How to build a bookshelf

    Set up a desk

    The first part of building a desk is figuring out the style and size of the desk you want to build. You should consider the following questions:

    How much desktop space do I need?

    How high and wide do I want to build?

    What kind of wood do I want to work with?

    How much storage space do I need?

    When making height adjustable desks, make sure that the left and right sides of the table are the same length as the front and back.

    If you are a beginner in carpentry, cutting wood with a hand saw may be the best. Learning how to use tools properly is essential for carpentry to avoid inadvertent accidents.

    Start by building a desktop framework. You want to make sure that the top of your desk is high enough so that a person can sit comfortably in a chair with enough space.

    Adding table legs to the desktop provides a little extra height to prevent you from cutting the frame too short. These can always be added at the end.

    If you decide to cover your back and sides with planks, this will allow you to add drawers to one or both sides of the table, depending on the storage space you want.

    Adding a board will provide you with a frame for the desk drawer you will add later.

    In order to create drawers for your desk, you will need both regular wood on both sides of the drawer and thinner boards on the bottom.

    Groves will need to be created so that the drawers slide and close together. It is best to install a drawer with a metal track system.

    After assembling the table, you need to polish it and choose a stain that matches your room's decor.