How to make a desk | Rustic Desk

Pete shows how to build a desk with plans courtesy of Ana-White and Shanty2Chic. This video walks you through each step of building the Fancy X Desk using their plans. I did modify the top by using 2x8 boards and adding breadboard ends. The wood costs about $60.00 and the desk can be made in a weekend.\r
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I used Ana Whites plans for this project. She teamed up with Whitney from Shanty2Chic.com to create this beautiful piece of work. The only modifications I made to Anas plans were to make the top out of 2×6s and to add breadboards to each end.\r
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So, for the top youll need to cut:\r
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QTY 4 2×6 x 61″\r
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QTY 2 2×6 x 22.5″ (breadboard ends – will cut down about 1/4 to 1/2 inch once you are ready to connect it to the four boards that are kreg jigged together.\r
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Use a miter saw to make all your cuts. If you dont have one, Id recommend getting a 12″ Dewalt Miter Saw for your DIY projects. Use 2×4s and the 1×4 to make the I-Beams. Assemble using screws or a nail gun. Use glue when attaching the 4 cross supports (shown in tutorial video).\r
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Use your Kreg Jig to drill pocket holes in the aprons and supports that span the width of the deck. If you desk will be against a wall, Id recommend having the pocket holes on the outside. Attach the top to the base using the pocket holes. (Shown in tutorial video)\r
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For this table I used the dark walnut stain from Minwax. Wipe 1 coat on with a clean rag and let it dry. Brush on 2 coats of polyurethane. Once the second coat is completely dry, use a block sander with 300 grit paper to lightly sand the table. Once sanded, blow off the dust and then wipe with a clean and damp rag. Once dry, use a clean cloth to wipe a thin third coat of poly on the entire piece. Let dry and then you are done!\r
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Bozeman, Montana 59715