Building two small desks

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  • Building a small desk for our 7-year old, and a worktable for me for electronics, both nearly the same design. But lots of little screw-ups during the build. and a cameo appearance by a real camera man from CBC!
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  • @godmode3359
    @godmode3359 Před rokem +223

    I am so happy to see an old format, long, voiceover style woodworking video. I feel so nostalgic watching this. It's most enjoyable.

    • @pistool1
      @pistool1 Před rokem +3

      Agreed. I prefer the longer ones, too.

    • @mihi4
      @mihi4 Před rokem

      +1 :)

  • @bday3816
    @bday3816 Před rokem +80

    When Matthias's screw ups are better than your best project

  • @krenwregget7667
    @krenwregget7667 Před rokem +52

    Three times on CBC? You're a true Canadian Icon now, Matthias!

    • @matthiaswandel
      @matthiaswandel  Před rokem +39

      first time on cbc. CTV in 2011, Rogers in 2018, CBC in 2022

  • @GoblinKnightLeo
    @GoblinKnightLeo Před rokem +87

    My own hobby making furniture for myself and my family comes largely from watching Matthias, so this kind of thing is really great.

  • @carlospitcher4335
    @carlospitcher4335 Před rokem +29

    Jajaja when Harriet gets a bit older and watches this video she'll know the effort you put in to please her, and will bring lots of joyfull memories.
    Nice desk btw

    • @brandyj794
      @brandyj794 Před rokem

      " PRESSURE makes DIAMONDS " ❤💎🌿

  • @TheVTRainMan
    @TheVTRainMan Před rokem +33

    I'm glad I'm not the only one who makes those types of mistakes and keeps working around them. Most of the time, I'll point them out to people after it is completed and they don't even care or understand. :) I am in the process of designing a simple desk for my son who hates his old monster desk as well. This seems like a really easy concept to adapt... and looks great. Thanks!

  • @rjsprojects
    @rjsprojects Před rokem +8

    My dad built me a desk when I was a kid and I’ve used it my whole life. I’m 34 now!

  • @notabagel
    @notabagel Před rokem +18

    for lots of glue surface area I sometimes keep a spray bottle handy to mist the glue area as needed. this gives me a lot more time to get things right, and more importantly, the peace of mind which allows me to have clarity about my actions.

    • @CraigsWorkshop
      @CraigsWorkshop Před rokem +3

      My glue-ups are a panic too, but that's only because I have lots of data predicting that nothing will fit together.

  • @bigdirtystinky6783
    @bigdirtystinky6783 Před rokem +6

    Many youtubers talk only about making money, and they assess their success only through profit. But I cannot tell you how big of an impact and inspiration you've been on my woodworking and mindset around it. So, yeah, keep up the videos, even when, one day, this will not be profitable anymore.
    thank you

  • @timothynitz8118
    @timothynitz8118 Před rokem

    I enjoyed this one. I watch all your videos, but the ones I enjoy the most are when you show your mistakes and frustration and when you use approaches and tools we all can. I know, we can all build a pantarouter, but I probably won't. So using dowels is more in line with what I can go do today.

  • @michaeljohn7398
    @michaeljohn7398 Před rokem

    Love the occasional mis steps and how to quickly solve them. M W is certainly my favorite woodworking projects teacher. Top job Mate. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

  • @davidsmith9566
    @davidsmith9566 Před rokem +17

    The ‘toy’ desk looks really interesting! Really lovely to see project videos again, even though I’m sure they’re becoming less and less worthwhile in terms of invested time / payout for you. Hope injuries are not too bad!

    • @matthiaswandel
      @matthiaswandel  Před rokem +9

      it was an end table in its former life, modified to be a toy desk

  • @rashkavar
    @rashkavar Před rokem

    You made it to the "Now here's some good news to start your day" section of the CBC Morning Brief newsletter...and in so doing, got yourself a new subscriber!

  • @shivaargula4735
    @shivaargula4735 Před rokem +25

    Wow that reinforcing screw at a diagonal is really cool. Is there a name for that technique? Perhaps you could use a jig to properly countersink and get the screw in at a consistent angle on future projects. Would be really useful to attach two pieces with no hardware showing from the outside.

    • @grumpyoldman5772
      @grumpyoldman5772 Před rokem +8

      Wow, some people really want to see the world burn... 😂

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 Před rokem +6

      Matthias never said pocket screws are a bad idea, he just doesn't think they're the end-all wood joint. They *are* weaker than glue, and the jig is ridiculously expensive, so they're just too loaded down with anti-features to be generally useful. There are a few situations where they make sense, like this bodge. It should tell you something that you had to wait years for Matthias to use one single pocket screw, so you could make your snarky comment.
      Also "no hardware showing" is a pocket screw slogan that happens to just be a lie. Everybody can see the pocket and the screw inside, it's uglier than the screw head would have been by itself.

