This took a while. My daughter is pleased.
N nn4jw New User Jim Dec 3, 2013 #2 Nice looking desk, Mike. The grain match in the center drawer is a nice touch.
scsmith42 New User Scott Smith Dec 4, 2013 #3 nn4jw said: Nice looking desk, Mike. The grain match in the center drawer is a nice touch. Click to expand... My thoughts too.
nn4jw said: Nice looking desk, Mike. The grain match in the center drawer is a nice touch. Click to expand... My thoughts too.
Canuck Wayne Corporate Member Dec 4, 2013 #4 Very nicely done!!!:icon_thum (Not many desks out there with attractive and strong dovetailed drawers!) Finish is excellent and will definitely endure the test of time and be enjoyed for many years to come. Thanks for sharing. Wayne
Very nicely done!!!:icon_thum (Not many desks out there with attractive and strong dovetailed drawers!) Finish is excellent and will definitely endure the test of time and be enjoyed for many years to come. Thanks for sharing. Wayne
KenOfCary Ken Staff member Corporate Member Dec 5, 2013 #5 Very nice. What wood is that? I have some guesses but thought it easier to just ask.
bluedawg76 New User Sam Dec 5, 2013 #6 +1 nn4jw said: Nice looking desk, Mike. The grain match in the center drawer is a nice touch. Click to expand...
+1 nn4jw said: Nice looking desk, Mike. The grain match in the center drawer is a nice touch. Click to expand...
M Mike K Mike Corporate Member Dec 6, 2013 #7 The wood is Sapele. The finish is basic beeswax dissolved in turpentine and blo added.
KenOfCary Ken Staff member Corporate Member Dec 6, 2013 #8 That was my first guess with Mahogany a second guess, but then Sapele is a variety of Mahogany if I remember correctly. Very nice use of the different grain patterns.
That was my first guess with Mahogany a second guess, but then Sapele is a variety of Mahogany if I remember correctly. Very nice use of the different grain patterns.
M MagGeorge New User George Dec 10, 2013 #10 Gorgeous desk! Great design, very well executed. Those joints are impressive, like the clean lines and beautiful finish. Great job!
Gorgeous desk! Great design, very well executed. Those joints are impressive, like the clean lines and beautiful finish. Great job!