to face the wall.

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think for me, I have a little nook opening that just fits the desk. Otherwise, I think most rooms might be a bit small to face outwards.

@rogedacosta 3 жыл бұрын

Some people moaning about the guy drilling a hole into his expensive table top and mousepad.. well, if it suits and looks good for him, so be it! I found it very inspirational indeed and I also prefer my setup facing towards the room rather than the wall, and although I doubt I would bother to go for the same implementation as yes it's a bit cumbersome for just few wires, I found it very neat and nice looking. The end of the day everyone does what makes them feel better about their own space! Nice job.

@italian316 3 жыл бұрын

4:00 You can Iron it the Desk pad with a wet towel in between. I have the same desk pad and eliminate all the curls because you can still see curls below that desk pad. Is a easy hack fix for people with large pads

@Mandleaf 3 жыл бұрын

I had 5 big extension lead under desk and more than 70 different long cables from my monitors, computer etc, but now I using cable strips and my desk looks so much better.

@Matt.Gillard 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple man, I see quality Rigid and Milwaukee tools, I hit like.

@miguelosterroht 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, for a second I thought you had 263k subs, You will definitely grow fast, Great video.

@livegolfismygt 3 жыл бұрын

yeah wow, great audio, music, editing, camera work, the whole lot. Keep consistent and you’ll go far!

@erictriesasmr2207 3 жыл бұрын

dude for a channel your size the editing and camera work is actually really really good

@nishikantmandal 3 жыл бұрын

Feel exactly the same

@midkort 3 жыл бұрын

Creative way to cover the cable tray.

@therealaY 3 жыл бұрын

I think this is a great idea! I will try something similar for my next desk setup!

@puptarts 3 жыл бұрын

I'm straight up clicking on this video just to find out why you put that tape on the table.

@staffa007 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up! Cheers from Italy!!!!

@queenielee4574 3 жыл бұрын

Cutest visitor!

@yinghan4269 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thanks!

@Ahmadalichannel 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! really inspired me to work on my dorm room setup

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@LouanneX 3 жыл бұрын

great idea, give me a lot of inspiration

@JamesQQuick 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@condorX2 Жыл бұрын

All that work just to hide 2 wires. You're a truly a perfectionist 🤓

@janackoo 3 жыл бұрын

Brat gledao Mudju hahahaha, Nice video ;)

@TeamEdmontonImpact 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful with too wide aperture. For exemple, f1.4 does look great but sometimes for shots like 2:30 , we cant see what you are doing. Its small detail but it could help for future shots

@noahburt2722 2 жыл бұрын

Was going to say the same thing. It's hard to resist opening all the way up, but it's rarely best practice for video, especially tutorial based content like this.

@gavinpotter8741 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid, you've got a sub!!

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@UrbanBDKNY Жыл бұрын

Very creative and clean

@delicrux 2 жыл бұрын

The j channel is A+ solution i will be using one on the back of my desk with a power supply mounted inside for a clean single cable out look.

@alexvilain3160 3 жыл бұрын

Personally not a fan of the solution - just seeing you drill a circular hole in that beautiful table was just cringeworthy - but like the others said, your video quality is outstanding! Definitely excited for some upcoming content and an office tour - you've got yourself another subscriber :-)

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough! Appreciate the feedback

@richardhaas39 3 жыл бұрын

I liked it. To hide the wires in the desk at the headquarters of the Carter Organization the "best marble men in New York" made a hole in the marble desk. The Carter Organization offices were featured as Gordon Gekko's offices in the movie "Wall Street". Ivan Boesky had a rheostat to control the volume from his trading floor right in the middle of his desk which was also marble. In the eighties a lot of cabinetry (desks) work was done on Sunday where the union carpenters received triple time.

