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Here is a desk I made for the entryway to my home. It is made from ribbon stripe mahogany. It is finished in oil and wax. After this project, I doubt I would use ribbon stripe mahogany again, The alternating grain structure makes it difficult to sand and plane.
I have also included pictures on how I cut the curved half-lap legs. It took some thought on how to set-up the templates to get this right.
Enjoy
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11 comments so far
trifern
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posted 58 days ago
Very nice design. I like your choice of hardware also. Thanks for sharing.
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GaryK
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posted 58 days ago
Great job! I love those legs.
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mzmac
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posted 58 days ago
Very elegant piece.
Scott Bryan
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posted 58 days ago
I enjoyed looking at this project. The legs give the piece a unique design.
Very nice.
Thanks for the post.
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Kipster
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posted 58 days ago
This tables design blew a breath of fresh air through my house. Really. Anyway this is the type of post that keeps me looking to Lumberjocks.com for inspiration.
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Napaman
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posted 58 days ago
wow…this is really nice…
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jjohn
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posted 57 days ago
The large top piece makes the slender legs look as if they are holding more weigth then they are suppose to. Great way to make a piece get that second look. Nice design.
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Chris
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posted 56 days ago
Very nice design…. very open and light & your finish looks great.
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bfd
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posted 56 days ago
Beautiful entry hall table! I love the ribbon stripe mahogany. the legs are very elegant.
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Beginningwoodworker
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posted 50 days ago
Very nice hall table.
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Dusty56
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posted 7 days ago
Sweet design and the Ribbon Mahogany is beautiful…Great job : )
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