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Walnut & Macassar Ebony Office

Project by Les Hastings posted 178 days ago 1274 views 8 times favorited 29 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This an office we did in 2007. All the crown, base, casing, doors and columns is done in walnut. The crown in about 80% of the rooms is 17” tall and consists of six pieces. The base is 12” tall and is done in two pieces. The columns have 1” half round for panels. The two main office book case’s had adjustible shelving with lights in each in the bottom of each shelf. The main lobby has all of the above plus matched Macassar Ebony wall paneling. The front wall of the lobby is part of hugh fish tank that sets in the main lobby of the building.

We prepared everything in house and delivered it to the job. The general contractor installed everything. Some how I got chosen to over see all the instalation on the project, which was a chore in its self.

All the finish work was done on site in stages. The area was divided off into three sections. The contractor installed all the mill work in the back offices first and then we came in and preped the area and finished that area. Then the second stage and third last which was the lobby area. All the mill work was stained with a dye stain and toned in. There is four coats of sealer and four coats ICA clear. It came out like glass!

This was a very demanding project with tight deadlines and its share of problems, but we’ve had nothing but compliments from this project. From start to finish this was around a ten months to a year project. Lots of meetings, designing, drawings, and plenty of headaches. But it is probably my favorite by far.

Here’s a few more pictures of some other areas.

And thanks for having a look see.

Downing 1

Downing 2

Downing 3

Downing 4

Downing 5

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)


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kolwdwrkr

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posted 178 days ago

Les, This Office is simply amazing, and so is your work. You are definitely someone I HIGHLY Admire. Thanks for sharing.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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scott shangraw

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posted 178 days ago

Wow!!!What an office.Very impressive work.I could not imagine the cost of materials alone.I can see why its a favorite.Great job.

-- Scott NM,http://www.shangrilawoodworks.com

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cabinetmaster

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posted 178 days ago

Great lookng woodwork. You did a great job Les. I’d love to have an office like that. Stunning and gorgeous.
I know how these projects can get strung out. The house that we are doing all the cabinets, wainscot and trim for has gone on for well over a year and probably will last until fall.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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woodshaver

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posted 178 days ago

WOW! Nice work! Real Sharp! With an office like that there should be no reason to skip work.

-- My shop teacher said "You can do it".... Now I can't stop!

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a1Jim

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posted 178 days ago

Most impressive wow

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Rj

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posted 178 days ago

I’m taken back! this is Awesome! everything about it is fantastic.

Great Job !!!

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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savannah505

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posted 178 days ago

A really beautiful office, excellent workmanship.

-- Dan Wiggins

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Napaman

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posted 178 days ago

just incredible…that is amazing…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Handymom

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posted 178 days ago

All I could say was Oh My God! when I saw the pics. You are truly an artist. You should be very proud.

-- Karen W., KS.

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Todd Thomas

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posted 178 days ago

man that looks great….very well done….

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

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John Kasparian

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posted 178 days ago

Crazy good.

-- john

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lightweightladyleftie

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posted 178 days ago

That’s one incredible office. Do you have any idea how many board feet went into it? We can certainly see why it would take so much time.

With such a lavish facility, I hope they pay their non-executive employees a decent salary! ;-)

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

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yosoybyrd

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posted 178 days ago

Thats Stunning.

Was it an architecture firm, law firm or what?

-- William Byrd- WAR EAGLE!

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GaryK

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posted 178 days ago

That is one fantastic office. Looks like a lot of work!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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cobbler

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posted 178 days ago

lLes, that is some detailed work. It looks very classy.

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

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out2sea71

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posted 178 days ago

That is a beautiful showplace for your craft. I would have the same concerns as lightweightladyleftie. Did you have to wear a coat and tie on the worksite?

-- kein Schaden ohne Nutzen

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woodchic

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posted 178 days ago

Simply AMAZING! All good every detail.

Robin Renee’

AKA….......Woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

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spaids

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posted 177 days ago

What on earth goes on in an office that fancy! Wow that is great Les.

-- Wipe the blood stains from your blade before coming in.

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ghazard

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posted 177 days ago

I would like to be the first to hire myself to work in that office! :)

That is simply incredible. Excellent work!

-- If, in your life, you attain the means to help; you incur the responsibility to act.

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Mark A. DeCou

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posted 177 days ago

doesn’t look like my office for sure.

great work Les,
M

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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ND2ELK

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posted 177 days ago

Hi Les

Very impressive office! Everybody who worked on this project should be very proud of a job well done. Simply beautiful! Outstanding work as always. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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CharlieM1958

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posted 177 days ago

Stunning!!!! I can’t add to what everyone else has said.

Please tell us, what type of business can afford this sort of luxury?

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

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Greg Wurst

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posted 177 days ago

Spectacular work! I hope this wasn’t for one of the banks we’re keeping afloat! ;)

That is some thick acrylic on that fish tank. Puts my 55 gallon tank to shame. :p

Regardless, that’s some impressive work. It’s depressing that it would probably pay my salary for the next 20 years, but I surely admire the look.

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

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Critterman

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posted 177 days ago

WOW….......

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

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Les Hastings

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posted 177 days ago

Thanks everyone for all your comments!

Your not going to believe this but its the office of one individual. He has one personal sec., one part time rec.. One of the office’s is his wifes, but I don’t really think she is ever there. He has made his money in Hospitality, not really sure what that all means. Except business must be good!

He built the building which is three stories. Law offices on the whole third floor. His son-in-law is in one side of the second floor with an oil company on the other side. His office is on the first floor. The whole place is very sharp looking.

All I can tell you is his office was a bundle!

Thanks again!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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Woodhacker

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posted 177 days ago

Les, I can’t really add to what’s already been said…I’m truly impressed. Fantastic work!

Thanks for posting this.

-- Martin, Kansas

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 177 days ago

Beautiful work, Les. I love the grain pattern in the Macassar Ebony.

-- Dennis Zongker

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Arnold

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posted 54 days ago

Um…... Wow!

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SamS

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posted 17 days ago

hopefully this wasn’t paid for with TARP money!

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