{"id":810,"date":"2025-09-08T13:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T05:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php\/2025\/11\/22\/gaming-computer-desk-how-to-build-your-own\/"},"modified":"2025-11-22T14:42:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T06:42:16","slug":"gaming-computer-desk-how-to-build-your-own","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/?p=810","title":{"rendered":"Gaming Computer Desk \u2013 How To Build Your Own"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%200%200'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-pc-desk-pin-2.png\" data-pin-description=\"Learn how to build this modern industrial gaming computer desk following the step by step tutorial and printable plans.  This table is great for PC gaming as well as just a regular office desk.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-pc-desk-pin-2-250x250.png\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-before-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<h2>Learn how to build this modern industrial gaming computer desk following the step by step tutorial and printable plans.  This table is great for PC gaming as well as just a regular office desk.<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"gaming pc desk\" class=\"wp-image-8621\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>My oldest son recently purchased a <strong><em>gaming PC<\/em><\/strong> and has been wanting a proper desk for it.  He\u2019s been using it at his desk area in our den, but the space was super cramped.  He really only had one request.  He wanted it to be long enough that he could have space to track his mouse further.  I\u2019m partnering with BuildSomething to show you how to build this gaming computer desk.  I\u2019ve got the step by step tutorial for you here and you can <strong><em>head to BuildSomething for the printable plans<\/em><\/strong>!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20450%20150'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"affiliate link disclosure\" class=\"wp-image-7361\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer.jpg 450w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer-400x133.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/affiliate-links-disclaimer.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2>Watch the YouTube video<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PC Gaming Computer Desk - How To Build\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tQZ6CVCmys0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>What is a gaming PC desk?<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8622\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3677-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>A gaming PC desk is really just a basic desk.  The only real difference I noticed was that the PC tower usually sits on top of the desk.  Gaming PCs have a bunch of fancy lights on them and everyone wants to be able to show those off.  I knew that I needed to make the desk a bit on the longer side to not only accommodate the tower sitting on top of it but also to accommodate the longer gaming mousepad.  I added a shelf to it so for the monitor to sit on and for the keyboard and mousepad to slide under when it\u2019s time for my son to use his desk for homework.<\/p>\n<h2>How to build a gaming PC desk<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019m going to show you the step by step on how to build this desk; however, you can <strong><em>find the printable plans<\/em><\/strong>, materials list and cut list over on the BuildSomething website.  Let\u2019s get started!<\/p>\n<p>Before we get into this, I want to note that I purchased rough-cut knotty alder for this project and milled it down to the dimensional lumber sizing.  You can use dimensional pine for this project if you don\u2019t have the means to mill down all of your lumber.<\/p>\n<h2>Build the desktop<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20665'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building the desktop\" class=\"wp-image-8624\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-1200x779.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop.jpg 2000w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-the-desktop-1024x665.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>To build the desktop, I cut all of my pieces down to just over 60\u2033 long.  I glued them up and clamped them together.  You can also use pocket joinery along with the glue, but I\u2019ve found this to not be necessary when I\u2019ve got good clean edges to glue up.<\/p>\n<p>I let the glue dry overnight, then used my <strong><em>Kreg Adaptive Cutting System<\/em><\/strong> to square up the edges and trim the final desktop down to size.  <\/p>\n<p>I filled all of the knots in the wood with <strong><em>epoxy<\/em><\/strong> that I tinted with black acrylic paint.  Filling these knots gives the desktop a smooth surface where my son won\u2019t have to worry about his pencil going through the paper if he is writing over a knot.<\/p>\n<p>Once all of the epoxy was cured, I sanded the entire desktop down, starting with 80 grit sandpaper on my belt sander and then moving to my orbital sander, working my way up to 220 grit to smooth it all out.<\/p>\n<h2>Build the side panels<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"665\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20665'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building the side panels\" class=\"wp-image-8625\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-1024x665.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-768x499.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-1200x780.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-400x260.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Building-Side-Panels-2-1024x665.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The side panels are made up of 1\u00d76 boards (5 on each side).  I lined up all of the boards and marked the locations for my pocket holes.  This helps me to make sure I don\u2019t add too many or too few, plus I\u2019m able to ensure I don\u2019t add a pocket hole where there could be a knot in the wood.