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08-17-2008, 03:39 PM
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a desk for the grand babies
this is the project of the week. akchooally about 4 days worth! .gif "Drogar Laugh(DBG)") this is the lower half. the upper will get done later.... maybe next week
there are a couple more pics in my gallery. this is quartersawn sycamore from jeff and scott. its pretty and it has a nice sweet smell when its worked.  |
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08-17-2008, 04:29 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Beautiful desk Fred. That is some pretty wood.
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08-17-2008, 04:31 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
did ye say "alcoholically" 4 days??
Whatever, looks good!
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08-17-2008, 04:33 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Gorgeous desk Fred. The grand babies will be proud to have it.
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08-17-2008, 04:50 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Nice Desk Fred - Come on Sycamore don't smell that bad - not near as bad as black walnut 
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08-17-2008, 06:01 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Spiffy writing utensil, Fred. 
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08-17-2008, 07:14 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Interesting base trim, Fred. What can you tell me about it? So I can copy it!
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08-17-2008, 07:33 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Originally Posted by Joe Scharle
Interesting base trim, Fred. What can you tell me about it? So I can copy it!
you'll have to ask jwest bout that! the bases were a freebie that he donated a while back. I had to extend em a little to make the desk deeper but I believe they were made at a cabinet shop that sold out. I hate to see good wood go to waste! I have 1 left in that size you can copy if you like. 1 is an odd number so I doubt I will find a use for it. There are also 3 larger ones still out there but I gotta hold on to them a while to see if they SPEAK to me!
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08-17-2008, 08:33 PM
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City: Wake Forest
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
I was going to ask about the bases. I was wondering if you had a design incident or something.
How was the sycamore to sand and finish? You do your usual and spray lacquer?
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Wife changed my perspective.  I need want some additional tools. I need want a
multi-spindle line borer - unlikely in 2008
pocket hole machine - unlikely in 2008
Festool sander and vacuum -told I don't need 2 not going to happen
Edge bander - unlikely this decade
oscillating edge sander - unlikely in 2008
floor model chisel or slot mortiser - unlikely in 2008
and a bigger shop - maybe in 2009
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08-17-2008, 08:42 PM
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Name: fred
City: franklinton
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Originally Posted by Travis Porter
I was going to ask about the bases. I was wondering if you had a design incident or something.
How was the sycamore to sand and finish? You do your usual and spray lacquer?
gotta use the free stuff! its the only way I can afford this habit er um hobby! the bases were not as strait or flat as I would have liked but it was a non profit job [aren't they all?] and its much better than the walley world partical board garbage they were using! the laminate was free also thanks to Mr. west. but then I put it on BORG birch ply that was as wavy as the atlantic in january but it didnt turn out too bad.
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08-17-2008, 09:47 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Joe
City: Holly Springs
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Next time you've got a fresh roll of bytes in your camera, maybe you can snap a couple of close ups of a base? Straight look down, left and right corners at eye level, and put them on the thread.
Thanks,
Joe
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08-17-2008, 09:55 PM
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City: Youngsville
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
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08-17-2008, 10:04 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
I would say you really excel for the Grandbabies, but it would not be true as you continually pump out this stuff to make all of us novices feel bad!! Good on Ya!!
Just don't get to cocky jes 'cause you din haf two use no majik tape on this one!! 
Go
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08-17-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Very nice design Fred, only 4 days ? Wow !!
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08-17-2008, 10:29 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: fred
City: franklinton
State: nc
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Re: a desk for the grand babies
Originally Posted by Joe Scharle
Next time you've got a fresh roll of bytes in your camera, maybe you can snap a couple of close ups of a base? Straight look down, left and right corners at eye level, and put them on the thread.
Thanks,
Joe
no problem joe. I'll try to get em up tomorrow afternoon.
fred
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