How to Build Desk Legs for a Plywood Desk

Plywood desks are simple, lightweight, cheap to make and last a long time. In keeping with its simple yet rugged nature, you can build legs for a plywood desk using lightweight piping such as aluminum. These legs will not only keep the desk light and easy to move, but they're easy to clean, look very modern and can be removed quickly so the desk can be packed down flat for easy transportation or storage.

4 aluminum pipes
4 galvanized floor flanges
4 pipe end caps

Instructions

- 1
  Decide on the height of your desk. Measure the thickness of the plywood desktop and subtract this from your desired height to find the length for the legs. Purchase four aluminum pipes and either cut, or have them cut, to this length.
- 2
  Turn the plywood desktop over and place it on the floor so you can access it easily. Attach one galvanized floor flange plate to each corner of the desk, using the screws that came with it. The desk legs will be secured to the plates to hold them in place.
- 3
  Slip one aluminum pipe into each floor flange. Tighten the flanges to hold the pipes in place so they won't fall out when the desk is moved. Place an end cap on the end of each aluminum pipe and tap it into place using a hammer. Turn the desk over.

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