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Hi Friends!!!
Do you remember a bit back when our friend Whitney from
Shanty2Chic built this amazing Fancy X Table?
Well, she loved it so much, she asked me to make a desk plan too!
Here's from Whitney:
I was in need of a new 'blogging' desk for my bedroom, but
couldn't find exactly what I wanted. I love my fancy
farmhouse table, and knew just who to call to help me draw up a
desk inspired by that look. I was wanting something functional,
but also pretty since it will be in my bedroom. I think it is perfect.
I made it in just a couple hours, and spent less than $55 in
wood... Woohoo! Thanks so much for working with me on this
Ana!
And since many of you loved it so much, we of course are sharing
the plans with you!
But please, stop over and check out the details on Whitney's Fancy
X Desk build and tons more photos here!
Enjoy the plans!
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions:
Dimensions: Dimensions are shown above.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Shopping List:
5 – 2x4 @ 8 feet long
1 – 1x4 @ 8 feet long
2 – 2x12 @ 6 feet long OR 4 – 2x6 @ 6 feet long
2 ½” wood screws for countersinking
2 ½” PH screws
Tools:
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
Kreg Jig™
drill
compound miter saw
sander
countersink drill bit
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CUT LIST
Cut List:
2 – 2x4 @ 20”
4 – 1x4 @ 18”
8 – 2x4 @ 10 ¾” (long point to long point, both ends cut NOT
parallel at 45 degrees off square)
4 – 2x4 @ 21” ¾” (long point to long point, both ends cut NOT
parallel at 45 degrees off square)
4 – 2x4 @ 21”
4 – 1x4 @ 3 ½”
3 – 2x4 @ 59”
2 – 2x4 @ 30 3/8” ¾” (long point to short point, both ends cut
parallel at 45 degrees off square)
2 – 2x12 @ 72” OR 4 2x6 @ 72”
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Please read through the entire plan and all comments before
beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting
Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and
smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or
debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each
step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue
with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare
wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe,
have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!
STEP 1
Start off by making two giant Is.
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And then add the bracing with the countersink bit.
STEP 3
Followed by the top and bottom, ends mitered.
STEP 4
And then an easy step, just glue and screw the 2x4s on top. It's
the stacking that makes these legs so beautiful!
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And then the feet.
TIP: If you desk wobbles at all, just add cork pads under the feet.
STEP 6
Now it's starting to look like a desk!
STEP 7
Now add the cross bracing ...
STEP 8
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And finally the top! If you are using pocket holes, I recommend
building top first, and then attaching top to base. Also, you could
substitute out plywood for the top for a smoother writing surface.
FINISHING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation Instructions:
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood
filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in
the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum
sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue
on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is
always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap
piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood
conditioner as needed.
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Distressed Turquoise
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I really love this one . . . I wonder if a set of square
3.5" "bun" feet would push this over the top to
astounding. I LOVE it as it is, though.
(Like maybe some of these?
http://www.osbornewood.com/Square-Feet.cfm)
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change. Survival is not
mandatory. -- W. Edwards
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posted by annalea | on Mon, 2012-08-27 13:17
lovely!
I loooove this plan! I am needing a craft table and
this would look perfect! If I wanted to increase the
height to make it more appropriate for crafting use
would I increase the height of the cross bars and
legs by the same measurement?
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posted by townsean | on Mon, 2012-08-27 13:36
The more I think about
The more I think about it...it would end up
widening the table as well :(
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posted by townsean | on Mon, 2012-08-27 14:31
At a glance, I think you
At a glance, I think you could adjust the height of
the center straight 2x4 on the end, then cut your
angled 2x4's accordingly, without widening your
base. You will need mitre saw. Good luck!
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posted by Q (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-11-24 00:10
That's it!!! My anniversary present to hubbster!
I'm buying the materials TODAY and starting on
this. I'm not even joking. This is PERFECT! I've
been trying to modify the Rustic X console into a
computer table but it just wasn't looking right.
