rprice54

This is my first production out of my new basement shop (we moved). I couldn't do something this big with so many pieces in my old garage/shop.

It's made from solid walnut, walnut ply, and the rope on the crown is poplar- I couldn't find walnut rope. The door panels are 1/4 plywood. The 'beadboard' across the back is 1/4 ply, I routed V-grooves down it every 2".

To blend the plywood with the solid wood, I started with boiled linseed oil, then I glazed it with a gel stain, then finished it with lacquer. I debated the finish quite a bit, the lacquer won't be as durable, but in the end it had the depth and look I wanted, and I can always repair it. The room it's in gets a lot of direct sunlight, and I was afraid polyurethane would start chipping after several years, and then you can't repair it. Time will tell. This was also my first effort with my new Rockler HVLP system, I am very pleased with the results.

The flash on my camera is really overpowering, the pictures look glossy and every pore is highlighted- it's really a very nice and soft satin finish.

I included a few pics from Google Sketchup, which is what I use to design all my projects now.

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challagan

Wow, beautiful work and a gorgeous desk. Love it! Finish looks top notch as well!

Corey

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curiousgeorge

That's some fine work. It's beautiful and you should be very proud of it.

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bobj3

Most excellent job rprice54

I can see you have many hours in that project and you did a great job.

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Nickbee

looks great! Where did you get the solid walnut from?

DougO

Beautiful job. Hope you signed & dated it, should be in the family for many years.

Doug

harrysin

I've just been sat staring at each shot, when I see such a professional project like this I feel it may be time for me to find another hobby.

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rprice54

I bought the walnut from a master craftsman I used to live by. He had an entire garage full of solid walnut, most in 7" widths and 8' long. I bought as much as he would sell to me. I don't think I'll be that lucky again any time soon...

It took about 6 weeks in all, most of the work being done in the last 3 when I could get some time off from work.

It's a big piece, but breaks down nicely. The hutch is in 3 sections, the drawers and side cabinet are all separate, and the desktop is separate.

I still need to sign and date it. I have a woodburning kit, I'm trying to figure out the best way to do that, I don't have the steadiest hand for any type of text or script work. I'm also contemplating a brand from Rockler...

bobj3

Hi rprice54


I have the elec.branding iron from Rockler and it's worth the money and if you'er going to make items like this one I would suggest you get one and put it all over your projects... it didn't get the one with the date add on and I wish I did...just a small tip ...

I would suggest the stamp you get have the "" Date __/__/_____ "" this will cut down the cost...a 20/20 hind site thing on my part ...


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Hamlin

Rprice, you did a wonderful job on that desk.

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