I have had several people ask for the cut list on this desk, so here it is! Top: 30 3/8" x 11 1/4" Hinged top: 30 3/8" x 11 1/4" (If you want to make this piece overhang the front a little, add 2 inches or so to the width) Both sides: 22" x 7" Front: 28 x 3 7/8" Back: 28 x 7" Front legs: 1 9/16" square, 28 5/8" long. Back legs: 1 9/16" square, 30 7/16" long. For the trim, I just made some 45 degree triangle strips with my table saw. Then I used the saw to blunt the edges. The thickness of all of the wood, except the legs, was about 7/8". To make the bevel on the side pieces, measure 11 5/16 from the back and make a mark on the top edge. Then, measure 4 5/16 from the bottom of the front of the same piece and make a mark on the front edge. Draw a line between those two marks and make the cut. If you use a miter saw, it's a 14 degree angle. Of course, there are a ton of different ways to make this desk. If you make one, send me a picture at falllineridge@gmail.com. I would love to display some of them on a future video. Thanks to everyone for your interest in this project. Hope yours turns out great!

@zacfincik3089

4 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing the dimensions. the ease of construction and pine lumber make this desk special.

That is beautiful the way those knots worked out on the back of the desk. You have done an absolute beautiful job building (I mean creating) that desk......you remind me of how my father always worked on his wood projects, everything had to be just perfect and even to the way he handled the wood, almost like he was handling a precious stone. Great job............beautiful work......everything was so much like my dad does it that I could almost predict the little trick of blowing on the nail to make sure there was no sawdust in the way.......Thanks..i always felt like I was learning from the BEST❤

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzread.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

I really like the simplicity and functionality of this desk and I appreciate you allowing us to tag along during the build. God bless, my friend! 🙏👍

I agree that the straight grain of the quarter sawn boards is beautiful. I really hope the remaining pith in the middle of them doesnt cause you any issues though. Beautiful build!

I must say, as an aspiring wood worker himself, you really produce some beautiful things. The care you put into building your pieces, albeit the big chicken coup that I'm following right now, are truly second to none. I really enjoy watching your videos and the things you make. I appreciate all of it.

Nice job, I think I would have cut the pith out of the middle of the boards and joined them back together giving you quarter sawn across the board.

@debgray1840

4 жыл бұрын

Counter sink the nails, use sealer/coating, fill nail holes, and seal again. To prevent "bleed' from the nails.

I remember using a desk like that. At school! It is comfortable to use as the lid is perfect for writing on. These were made by the dozen but yours is a true craftsman piece.

That desk is absolutely gorgeous, so very beautiful.......

This video is best without a lot of commentary...very nice! And seeing you use that old hand drill made my day!

Great job, I remember watching Norm build one that is similar many years ago. Thanks for sharing this with us.

You have such patience and attention to detail. A simple desk done with skill.

Ha! I remember seeing that old desk and opening it up with my grandpa ray and it was just as beautiful in person as it is on your channel! Keep up the good work!

Great project! I really enjoy the raw simplicity of old pieces like that and I appreciate you didn't try to pretty it up with fancy joints. Save those for other projects. When I'm done with my winter projects I may do one like this. It would be ideal as a first project for hand tools only.

Very nice! We had those in my elementary school in the 50s. 👍

Love the desk. thank you fro showing us your work.

Your video is so good I can smell the pine as you cut it. Thank you for the video. Your detail is excellent. That is a really nice and simple design that is still useful.

I appreciate the hard work you put into filming and editing this video. The shot setups were great and you told the story. I wish I had the time to do more of this (camera setup) on my channel. Congrats on your success on KZread. Liked the addition of the old drill. I have 2 of those as well as 2 brace and bits with all the bits.

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

I have some bit and braces as well, just no decent bits for them! It's a shame because they are really nice tools. Maybe I'll run across a decent set one day. Thanks for the compliment, I think I ended up with over 150 shots to edit on this video.

love me some wood work. I need to get my shop set up so I can get back into it. thanks for sharing, looks great and im sure you guys will get some good use of it.

Wow that reminds me of my school days. lol cool and beautifully made.

What a fine piece of work. You are definitely a craftsman.

Very beautiful work sir! My father has a desk of a little different sort built by a long lost family member on display in his living room. I look forward to sharing this video with him. I have no doubt he will appreciate your craftsmanship!

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Heath! I hope he enjoys it.

Wow, that turned out great.

That is some awesome pine, surprised to see nails but I suppose true to original. You might want to chamfer the ends/feet of your legs. It will prevent the squeaking on sliding across the floor and prevent the corners of the legs splitting off when moving it around. Great project!

I made one of these for my daughter many years ago and she still has it.

Beautiful. Simple and elegant

Love the mix of old and tools

Nice job very interesting. Thanks for sharing

A beautiful table. glad to see you use boards with knots in it. People at work use to ask me why I picked out that kind of wood until they saw the end product, I think it gives the piece more character. Thanks for the cut list, will be making one for myself.

The case of that desk would look good with dovetails ! I might have to make one lol

Reminds me of the desk I had at school. Except that it had an ink well and a pencil groove along the top. Still, brings back a lot of good memories.

nice job looks great love the videos and GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY

That’s nice.. what a great job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Your talent and our fine Ga pine make a great combination.

Thanks for the effort in putting the video together, great work and makes everything take twice as long.

Awesome. Thanks for sharing

Nice build. Turned out great. The old school desks I remember had a shallow routed out pencil holder at the top, back.

After reading previous comments, I have to add this: instead of making it out of wood, you really should have just done a 3D scan, cleaned it up with cad-cam, then printed it on a half million dollar printer. Now THAT'S the future of furniture building! (Seriously, you did a great job re-creating a classic old piece. Ignore the negative comments.)

