This guide will show you how to build a basic desk. The cost of a desk depends on the type of wood used, the size and complexity of the design and the number of pieces that need to be joined together. Building your own desk can be an inexpensive way to get exactly what you want in terms of style and function.
The cost of materials for this project is about $100, but it varies depending on where you live, what kind of wood you choose and whether or not you have access to tools like a table saw or router. To save money, look for used lumber at a yard sale or yard waste site. Choose unfinished wood so that you can stain it yourself instead of having it stained for an additional fee at a home improvement store.
You can also cut costs by buying pre-cut boards and using only parts from them (for example: legs instead of an entire sheet). Or consider building the desk yourself with help from your family members or friends — just make sure everyone understands their roles beforehand!
Cost to build a desk
If you want to build a computer desk from scratch and not spend a fortune, then follow this guide. It’s free, it takes less than two hours, and it will look great!
Step 1: Gather Materials
You will need the following materials:
1x 4’x8′ sheet of 3/4″ plywood or particle board (I used birch plywood)
1x package of 2 1/2″ wood screws
1x package of 1 5/8″ wood screws
1x box of 1-1/4″ nails (or suitable trim nails)
how to build a wooden desk
In this article, we’ll cover how to build a wooden desk from scratch. You can build a simple, solid wood computer desk for less than $100 or splurge on a fancy one for hundreds more.
You can make your own desk with basic tools and a little time. The following instructions will help you build your own desk with drawers and drawers from scratch.
How to Build a Wooden Desk in 6 Steps
Step 1: Cut the pieces of lumber according to the cutting diagram in Figure A. If you’re using plywood instead of dimensional lumber, cut each piece down to size using a circular saw with a guide rail and miter gauge (Photo 1). Make sure all cuts are square and straight by measuring them against a straightedge as you saw through each piece.
Step 2: Assemble the frame using clamps to hold it together while driving one screw through each corner joint (Figure C). Drill pilot holes at least 3/8 in. deep before driving screws into each joint so they don’t split out when you tighten them down with a drill/driver or impact driver (Photos 2-3).