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Cutting Parts: Use the straightest and driest pieces of wood you can find for the under-frame and bases to avoid any assembly issues from warped wood. Cut rack shelf partitions from the same piece of wood to insure it is the same width as it can vary slightly from piece to piece. Always keep your holding hand AWAY from the cutting area. 1. Cut 2 pieces of 2x6 at 31.5” (main side frame panels) 2. Cut 10 degree angles on both ends of each. (make cure they face correctly like a v. 3. Cut 4 pieces of 2x6 at 14” (rack shelf) 4. Cut 1 piece of 2x4 at 48” (support beam) 5. Cut 2 pieces of 1x2 at 48’ (hidden shelf rails) 6. Cut 1 piece of 1x2 at 47 7/8” (sliding shelf front rail) 7. Cut 1 piece of 1x2 at 47” (sliding shelf back rail)
Sanding and Finishing: I recommend pre-finishing the pieces before assembly as it it easier to work on in pieces + way less messy. It also allows for different tones for the parts and tops as shown in the example pieces. Always use adequate floor covering as to not anger your landlord. Things splatter no matter how careful you are. The Sanding Stick: A useful shaping and sanding tool for this project and beyond. I recommend making at least a couple. 1. Cut 1x2 off cut at 11” 2. Fold and cut 1 sheet of sandpaper in half lengthwise 3. Apply spray adhesive or school glue to back of sandpaper 4. Line up edge of paper with long edge of wood and wrap around 5. Use hands to press on sandpaper until fully adhered Shaping and Sanding: Rough to smooth. Don’t rush or skip paper grits. It’ll all shows up in the end... 1. Use router or sanding stick around to round the top edge of your desktop and top shelf piece. 2. Use router or sanding stick to round the front and back edges of rack shelf partitions. 3. Use router or sanding stick to round the front/ back and bottom edge of the underframe side panels 4. Use sanding stick to tame any remaining sharp - fresh cut edges and corners of the plywood shelving and underframe parts. 5. Use sander or hand with 120/150 grit to smooth out the edges you just sanded with 80grit. 6. Use sander or hand with 120/150 grit to smooth all flat surfaces of the panels and parts
Page 1 and 2: Monkwood DIY Desk: Designed by Bran
Page 3 and 4: Why Build a Studio Desk? A desk can
Page 5 and 6: Notes on Safety (post in a visible
Page 7 and 8: Model A // 61 key Studio Desk
Page 9: Cutting Tops and Shelving: You can
Page 13 and 14: Cutting Bases: 2x4 material for bas
Page 15 and 16: Assembling Underframe: We employ a
Page 17: Model B - 88key // Materials & Supp

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