Introduction: DIY (Easy) Live Edge Desk
If you’re like lots of other people right now, you’re probably working and/or schooling from home. So, to help ease the burden of limited workspaces, here's the easiest DIY live edge desk. You can make this in less than a full weekend and with only TWO power tools!
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Supplies:
Tools
Drill & Drill Bits
Sander & Sandpaper
Materials
Live Edge Slab
Hairpin Legs
Dark Walnut Danish Oil
5-Minute Epoxy(optional)
Epoxy Pigment(optional)
Step 1: Choose Your Slab
For this project, you'll need a slab that is large enough to be your workspace. The slab I chose can fit a laptop, a cup of coffee, and my notebook!
Step 2: Fill Cracks & Voids
Fill any voids in the slab with epoxy. I chose a 5-minute epoxy project for this because the voids I had in my slab were shallow. Deep slabs will require a deep pour epoxy.
Step 3: Sand Your Slab
After letting the epoxy cure, sand it flush along with the entire slab. I started with 80 grit and gradually worked to 220 grit.
Step 4: Add Finish
一旦你的板是完全准备就绪,鳍ish it using a wood finishing product. I chose a medium walnut danish oil for mine.
Step 5: Add the Legs
Last step is to add the hairpin legs! Mine came with all of the hardware required to install. So, I predrilled my holes and added the legs with screws.
Step 6: Get to Work
That's it! Now you have a new space to work from home on! A simple, and fun weekend project with minimal tools!

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9 Comments
10 months ago
Nice. But, where did you get the slab and legs?
Reply 10 months ago
Got the Hairpin Legs from DIY Hairpin Legs & the slab from The Lumber Shack. Just updated the links in my materials list to help you find what you need!
Reply 9 months ago
Thank you.
Reply 10 months ago
Awesome, thank you.
10 months ago onStep 6
Sam, this is Elegant! I see from the sign behind you NY is your home. I grew up in South Ozone Park, Queens, and Wifey in Long Beach. We lived in Merrick for many years. We now reside in NC. I'll be checking you out on Youtube.
Reply 10 months ago
Thank you so much! Hi, neighbor!
10 months ago
No way! This looks so awesome!
10 months ago onStep 6
So creative! What a great idea.
Reply 10 months ago
Thank you so much!