@alexvilain3160 3 жыл бұрын

@@richardhaas39 interesting :-)

@richardhaas39 3 жыл бұрын

@@alexvilain3160 We installed a big market data computer in an office on the second floor of the Carlyle Hotel, (5700 BTU big). NYC building/fire/electrical code requires that all power and signal cable be terminated on 3/4 inch fire rated plywood---this is in the '80's. When the customer found out that there would be exposed plywood in their office they were aghast. They thought quickly: "Is it alright to put wallpaper on the plywood?" "Sure." We installed the communications equipment and cut the cables to length on purple wallpaper with yellow fleur-de-lis'. Once mounted the wires did not move. If you can visualize an othogonal tree of life you can get the picture. Very classy.

@CurisuTrue 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid - thought the desk light was a bit extra but it still looks nice.

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Fair enough!

@Ramos51010 3 жыл бұрын

I plan to redo my office for outer facing desk as well. Question, what do I do about the power cord going to wall outlet?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Depends how close to the wall. This is a small office so It’s close enough I can run an extension along the ground and use cable covers. There was a suggestion to hire someone to do a floor receptacle but that might be too much. 🤔

@glorimandrei226 3 жыл бұрын

good wire management

@zahiddendiah6963 3 жыл бұрын

That is a super clean setup. Legit I thought you're a big channel, my dude. I'm subbed.

@Juanca22221 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video

@michaelwong1908 3 жыл бұрын

Good tips. I like my desk facing inside the office also. Now you give me idea. How about glares, do you get them with the screen facing the window?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but fortunately it's situated under a porch cover, and I have low glare on the Dell monitor. So it's very minimal, but there will be times I still would prefer to close the shades

@hemanths6070 3 жыл бұрын

That cat got me liking

@brunoboaventura51 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon, what is the name/model of the floor lamp at 1:08 ? Thank you in advance

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

There are a few variations on Amazon. Here’s a link to one of them www.amazon.com/Decorative-Industrial-Searchlight-Spotlight-Vintage/dp/B07GCJSN52/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=industrial%2Btripod%2Blamp&qid=1613933314&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1 Also you can find similar ones on aliexpress

@igrvks 3 жыл бұрын

I had my velcro straps fail eventually because gravity, I actually just got some low profile wood screws and attached my cable channels with them.

@canndu 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely could use those. I need the Velcro because I would be taking them on and off to make adjustments. Also, some heavy strength hook and loop fasteners is very strong if needed.

@OmarAlTamimi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey bro, can you tell me where did you get the laptop stand?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

I believe you are referring to this one. geni.us/3vOa6

@WorldAquariumSingapore 3 жыл бұрын

super clear video, and how about the window light reflection

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

My office is in front of porch and monitor is low glare. I will post something in next video

@WorldAquariumSingapore 3 жыл бұрын

@@DNChromatic cheers cool video there

@bartoszwelsberg4293 3 жыл бұрын

Good job :) By the way, what monitor stand do you have?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

It's a VIVO single center mount. I listed it in my new video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kM6Hpa6DuKfKZp8.html

@DamadapakingDLB 3 жыл бұрын

new fan from the philippines!

@olafmarlow8122 3 жыл бұрын

Hey. Nice video. What iPhone case are you using in the video?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

It's an IATO Iphone 11 Pro case, wood with leather.

@GuiDouradoOficial 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! But that LED lamp, why? What difference does it make?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

None what’s so ever. It can be moved around anywhere since it’s magnetic.

@Randii225 3 жыл бұрын

@@DNChromatic where did you get it ?

@ponderingfox 3 жыл бұрын

clever use of the j channel.

@angelsegarra Жыл бұрын

What cable tray are you using?

@MikeBoardley 3 жыл бұрын

I would have done a different route but it looks like it turned out Ok.

@goshtic9565 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice, aside from the out of focus shots, don't you get any glare with the sunlight coming in hitting the monitor?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

not that much, the monitor does a good with glare reduction.

@kolbybath2755 3 жыл бұрын

What’s your laptop desk mount? @ 18 seconds in.