This is bang-on. Way to go ladies!
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posted by smacneil | on Mon, 2012-08-27 13:56
Great Lathe Stand as well.
Great plan Ana, i plan to make this one as a stand
for an old Lathe i was recently been given, if i
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thicken everything up it should be stable i think.
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posted by Warren (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-08-28 01:42
question... I don't get the measurement here
"2 – 2x4 @ 30 3/8” ¾” (long point to short
point,..."
30 3/8" at parallel 45deg I get... but what's the
3/4" long to short point?
(see, I wasn't kidding... I'm cutting right now! LOL)
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posted by smacneil | on Tue, 2012-08-28 08:33
How to Attach Top
I have now found my Labor Day Weekend project!
And just in time to be completed for this
semester's first round of tests!
But I did have one question, what would be the
best way to attach the top? I have a pocket hole kit
- I would obviously use that to attach the table top
pieces together, so would I add pocket holes to the
inside of the top piece attached in step 4?
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posted by The-Crafty-Cowgirl | on Tue, 2012-08-28 19:23
note... might want to get 1 extra 2x4
I'm not sure if it's because I am not advanced
enough in my cut planning but I ran short of 2x4. I
got one more to cover what's left.
Also, for the Canadians reading this, as always
make sure you adjust the plans for your local
dimensions. Our studs are not the same dims as in
the USA.
I finished a dry-fitting assembly of mine (minus the
back cross supports whose dimensions I haven't
yet worked out) and it built very well.
I had to go with 2x6s for the top and some of
them worped by the time I got to them. other than
a planer does anyone have any ideas on how I
could straighten them?
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posted by smacneil | on Tue, 2012-08-28 20:04
Flattening warped boards
You could buy a power planer for four or five
hundred dollars, but a jack plane can be picked up
for a hundred or two hundred dollars new, and
significantly less used. There are lots of good
articles and videos out there on using hand planes
to flatten boards.
Be warned that you'll also need to learn to sharpen
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a plane blade, which won't ship to you properly
sharpened for board flattening. It's not hard, and I
was able to pick up a good oil stone sharpening set
at Lowes for less than $30.
Once you learn to use a plane you'll be very glad
about the new things you can do.
UPDATE: yesterday afternoon I had a chance to
check out Mastering Hand Tools DVD. The price is
really good, and the section on the Jack Plane
(a.k.a. world's widest jointer) has everything you
need about how to flatten boards, including show
to sharpen the plane properly.
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posted by claydowling | on Fri, 2012-08-31 06:04
Thanks!
Thanks for all the info claydowling! I will definitely
look into that!
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posted by smacneil | on Sat, 2012-09-01 20:25
According to the cut list,
According to the cut list, there are 4- 2x4's cut at
21 3/4 long point to long point, but according to
the drawing of how the desk is built, those pieces
should be just 21" I think. I am building it right
now, and it's not working out just right because of
that. I'll need to go do some recutting.
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posted by Crystal A (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-08-30 12:05
Love the table!
I actually made myself the original plans but had
shorten it a bit and used 4 2x8's for the top and
moved the brace towards the back, and am using it
in my office (30" deep). Love how the top was
reinforced with an extra 2x4, that's what missing
on mine.
Also, I attached everything together using metal
corner type braces so I can take everything apart
easily since it doesn't fit through my doorwar or
hallway to the office. I know PH's would have
worked well for this too, but figured the holes from
screws/brackets would be less visible than PH's
since everything is cheapo studs stained to a
beautiful walnut!
Love your work Ana, keep them coming :) [Soon I'll
have an Ana White house lol]
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posted by Milca (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-09-01 16:01
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Love this desk!
I was planning to build the Sawhorse Desk for my
daughter's room renovation, but this has much
cleaner lines and will grow with her better. Any
ideas how to adjust the back angle brackets if I
make the desk only 48" wide? I can adjust the
angle, I'm just not sure that would look best...
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posted by buffy0506 | on Wed, 2012-09-05 05:44
Keep the angle?
