My latest project - A desk & bookshelf

[adowden]

Here is a picture of my latest project. I just finished it tonight. This project meets four volunteer hrs. at the pool we joined last year. Too bad it took me 75 hrs to build :rolf: . They wanted a desk with a wrap-around bookcase so they could turn to the side and sort papers on top of the bookcase. Fortunately since I have way exceeded my volunteer hrs., someone else will apply the finish to it.

Amy

 

[pslamp32]

Nice work! Can you tell me how much is ply vs. solid wood? Just trying to get an idea what would be normal for a project like this. Thanks!

 

[DaveO]

Wow Amy, you've been quite busy. The desk looks great, and I am sure that the pool will appreciate all the work that you put into it.
Dave

 

[jeff...]

Wow NICE :icon_thum I really like that style.

 

[4yanks]

The desk looks great. I hope they appreciate the amount of work that you put into it. If I was you though, I would hate the thought of someone else putting a finish on my work.

 

[NCPete]

The desk looks great. I hope they appreciate the amount of work that you put into it. If I was you though, I would hate the thought of someone else putting a finish on my work.

That is the same thing I was thinking...

Nice desk Amy!

 

[adowden]

Peter, almost the whole thing is plywood. I edge banded alot of it. The only solid wood are the two legs on the right and the 3" edging around the top. I don't think I would make a top with edging like this again bc it was too hard to flush it to the plywood. It was too thick to use a flush trim bit, so I hand planed and scraped a whole lot. My finger were so sore. The reason I designed it 3" wide was to be able to bisquit join the miters.

For this project they said they wanted low cost and functional so that's what I tried to do. It was a little disappointing today when I delivered it and the president of the pool didn't even come look at it. He was doing some work on a tractor, and gave a coworker the keys to unlock the building. I'm just glad to be done with it.

I promised my husband that I wouldn't take on any new work until this summer to give us a couple of months to finish hanging OSB in the workshop and finish organizing it. Once it's cleaned up, I promise some pictures.

Amy

 

[pslamp32]

Thanks Amy! Very inspiring! :eusa_clap

 

[cskipper]

That's a great looking project! It had to have been frustrating to not have him even stop and look, but I'm sure he'll appreciate it when he sees it.

An unrelated question - are you and hubby coming to the picnic?

 

[cpowell]

Beautiful work, Amy. I like the straight lines and the proportions. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I think sometimes folks don't really understand how much time it takes to custom build a piece of furniture. I'll bet they will once they see your finished product!!

Chuck

 

[Travis Porter]

Looks very nice Amy! I understand your disappointment and can appreciate it.

I am glad to see there is sawdust on your floor unlike some of the other members we have. Makes me realize it is not just me.

 

[dozer]

Great job Amy, that will see a lot of use for many years to come.

 

[adowden]

Cathy,

Yes my husband and daughters (3 yrs. & 6 yrs.) are coming to the picnic. I can't wait to meet everyone and see some of your beautiful scrollwork.

Amy

 

[skeeter]

Amy, that's a really nice looking desk. I like the design!

 

[dancam]

Amy,

Great looking desk...you should be real proud.

Dan C.

 

[clowman]

Nice job, how are they gonna finish it?

 

[NCPete]

Nice job, how are they gonna finish it?

watch the appreciative folks paint it!:-x