There are a million ways to adapt DIY desk plans, which makes it a great way to combine creativity and functionality. Whether you are planning to use the desk to work or play, you’ll get to adapt these plans to create a project that’ll be exactly how you want it to be! Here are a few ways you can customize your DIY corner desk project:
- Choose the color of pipes and fittings according to your home decor.
- Adapt the dimensions of the plans to fit the space you have.
- Choose your favorite tabletop!
And before you start, you may want to look at some inspirations. Good news: we created a blog post that presents DIY corner desk ideas previously designed and built by folks in the tinktube community. Curious to see what others built? Check it out!
1. The parts you’ll need
Before you start building your DIY corner desk, make sure you have the following parts at home. Please note that if you choose to change the dimensions of the project, you’ll need to adjust the quantity of the parts you buy!
Qty. | Part | SKU | Link |
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8 | Pipe clamp single mount metal | AO-EMT1 | Buy now |
19 | Modular & Structural T Connector | HJ-1 | Buy now |
1 | 4 Way Structural Pipe Connector Joint | HJ-3 | Buy now |
13 | 90° Elbow Pipe Connector | HJ-90 | Buy now |
7 | 1-1/16" x 92" Copper-brown steel pipe | PT-92-CU | Buy now |
2. The cut list
Once you get all the parts, you’ll need to cut the tubes before building the project. Here’s the cut list:
Qty. | Length (inch) | Length (centimeter) | Link |
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3 | 44″ | 111.76 cm | Buy now |
4 | 9 1/2″ | 24.13 cm | Buy now |
7 | 26 5/8″ | 67.63 cm | Buy now |
6 | 16″ | 40.64 cm | Buy now |
3 | 47 1/4″ | 120.02 cm | Buy now |
1 | 12 3/4″ | 32.39 cm | Buy now |
If you don’t already have a pipe cutter, get one from our shop here.
3. The build (the fun part)
Now that all the pipes are cut and you’ve gathered all the connectors, it’s time to build your DIY corner desk!
The tinktube’s joints sets are assembled with bolts that require one of the following tools -you might also have this at home-:
Tool name | Number | Link |
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Hex drill bit set (x5) | T-BIT | Buy now |
T handle wrench | T-HANDLE | Buy now |
4. Enjoy your DIY corner desk
Good job on building your desk! Now you’ll get to use it and adapt it as much as you want. Transform it into a standing desk, add casters to it and roll it outside… Anything is possible!
We hope you loved our DIY corner desk free plan. If you’d like to complete your decor with an industrial look, here is a plan to build your DIY pipe shelves. And if you are proud of your build, PLEASE, send us some pictures at [email protected]m. We would love to see it and share it in the DIY community!
Arbor made by Ian
Ian built an arbor for his frontyard path.