Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Join me as I butcher the pronunciation of Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique. Or, if that doesn't sound cool enough, join me as I build a solid oak desk and then take a fricken flame thrower to it! Big thank you to Minwax for sponsoring this build as part of their celebration of Woodworking Month. When I'm building free furniture for my friends having sponsors for builds really helps me cover the production costs. This desk is for my buddy Robin who helped me out on my keyboard tray video. Along the way, I also explore concepts of friendship, and why it can be SO HARD to get honest feedback from your friends about your art.
Check out all the great products available from Minwax: bit.ly/3aheiai
Support Me on Patreon: patreon.com/zacbuilds
Patron's get ad-free early access to all of my videos + More
Use coupon code ZACBUILDS10 at starbond.com to get your own colored CA Glue
This is an affiliate code so I'll earn a commission if you use it.
My Music and SFX source: epidemicsound.com/referral/pw5gp9
This is a referral link - Each sign-up gets me a free month of EpidemicSound which helps me lower my production costs.
Some of the key products I used for this build:
Flame Thrower: amzn.to/3IL5uZj
Minwax True Black Stain: bit.ly/3mTZbJ7
Minwax Hybrid Poly Finish: bit.ly/3tln0Mm
Purdy Roller: bit.ly/3mV5Oes
Krylon Matt Clear Coat: bit.ly/3mU2JuP
Propane Torch: amzn.to/31JuP2m (Affiliate link)
Dewalt Track Saw: amzn.to/30xKEbK (Affiliate link)
Bosch 12" Miter saw: amzn.to/3l7ST7T (Affiliate link)
Craftsman Cordless Circular Saw: amzn.to/2OkJw8O (Affiliate link)
All My Filming Gear:
kit.co/ZacBuilds
Shout out to Builders Anonymous (Robin's special fx and costuming studio)
instagram.com/buildersanon
Check me out on Instagram - @ZacBuilds
instagram.com/zacbuilds
Use code ZACBUILDS10 at https://www.badnorthamerica.com for 10% off favorite work gear
This is an affiliate code so I'll earn a commission if you use it.
Check out my website for all past projects:
https://www.zacbuilds.com
The Legs I used: rustydesign.ca/collections/uxha-legs-tubing/products/w5036bw2-plus-writing-desk-table-u-legs-1-pair
Join me as I butcher the pronunciation of Shou Sugi Ban, a traditional Japanese wood preservation technique. Or, if that doesn't sound cool enough, join me as I build a solid oak desk and then take a fricken flame thrower to it! Big thank you to Minwax for sponsoring this build as part of their celebration of Woodworking Month. When I'm building free furniture for my friends having sponsors for builds really helps me cover the production costs. This desk is for my buddy Robin who helped me out on my keyboard tray video. Along the way, I also explore concepts of friendship, and why it can be SO HARD to get honest feedback from your friends about your art.
Check out all the great products available from Minwax: bit.ly/3aheiai
Support Me on Patreon: patreon.com/zacbuilds
Patron's get ad-free early access to all of my videos + More
Use coupon code ZACBUILDS10 at starbond.com to get your own colored CA Glue
This is an affiliate code so I'll earn a commission if you use it.
My Music and SFX source: epidemicsound.com/referral/pw5gp9
This is a referral link - Each sign-up gets me a free month of EpidemicSound which helps me lower my production costs.
Some of the key products I used for this build:
Flame Thrower: amzn.to/3IL5uZj
Minwax True Black Stain: bit.ly/3mTZbJ7
Minwax Hybrid Poly Finish: bit.ly/3tln0Mm
Purdy Roller: bit.ly/3mV5Oes
Krylon Matt Clear Coat: bit.ly/3mU2JuP
Propane Torch: amzn.to/31JuP2m (Affiliate link)
Dewalt Track Saw: amzn.to/30xKEbK (Affiliate link)
Bosch 12" Miter saw: amzn.to/3l7ST7T (Affiliate link)
Craftsman Cordless Circular Saw: amzn.to/2OkJw8O (Affiliate link)
All My Filming Gear:
kit.co/ZacBuilds
Shout out to Builders Anonymous (Robin's special fx and costuming studio)
instagram.com/buildersanon
Check me out on Instagram - @ZacBuilds
instagram.com/zacbuilds
Use code ZACBUILDS10 at https://www.badnorthamerica.com for 10% off favorite work gear
This is an affiliate code so I'll earn a commission if you use it.
Check out my website for all past projects:
https://www.zacbuilds.com
The Legs I used: rustydesign.ca/collections/uxha-legs-tubing/products/w5036bw2-plus-writing-desk-table-u-legs-1-pair
