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I made this shaker influence desk for my eldest daughter, Katie. It took me two years to complete and was a true labor of love. It is curly cherry, with hard maple drawer sides and I finished it with spray laquer. The drawers are handcut dovetails and the top is book matched (I got a new bandsaw, a Laguana 18”, to be able to cut the 12” wide board for this project). I cut the drawer fronts from one piece of wood. It took me a long time to make because I had to learn how to cut the dovetails which involved making alot of dovetailed birdhouse and a shaker step stool. Since I have Multiple Sclerosis, I do not get as much done in a work session as many other people so everything takes longer. This is as clean as this desk gets now as she uses it and loves it. Thanks for looking at my pride and joy.
-- Every cloud has a silver lining
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Karson
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posted 154 days ago
Congratulations on overcoming your infirmities. Beautiful job on the table.
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a1Jim
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posted 154 days ago
Wonderful desk and great achievement well done
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
lew
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Kenn,
What a gorgeous desk. The simplistic beauty of the Shaker style is stunning.
Lew
FlWoodRat
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posted 153 days ago
Kenn,
One word.. AWESOME!
Nicely done Sir.
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ND2ELK
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posted 153 days ago
Hi Kenn
Great looking desk! You did a beautiful job on it. I am sure your daughter loved it. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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CharlieM1958
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posted 153 days ago
Very classy piece!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
brad
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posted 153 days ago
Very nice…
-- Brad,--"The way to eat an eliphant is one bite at a time"
jockmike2
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posted 153 days ago
Gorgeous, you have made your daughter proud. Something she will always treasure and so will other generations. I was told once to write some on the bottom kinda mushy to your daughter, I made mine a hope chest, it was a great idea. I’m glad I did, we both had a good cry. I too have back problems that limits my time in the shop, and it took me a year to make her hope chest.
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Judge
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posted 153 days ago
Beautiful desk. I’ve been wanting to build one like this recently. This should give some good inspiration as to what a nicely built desk should look like at the end.
pommy
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posted 153 days ago
Hi Kenn
Very clean lines and a beautifull finished piece you should be very proud and i bet your daughter loved it
Thanks for sharing
Andy
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WhattheChuck
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posted 153 days ago
Sir Kenn,
Quite an awesome thing—excellent execution!
-- Chuck, Pullman, WA
FJDIII
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posted 152 days ago
Sir Kenn,
It’s a Beauty!
-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----
Rev. Jim Paulson
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posted 152 days ago
Sir Kenn,
Congratulations on making a beautiful piece. The cherry is awesome and I love the design. Thanks for posting it!
Jim
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Beginningwoodworker
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Thats a beautiful desk, I know your daughter will enjoy it.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker