How to build a desk?

[nerdzcanbuild]

I want to build my own desk as nothing has really jumped out or been worth the fuss of buying and putting together. 

I was thinking of using the follow to construct a desk: 

https://www.bunnings.com.au/taskmaster-700-x-50mm-black-steel-table-leg_p0064721

https://www.bunnings.com.au/specrite-1800-x-600-x-18mm-golden-teak-acacia-multi-use-panel_p0456515

https://www.bunnings.com.au/zenith-10g-x-30mm-gold-passivated-type-17-countersunk-head-timber-screws...

Are these timber screws the best for screwing in the legs to the table?

[EricL]

Hello @nerdzcanbuild 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about building a desk.

Just to be on the safe side I suggest using Zenith 8G x 20mm Countersunk Rib Head Chipboard Screws - 45 Pack due to the thickness of the panel. The original 30mm would have punched right through the top of your table. As an alternative, I propose having a look at the Specrite 2200 x 600 x 26mm Timber Multi Use Pine Panel. Being a much thicker panel, it will allow you use the Zenith 10G x 25mm Gold Passivated Wafer Head Timber Screws - 25 Pack which are taller and thicker.

Here is a link to ideas and inspiration: Top 10 most popular desk projects 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric