New Desk

[rolly1]

This is a picture of a desk I made for my son recently.
It is made from baltic birch and mahogany. Desk top is 51" X 24". top to floor is 30". Bottom of desk to floor is 25".

 

[Monty]

Wow - that's really nice! Another Pottery Barn project, I see!

 

[mshel]

Very nice results. Based on the name "portola", I am guessing this comes apart for transporting. It reminds me of a pic I saw somewhere of a battle field desk.

Mike

 

[rolly1]

Yes the legs fold up for portability on this desk.

 

[michaelgarner]

Sweet,,great work. A family heirloom guaranteed. Be blessed friend

 

[D L Ames]

Great looking desk Alan.:icon_thum I like the way you made the folding legs for it.

D L

 

[MarkW]

I like it ! Nice design and finish.

 

[Ray Martin]

Alan,

Very nice desk. Love the color / finish. What did you use?

Ray

 

[Splinter]

Great looking desk Alan. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap I know your son will treasure it.

 

[rolly1]

Thank You all for the kind comments. I used a oil based mahogany stain and wipe on varnish finish followed buy a couple coats of polycrylic when everything dried.

 

[sapwood]

Me too, I really like it . . . especially the finish :eusa_clap

Roger

 

[dozer]

Nice desk I like the fold up legs also that is a really good idea. How heavy did the desk end up being? If it is light enough that the wife or kids could move it that would be even more convenient.

 

[rolly1]

I am not sure what the finished weight is but it can be moved by one adult. I suppose you could put some handles on the back side of the desk and carry it like a large suitcase if you either removed the drawers or taped them shut.

 

[Ray Martin]

Alan,

You might be on to something there... what about some catches or latches for the drawers to keep them secure when someone is hauling the desk around? I'm thinking something that would be decrative as well as functional... like a brass latch

Ray

 

[rolly1]

I am sure that there is hardware that would allow you to lock the drawers shut.

 

[Ray Martin]

Alan,

I just got a copy of the Lee Valley & Veritas Hardware Catalog... it's loaded with hinges, handles, hooks, locks, etc. 240 pages of them. You can browse on line or order the catalog... try www.leevalley.com ... and there are certainly other suppliers.

Ray

 

[Joe Scharle]

Very nice. I particularly like the reveal on the top edge.

 

[cpowell]

Definitely heirloom quality there. I like it a lot. Finish looks great.

Chuck

 

[rolly1]

Thanks for the comments anf the link to the levalley web page.