Popular Post SD_Andy Posted June 22, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 The design was inspired by the work of the Greenes with some additional inspiration from some of Darrell Peart’s creations. I combined the elements of various pieces to get a look that I like. Like every project I learned a lot in the process. I found some techniques that I did and didn’t like. I spent a good amount of time building jigs with the thought that I might eventually try to sell one. One of the jigs allowed me to make the ebony plugs on the router table which helped speed things up a lot. In spite of a few mistakes, I am thrilled with the results. My biggest area of improvement is finishing. I won’t be build another piece this size without an HVLP. The desk is made from African Mahogany with the exception of the plugs that are made from Ebony. The finish is General Finishes water based dye stain with an Arm-R-Seal topcoat. Andy 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmaichel Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Excellent job Andy, that is a beautiful looking desk. I love almost anything G & G and I think you nailed this piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Very nicely executed Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Yea, super nice Andy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wouldwurker Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Love the arched handles. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Super nice! Thanks for sharing that with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgreenb Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 WOW. Beautiful piece - you definitely nailed the G&G details. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Very nice. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llama Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin0611 Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 That is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 That is sweet! Very well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Andy Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks again for all of the compliments. I am very proud of this piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 I know this is a zombie thread but I'm new here and just saw this. Excellent compliment to the G&G era, your work is great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 You ARE renewing some old stuff! Welcome bud to the forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted August 25, 2018 Report Share Posted August 25, 2018 Welcome to the Forum ! Andy hasn't been online here since last fall. Maybe this will have his ears burning and he will return ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Andy Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 7:32 AM, Chip Sawdust said: I know this is a zombie thread but I'm new here and just saw this. Excellent compliment to the G&G era, your work is great! Thank you Chip. I appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Do you have Peart's books? I bought them a while back but this piece seems to bring a lot of elements together that he was skilled at illustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Andy Posted November 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Chip, Yes I have both of his books. They are both really good and were a tremendous help. I learned a ton from him. It’s no surprise that his work was a huge inspiration for this piece. I also have some videos from Dale Barnard and WIlliam NG that are really good. All remarkable woodworkers. I’ve also scoured the internet for other videos, articles etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted November 2, 2018 Report Share Posted November 2, 2018 Peart is on the advisory board for the restoration & refurnishing of a Greene & Greene house a college fraternity has. They actually live in the house. Kinda nice to revisit old threads like this one occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Andy, I also built his pillowing jig for making the ebony plugs, and his set of square chisels for cutting the mortises. They're great, and they save time. Still in awe of your desk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Andy Posted November 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/26/2018 at 10:53 PM, Chip Sawdust said: Andy, I also built his pillowing jig for making the ebony plugs, and his set of square chisels for cutting the mortises. They're great, and they save time. Still in awe of your desk Thank you again Chip. I have the square chisels also. They are really the only method for doing square holes. I built the pillowing jig too but decided that I didn't really like it. Perhaps I didn't practice enough but I could never get perfect plugs. I ended up making the jig below to build plugs. It probably takes a little longer but the plugs are very consistent. http://lumberjocks.com/projects/162586 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 That jig looks pretty good! I’ve had decent luck with Peart’s jig but there are many ways to skin a cat. I’ve made hundreds of plugs, different sizes but most commonly the 3/8 followed by 1/4. The bed frame I’m working on will have a 1/2 plug where the bed bolt goes in but that size is unusual for most G&G projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 Beautiful work Andy you should be proud of that great piece. I missed it, is it for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD_Andy Posted November 29, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2018 5 hours ago, Chip Sawdust said: That jig looks pretty good! I’ve had decent luck with Peart’s jig but there are many ways to skin a cat. I’ve made hundreds of plugs, different sizes but most commonly the 3/8 followed by 1/4. The bed frame I’m working on will have a 1/2 plug where the bed bolt goes in but that size is unusual for most G&G projects. I really like it, works well for me. It can do pretty much any size of plug. You just have to make an adapter for the size you are making. Only takes a minute on the table saw. 3 hours ago, treeslayer said: Beautiful work Andy you should be proud of that great piece. I missed it, is it for you? Thank you Slayer. Yes this one is for me. I use it as a computer desk for photo editing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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