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This is another desk I just finished. Designed and built it for a retired Air Force Officer, thus the name. I used quite a bit of Asian influence in the design. The corner joinery is from Korean furniture that I’ve seen in my journeys and the stretcher is based on the Japanese torii. It still maintains some of the Arts & Crafts influence, with the through mortise and tenon joinery and bread board ends. The piece is made from riff sawn white oak and dyed with a combination of oak and dark oak aniline dye. Finish is hand rubbed oil and varnish followed by dark wax. I was amazed at how closely the color of this piece matches my Morris chair, with the ammonia fumed finish. And I didn’t have to wear a respirator to do it. I’ll try to get the pictures of the companion piece (computer desk) posted tomorrow.
Thanks for looking.
-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com
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Karson
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posted 119 days ago
Tim A great looking design . Nice job on the construction.
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Vincent Nocito
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posted 119 days ago
Very nice design and finish. Can’t wait to see the next piece.
Tim Pursell
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posted 119 days ago
Great desk. Simple but elegant. I love the finish.
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3fingerpat
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posted 119 days ago
Tim, this is a very beautiful piece, you did a geat job, congratulations, that is one lucky retiree ;o)
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Don K.
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posted 119 days ago
Looks amazing !!!!
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Junji
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posted 119 days ago
Great looking desk. First, when I saw the photo without reading your description, it was an Asian taste project, but not Japanese one. I wanna see more pics from different angles.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 119 days ago
looks great
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huff
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posted 119 days ago
Beautiful design and build. I really like the way all the elements works together and the finish is fabulous.
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Raymond McInnis
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posted 119 days ago
tim, the concave shaped bottom line of the stretcher does a lot to provide “character” to the piece. a curve on the bottom of a piece is what harvey ellis is said to have added to gustav stickley designs. with the exposed tenons, this piece is a give-away as arts and crafts inspired
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cobbler
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posted 119 days ago
Superb craftsmanship! I feel that a project is it`s best when
it`s designed by the builder.
Thanks for posting it.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 119 days ago
Hi Tim;
This piece is beautiful! Great workmanship and design.
And the finish… oooh the finish. It’s perfect!
Lee
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Casper
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posted 118 days ago
Tim, Wonderful work. Looking forward to seeing the other piece.