Joint Project - Computer Lap Desk - Ellen35 and moonls (Lorna)

I love that side drawer!!

Go TEAM.
I look forward to seeing version II.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

it look like it would be fun to make

-- Robert Laddusaw and no I am not smarter then a fifth grader ( and no I canot spell so if it is a problem don't read it ))

I’m with Debbie: if it weren’t for the drawer, I would “only” love it, but … for some reason … that drawer just kicks it up yet another notch, to me !

Great project !!

I wonder (literally, just that) whether drilling or slotting could help with cooling. I know some laptops can run pretty hot.

-- -- Neil

Nice lap desk for the laptop. I like the combination old and new. Looks great.

-- Kate, http://www.wooden-box-maker.com

I love the thought of having something “handy but not obvious” and I think this fits the bill well. It is really a handsome piece and I have to agree that the drawer just kicks it up to another level. Great job you two! What a wonderful project! :)

Sheila

-- Contributing Editor, Creative Woodworks and Crafts, Sheila Landry Designs http://www.sheilalandrydesigns.com "Knowledge is Power"

Nice job. Have you considered having a full sized keyboard flop down in front?

-- "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence Wake Up America!! Please read; http://www.commondreams.org/view/2009/01/26-0

Great job Ellen and Lorna. It is an attractive piece that you executed well. Like most, I love the contrast of walnut and maple and the purpleheart adds a subtle accent color. Kudos! I hope this is available for viewing.

-- On the eighth day God was back in His woodworking shop! Lenny, East Providence, RI

a chocolate drawer

what will you girls think of next

nice work
and useful too i bet

-- david - only thru kindness can this world be whole . If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle

you both did a marvelous job, its a beauty for sure…always love walnut , and as neil has said, the drawer is a very cool thing..which a slot or two might be a cool thing too..ha…i can have a play on words too…voondava…....love it…grizz

-- GRIZZMAN ...[''''']

I read your write-up in my e-mail before looking at the post & I never expected to see the drawer in that position, that’s really neat..thinking outside the box …or was it at the side of the box?? Anyway nice one
Trevor

-- God created wood that we may create. Trevor East Yorkshire UK

My hat off to both of you. This is a wonderful looking piece and will grace any room it is in.
The purple heart accents really set it off.
Nice work !

-- Eric

Ellen, What a great project and what fun to work with another woodworker on. I like it, drawer and all!!

Thanks for sharing

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,

Very attractive and well made..

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very nices and cool design

-- I am not so rich to buy cheap tools.

Great Job Girls!! :)

-- Mike in Concord, NH---Unpleasant tasks are simply worthy challenges to improve skills.