So I'm planning my Campaign Desk Build.
Although I ultimately dream of making one out of solid Cherry, Walnut, or Mahogany, I first would like to make one primarily with paint and plywood and live with it for a few years and get a sense of what I like and what to change before spending the money on prime lumber and time on hand-cut joinery.
I believe I would largely like to draw from this awesome example from c. 1910, shown on 1stDibs.
Thankfully, the dimensions are listed in the listing:
H 30.25 in. x W 72 in. x D 33 in.
I've estimated the height of the desk carcass itself to be around 5.75"
I would appreciate some input:
- How would you join the carcass?
- Since I am painting it, should I apply solid edging and/or have a face frame?
- Would you make the underside a solid plywood panel or exposed webbing?
Thanks so much, I looking forward to hearing ideas from the community.
Addit. notes: I have no intention of adding decorative painting - it will be one solid color. Similarly, although I may ultimately add an inset desk blotter (1 mm sheepskin, backed by hardboard or 1/4 mdf), I might not do that immediately. I will be insetting brass hardware and strapping. I think the drawer faces will be joined to the drawer sides with rabbets and dowels, although I'm open to other ideas.
Although I ultimately dream of making one out of solid Cherry, Walnut, or Mahogany, I first would like to make one primarily with paint and plywood and live with it for a few years and get a sense of what I like and what to change before spending the money on prime lumber and time on hand-cut joinery.
I believe I would largely like to draw from this awesome example from c. 1910, shown on 1stDibs.
Thankfully, the dimensions are listed in the listing:
H 30.25 in. x W 72 in. x D 33 in.
I've estimated the height of the desk carcass itself to be around 5.75"
I would appreciate some input:
- How would you join the carcass?
- Since I am painting it, should I apply solid edging and/or have a face frame?
- Would you make the underside a solid plywood panel or exposed webbing?
Thanks so much, I looking forward to hearing ideas from the community.
Addit. notes: I have no intention of adding decorative painting - it will be one solid color. Similarly, although I may ultimately add an inset desk blotter (1 mm sheepskin, backed by hardboard or 1/4 mdf), I might not do that immediately. I will be insetting brass hardware and strapping. I think the drawer faces will be joined to the drawer sides with rabbets and dowels, although I'm open to other ideas.