README.md

All-thread Desk

Below are instructions for creating a desk from plywood that is suspended by all-thread rods. The design goals of this desk were as follows:

1. Customizable - the desk should be customizable to fit different needs
2. Modular - the desk should be modular to support upgrading over time
3. Flat-packable - the desk should be able to break down into a small footprint for moving
4. Large - the desk should be able to scale up to support a lot of equipment on top

Bill of Materials

Below is the Bill of Materials for building this desk.

1. 1ea. - 8' x 4' - 3/4" Hardwood Plywood
   • https://www.homedepot.com/b/Lumber-Composites-Plywood-Hardwood-Plywood/N-5yc1vZc7r1
2. 6ea. - 3' - 5/8"-11 Medium-Strength Steel All-thread Rods (Grade B7) (your choice of coating)
   • https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/129/3559
3. 2ea. - 6' - 5/8"-11 Medium-Strength Steel All-thread Rods (Grade B7) (your choice of coating)
   • https://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/129/3559
4. 60ea. - 5/8"-11 Nuts (Zinc Plated)
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-8-in-11-Zinc-Plated-Hex-Nut-801786/204647894
5. 44ea. - 5/8" Wide Washers (Zinc Plated)
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-5-8-in-Zinc-Flat-Washer-25-Pack-807250/204284541
6. 36ea. - 1/2" Copper Crimp Rings
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Apollo-1-2-in-Copper-Crimp-Ring-50-Pack-APXCR1250PK/302337942
7. 4ea. - 1/2" Copper Coupling
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-2-in-Copper-Pressure-Cup-x-Cup-Coupling-with-Stop-Fitting-10-Pack-CP600HD12/204620228
8. 1ea. - 6' - 2" x 4" Lumber
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/2-in-x-4-in-x-10-ft-Appearance-Grade-Spruce-Lumber-6091/314732316
9. 1qt. - Wood Stain (your choice of finish)
   • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Varathane-1-qt-Gunstock-Classic-Interior-Wood-Stain-339711/305502016
10. 8oz. - Wood Glue
    • https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gorilla-8-oz-Wood-Glue-Epoxy-62000/100672167
11. 8ea. - 1" Rubber Leg Tips
    • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000QD30TE/

ℹ️ INFO:
This desk is designed to be modular so feel free to be creative with dimensions to get the sizes you want/need for your space/use case.

Tools

Below are the tools that are required and/or suggested for completing this project.

1. Drill
2. Jigsaw
3. Writing Implement
4. Tape Measurer
5. 1/2" Wood Drill Bit
6. Jigsaw Wood Blade
7. Stain Brush
8. Adjustable Wrench
9. (optional) Nut Boss - https://www.nutboss.com/

Instructions