Roll Top Desk

Great looking desk! Front and back look equally great!

I have always wanted to make one of those. Now if I did I would have no place to put it.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Excellent work,,,,,,,,,very nice indeed!

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

This is absolutely beautiful. I like both the design and the finish.

This is a wonderful post.

Thanks for sharing.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Wow! Very nice, well worth the time and something to be cherished for generations.

Can you provide some details on how you finished it?

-- David - Houston, Texas.

That’s a terrific desk. Great work.

-- Tom D

Oh, Man! I’ve always wanted one. This is just FABULOUS!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

You really did good work on your desk. It is just beautiful. I hope to make something roll top some day. I hope it is half as nice as yours.

Fantastic job!

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Ya done us LJ’s proud! Great work!

-- There's no tool like an old tool...

Great looking desk.I have that on my list of projects.Do you have plans and where did you get the bits for the tambour

-- Bill in Mich

I just saw an ad in Popular Woodworking for bits from Amana Tools. www.amanatool.com

Better build another one, the kids will be fighting over this heirloom someday. Love that QSWO. Yes it even looks heavy. You’re going to have to find a place in the middle of the room so’s not to hide those lovely raised pannels in the back. Quite an impressive first post, now what are you going to do for an encore?

-- DocK, WV

that is amazing! beautiful craftsmanship, I think that this will be a piece that someone will be remaking such as Norm does. great job and thanks for the post.

Beautiful desk and wonderful craftsmanship.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Beee you tee – full oh yes man oh man ….I too have always wanted a Roll-Top ..I have plans to make one..
You have made a wonderful piece of furniture ..it should last for years and years. Your grandchildren are very lucky …to someday have their grandparents desk …

Thank you

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

So I have to ask …...and the answer can be just a yes or no….....

Is there a hidden compartment ….?

-- Mike in Bonney Lake " If you are real real real good your whole life, You 'll be buried in a curly maple coffin when you die."

Very nice desk. I have always wanted to build a rolltop desk. After looking at yours I think I will put it on my list. Very nice, great job!!!!!!!!!!

-- Davesfunwoodworking

Wonderful Job. That’s an amazing looking desk.

Awesome desk! And, as indicated by the other posts, a great inspiration for the rest of us. I guessed it was figured walnut…hence good job on the finish. On my list, oh 6 or 7 projects from now. Thanks.

Beautiful looking desk. Sure it will be an heirloom in your family.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

That one beautiful piece of work exceptional …thanks for posting Blkcherry

MJJ

Exquisite detail and design. You did a beautiful job on this desk. Thank you for posting.

God bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

I agree with the statements above – absolutely beautiful desk. Wish I could make one just like it.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

Beautiful, certainly a level of craftsmanship to strive for.

-- ...it's rennovation time!!!

Great Job! I agree, QS white oak is beautiful!

-- -- Remember, a chip on the shoulder is a sure sign of a woodturner.

Wow, way to go MJJ desk is fabulous and the finish looks perfect from this perspective.
thank you and welcome!

Dayton

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-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

That is one awsome desk! Looks very challenging to me!! With a back like that, it should be in the middle of the room!! And look at all those cubby’s!! Great finish also. Just a great piece, keep up the great work!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

Wow, this is nice!... finishing those big projects after such a long time is very rewarding.

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Beautiful desk .Great Job!

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Let me begin by complimenting you on an impressive work. It is art…produced by a master craftsman! I am a novice and would like to better understand your finishing methodology. Would you be so kind as to describe for me your use of the shellac and gel stain? Did you apply the shellac and then the gel stain? Or, did you tint the shellac? Forgive my ignorance, I am trying to learn. Thank you in advance.

Mike

-- When I die I want to go like my grandfather did...peaceful, in his sleep...not screaming like the passengers in his car.