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








































29 comments so far
kolwdwrkr
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posted 191 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 ~
scott shangraw
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posted 191 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
cabinetmaster
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posted 191 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
woodshaver
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posted 191 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!
a1Jim
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posted 191 days ago
Most impressive wow
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Rj
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posted 191 days ago
I’m taken back! this is Awesome! everything about it is fantastic.
Great Job !!!
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savannah505
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posted 191 days ago
A really beautiful office, excellent workmanship.
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Napaman
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posted 191 days ago
just incredible…that is amazing…
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Handymom
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posted 191 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.
Todd Thomas
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posted 191 days ago
man that looks great….very well done….
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John Kasparian
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posted 191 days ago
Crazy good.
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lightweightladyleftie
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posted 191 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
yosoybyrd
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posted 191 days ago
Thats Stunning.
Was it an architecture firm, law firm or what?
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GaryK
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posted 191 days ago
That is one fantastic office. Looks like a lot of work!
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cobbler
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posted 191 days ago
lLes, that is some detailed work. It looks very classy.
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
out2sea71
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posted 191 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
woodchic
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posted 191 days ago
Simply AMAZING! All good every detail.
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spaids
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posted 191 days ago
What on earth goes on in an office that fancy! Wow that is great Les.
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ghazard
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posted 191 days ago
I would like to be the first to hire myself to work in that office! :)
That is simply incredible. Excellent work!
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Mark A. DeCou
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posted 191 days ago
doesn’t look like my office for sure.
great work Les,
M
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ND2ELK
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posted 191 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
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CharlieM1958
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posted 191 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"
Greg Wurst
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posted 191 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.
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Critterman
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posted 191 days ago
WOW….......
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Les Hastings
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posted 190 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!)
Woodhacker
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posted 190 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
Dennis Zongker
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posted 190 days ago
Beautiful work, Les. I love the grain pattern in the Macassar Ebony.
-- Dennis Zongker
Arnold
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Um…... Wow!
SamS
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hopefully this wasn’t paid for with TARP money!