Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Smart desks don't have to be ugly. That is what I challenged myself with before I started this build anyway. Whether or not this is actually a smart desk is debatable. I made it as smart as we needed it though. Featuring a built in light and dimmer, USB charging right on top, and pretty much all hidden wires. This desk is for my wife, so we designed what we thought would be the most timeless, as well as the most functional desk we could. In addition to a solid brass power outlet, USB, a light, and a dimmer. This desk is highlighted with real brass infused in resin. The liquid brass was then used to highlight the natural cracks in the slab. All this and lots more, so probably easiest to just watch the video.
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Bookmatched Table Base Build youtu.be/OEfOqdxuvEY
Related blog posts:
Brass Resin: blacktailstudio.com/blog/liquid-brass-in-wood
How to sand wood properly: blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-sand-wood-properly
How to get a perfect finish: blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-get-a-perfect-finish-in-a-dusty-shop
Buying live edge wood: blacktailstudio.com/blog/live-edge-for-beginners-part-two
Table base build:
Items used in this build:
Walnut slabs: gobywalnut.com
Brass powder: amzn.to/3cY61YS
Bronze powder: amzn.to/2W4bEyK
Copper powder: amzn.to/2TXYyjx
Epoxy: amzn.to/2W14xXz
Osmo Wood Finish: amzn.to/38EtniS
Track saw: amzn.to/3cPNDBp
Best sander: amzn.to/38AU9bK
Better forstner bit: amzn.to/3cNNZs9
Gem buffer: amzn.to/3btzKqZ
White buffing pads: amzn.to/2TE4NtW
Disposable paint brushes: amzn.to/2vVkGDl
Tyvek tape: amzn.to/2xsOmYY
Sandpaper storage: amzn.to/2TOfTLK
Thin CA glue: amzn.to/3aL3gYM
Vacuum chamber: amzn.to/3cYLmUA
Website: blacktailstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/blacktailstudio
Facebook: facebook.com/blacktailstudio
Smart desks don't have to be ugly. That is what I challenged myself with before I started this build anyway. Whether or not this is actually a smart desk is debatable. I made it as smart as we needed it though. Featuring a built in light and dimmer, USB charging right on top, and pretty much all hidden wires. This desk is for my wife, so we designed what we thought would be the most timeless, as well as the most functional desk we could. In addition to a solid brass power outlet, USB, a light, and a dimmer. This desk is highlighted with real brass infused in resin. The liquid brass was then used to highlight the natural cracks in the slab. All this and lots more, so probably easiest to just watch the video.
Custom furniture inquiries: blacktailstudio.com/contact
Need one on one help? Skype consultation: blacktailstudio.com/shop/consultation
Buy Blacktail apparel: teespring.com/blacktail-studio-t-shirt?pid=46&cid=2742
Bookmatched Table Base Build youtu.be/OEfOqdxuvEY
Related blog posts:
Brass Resin: blacktailstudio.com/blog/liquid-brass-in-wood
How to sand wood properly: blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-sand-wood-properly
How to get a perfect finish: blacktailstudio.com/blog/how-to-get-a-perfect-finish-in-a-dusty-shop
Buying live edge wood: blacktailstudio.com/blog/live-edge-for-beginners-part-two
Table base build:
Items used in this build:
Walnut slabs: gobywalnut.com
Brass powder: amzn.to/3cY61YS
Bronze powder: amzn.to/2W4bEyK
Copper powder: amzn.to/2TXYyjx
Epoxy: amzn.to/2W14xXz
Osmo Wood Finish: amzn.to/38EtniS
Track saw: amzn.to/3cPNDBp
Best sander: amzn.to/38AU9bK
Better forstner bit: amzn.to/3cNNZs9
Gem buffer: amzn.to/3btzKqZ
White buffing pads: amzn.to/2TE4NtW
Disposable paint brushes: amzn.to/2vVkGDl
Tyvek tape: amzn.to/2xsOmYY
Sandpaper storage: amzn.to/2TOfTLK
Thin CA glue: amzn.to/3aL3gYM
Vacuum chamber: amzn.to/3cYLmUA
Website: blacktailstudio.com
Instagram: instagram.com/blacktailstudio
Facebook: facebook.com/blacktailstudio
