Quantity   Component name
2 × 2x4 lumber. You will need at least 1 2x4x8 for each leg end, plus the 2 legnths for your top.
1 × 4ft x 8ft plywood cabinet grade for staining, MDF if your going to paint. I used plywood for my top instead of 2x4. Your choice, If your building a desk for a garge/workshop the 2x4 will be fine, for an office desk cabinet grade plywood will provide a more formal desk.
1 × screws and/or nails to hold it all togeather. I used 4 inch screws to hold the frame togeather and 3 inch to hold the top to the frame.
1 × Basic tools, hammer, screw driver, saw. If you go with a the plywood top a circular saw or table saw will help. Some lumber yards can also cut wood for you as well.