<\/p>\n<p>I <strong><em>drilled 3\/4\u2033 pocket holes<\/em><\/strong> into the sides of the boards and then glued and attached them together into a large panel with 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n<p>Once the panels were assembled, I drilled 3\/4\u2033 pocket holes into the top edges so they can be attached to the desktop.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"squaring up the side panels\" class=\"wp-image-8626\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/squaring-up-edges-of-side-panels-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>I squared up the edges of the panels on my ACS, just like I did with the desktop, then cut them down to size.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"trimming down the side panels\" class=\"wp-image-8627\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/trimming-front-edge-of-side-panels-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The drawers for the desk sit flush with the front edge of the desktop, so the front of the side panels also need to be trimmed to be 3\/4\u2033 narrower than the desktop.  Measure the desktop width and subtract 3\/4\u2033 to get the width for the side panels.  The side panels should be approximately 26 3\/4\u2033 wide.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"rabbeting groove\" class=\"wp-image-8628\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/rabbeting-back-edge-of-desk-sides-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>I wanted the backing of the desk to be inset and flush with the back edge of the cabinet, so I <strong><em>used my router<\/em><\/strong>, fitted with a rabbeting bit for this.  The rabbeted groove is 1\/4\u2033 deep and 1\/2\u2033 wide.<\/p>\n<h2>Build the cabinet<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"assembling the desk cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-8629\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/building-desk-cabinet-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The cabinet bottom is 3\/4\u2033 baltic birch.  I drilled 3\/4\u2033 pocket screws into the long ends and attached it to the side panels with wood glue and <strong><em>1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching the back to the cabinet\" class=\"wp-image-8630\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-back-of-cabinet-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>I cut a piece of 1\/4\u2033 baltic birch for the back of the cabinet and attached it with wood glue and 3\/4\u2033 narrow crown staples.  You can also use brad nails for this step.<\/p>\n<h2>Attach The Hairpin Legs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching the hairpin legs\" class=\"wp-image-8632\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-hairpin-legs-to-desk-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>I don\u2019t even know the proper way to say it, but I felt like if I built the desk with wooden legs on the one end, it would look a little too heavy.  Not weight wise, but just bulky.  I knew that hairpin legs would be a much nicer look.  Plus I\u2019d been looking for a way to <strong><em>use the legs<\/em><\/strong> my friends at Rockler Woodworking had sent me.<\/p>\n<p>I attached the 28\u2033 hairpin legs 1\u2033 in from each edge.  I drilled 3\/32\u2033 pilot holes, then attached them with the included screws.  I did this before attaching the cabinet because I wanted to be extra sure that when I cut the 4\u00d74 legs for the cabinet that they would be the correct size I\u2019d put in my plans.  Lucky for me, my calculations were correct!<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching the legs<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching the cabinet legs\" class=\"wp-image-8633\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-square-legs-to-desk-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>The plans call for 4\u00d74 legs, which I \u201cbuilt\u201d by milling down my 8\/4 knotty alder to 1 3\/4\u2033 thick, ripping the pieces down to 3 1\/2\u2033 wide, then gluing the pieces together to make my own 4x4s.  I cut them to 4\u2033 in length and attached them flush with the corners of the cabinet with wood glue and 2 1\/2\u2033 wood screws.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-in-post-middle\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<p>One trick I\u2019ve learned over the years is to lightly round off the bottom corners of the legs.  It helps to prevent any chips in the wood as the furniture gets used.<\/p>\n<h2>Attach the cabinet to the desktop<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching the cabinet to the desktop\" class=\"wp-image-8634\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-cabinet-to-desktop-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Attach the cabinet to the desktop.  Run a bead of glue along the top edges of the cabinet sides.  Set it in place with the outside face being flush with the edge of the desktop.  Clamp and attach with 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws.<\/p>\n<h2>Building and attaching the shelf<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20585'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"building the shelf\" class=\"wp-image-8635\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-1200x685.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-400x228.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Attaching-shelf-to-desk-1024x585.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>To build the shelf, attach two 1\u00d76 boards together with wood glue and 1 1\/4\u2033 pocket screws.  Do the same for the 4\u2033 risers.  The risers also get 3\/4\u2033 pocket holes in the top edge to attach them to the shelf.<\/p>\n<p>Clamp the shelf to the desktop, 4\u2033 in from the left side.  Measure and mark the location of the edge of the vertical pieces as well as where they end (10\u2033 in from the back edge of the table).  Use a square to draw a line under the table top that marks where the edge of the vertical pieces are.  Knowing that you have 3\/4\u2033 to work with, use that as a guide for where to drill pilot holes and then attach the shelf with 3\u2033 wood screws.<\/p>\n<h2>Finishing the desk<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"finishing the desk\" class=\"wp-image-8637\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/staining-the-desk-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Finish the desk with your desired paint or stain color.  The stain color I used is Provincial (Varathane), followed by four coats of wipe on poly.  <\/p>\n<h2>Install the drawers and drawer faces<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"installing the drawers\" class=\"wp-image-8638\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-slides-to-drawers-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Once the finish is dry, install the drawers.  I used 18\u2033 side mount drawer slides, which I installed with my Kreg drawer slide jigs.  <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"installing the drawer fronts\" class=\"wp-image-8639\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-drawer-fronts-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>To install the drawer faces, pre-drill the holes for the cabinet hardware.  This is done in the drawer face only.  Position the drawer faces on the front of the cabinet and drive 1 1\/4\u2033 screws through the pre-drilled holes, into the fronts of the drawers.  Even stacks of playing cards help to ensure that you have an even gap between all of the drawers (approx 1\/8\u2033).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"attaching the drawer fronts\" class=\"wp-image-8640\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-faces-to-drawers-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Pull the drawers out and drive 1 1\/4\u2033 screws through the inside of the drawer to fully attach the drawer faces in place.  I did this after attaching the hardware, which is not the correct way to do this and I realized my mistake after the fact.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"installing the drawer hardware\" class=\"wp-image-8641\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/attaching-drawer-hardware-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>Once the drawer faces are attached, finish drilling through the holes you pre-drilled for the hardware.  Attach the drawer pulls.  With the drawers being 3\/4\u2033 thick, you\u2019ll likely need to purchase longer screws for your hardware.  I purchased 1 3\/4\u2033 #8 machine screws for this.<\/p>\n<h2>Attaching LED lights<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"led lights for desk\" class=\"wp-image-8642\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3606-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>According to my brother, gamers are all about lights and that the gaming computer desk should have lights on it.  I found these <strong><em>LED light strips<\/em><\/strong> on amazon for about $14.  The lights are meant for backlighting for TVs, but I knew they\u2019d be perfect for the desk.  The strips are in about 20\u2033 sections that plug together so I used two sections for under the shelf.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20576'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"installing the led lights on the desk\" class=\"wp-image-8643\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting.jpg 1920w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/installing-LED-lighting-1024x576.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>There\u2019s an adhesive backing on the light strips, so I just peeled it away and stuck the lights to the bottom side of the shelf.  The only downside to the lights is that they only come with a USB cord, so you\u2019ll either need to find a plug for them, or use a power strip with USB ports.  The cord is also not very long, but it was just right for the outlet location against the wall.<\/p>\n<h2>Gaming Computer Desk Setup<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8648\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3698-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8645\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3654-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201024%20682'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8647\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1.jpg 1250w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/addicted2diy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/gaming-computer-desk-3688-1-1024x682.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<p>I couldn\u2019t be happier with how this gaming computer desk turned out!  My son seemed to feel the same way.  He immediately got it all set up and then started texting pictures of it to his friends.  He\u2019s now going to start saving up for a gaming pc chair, though if he waits long enough, maybe we\u2019ll get him one for Christmas;)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to build this project, make sure to head over to BuildSomething <strong><em>for the printable plans<\/em><\/strong>, which also include the materials and cut lists.  Whether you\u2019re into computer gaming, or just looking for a new desk for your office, this project is perfect for either!<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like the plans to the rest of the furniture in this room (which coordinates with this desk), be sure to check out the links below!  <\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Full Size Bed Tutorial and Plan<\/strong>s<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Nightstand Tutorial and Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"has-text-color has-medium-font-size has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Dresser Tutorial and Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>DISCLOSURE:  I was provided product and compensation for this post.  All opinions and ideas are 100% my own.  This post contains affiliate links.  Should you purchase an item from one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mailmunch-forms-after-post\" style=\"display: none !important;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to build this modern industrial gaming computer desk following the step by step tutorial and printable<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":811,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=810"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1094,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/810\/revisions\/1094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/veryauto.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}