Thomas MacDonald | Maple Desk

Dude, you got a set of skills on you. Wow!

-- http://www.LanierandSons.com

Tommy,
That desk turned out awesome! The figure across the entire piece is spectacular, you did the antique wood justice for sure. Yet another piece in your gallary you should be proud of! Keep inspiring us.

Dare I ask what’s your next masterpiece undertaking will be?

-- Scott, Colorado

cool

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Wow…....very very….beautiful…...!
Great work!

-- Regards, Woodworm - KL, MY.

TMac, that desk is beautiful. I’ve enjoyed following your videos on the build and finish on TChisel.com.
Have a great day.

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

sweet!

T-Chisel, again another surperb piece of fine furniture leaving the shop floor. The approach to the build is inspiring as always. Such a methodical build, from the super tight dovetail on the drawers and case front to the careful placement of the wood grain throughout the piece. The perfect reveal and subtle decline in the sizing of the drawers are perfect. Your choice of hardware is excellent as the dull antique pewter look does not draw the eye away from the craftmanship. Just like SwedishIron, keep inspiring us…...... Time to make more room on the master’s floor of Fine Furniture.

-- When you are at a point in life and you think there is nothing more to learn, then you must understand that you have learned nothing at all. Billy

Pretty cool. I watched an old rerun on PBS. Dont remember the name of the show but it is the one that the guy builds stuff with just hand tools. He had a segment that he had some guests and they built one of these and assembled it with no screws nails or glue involved. It even had a few secret compartments in it. They always make it look so damned easy.

-- "Love is like standing on wet cement, the longer you stay the harder it is to leave...and you can never go without leaving your prints behind..."

Great piece and video series leading up to this. Much appreciated.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Tommy,

Love the color. I enjoy the lighter pieces of this style of furniture. In the darker pieces it just seems like the little details get lost. Great craftsmanship!!!

-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----

That is spectacular. I’m glad I heard about your webshow. I’m slowly watching my way through. This was some great work!

This pairing of lumber and style is not something you see a lot of. The result is nothing less than spectacular!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Stunning! Packed full of details everywhere you look. I really like the detail on the dividers. You used what looks like a sliding dovetail and you recessed the dovetail “shoulders” in a shallow dado. I’ve never noticed that on other pieces, I like it.

-- http://theinquisitivewoodworker.com/

DROP DEAD GORGEOUS…THANKS FOR SHARING…Blkcherry

Wow, beautiful. I would love to look at that every day.

-- A thing of beauty is a joy forever...

Master Class Craftsmanship!

I want to know how you did the feet? Did you post a video on that?

-- Dooley, Wheat Ridge, Colorado www.myspace.com/smokey4bandit20

Whoa. How many 2×4s did you end up using? Kidding. That turned out spectacular. Excellent work. Great photos too. Really point out the precision.

-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.

Wow, that grain popped like crazy. Great work on board selection and placement. Thanks for sharing.

-- Doug, woodworking in Alabama

Tom, this is a fantastic piece. It will be called “A Very important Piece” the antiquelizers of the future. But, of course, we expect no less from you and you never disappoint. That is some spectacular grain on the maple.

-- Thos. Angle

MasterFULL!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

That’s some of the most beautiful wood I’ve ever seen here…and a matching set of skills to create this beautiful desk.

-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.

Tommy, absolutely beautiful in every respect.

Thanks for posting it (and the videos).

-- Martin, Kansas

Nice one, again

A very beautiful desk, & an excellent piece of craftsmanship.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

simply stunning god i love that timber…........

-- cut it saw it scrap it

Tommy, simply stunning! I love this piece and the engraved strike plate is a really nice touch. I miss your podcasts man! I hope you put some more stuff out there soon.

-- Check out my blog and podcast "The Renaissance Woodworker" at www.rogersfinewoodworking.com/blog

A real work of Art!

-- " If I can make it,so can you" ANDY

Dude, you rock…would love to see some larger photos, or better yet to see it in person. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

You add beauty to the world…

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Wow! Do you have someone do your pictures? The pictures always look spectacular! Not to mention that the pieces look great too!

-- Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands- establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17

Wow…...I love this piece…...........you made a piece of art!

-- Robin Renee'

I keep coming back to look…just awsome…

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

thanks guys…its the wood in this piece…the deign is pretty simple…if you have time and know how to dovetail…this is not beyond any of you…rachel got this one for her b-bay last month..so i am in the middle of another .made from some very special mahogany….i think it will be better…but dont tell her :) i do get my work shot by a pro…its totally worth having pros ..do what they do….ask woodchic : )...i was waiting for fww to get bqck to me about using the desk for a build ..but it didnt make it…but there is a thread over at the forum ..if you want to check it out…

thanks again!!

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Tommy, I came back to have another look the desk and was readiing the comments that everyone posted and Dooley……up there, was wondering the same question as myself……....how did you do the feet? And yes……........it is always good to hire a professional to do shots of your work, especailly…. if you are wanting to sell your work….......(lol) and I may happen to know a really good photographer….......if you were to ever need one.

—Robin Renee’

-- Robin Renee'

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-- Robin Renee'

i love the feet. did u shape the profile on the bandsaw or beforehand ?