My First Build -- the $55 Fancy X Desk
This was my first build EVER. I had never even used a saw before, so if I can do this, so can YOU!
The original plans call for this desk to be 72" in length, but my space only allowed for a 60" desk, so I cut the 3 braces that go along the back down by 12", as well as the 2x6s that make the desktop. The cross-braces in the back were also cut down, but I did that by measuring for fit (as demonstrated by Ana in one of her videos where she made the x-bench).
I described this as a weekend project ONLY because of the time I had to allow between coats of paint, etc. I built it easily in one day (with kids at home!).
This was a GREAT experience and I am HOOKED! Thanks to Ana and Shanty-2-Chic for designing this!
Comments
mybartmart
Mon, 01/07/2013 - 12:52
First Build Desk
Great job, love the dark painted legs and stained top. Great that you could build it to fit your space!!
Nathan1342
Mon, 01/07/2013 - 13:30
Looks great! Good Work!
Looks great! Good Work!
Pam the Goatherd
Mon, 01/07/2013 - 20:54
That turned out beautifully!
That turned out beautifully! Good work!
Lianna (not verified)
Tue, 01/08/2013 - 08:27
Beautiful!
I hope to build this desk this week! Your post timing is great! AND your end result is gorgeous!!!
berryrach89
Thu, 01/10/2013 - 19:31
Love this!
I absolutely love this. I've been searching for a new desk and I think I want to copy yours. Love it.
Jodye (not verified)
Fri, 01/11/2013 - 00:35
Well Done
Well done...I too have been contemplating giving this ago. Our out door glass table exploded due to the heat here in Australia on monday...never going glass again...did I mention the nightmare clean up job :-((
Im building the big version....Im excited..you did it so I can too!
tgreen
Sun, 07/13/2014 - 15:48
length of cross braces
Looks great! Do you know what the length of the cross braces ended up being from short end to long end?