Project by exsubsailor | posted 01-20-2016 08:18 PM | 2158 views | 4 times favorited | 17 comments | ![]() |
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This drop-front desk is made of mahogany with waterfall bubinga veneer on the drop front and drawer fronts. The legs are slightly splayed out and are strengthened by a visually attractive rack between the lower legs. The grips on the drawers and front are my idea for something a little different. The interior compartment behind the small door hides 6 shelves to file papers.(I didn’t have a pic of this). The accent feet at the bottom of the legs are a 3 piece glue up of 2 purple heart 1 maple. Purple heart is also used in the draw and front pulls. It was used also (in the way I explained it in my 2’x4’ maple desk project) in the handcut dovetails joining the top and sides.
-- Art, Florida
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pottz
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#1 posted 01-20-2016 08:28 PM
art your on fire i cant absorb all your giving me so fast,but dont stop please.see this is what happens when you only post twice a year-lol.well im glad your getting caught up dont wait so long in between again.spectacular work my friend.
-- working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
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#2 posted 01-20-2016 08:37 PM
nice looking desk, beautiful grain on that door, what type of wood is that?
-- Stan, Southville, Ky
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#3 posted 01-20-2016 08:49 PM
Absolutely beautiful! All I can say.All of your work is
helluvawreck
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#4 posted 01-20-2016 09:03 PM
This is a beautiful piece and so nicely done.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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exsubsailor
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#5 posted 01-20-2016 09:32 PM
Thanks, I usually have to go back and edit after I read or add another pic I find later. I mentioned in an updated edit, the veneer used is called “waterfall bubinga”. It is one of the most dramatic of veneers and I get many positive comments about about the striking visual effect it has on a project. I’ve acquired most of my veneer on ebay.
-- Art, Florida
harum
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#6 posted 01-21-2016 01:27 AM
Great design and workmanship! Thanks for sharing. Did you use vacuum bag for the veneer or just clamps? Trying to figure out if I can do veneering without vacuum pump.
-- "If you're not counting the ripples when throwing pebbles in the water, you're wasting your time."
exsubsailor
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#7 posted 01-21-2016 01:50 AM
Thanks block quote, Yes, I used a vacuum pump, but now I’m using a much simpler method thats dirt cheap. There’s a product out now thats called a space bag thats used with a shop vac to suck the air out of of storage items like sweaters etc.It’s like a zip lock bag only much bigger with a valve that snaps shut. They sell at drug stores, on the internet etc.and cost about $5. They aren’t great and leak a little. Every couple of minutes you have to reapply the vac to the opening for about 10 – 15 minutes, but thats enough to get a good bonding with wood glue. you will need to wait 4-6 hours for the glue to be really set.The bags come in different sizes but most are about 18”x30”. Hope this helps.
-- Art, Florida
Pointer
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#8 posted 01-21-2016 02:01 AM
This is a beautiful piece with some gorgeous veneer. I also really like your handles.
-- Joe - I am not entirely worthless, I can always serve as a bad example.
AJ1104
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#9 posted 01-21-2016 02:01 AM
Art. This is a gorgeous piece. The hand pulls really show your attention to detail. Great job!
-- AJ
woodchuckerNJ
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#10 posted 01-21-2016 03:21 AM
yea, I like that. The wood is beautiful, the workmanship shines.
Nice
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#11 posted 01-21-2016 04:12 AM
awesome
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devann
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#12 posted 01-21-2016 05:02 AM
It’s a beauty. Splendid workmanship, and amazing details.
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
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#13 posted 01-21-2016 05:42 AM
Stunning piece of work. Beautiful.
Ken90712
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#14 posted 01-21-2016 11:38 AM
Beautiful work… WOW
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
Kaleb the Swede
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#15 posted 01-21-2016 02:39 PM
Wow! That is beautiful
-- Just trying to build something beautiful
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