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Compass Rose Map Room Desk

Project by Woodwerker posted 226 days ago 735 views 1 time favorited 20 comments Add to Favorites Watch

I finally got a room of my own. Both kids have moved out. I am turning this room into a Library – Map Room – Chart Room. I collect National Geographic maps and antique books on carpentry, woodworking, and furniture.

The table was made out of mahogany. This is my first project with turned legs. The compass rose was made from 1/2” thick stock glued to 3/4” birch plywood. The hardest part was getting the 22.5 degree angles to line up.
The drawers were made with the miter lock router bit.

-- Joseph


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DaveR

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posted 226 days ago

Sweet! Very nice work.

-- Until you spread your wings, you'll have no idea how far you can walk.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 226 days ago

Joseph, this is a well designed piece that has nice proportions. And the inlay creates a lot of visual interest. This is a piece of fine furniture that would be the focal point to any room’s decor. This is a really nice piece of furniture.

Those are some good looking frames in the background as well.

Thanks for the post.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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johnpoolesc

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posted 226 days ago

great work..

-- It's not a sickness, i can stop buying tools anytime.

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woodworm

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posted 226 days ago

Very very nice, great work.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Junji

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posted 226 days ago

Very nice. I can’t image the day when both of my kids someday leave here for now, but when they do, I need to make one of these for myself, too.

-- Junji Sugita from Japan, http://tetra.blog12.fc2.com/

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Spoontaneous

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posted 226 days ago

Impressive piece of furniture! Nice rose and I like the ‘dots’. What is the circle on the front between the two knobs?

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Dennis Zongker

1018 posts in 490 days


posted 226 days ago

Very nice looking piece!

-- Dennis Zongker

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Beginningwoodworker

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posted 226 days ago

Nice looking desk.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

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steiner

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posted 226 days ago

I just drooled…a little bit…on my keyboard. Seriously, this is fine, fine work.

-- Scott - Katy, Texas

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CharlieM1958

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posted 226 days ago

Extremely fine piece of woodworking. As Scott said, a fitting center of attention for any room.

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

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LocalMac

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posted 226 days ago

I don’t see this type of furniture made much anymore. I love it. The inlay came out very nicely. Enjoy your library.

-- Don't tell her I'm in the shop!

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RBWoodworker

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posted 226 days ago

Beautiful..just awesome..I love it..keep up the good woodworking!!

-- Randall Child

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Ampeater

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posted 226 days ago

Very Very Nice. Beautiful piece of furniture. What finish did you use? I am currently making a mahogany hall table and haven’t decided on the finish yet. Yours looks beautiful.

Welcome to LJ.

-- "A goal without a plan is a wish."

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Lee A. Jesberger

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posted 226 days ago

Hi Woodwerker,

Very nice job. And being a legman, nice job on those as well.

Congratulations on finally getting your own room!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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Billp

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posted 226 days ago

Your work is beautiful and has a real great sense of balance. Keep up the good work.

-- Billp

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a1Jim

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posted 226 days ago

Most impressive very nice desk great workmanship.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com

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milehigh

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posted 226 days ago

Beautiful table. I love mahogany. I will say it again… i am new here and am just blown away every morning that i log on here by thr talent.

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ND2ELK

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posted 225 days ago

Exquisite detail and design! You did a beautiful job on this piece. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Woodwerker

6 posts in 226 days


posted 224 days ago

Thank all of you for the wonderful compliments. I look forward to a great association with you.

Joseph

-- Joseph

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Damian Penney

1030 posts in 890 days


posted 218 days ago

Really nicely executed. Top notch.

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

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