Federal Style Desk for my grandson - finally done!

[Matt Furjanic]

Desk made for my grandson. Used local walnut for the exposed and structural parts. Baltic birch plywood for the top and all the panels for stability, and veneered with walnut and maple burl. All the inlay work was done with knives and gouges (except for the inlay bandings which were made with power tools, then inlayed with a router). The design was mostly done on the fly, and inspired by Federal pieces (mostly Philadelphia, circa 1780 - 1820). I kept track of my time: about 175 labor hours. Started in October, 2011 and Completed in January 2013. It was loads of fun, but I'm finally relieved that it is finally done! For those who are interested, there are more picturess in my gallery.

 

[toolferone]

Wow, that is a lot of work! Absolutely amazing!!

 

[ehpoole]

Your work is absolutely stunning!

Thanks for sharing with us.

 

[Joe Scharle]

Darn it Matt!, now I've got drool all over my shirt front :rotflm:

Fine looking piece :thumbs_up

 

[Jeremy Scuteri]

Looks great. I don't see any pictures in your gallery...

 

[MrAudio815]

That is more than simply Amazing~! Goodness that is very nice and I am sure your grandson will cherish the desk for many years to come.

 

[Raymond]

I am having trouble talking now - my jaw is on the floor and it won't come back up.

Outstanding design and craftsmanship!!

 

[Canuck]

Beautiful work there, Matt! :icon_thum

It will be appreciated and well looked after for many years to come.


Wayne

 

[FredP]

Darn it Matt!, now I've got drool all over my shirt front :rotflm:

Fine looking piece :thumbs_up

whenever Matt posts pics I put my bib on before I look...... nice work Matt!:icon_thum:icon_thum

 

[merrill77]

Fantastic!

 

[Bill Clemmons]

Matt, that is fantastic. :notworthy: How old is your grandson?

Bill

 

[Sealeveler]

That is better than a mighty fine piece of work,would WOW do.
Tony

 

[Phil S]

WOW, I am absolutely, totally impressed. Great work !!

 

[Charlie]

Outstanding craftsmanship. Absolutely beautiful.

 

[meredj]

Very nice Matt!!

 

[LeftyTom]

Jimminy! There is woodworking, and THEN there are masterpieces. Magnificent work, Matt.

 

[Matt Furjanic]

He is 5, Bill. Just in time for him to start school. Guess I'll have to council him carefully on how to protect and take care of this. He is the one that I'm not worried about, but his 3-year-old little brother!

 

[dozer]

Wow that is a fantastic looking desk i'm sure your grandson will be very excited.

 

[Mike Davis]

Keep tryin, you'll get it right someday. :rotflm:

Wish I could make the desk much less all that inlay.

 

[koslonc]

Now that is simply stunning!