Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. 26th June 2014, 01:59 PM #1
    mcrocker
    mcrocker is offline Novice
    Join Date
    Dec 2008
    Location
    Oatley NSW
    Posts
    19

    Default building a desk out of a slab of timber

    Hi all

    I'm thinking about building myself a new desk, I'm toying with the idea of using a single slab of wood to make the top.

    I'm wondering if this is a good idea, instead of laminating one from boards.

    Can slabs warp, twist bend more? Is there special techniques i'd have to keep in mind when working with the top.

    any help would be most appreciated

    Matt
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 26th June 2014 01:59 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 26th June 2014, 03:05 PM #2
    NCArcher's Avatar
    NCArcher
    NCArcher is offline The Laird
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Katoomba NSW
    Posts
    4,771

    Default

    Have a read here.
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/f187/b...b-desk-137206/

    I love my big desk. I don't think the top is ever going to move. And it can double as an air raid shelter.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
    https://autoblastgates.com.au
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 26th June 2014, 05:30 PM #3
    orraloon's Avatar
    orraloon
    orraloon is offline almost a woodworker
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    blue mountains
    Posts
    4,886

    Default

    As seen it can be done and done well but it will take a dry stable slab in the first place. If your DRY slab has sat around the shed properly stickered for about a year and not moved then it should work. The grain of the slab is also important as the closer to quarter sawn the more stable it will be. The choice slab is a couple out from the log center with grain like this //////////\\\\\\\\\\. When you come to apply finish to the final job apply to both sides so moisture change is the same both sides.
    Regards
    John
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. My new stringybark Slab Desk
    By columnmn in forum WOODWORK PICS
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 2nd October 2013, 02:52 AM
  2. Building a BIG desk
    By snowyskiesau in forum FURNITURE, JOINERY, CABINETMAKING - formerly BIG STUFF
    Replies: 41
    Last Post: 18th December 2012, 07:57 PM
  3. Blue Gum Slab Desk
    By NCArcher in forum FURNITURE, JOINERY, CABINETMAKING - formerly BIG STUFF
    Replies: 105
    Last Post: 13th March 2012, 12:51 AM
  4. Building a desk
    By AmateurBrian in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 5th March 2008, 04:40 PM
  5. New Guy here. Building a desk
    By showngo2000 in forum WOODWORK - GENERAL
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 5th December 2006, 11:15 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules