From Scrap Wood and Tiles to New Desk
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From Scrap Wood and Tiles to New Desk




If you have extra wood and tiles laying around from a project you can follow these easy steps to create your own desk without spending money.
Supplies
Tools Needed:
- Dremel Saw Max
- RYOBI Sander
- Spray Paint
- Tape Measure
- Tile Saw
- Drill
- Wood
- 12 1 Inch Cross Bolts
- Tiles
Trace and Cut Wood



Step 1: Trace the wood to be 29 inches long
- 20 Inches Wide
- 12 Inches across the point to get an angle cut
- Cut the legs to 32 Inches long and 3 Inches wide
- The X Supports will be cut 33 inches long and 1 inch wide
Paint Top Frame and Legs



Begin to paint the legs, supports, and frame
Cut Tiles to Fit Frame


- Tiles will be 10 inches long and 6 inches wide
- Cut across corner 5 inches to get an angular cut
- The back tiles are 4 inches wide and 10 inches long
- The middle tiles are 10 inches long and 10 inches wide
Attach the Legs



Then you will drill the legs into place
They are 1 inch off the corners and 2 inches wide
Attach X Supports





You will cut the X supports 1 inch wide and 33 inches long
- Then add two bolts on each side
- Cross on stick on one side
- Then add another stick behind the wood to get the x shape
Final Result





Once everything is assembled you will have a desk that looks like this. This desk was made of scrap wood and tiles from an old project.