| Project by Michael Brailsford | posted 491 days ago | 615 views | 1 time favorited | 13 comments | ![]() |
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This is my favorite project. It is a barrel top desk for my daughter. It doubles as a bureau. The desk is more of those recycled handrails from the hospital. It is trimmed in purple heart. The drawers are made of aromatic cedar. There is a pull our desk top under the coopered barrel top. There is also three secret compartments.
-- Michael A. Brailsford






























13 comments so far
ND2ELK
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posted 490 days ago
Simply beautiful! Exquisite detail and design! Thank you for posting.
God Bless
tom
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trifern
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posted 490 days ago
Gorgeous piece that is destined to become a family heirloom. Thank you for sharing.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 490 days ago
This is a very nice looking desk. Great job!!
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steveosshop
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Great looking desk. The purple heart trim really makes it stand out. Nice!!
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jeanmarc
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the design looks great.
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MsDebbieP
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no wonder it is one of your favourites—this is beautiful and very functional. Love it as well!!
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romansfivefive
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posted 490 days ago
I love that piece, I can’t beleive it was once a handrail. it is just gorgeous.
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GaryK
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posted 490 days ago
That is a great looking piece you’ve made there.
Very nice work!
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mcoyfrog
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posted 489 days ago
Great design, love the piece, good job
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davidtheboxmaker
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posted 489 days ago
That’s a great desk – the contrasting wood is really nice.
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 482 days ago
Hi Michael;
You did a superb job on this. The contrasting woods work nicely, and the workmanship is excellent.
Bravo!
Lee
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Michael Brailsford
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My mother recieved a barrel top desk from my grandfather when he passe. I always loved that desk and wanted to try and build one. I have two more in mind for my sons. I would make changes in how the barrel top works on the next ones.
-- Michael A. Brailsford
Todd Thomas
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posted 311 days ago
great looking desk….good job….
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