  • @GoingtoHecq
    @GoingtoHecq Před rokem +1

    I'm glad the local news recognizes your exceptional skills and pragmatism.

  • @rcg809
    @rcg809 Před rokem +2

    Anytime a vid from you pops up I'm immediately watching, thanks for all the great content Matthias, you're an inspiration for sure. That being said, I'm shocked you didn't jump on these.

  • @GWL420
    @GWL420 Před rokem +2

    I am surprised you have never been in the CBC. I had found your website looking up how to make wood gears and found the story of your father's shop and found it one of the most touching things I have read. The whole story from starting as a kid on Father's sawmill, helping with with his professional and hobby woodworking, organizing his shop as he got older, and ultimately thinking of it as a legacy. I shared the story withy folks because it was is so beautiful and touching and the story could be a documentary about fathers and sons.

  • @desktorp
    @desktorp Před rokem +1

    oh wow I never thought about gradually raising the tablesaw blade to creep up on the final cut without overcutting.. great trick!

  • @CJWarlock
    @CJWarlock Před rokem

    I've enjoyed watching this video while eating. It has a relaxing quality to it. Thanks. Cheers. :)

  • @Vyker
    @Vyker Před rokem

    Never once asked me to like and subscribe... What a legend! True CZcams OG.

  • @ilyaayli1283
    @ilyaayli1283 Před rokem

    You are the BEST Dad ever!

  • @artursmihelsons415
    @artursmihelsons415 Před rokem +5

    It's always good to see screw-ups! 👍 Every one can learn from these..
    Excellent video as always!

  • @pistool1
    @pistool1 Před rokem +1

    5:00 Why don't use construction glue or Sika, for example? It give muchs more longer workinhg/open time, like 30mins, until it starts to crust and dry eventually. I'm not a professional or pro-level craftsman, but done some floors, ceilings, furniture, renovation, tiling, painting, concrete etc. indoor construction for some years now. Thanks for the always interesting and inspiring content, greetings from Finland, Europe!

  • @ghanimaabderrazzak1022
    @ghanimaabderrazzak1022 Před rokem +2

    I just want to thank you for exposing all the mistakes you have done during this project. This gives a beginner like me a bit of self-confidence since a Master like you can miss things sometimes. I'm really a fan of your work and the tools you create

  • @evandenenden
    @evandenenden Před rokem +1

    Matthias, again a real DIY project, with screwups and most important, happy family members.
    You are a great professional sir.
    Greetings from Belgium.

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos Před rokem

    Nice work Matthias! Thanks for always sharing with us! Merry Christmas! to you and the family🎄🎁✝😎JP

  • @bjkehoe6988
    @bjkehoe6988 Před rokem +8

    Thank you for including your mistakes and how you addressed them, I find that type of content extremely useful in my projects! :D

  • @canoetipper019
    @canoetipper019 Před rokem

    2022-11-22 heard you on CBC Radio this morning...wasn't paying too close attention until they talked about the engineering and building your own tools etc. Then heard your voice and ding-ding-ding...the light came on...lol.
    Cheers from NB
    Edit: will have to watch CBC News now I guess...lol.

  • @TheducksOrg
    @TheducksOrg Před rokem

    @10:06 I .. er.. know a company with a fondness for the colour blue which makes a jig that could help with that 🤣Love your work as always Matthias.

  • @AlipashaSadri
    @AlipashaSadri Před rokem +2

    And that's how the "desk race" began!

  • @andrewgalbreath2101
    @andrewgalbreath2101 Před rokem

    I'll never tire of just watching you building tables. You're the reason I got into building things from curb finds

  • @CraigsWorkshop
    @CraigsWorkshop Před rokem

    One alternative to building a short desk and gluing blocks to the legs later, is to build a normal height desk, and in the mean time glue blocks to Harriet's feet.

  • @Kineth1
    @Kineth1 Před rokem

    I'd love to see the interview when it's published.

  • @engieviral
    @engieviral Před rokem +1

    Got to love the vicarious fancies of small children 😆

  • @Crlarl
    @Crlarl Před rokem

    It's amazing how many cordless drills of different brands you have. You never need to change the bits!

  • @thisisbethm
    @thisisbethm Před rokem

    Kids are funny!
    The desks look great, though!!

