Drop front desk

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.

nice looking desk, beautiful grain on that door, what type of wood is that?

-- Stan, Southville, Ky

Absolutely beautiful! All I can say.All of your work is

This is a beautiful piece and so nicely done.

helluvawreck aka Charles
http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com

nice looking desk, beautiful grain on that door, what type of wood is that?

- gimmo

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

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."

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.
- harum

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

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.

Art. This is a gorgeous piece. The hand pulls really show your attention to detail. Great job!

-- AJ

yea, I like that. The wood is beautiful, the workmanship shines.
Nice

-- Jeff NJ

awesome

-- Jesus Is Alright with me

It’s a beauty. Splendid workmanship, and amazing details.

-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with

Stunning piece of work. Beautiful.

Beautiful work… WOW

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"

Wow! That is beautiful

-- Just trying to build something beautiful