Hello readers! I’m over at Simpon Strong Tie’s blog today sharing my industrial workbench inspired desk. I built this desk using their Workbench or Shelving Hardware Kit and basic off the shelf lumber. It’s got plenty of workspace, open shelves for storage and it’s solid as a rock.
A DIY tutorial to build a workbench inspired desk. Use Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and fasteners to build a solid wood desk with shelving.
Simpson Strong-Tie makes an awesome hardware kit that has everything you need to build a basic workbench or shelving, I used one kit plus additional connectors and fasteners to complete this desk. If you’re looking for more DIY project ideas using Simpson Strong-Tie hardware visit their blog here, they’ve got lots of building projects:
- planter
- chicken coop
- tables
- outdoor structures
- shelving
- desks and more!
Click here for a free printable version of the plans complete with step by step instructions, materials and cut lists. You’ll have a grand workspace that you’ll never want to leave!
I love the contrast of the metal hardware against the warm wood, wouldn’t this be fun in a office setting with lots of different configurations?! You can easily modify this to fit your space and make it custom.
And if you’re curious about the stool click here for plans.
Disclaimer: I have partnered with Simpson Strong Tie to bring you this desk. I was provided materials and/or compensation to create and construct this desk. All opinions and thoughts are my own.
Looks fantastic. So functional too.
love this! the industrial look is so great, and it looks so stylish and useful!
Oh my gosh, I love this so much. What a great desk!
So beautiful! LOVE that massive workspace!
looks great! is there a single document download available?
IN the instructions it says you used RTR connectors to attach the plywood on top. Did you mean to write A21 connectors. If so what size screws did you use to attach the top of the desk.
Did you ever get an answer for this? I was just looking at the plans and noticed the same thing. Help please!
Thanks for flagging this, yes Shawn is correct it should be A21 connectors to attach the top.
Thank you Shawn yes the plywood top is attached using A21 connectors and I used #8 – 1/2″ screws.
Need 10 RTC2Z connectors, not 2 as the PDF shows
Thanks Austin, the materials list on the PDF includes (1) DIY Project Kit which contains (8) RTC2Z. So the 2 is the extra to make a total of 10. Yes you could purchase them all separately as well.
Ahhh, thank you! I apologize for the confusion.
Hey there, love this desk!! How much would you say the materials cost you total?
Thanks Tori. I’d estimate the lumber under $100.
Hi – great desk! I’m planning on building this with and for my daughter and have a question on the interior top shelf supports.
In the plans, it shows using the RTA2Z connectors on both the outer and inner supports as well as for the back end of the interior top support. But the pictures don’t show you used those brackets in the interior top shelf supports. Is a 3″ wood screw strong enough at that interior back corner for each support?
Hi Joel, You are correct in that those top shelf cross supports are attached using 3″ screws. You could use the connector (it’s not necessary and adds more hardware to the look of the piece) if you wanted to. Good luck!