I like the angle that's there. How about keeping the
angle the same and just adding a pair of uprights?
In my mind it looks great, but of course, my mind
is a weird little place. Before you build it, try a
drawing, because it's not like I've actually tried this.
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posted by claydowling | on Wed, 2012-09-05 19:49
Angles!
I know, I really like the look as it is - I'll definitely
draw it out first, but I think I might end up with a
3rd X for the back. Wish I had more room to build
it as specified, but for a small bedroom space is
tight.
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posted by buffy0506 | on Thu, 2012-09-06 08:26
Love it! I built it this
Love it! I built it this weekend... The only issue with
the original plan is that "4 – 2x4 @ 21” ¾” (long
point to long point, both ends cut NOT parallel at
45 degrees off square)" needs to be 21" not 21
3/4"
It came out great though!! Thanks!
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posted by Steve LaVoise (not verified) | on Mon, 2012-09-10 12:49
Do you think it would be
Do you think it would be possible to widen the
table top by 5-10" without compromising the
stability?
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posted by Meagan (not verified) | on Fri, 2012-09-28 03:07
6, 2x4 are needed
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You need 6, 2x4x8. If you add up the 2x4 material
list your still way to short with 5 of them
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posted by D_arren (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-10-09 11:32
6, 2x4 are needed
You need 6, 2x4x8. If you add up the 2x4 material
list your still way to short with 5 of them
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posted by Logan (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-10-09 11:34
Hi, I like this plan very
Hi,
I like this plan very much. But I wonder if using
2x2's in place of the 2x4's would suffice and be
strong enough? Any thoughts?
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posted by Lianna (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-10-09 19:06
$55 Fancy X Desk
I am using to 2x12s for the top. The plan only
shows two 2x4s for the top support. One 2x4 is
shown at the rear with a 1 1/2" inset. Should the
other 2x4 be at the rear of the front 2x12?
Also, how are the 2x12s attached at the sides.
Thanks
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posted by John Rasmussen (not verified) | on Tue, 2012-10-16 16:54
Slight Modification
I needed a large computer/drawing table with lots
of surface so I swiped you leg/base design for this
and substituted an old hollow-core door as the
desktop and trimmed its sides out with some
doorstop to give it a nicer edge and more finished
look and to cover the slight indentations from the
the hinge cutouts. Also the hole from the doorknob
is ideal for feeding cords through. The leg
dimensions needed to be altered slightly to fit the
wider top and some more center structure was
added to support any weight. Huge thanks for the
design and inspiration!
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posted by Christian W (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-12-01 18:58
I find my self having to make
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I find my self having to make a lot of changes to
the plans. I know this could be due the nature of
how construction grade lumber is cut, but
sometimes it seems really off, oh well it could just
be me :-P but thank you so much for your effort.
This will be the 2nd plan I build for my wife!
Hopefully I can get some good pictures of both
soon! Thank you again!
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posted by Danny Bartsch (not verified) | on Sat, 2012-12-08 16:10
Can i easily shorten this desk?
I LOVE this desk, but it is going into space that is
60" wide. Will it be easy to shorten it from 72" to
60" without much of a problem? (I realize the cross
bracing lengths and the boards connecting the
sides will need to be sized down -- does anyone
have any suggestions for doing that easily?) This
will be my first build, so I'm seeking input before I
start next week! Thanks so much!
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posted by AlyssaWalters6 (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-12-27 20:03
I LOVE this desk! My husband
I LOVE this desk! My husband built me the Fancy X
table and benches for our dining room and this is
the perfect style desk for my craft room! This site
rocks! Thank you for the great plans!
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posted by Cheyanne (not verified) | on Thu, 2012-12-27 21:36
Here is a link to my brag
Here is a link to my brag post for this plan! If I can
do this, YOU TOTALLY CAN!!
http://ana-white.com/2013/01/my-first-build-55-
fancy-x-desk
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posted by AlyssaWalters6 | on Mon, 2013-01-07 14:31
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