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In thinking about a wedding gift for my wife (as of 06/07/2008) I wanted to build something that would last for a long time and be something that she really liked. She loves to write; she loves antiques and loves anything made from mahogany. I put those three together and came up with a reproduction of a 19th century English writing slope. I started the project in November of 07 and finished it a week before the wedding. Not having any plans made it pretty challenging, so I had to do some research on this site Writing Slope before and during the build. I actually had to have some brass parts hand made in England, b/c no one made them anymore. I had the top brass plate hand engraved with my wife’s married initials on it.
It is made entirely from African mahogany with solid brass hardware. The writing surface is leather that I dyed green and cut to fit. It is finished with 4 coats of ARM-R-SEAL SEMI-GLOSS then two coats of paste wax with steal wool in between each coat.
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18 comments so far
cobbler
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posted 105 days ago
REALLY A NICE PIECE. I`M IMPRESSED WITH HOW YOU FOUND THE
NECESSARY HARDWARE. THE DIMENSIONS SEEN TO BE RIGHT ON.
I`M SURE IT WAS A CHALLENGING PROJECT. I BET YOUR WIFE REALLY APPRECIATED IT.
THANKS FOR SHARING IT.
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 105 days ago
What an instant classic! Great work!
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bryano
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posted 105 days ago
this is great. Im sure it will be in your family for a long time.
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gizmodyne
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posted 105 days ago
Awesome. So much detail.
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Greg Wurst
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posted 105 days ago
Very nice indeed!
CharlieM1958
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posted 105 days ago
Outstanding! She must have loved it!
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Chip
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posted 105 days ago
Great idea, classic design and terrific craftsmanship. Wonderful.
-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.
Grumpy
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posted 104 days ago
Great piece of memorabilia Trey.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
ND2ELK
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posted 104 days ago
Exquisite detail and design. You did a beautiful job on this piece. Thanks for posting.
God Bless
tom
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stanley2
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posted 104 days ago
Simply excellent!
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sharad
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posted 104 days ago
A marvellous wedding gift. Thanks for showing details.
Sharad
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bnoles
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posted 104 days ago
This piece leaves one nearly speechless. What a fantastic project and excellence in craftsmanshp.
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Woodhacker
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posted 103 days ago
Wow Trey! That is really nice. It’s obvious that took a lot of planing and execution. You did a great job! I’m sure you’re wife loves and cherishes it.
-- Martin, Kansas
Napaman
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posted 103 days ago
truly amazing!!! DId your wife know you were making it…or was it a complete surprise??? Either way a wonderful gift! I will have to check the history later…love to read that part as well!!!
-- Matt, Napa, CA...177 days to sanity...
puzzled
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posted 102 days ago
Thanks for all of the wonderful comments! She knew I was making her something, but I wouldn’t tell her what.
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miles125
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posted 102 days ago
Really nice box!
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Bradford
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posted 90 days ago
Wow! what else could any of us say? That is beautiful.
-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.
ray5809
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posted 14 days ago
I have been wanting to build a writing box for my son when he graduates. Could you please give the basic dimensions and where you found the hardware? What is the angle of the slope. Thank you. You are a true craftsman. thank You for sharing Ray