  • @matthewgarland693
    @matthewgarland693 Před rokem

    Im sure lots of effort went into this.
    Thank you 🙂

  • @johncochran8497
    @johncochran8497 Před rokem +13

    Matthias: Using this joint because it has a lot of glue surface.
    Matthias (later): This joint is hard to pull together because it has too much glue surface.

  • @Paronak
    @Paronak Před rokem

    Man i could use a new custom desk for my driving sim setup. If i was your neighbor i'd commission you one because these ones look amazing

  • @ErugoPurakushiOne
    @ErugoPurakushiOne Před rokem +1

    Great video, as always. And these unbuttoned cuff moments add spice to it. But Matthias, I really want you to be safe and sound) Please do not neglect safety precautions (despite I know you always do)

  • @mcflapper7591
    @mcflapper7591 Před rokem +1

    Love those screw-ups! Its so much more down-to-earth. And I tend to do the same screw-ups, that's probably the not-so-secret-reason behind it.. ;-)

  • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720

    Thanks for showing the design and building of the new desk, Matthias. I store wood vertically for many years and it doesn't warp. Learned the technique from my dad who did so too.

  • @chrisharper2658
    @chrisharper2658 Před rokem

    Nice to see the reality of doing some projects. Even if not perfect, its still more rewarding to complete a project, even if not perfect.

  • @ordelian7795
    @ordelian7795 Před rokem

    This video is a good example why dry fitting pieces is important.

  • @chriscardwell3495
    @chriscardwell3495 Před rokem +1

    Great video - your family are very fortunate to have bespoke furniture designed to their specification . . .
    All the stuff piled on the desks - how about a small column of shelves - extending upwards - to keep the desktops free?

  • @kylefraga5550
    @kylefraga5550 Před rokem

    T shirt idea. Well I screwed up a bit, but then have a picture of still a beautifully crafted piece.

  • @brandyj794
    @brandyj794 Před rokem

    " PRESSURE makes DIAMONDS " ❤💎🌿

  • @tracybowling1156
    @tracybowling1156 Před rokem

    Good job Harriet. You get a new beautiful desk! ☺️

  • @Spongyarob
    @Spongyarob Před rokem

    Noone hops on the desk this time? :D
    Great build!

  • @aserta
    @aserta Před rokem +1

    I've met a lot of people who think making a table (let alone a functional desk with drawers) is easy. Like they think it's something ordinary and the lowest peak you can attain in woodworking.
    It's not as difficult as chairs, not by a long shot, but it's not easy either. Lots of things to screw up leading to something that looks like it but isn't. And the "best" part is, even if you think you've done a right job... in one year the squeak tells you "no, no you didn't".

  • @benjaqsonworkshop9974

    It's reassuring to see I'm not the only one who makes all those kinds of mistakes. I do now tend to drill very deep dowels! Great little desk.

  • @orenrob1914
    @orenrob1914 Před rokem

    I like quick-and-rough Matthias! Nice design

  • @kellyklaask7su990
    @kellyklaask7su990 Před rokem +1

    I always feel like an idiot when I mess up while building something. Then I watch these videos and see Matthias also messes up so then I don't feel so bad! :)

  • @johaneklo9666
    @johaneklo9666 Před rokem +1

    Looked like this project was made in a hurry! But as always, you find a clever way to hide your cimes, great job! Turned out great.

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Před rokem

    Brilliant work, Matthias! 😃
    Really beautiful tables!!!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @raymitchell9736
    @raymitchell9736 Před rokem

    Screw ups? Wow... I thought those were a new kind of fasteners like pocket hole joinery... LOL 🤣 I use screw ups on my project too.

  • @marmotaworks
    @marmotaworks Před rokem

    Great job!!! definitely subscribed.

  • @LucaHulot
    @LucaHulot Před rokem +1

    Well, I'm jealous they got their own Father-made table :') !

  • @torque8899
    @torque8899 Před rokem

    Good vid, classic style!

  • @pennyroyal3813
    @pennyroyal3813 Před rokem +5

    I'm surprised Harriet isn't making her own desk using her own design. Is "The Curb" a used furniture store in your area?

    • @rashkavar
      @rashkavar Před rokem

      It's not terribly uncommon in Canada for people who want to get rid of their old furniture to just put it out on the edge of the road with a sign saying "Free." It's typically gone within a week. (THis is generally done in summer, or whatever the dry season is, for obvious reasons, though I've definitely seen (and rescued) furniture put out in the weather.)

  • @Smallathe
    @Smallathe Před rokem

    It's nice to see a pro make all these mistakes... Especially as I make way many more mistakes with my woodwork...lol we are all humane... Lovely desks - made with love!!!

