Lesson 1 | Design Overview

Lesson 2 | The Legs

Lesson 3 | The Rails

Lesson 4 | Panels Pt. 1

Lesson 5 | Bleaching

Lesson 6 | Panels Pt. 2

Lesson 7 | Right Pedestal Pt. 1 – Dadoes

Lesson 8 | Right Pedestal Pt. 2 – Leg Joinery

Lesson 9 | Right Pedestal Pt. 3 – Inner Panel Details

Lesson 10 | Left Pedestal & Leg Shaping

Lesson 11 | Sub-Assembly & Knock-Down Hardware

Lesson 12 | Drawer Construction Pt. 1

Lesson 13 | Drawer Construction Pt. 2

Lesson 14 | Drawer Slide Installation

Lesson 15 | Drawer Fronts

Lesson 16 | Integral Drawer Pull

Lesson 17 | Hidden Drawer

Lesson 18 | The Door

Lesson 19 | Knife Hinge Installation

Lesson 20 | Stiles, Shelves, & Door Stop

Lesson 21 | Top & Wire Gutter

Lesson 22 | Extras

Lesson 23 | Glass & Backer

Lesson 24 | The Finish

Executive Desk

Marc Spagnuolo

I have always wanted to build a large executive desk. In addition to a large work surface and storage, we'll explore important technological features such as integrated power, charging ports, hidden wireless charging, and active ventilation. So the challenge will be to marry these requirements with our desire to produce a beautiful and elegant desk.

The dimensions will be 70" wide, 34" deep, and 30" high.

24 lessons
317 min
$129.00

Here's what you'll learn how to build:

What's included:

Detailed cut list and plans including a PDF and a SketchUp file (Metric and Imperial).
Hours of detailed video instruction (24 videos in total) showing every step of the build.
All videos and plans are digital and will be available for download upon purchase.

What you'll learn:

Material selection
Faux frame & panel construction
Mortise & tenon joinery
Knock-down joinery options
Drawer construction
Installation of soft-close drawer slides
Custom sculpted drawer pulls
Cutting curves
Knife hinge installation
Door with muntins
Magnetic Catches
Cable management
Ventillation
Installation of hidden wireless charging
Bleaching wood with wood bleach
Hidden drawer design/construction
Oil/wax finishing

What you'll need:

Wood These are approximate numbers. You’ll want to buy more for waste and grain selection.

7 Board Feet of 8/4 Hardwood
22 Board Feet of 5/4 Hardwood
20 Board Feet of 4/4 Hardwood
10 Board Feet of 4/4 Secondary Hardwood (for drawers)
2 Sheets of 3/4" Plywood (Primary Species)
1 Sheet of 1/4" Plywood (Secondary Species)

Tools Note: This is not a required list of tools. This is simply what I used during the build. Remember, there are always multiple ways to accomplish a task so if you don't have one or more of these tools, you can very likely still make this project.

Planer/Jointer (alternatives: purchase pre-milled lumber kits or use hand planes)
Tablesaw with a Miter Gauge or sled
Dado Stack
Router
Router Table
Bandsaw
Drill
Miter Saw (for rough-cutting lumber)
Random Orbit Sander
Hand Tools – Chisels, Block Plane, Card Scraper, Router plane

Nice to have: Festool Domino, a tracksaw, Festool's knock-down hardware kit Bits

Stuff

About the Course

Build a stunning executive desk woodworking plan from start to finish with this comprehensive plan and video course by Marc Spagnuolo. Designed at 70″ wide, 34″ deep, and 30″ high, this project teaches you essential furniture-making skills including:

Material selection
Faux frame & panel construction
Mortise & tenon joinery
Knock-down joinery options
Drawer construction
Installation of soft-close drawer slides
Custom sculpted drawer pulls
Cutting curves
Knife hinge installation
Door with muntins
Magnetic Catches
Cable management
Ventillation
Installation of hidden wireless charging
Bleaching wood with wood bleach
Hidden drawer design/construction
Oil/wax finishing

The course includes 24 detailed video lessons (317 minutes total), a downloadable PDF cut list and SketchUp plans (Imperial & Metric), and step-by-step guidance so you finish with a beautiful, functional desk that blends traditional woodworking with modern tech features.

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About Your Instructor:

Marc Spagnuolo

http://www.thewoodwhisperer.com

Marc is a podcaster, video producer, woodworking enthusiast, and author of Hybrid Woodworking and Essential Joinery. He has contributed articles and video content to FineWoodworking.com, Popular Woodworking Magazine, WOOD Magazine, and Woodcraft Magazine. He is also the host of The Wood Whisperer, an instructional woodworking video series that’s been going strong since 2006. He is also one of the hosts of the Wood Talk podcast. He has taught classes at the William Ng School, Marc Adams School, Weekend with Wood, Fine Woodworking Live, as well as at various Rockler and Woodcraft stores. He also speaks periodically at woodworking events like AWFS and IWF.