Popular Post Ronn W Posted March 11, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 This project was for me. It's a tall desk with a partially sloped top and shelf for computer monitors. Been working on this since before Christmas. I used a story stick for the legs - worked great. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJC Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 I’m hoping one day that I can make some things that look half this good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Showing the runner ends is way cool, kinda like box joints or through dovetails. I like it. Ya done good young'un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisc Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Looks like a good mix of traditional and modern techniques. Took me a second to workout what was happening with the side - it reminds me of a ships hull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 I really like the open frame design. Nice job, Ronn! Does the sloped top open up? If so, can you show how it is hinged? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
difalkner Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 That is really nice work and a great looking desk, Ronn - good job! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 First rate work Ronn as usual, I know you struggled with the alignment of the drawers but you nailed it, I’ve never seen anything like it and I’m sure it will be stolen several times over, I know I’m keeping it in my mental inventory, the whole piece just works, wood, construction, size and design, well done sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 That came out beautifully. Lots of great design elements working together very well. A false front for the lower right would dress it up a bit. It looks like you had drawers there but, left them out to make room for the cpu or whatever is there. Those proud drawer glides are too cool. It really comes together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Wow that desk is beautiful. You got that together quite quick as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 That turned out great Ronn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 5 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Does the sloped top open up? If so, can you show how it is hinged? No hinges. Not enough room under the top to put anything unless I omitted the center top drawer. 2 hours ago, gee-dub said: A false front for the lower right would dress it up a bit. It looks like you had drawers there but, left them out to make room for the cpu or whatever is there "left them out"? I prefer to say that I could have put drawers in there but chose not to. Point taken about the false front. Thanks all for you kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackoak Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 Beautiful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 That really came out great Ronn! I really like the design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Very well done bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Agree with all the above. Very well done, and I particularly like the old school drawer pulls; says this is desk where serious work is done. I am curious, though, about the the recesses in the drawer sides. The recesses look like there is no finish coating. Maybe that's the lighting or maybe intentional? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Steve Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 That looks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Mark J said: Agree with all the above. Very well done, and I particularly like the old school drawer pulls; says this is desk where serious work is done. I am curious, though, about the the recesses in the drawer sides. The recesses look like there is no finish coating. Maybe that's the lighting or maybe intentional? Your are correct. The dados in the drawer sides are unfinshed. I rubbed parafin in them to smooth out the drawer action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 That’s what I do with drawer slides like that. Wax em up. That reminds me, I need some paraffin.... My wife puts her Yankee candles on heaters to get the scent without burning them so I steal those after they’re played out. Worked really well for lumber drying (on the ends) but I used up the last one. Very nice desk! I have a curved front desk project waiting for me, like you, that will be for me. It’s a more simple design but curved/dovetailed drawers will be a new thing for me to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted March 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 7:40 AM, Chip Sawdust said: I have a curved front desk project waiting for me, like you, that will be for me. It’s a more simple design but curved/dovetailed drawers will be a new thing for me to try. Curved would be new for me to. Those are on my bucket list. Hope you share pics as you go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Sawdust Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 11 hours ago, Ronn W said: Curved would be new for me to. Those are on my bucket list. Hope you share pics as you go. It’ll have its own thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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