The desk build that almost ended my workshop

My favourite place in the world is my workshop, but where I spend most of my time is my home office. It’s where I work, play, edit, design, and so much more. For years, I’ve dreamed of redoing my office—not just to make it more functional (and better looking) but to build it all myself. Now, the time has finally come! In this video, I’m kicking off the journey to upgrade my home office, starting with a custom desk. These first cabinet modules are just the beginning, laying the foundation for a full transformation. This is the first video in a series, but it almost ended up being the last. During the build, I had a scary incident when some oil-soaked rags that caught fire. Thankfully, the damage was minimal, but it was a powerful reminder to never get complacent about safety. As this will be my last video of 2024, thank you for watching, thanks for the support, and see you in 2025!

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - I'm not allowed to use formply 2:23 - The design 2:45 - Cutting the panels 4:22 - Cutting the dominos 5:23 - Assembling the base cabinets 5:51 - She'll be right (angle) 8:37 - Drawers 10:57 - Made a mistake 14:34 - More sanding 15:15 - Drawer slides 17:16 - Applying finish 18:00 - I nearly set my workshop on fire 20:52 - Drawer faces & drawer handles