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This desk and bookcase was inspired by a distinct group of exceptional case pieces made in Salem, Mass., in the late 18th century. It features period correct proportions, hand-carved details, blocking profiles, ball-and-claw feet, moldings, and interior layout. In the construction of the piece, the grain patterns and color of the four lower drawers, lid, writing surface, book matched doors, moldings, and pediment details were purposely chosen in relation to their original location in a single 2-inch thick, 42-inch-wide-by-14-foot-long mahogany board. The sides were chosen in the same fashion from a 1-1/4-inch thick mahogany board measuring 30-inches-wide-by-12-feet long. The hand-shaped wood inside the desk and bookcase was chosen with the same attention to grain and pattern. The finish is a hand rubbed shellac French polish, color matched to give it a warm, rich, glowing patina through the entire piece. Bold brass hardware, typical of the period, finishes the secretary. Dimensions: 103-inches high, 45-inches wide, 24-1/2-inches deep.
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9 comments so far
kolwdwrkr
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posted 343 days ago
AWESOME! I love this type of work. Great job.
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AgentTwitch
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posted 343 days ago
I have been following your podcast (great show btw!) and find your talent to be remarkable! I really enjoy the humor. Another exceptional piece.
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mtnwild
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posted 343 days ago
Got to check out your pod cast, incredible desk. Couldn’t say enough. SUPER!
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Woodhacker
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posted 343 days ago
TChisel, this is phenomenal. Great work, excellent craftsmanship.
Thanks for posting it.
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Tomcat1066
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posted 343 days ago
just wow. I mean, what else can I really say.
-- "Give me your poor tools, your tired steel, your huddled masses of rust." Yep, I ripped off the Statue of Liberty. That's how I roll!
Thomas MacDonald
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posted 341 days ago
the funny thing about this piece is that i built it in school in my second semester….this is the piece that put me on t.v. for the first time for woodworking…i am amazed at the north bennett street schools ability to teach a hard headed mick like me to do stuff like this ….i never would be able to do this stuff with-out steve brown and my support system …so its not all me….but i am the one willing to jump on the hook !
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BarryW
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Where does one get the plans for such furniture?...especially this desk…
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Rj
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posted 311 days ago
Oh my… another Great piece= you sure put out some great pieces.
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SawdustMill
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posted 278 days ago
I love the podcast that follows the construction of this piece, in fact it could be said that it was a major part of my education :)