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Also a VIVO, will try and find a link and post in next video where I do full office tour.

@andreyin2882 3 жыл бұрын

What keyboard are you using?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

In this video the Royal Kludge, RK71. Currently using Keychron K3.

@musicswa6500 3 жыл бұрын

What’s the link to the wood thing under the monitor

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Check my kit.co/dnchromatic for my desk accessories list

@moustafabaroud2100 3 жыл бұрын

Desk pad was ordered from where?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon. Hard to find this size, I can't find it anymore. But will have a full video next with all items listed.

@ABDULHALIMFITNESS 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the led light from Bro

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

It's called AIPOWER LED light, but I think it may be difficult to find now.

@aymansiam515 3 жыл бұрын

nice, how fast is the samsung laptop

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Fast enough, but lags in Premiere, from 2018, i7 8th Gen?. Notebook 9 Pro.

@BakewellsIsDanSam 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice well done ✌️What desk is in the video?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

The motorized desk frame is from Autonomous, and the wood desktop I got from a local store. I will show more in next video: full office tour.

@BakewellsIsDanSam 3 жыл бұрын

@@DNChromatic sweet thank you

@Randii225 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the led light?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

It should be linked in the description. 👍🏼

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure if available currently but check it out LED Light from AIPOWER (affiliate link rechargeable, motion sensor) geni.us/MNJlD1

@T--ge3mc 3 жыл бұрын

Not the ultimate solution for what I was looking for. You could use a wireless keyboard and mouse to prevent extra wires. Besides, you could use chord organizers, cable sleeves.

@obong1 3 жыл бұрын

How about the glare for the window

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is, but fortunately it's situated under a porch cover, and I have low glare on the Dell monitor. So it's very minimal, but there will be times I still would prefer to close the shades

@efficcial 3 жыл бұрын

Link for mount?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

a VIVO single arm mount www.amazon.com/VIVO-Single-Monitor-Adjustable-STAND-V001C/dp/B01CUU2VKY/

@xrosnero 2 жыл бұрын

where to find the j channel?

@DNChromatic 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon has lots of them, i think i have it listed in my description or links. 👍🏼

@kinzdarell5447 3 жыл бұрын

what keyboard?

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Check out my latest video for my updated Keychron K3 keyboard. But in this video it was a RK 71.

@adnenrebay4521 3 жыл бұрын

Hello there! i'm number 143 :D

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks for the sub.

@MelvinDlaCruz 3 жыл бұрын

You just made a hole in the table versus putting the cable behind the monitor stand, omggggghggg

@justsomethingfake5781 2 жыл бұрын

When a table with a desktop looks better than you:

@sebastianibanez7219 3 жыл бұрын

liked for da cat

@antmcbreen2721 3 жыл бұрын

That's quite sexy. Cold fusion vibes

@CineShivansh 3 жыл бұрын

Lets just first work hard to buy this expensive table, wooden overlay, monitor clamp, drill machine, metal planks.

@GuilhermeWBarreto 3 жыл бұрын

that's clean dude, congrats

@alexcostafotografia 3 жыл бұрын

Nice..... but....you know.... now you gonna have a lot of dirt under that pad lol the tape will make it har to clean it lol

@DNChromatic 3 жыл бұрын

Noted. Will keep that in mind. 👍🏼

@ag7468 3 жыл бұрын

A window in the back is the worst thing you can do, if you work by daylight.

@pun5649 3 жыл бұрын

You cant see visitors at the window

@s7erling696 3 жыл бұрын

Love that monitor! Nice desk too. I'd like to hear him better. Seems like he's keeping his voice low; he should just use his normal voice. Regardless it's a really good video. 😃👍👏

@arthur3545 3 жыл бұрын

I disagree, the way he's talking and his voice is super nice and makes me want to watch more

@s7erling696 3 жыл бұрын

@@arthur3545 That's cool. I think I'd enjoy watching more of his videos as well. 😉