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Customer wanted a specific size desk to fit in a part of their house with a void in the wall. She wanted oak to match the rest of her furniture and hardwood floors. This is all pocket hole joints, as cost was a factor so mortis and tenon were out. Red Oak, with red oak stain, and 4 coats of semi gloss poly on top. The front drawer has flip down front hinges, as she wanted a hidden keyboard drawer. Can’t say I am overly impressed with the hinges, but they are the only ones I could find.
All in all, she loved it so it was a successful build.
And of course, now the LOML has requested one as well.. “only funky”.. whatever that will bring, but she is insisting on helping me design it and pick out the wood.. this should be an experience…..LOL
Comments and critics always welcomed, as I learn a little more each day.
Gator
-- Master designer of precision sawdust and one of a kind slivers.
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Tugboater78
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#1 posted 111 days ago
pretty neat job, i have a desk on my list, niece wants a tilting desktop for her drawing, shes currently 16, and wants it for college, so i have another year before i have to start worrying
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workerinwood
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#2 posted 111 days ago
Well done, very nice!!
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Don Tikander
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#3 posted 111 days ago
Beautiful!! What are the dimensions?
-- Wood glue residue doesn't take a stain well.
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#4 posted 111 days ago
Good work Gator. It’ll probably last a 1,000 years, even with the pocket screw construction.
-- Mike, American in Norway
Gator
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#5 posted 111 days ago
Thanks guys..
The desk is 24” deep by 45” wide, and 30” tall. It is going into a narrow opening on a wall so it could not be any bigger.
Forgot to mention this, however she wanted a hole in the top to run the computer cables through, so I found a plug designed for this from Lee Valley made from Oak. Fits into a 1.75” hole, so it is stained to match and it gets rid of the plastic piece on top as well. You can see it in pics # 3 & 4 if you look near the rear just right of center.
Gator
-- Master designer of precision sawdust and one of a kind slivers.
madwilliamflint
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#6 posted 111 days ago
Nicely done. That’s a heck of a desk. I’ve really got to start working with pocket hole joints.
Mean_Dean
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#7 posted 111 days ago
Great looking computer desk! I’m sure she’ll love it!
When I saw the first photo, with the description, I thought, hey if this guy wants to use his tablesaw as a computer desk, go for it—I’d rather cut wood with it!
-- Dean
Gator
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#8 posted 111 days ago
I actually had my assembly table covered with a bunch of material for another project I am working on, so I am not sure if I need more shop space, or less projects …. I vote for more shop space… LOL
Gator
-- Master designer of precision sawdust and one of a kind slivers.
Grampa_Doodie
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#9 posted 107 days ago
Very nice Gator!! I made a computer desk for myself and for our granddaughter. Great learning projects. Yours is very attractive.
Dale.
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