Gotta love pine! Awesome job!

End result is fantastic. Beautiful

Beautiful job! Thanks for the great video!

What a glorious piece of history, recreated with care and love. I had a desk like that when I was in elementary school up in Connecticut. memories there for sure. Well done. A great way to cap off a Friday night.

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jeremy!

Beautiful piece of work

I like the worm holes in the legs.I built my daughter a unity cross for her wedding with pine that had worm holes

nice job Thanks for Sharing

I had something similar when I was younger. What's old is new again!

great video great job making the desk it looks good

Like many listed below I had a desk like that in school with the ink well in the upper right hand corner, and it was anchored to the floor with wrought iron side pieces. and while your point was missed by few below, I appreciated the hand drill/ "forged" nail look, and what could be done with simple tools There are a lot of people out there that don't have "full fledged shops, with all the latest tools, saws etc. " so you showed how it can be done with simple tools and caring for what you do. Thanks for doing the video, and above all Thanks for sharing. well done.

Looks good! That's some nice quartered pine you have there! Watching you use that old eggbeater drill reminded me of using one as a kid, when I was too young to be using power tools!

👍 AWESOME DESK 👍

Reading through all the comments to date, I am impressed--and bothered a bit--by all the negative comments about using a ball peen hammer. Did anyone see the use of the ball end? Of course not--and the flat end is just like a normal claw hammer, so forget it, guys. He did an excellent job in making this replica.

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

very nice job. looking sharp

Very, very nice. You are a man of many talents

Should last for generations. 👍

Great job, very nice!

Any chance you could make the cut list public? This is a beautiful piece and I would love to make one for my younger brother who has a whole lot of schooling ahead of him. Thanks for the video!

Excellent! Beautiful job!

Nice work friend.

Outstanding.

That wood grain is beautiful

Cool thank you for sharing

Just plain awesome!!!

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

Good job sir. A close representation to the original. The only reason I say close is because of the tools used. The end result is wonderful. Your kids will love this desk for sure. I can see you really enjoyed building this desk. Thanks for sharing with us, also cant wait to see what the cookies become

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Should have that video up next week, Lyle! Thanks!

Fall Line Ridge man I like your style the desk is soo pretty nice work nice video I really enjoyed it soo much. Thanks for the nice video be blessed with loving care and grace.

I would have gone glue and dowels rather than the nails. But that's just me. Very nice work brother!

@robertherzog2087

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect time to use box joints or dovetails for strength and appearance.

@wauhawk

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertherzog2087 That thought came to mind also but with dowels you can still use the exact measurements from the simple built original yet still add a bit more to the look than nails.

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Would have been nice, but was going for an exact replica. Appreciate you watching, as always!

@mycroftholmes7003

4 жыл бұрын

@@robertherzog2087 hell I would have even taken biscuits...those nails hurt my soul. I understand he was going for a replica though. Thats how it is sometimes.

Wish you lived closer to UK I would buy one in dark wood, Great video, nice to see someone good at their work.

Now you need to build the bench the Student would set on

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Now that's a good idea.

Lovely!

Keep up the great work. I'll give this a try one day, promise!

Nice video. No gum flapping just dust flying. 👍👍

Looks good bro!

Nice Job .... love just putting oil on such beautiful wood!

Great work!! I used one of these in 1st and 2nd grades!!

Lovely straight-grained wood and a finish that shows this off to perfection. Love the simple, but elegant design of this desk. This turned out really well. A pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing your skills and ideas. Best wishes.

@falllineridge

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mark.

I don't think I've ever seen a wood mizer that clean, or used as a joiner ! Glad you got a miter saw, cross cutting with a circular saw is usually not as precise as a RAS or miter saw

Yes can you make the cut list public please!and yes you did a great job😀😁

Beautifully done -

Very nice!

Very nice.

great job, daysinger

Beautiful job! That's a real slick cordless drill you have there, what will they think of next !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

good work my friend god bless

Very nice job I love it

Well done

That is some pretty wood.

OSHA would probably demand that you wear the safety glasses when you were using the small hand drill.😀

Awesome...

It is a beautiful desk. Although I do agree with some of these other posts, you made a carbon copy of the vintage desk, other than a couple of bevel cuts, this is like the third week in wood shop class in high school. It's pedestrian shop work at the best. You had opportunity here it improve on the makers simplistic design. Even shaker versions of this simple desk had dovetails and turned spindle legs. But hey, you are making a desk, and I'm complaining while watching you build it. Great project. Can't wait for the next video. Love your stuff.

Te quedó de cine! 😍

Very nice, !!!!!!

Very nice , man👍!

Nice job, really like the whole "from scratch" concept save for what I have seen some others comment on too, which was the opportunity to make the piece using other joinery methods. I believe that would have still made the same desk, at least in spirit, while making it yours as well. Regardless, it is a nice piece that perhaps someday someone will want it make a copy of as well.

Nice work young man!

I'm pretty sure I sat at a desk just like that when I was six, I think mine had inkwells in it! Oh!, and quite a few names carved into it and ink stains. Great job. I think I would have given it a lot of wax, years of use would have built up a great patina.

No matter what you do any 4 legged piece will wobble somewhere because not all floors are flat. Your little desk will always be stable if you only use 3 legs.one in back the other two on the front corners.

Very nice man. 😊

You should bevel the bottom of the legs to keep them from splintering as the desk slides over the the floor. Just a thought!

I don’t have a wood mizer, dropsaw planer and really big workshop, but I’m sure I could knock up hinge top desk out of pallet wood

Once work. Hope you and your family have a Merry Christmas season👍👍