  • @peggyt1243
    @peggyt1243 Před rokem +1

    Harriet might prefer a desk that is pink and purple instead of "varnish".
    Throw on a little glitter too.

  • @julietphillips1991
    @julietphillips1991 Před rokem

    Matthias your kids are surely benefitting from your daddy-woodworking skills! You don't mind!

  • @jumpleadsx2
    @jumpleadsx2 Před rokem

    So many screwups, now we know you're just like us!

  • @dizzolve
    @dizzolve Před rokem

    11:12 love the wrist-rest on your desk. Yeah that sharp edge looks nasty otherwise

  • @pmarintube
    @pmarintube Před rokem

    that tiny desk is so cute!

  • @billj5645
    @billj5645 Před rokem +1

    Titebond makes a slower setting version of their glue, I wonder if it would help with assembly time. Also you know what your friend John uses for his glueups.

  • @shaneherman8906
    @shaneherman8906 Před rokem +3

    I rarely see anyone use desk drawers anymore. I think it's mostly due to people rarely use paper files anymore. Just about all point, click, save now. So no need for drawers. Almost all flat desk with a mechanism of some sort to raise and lower the work station for sitting or standing.

    • @rasmis
      @rasmis Před rokem +1

      Yeah, those are mandatory in many EU countries. Up-desks I've heard them called. I'd like to see Matthias' take on one. Preferably without a motor. Just a crank or a foot-pedal.

  • @TheFlyingEpergne
    @TheFlyingEpergne Před rokem

    I'd love to see that interview!

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před rokem

    Wow ur famous Matthias!!! 🤩💕👍
    PS- they're not screw ups they're just project elongaters and more grey hairs 😂

  • @psychopathicfish97
    @psychopathicfish97 Před rokem

    I’ve missed this ❤

  • @IanKjos
    @IanKjos Před rokem +2

    May I ask about not gluing the dowel/skewers? It might make the process less of a rush, at no meaningful loss of build integrity since they appear to be primarily for alignment.

  • @fredparsons5134
    @fredparsons5134 Před rokem

    This was to entertaining Matthias!😊

  • @CJWarlock
    @CJWarlock Před rokem

    Beautiful! :) Simple yet so beautiful. Congrats. :) Don't worry about the small mistakes, the project got finished, and you've managed to correct the mistakes on the fly, which is a proof of intelligence. Cheers.:)

  • @Jefferrey1
    @Jefferrey1 Před rokem +2

    Anyone else have a mini heart attack at 1:35 with the sleeves near the blade?
    Matthias is a pro so he must know what he's doing but damn

    • @IIVQ
      @IIVQ Před rokem +1

      Yeah, me too!

    • @runristaren
      @runristaren Před rokem +1

      I'm sure he did it on purpose just to trigger us 😊

    • @Mark-jd1fr
      @Mark-jd1fr Před rokem +3

      He did a video on that subject 10 years ago.Dangled cloth into the blade. I recall he couldn't get to catch.

  • @ausieborn
    @ausieborn Před rokem

    TV interview haha that explains the dress shirt! haha

  • @softdorothy
    @softdorothy Před rokem

    I like your channel, like what you do, how you show it. As an also-engineer who does woodworking I have one comment regarding "design". Let me suggest *chamfer* , not *round-over* . It's a matter of taste of course, but I would be curious to see you try chamfering rather than rounding over and see if you don't also prefer it.

  • @aeiounix
    @aeiounix Před rokem

    Too cute. Them silly kids.

  • @hamdyxone
    @hamdyxone Před rokem

    good job 👍

  • @MD-en3zm
    @MD-en3zm Před rokem

    I do the same thing with plywood. My scrap pile is full of L-shaped sheets.

  • @jsaurman
    @jsaurman Před rokem +2

    5:00 You know, you could use hide glue. It works great for furniture and has a really long open time. Tried and true for hundreds of years.

    • @senatorjosephmccarthy2720
      @senatorjosephmccarthy2720 Před rokem +1

      And it seems there is probably something that can be added to the present glue to slow it down some. Maybe a few NASCAR restrictor plates.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 Před rokem

      Hide glue is kind of a PITA compared to PVA, though. Like you kind of have to have a crock pot running all the time if you want to be able to just pick up the bottle of glue and use it.

    • @harlanbarnhart4656
      @harlanbarnhart4656 Před rokem

      Titebond EXT. Try it on a difficult glue up. You will not be dissatisfied.

  • @ramosoficinadamadeira5510

    Muito bom seu trabalho 👏👏👏

  • @asailijhijr
    @asailijhijr Před rokem +2

    10:16 you could miss the bandsaw on the other side on a much narrower saw though.

