My wife recently started Grad School and needed a better space to study other than the dining room table. She found the plans that she liked on Shanty2Chic and bought the addtional tools needed for the job...she was serious about this project. I made the desk over 3 weekends, a few hours each day. I only diverted from the plans by adding a 1 1/2" spade bit hole in the back to run the power cords through and tacking a surdge protector in between the top beams to help organize and hide the cords.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
The wood was @ $75, but I needed a few more tools for the project.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used a Minwax Dark Walnut stain and Minwax Polycrylic Satin finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner