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A six-foot U-shaped desk with two return wings — built for homeschool corners and shared workspaces, from 1x10 tops on a 2x4 frame with built-up legs.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long frame rails | 5 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 38 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Short frame rails | 2 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 13 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Back apron | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 68 1/2" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Legs, 2x4 half | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Legs, 2x2 half | 6 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 24" | — | ☐ |
| Blocking | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 13 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Main desktop | 2 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 72" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Return desktops | 4 | 3/4" × 9 1/4" × 23 7/8" | 1x10 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x3, 8 ft Aprons and frames. | 4 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft The leg build-ups. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 10 ft Legs. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x4, 8 ft Legs and blocking. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 6 ft Return desktop pieces. | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1x10, 8 ft Main desktop pieces. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Self-tapping wood screws, #8 x 2", star drive | 50 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4", 18 ga | 60 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 8 oz | ☐ |
| Wood filler | 4 oz | ☐ |
| Primer and paint, or stain | 1 quart | ☐ |
| Polyurethane The desk top's armor. Recommended by the plan, seconded by every parent. | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.