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This is my first project posted to LJ’s My wife works from home several days a week and we used the basement as a home office. It is somewhat confining, no windows to speak of etc. The desk had to fit in a defined space and fit her needs as far as computers, phones,etc. It is red oak, M & T, dovetails, carvings, all hand work. The finish is oil based stain, Minwax Poly. I completed it last year. It takes me great deal of time to complete projects because of health issues but she is patient and loves the results. I have some other projects to post as I can. I like this site a lot and I am planning to take an active part.
-- Jim, Missouri
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madwilliamflint
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#1 posted 322 days ago
That’s really wonderful. Looks rock solid as well.
Welcome aboard. o/
rfa6
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#2 posted 322 days ago
Very impressive. I really like the keyboard space and the pullouts. I think she will be very productive working here. This should get you an increase in your tool budget.
Enoelf
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#3 posted 322 days ago
That is on pretty desk! Pullouts are a well implemented idea.
Thanks for sharing.
Well done.
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Pallirondack
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#4 posted 322 days ago
Nice job! Welcome to Lumberjocks!
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a1Jim
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#5 posted 322 days ago
Very cool Desk Jim I really like the design.
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mmh
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#6 posted 322 days ago
Very handsome and practical! I’m sure that your wife will enjoy using this desk for many years!
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cabmaker
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#7 posted 322 days ago
Looks nice Jim ! Very uniform reveals. JB
Oldelm
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#8 posted 322 days ago
Carmaker,
Thanks for the nice comment. It was a little tricky because the front is all cut from a single piece by drilling and plunge cutting.
-- Jim, Missouri
bruc101
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#9 posted 322 days ago
Sorry to hear of your health issues but you sure as a heck have an appetite for design and craftsmanship. Great looking and functional piece. Bet your wife is proud of it.
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JR_Dog
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#10 posted 322 days ago
Beautiful desk Jim; she must love it. Way to create an heirloom.
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#11 posted 321 days ago
beautiful piece of furniture, nice work.
Woodbridge
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#12 posted 321 days ago
very beautiful desk, great design, and really nice details.
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#13 posted 321 days ago
Very nice and efficient for your wife. Good work.
helluvawreck aka Charles
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#14 posted 321 days ago
Very nice!! Like the design and build.
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#15 posted 321 days ago
That’s really nice work! Thanks for sharing.
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