I'm not a carpenter by any means but am happy how this came out. (Page 1/2)
maryjane FEB 21, 02:45 PM
And certainly not a furniture builder.
Frame built, on far right but had to shut down to get my truck in ahead of a hail storm.



It was difficult to get the 4 top pieces glued up tight since I don't have a jointer any more. Lots of clamps and then lots of glue and cleats underneath along with about 50 wood screws.



Then she decided she wanted shelves on the end after I got the desk into the house, which was no small feat in itself. 8' long and 32" wide.
cvxjet FEB 21, 05:24 PM
Looks really good.....me, being an ex-electronics and electrical worker, should not be trusted with sharp implements....So, whenever I do work with wood or metal, I always count my fingers before and after....so far, I still have six and a half fingers.....
Raydar FEB 21, 09:08 PM
Nicely done!
I can make stuff that's functional, but it's not generally pretty.

Usually, when someone asks what I'm making, I answer, "sawdust, mostly."
maryjane FEB 21, 09:34 PM
Dang sure made plenty of sawdust and the first day of sanding greatly regretted not wearing a mask. I do dislike that the poly acrylic I put on it (4 coats) yellowed it some but it will be ok...the official inspector looked it over closely.

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blackrams FEB 22, 07:31 AM
Looks good. Function being the most important thing but, how it looks always matters.
Ya dun good!

Rams
MarkS FEB 22, 09:17 AM
Looks nice! Norm & Tommy would approve! Wood is a means to an end for me. I'm much happier with nuts, bolts, oil, gas, solder & circuits...
cliffw FEB 22, 09:41 AM

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Originally posted by maryjane:




Seems like you need another office chair so y'all can work side by side.
maryjane FEB 22, 09:58 AM

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Originally posted by cliffw:


Seems like you need another office chair so y'all can work side by side.



Oh NO!
I have my own less attractive thing thank you, in another room other end of the house.
She gets paid to do it. I just play around.

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Notorio FEB 23, 12:11 AM
Congratulations on that nice, professional-looking job.
BingB FEB 26, 11:27 AM
I would not attempt that top section without a joiner.

Good job.