What you need to get started
- a solid-core door for the desktop
- four 4x4s to use as legs
- braces to connect the legs to the desktop
- screws
The basic build
Tips from Nico Lovejoy, Amazon employee number five. Watch him build a desk and tell the story of this classic piece of Amazon frugality.

Page overview

Lay out all the materials and tools. Keep the screws in a convenient container (like a bowl or small box).

1
Lay out all the materials and tools. Keep the screws in a convenient container (like a bowl or small box).
2
Screw a triangle brace onto each leg, about a ½” from edge of 4x4. Make sure to align the top of the leg with the top of the brace.
3
Screw an inside brace onto each leg, aligning the top of the leg with the inside edge of the brace.
4
Carefully position the leg just inside the corner of the door.
5
Attach the braces to the door. Use enough screws to ensure a firm attachment.
6
With two people, flip the desk over and get to work.
1
Lay out all the materials and tools. Keep the screws in a convenient container (like a bowl or small box).
2
Screw a triangle brace onto each leg, about a ½” from edge of 4x4. Make sure to align the top of the leg with the top of the brace.
3
Screw an inside brace onto each leg, aligning the top of the leg with the inside edge of the brace.
4
Carefully position the leg just inside the corner of the door.
5
Attach the braces to the door. Use enough screws to ensure a firm attachment.
6
With two people, flip the desk over and get to work.

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