  • @vkpskulls
    @vkpskulls Před rokem

    Those sleeves are driving me nuts

  • @anderswegge6828
    @anderswegge6828 Před rokem +2

    @10:03
    A pocket screw by another name would fasten just as well.

  • @woodsprout
    @woodsprout Před rokem

    Only shown briefly @ 11:12 -- I like the round-edged wood strip you put on the white melamine computer project table.
    Have been planning to do that myself.

    • @matthiaswandel
      @matthiaswandel  Před rokem +1

      It's got a super sharp edge that gets annoying when using the computer

    • @woodsprout
      @woodsprout Před rokem

      @@matthiaswandel-- Yep, the bummer about any veneered pressed-wood table edge used as a desk. Th wrist and forearms pay a price.

  • @UncleChester
    @UncleChester Před rokem +2

    The trolling with the long sleeves dangling did not go unnoticed. I'm sure the safety squad is blowing you up 🤣🤣🤣

    • @runristaren
      @runristaren Před rokem +1

      Came here to write exactly that 😂

    • @BigWingUK
      @BigWingUK Před rokem

      @@runristaren Me too - I was really worried about Matthias!

    • @Mark-jd1fr
      @Mark-jd1fr Před rokem +1

      He did a video on that subject about ten years ago. He dangled cloth into the spinning blade. As I recall couldn't get it to catch.

    • @UncleChester
      @UncleChester Před rokem

      Not about whether or not it is dangerous. It's about algorithms and getting comments. 🤔
      The man plays the long game.

    • @matthiaswandel
      @matthiaswandel  Před rokem +1

      I'm more worried about the jointer. That shelix head would way better at catching stuff than the straight head was

  • @Franciscoaldembergue
    @Franciscoaldembergue Před rokem

    Show de bola meu amigo parabéns pelo trabalho ganhou mais um inscrito e deixo aquele like valeu 👍🏻👍🏻🤝🤝

  • @tseckwr3783
    @tseckwr3783 Před rokem

    Thanks for the post.

  • @harlanbarnhart4656
    @harlanbarnhart4656 Před rokem

    My Google feed offered me the TV news piece on Matthias. Why yes Google, I think I will watch...
    Also, I keep a bottle of titebond EXT in the shop for difficult glue ups. Life is now sunshine and roses.

  • @ironnam8107
    @ironnam8107 Před rokem

    For complicated glue ups that can give me trouble. I mist them with water after applying the glue. It slows down the drying a little and makes it a little more slippery.

  • @ecsyntric
    @ecsyntric Před rokem

    yay finally some sawdust

  • @Mark-jd1fr
    @Mark-jd1fr Před rokem

    Tight fitting joints have always been a problem for me. One at a time is okay but when I spread water based PVA glue on several at once the joints swell enough to make it almost impossible to close them. I've had good luck using polyurethane glues in those cases since they are not water based and don't swell the wood. They do require a longer clamp time though.

    • @tissuepaper9962
      @tissuepaper9962 Před rokem

      Try using a little more clearance in your joints, and use a spray bottle of water to mist the glue and keep it wet. Then you can take your time closing all the joints.

  • @rogerdudra178
    @rogerdudra178 Před rokem

    Desk construction is fun.

  • @terrytopliss9506
    @terrytopliss9506 Před rokem

    You just can’t win them all.👍👍

  • @firesurfer
    @firesurfer Před rokem +1

    Could have asked her if you could shorten the desk (shorten the drawers on one side), remove one set of drawers on one side, and change the pulls. I bet she would have liked that. It's a nice oak desk, needs to be saved.

    • @JessCat606
      @JessCat606 Před rokem +1

      odds are good we'll see another video next year about how Matthias built his new kitchen cabinets or something from an old desk that nobody wanted anymore...

    • @firesurfer
      @firesurfer Před rokem

      @@JessCat606 CZcams rule #1, everything is a video.

  • @charlesxix
    @charlesxix Před rokem

    I'd tell Harriet to bugger off there's nothing wrong with it.

  • @asailijhijr
    @asailijhijr Před rokem

    I'll bet that rubber mallet likes its job.

  • @vbart1776
    @vbart1776 Před rokem

    Keep the big desk around if you can. As homework load increases it will become more useful

    • @matthiaswandel
      @matthiaswandel  Před rokem +2

      I have no room to put it somewhere else. It will get disassembled. Might keep the drawer thingys though

  • @AlbertFilice
    @AlbertFilice Před rokem

    The toy desk is pretty choice