Waterfall edge desk8/1/2023 I used my spray gun, but a foam roller or brush would work as well. Be sure to also have a way to apply it to the surface. Clear Finish: or whatever you want to use on the desktop itself. Paint: I went with matte black for my base, you can feel free to choose whatever color you want, just be sure that its a paint that will work on metal and use it according to instructions. You'll need one that marks metal and one that marks wood. Marking tools: pencil/pen/marking knife, whatever you prefer. Circular saw: Or any saw capable of safely and reliably cutting a straight line across a 1" thick slab of wood. Grab at least a tape measure and a speed square. Measuring tools: Pretty self explanatory. I used a diamond cutting wheel and an abrasive grinding disk to cut and grind the metal for this project. Angle grinder: Or any tool that can reliably and safely cut steel bar and angle stock. If you don't know what type to use, I recommend learning a bit about welding first from an experienced welder or at least online. Welder: Unless you are planning on making a base out of wood instead, or joining metal together mechanically, you're gonna need a welder to build the base. I do NOT recommend using a power planer as it will dig into or grab the plywood edge and damage the project or you. Any of these will work, some might take a little more elbow grease. I used a drum sander, belt sander, a random orbit sander, a low-angle block plane, and a card scraper to achieve this. Sander/plane/card scraper/surfacing equipment: You're going to want to smooth out the surface of your desktop after it's made and round over any sharp parts. If time isn't an issue, you can clamp each strip, but that will take forever. I wouldn't recommend thicker nails or screws because they can be dangerous in later steps. A powered, finish nail/brad/pin nailer is the best option for this, however you could use a hammer and finish nails. Finish Nails/Nailer/Hammer: You'll be using the nails as clamps to hold the pieces of wood together after they are glued. It's say at least one full 18 oz container to be sure. Wood Glue: You are going to need a whole mess of it. This can be as simple as a back saw with a miter box, or as specialized as a chop saw or tabled saw sled. Miter Saw: or any saw capable of reliably and safely cutting your strips of wood to length. The table saw is truly the best tool for the job, but use your judgement wisely if you plan on substituting another method. Table Saw: or any saw capable of safely and reliably cutting wood or plywood into 1" strips.
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