Thread: Blackwood rolltop desk finished

Unbelievable work Rocker! I'm insanely jealous of your talent.

what a magnificent piece Rocker, well done!

Again another nice peice of work. the color is so nice.

Echo, echo from me, too, Rocker - this a fantastic piece'!

Cheers,

Jill

The new owner is going to have trouble finding a spot to put it....
"put it in the study so it can serve its purpose of being a desk..... put in in the living room so its on display...."

Well done, it looks great!

Agree 100% with all the others. A magnificent effort and first class outcome. The slotted tambours add that final touch of class. Well done

It's all been said already! Magnificent piece Rocker

I have added the finishing touch to the desk by making three small drawers whose fronts were made from the fiddleback blackwood that I used for my grandfather clock. Behind the left-hand drawer is the small secret box that can only be withdrawn from its hiding place by attaching a block with inset magnets to the back of the drawer, as described in another thread: http://www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com...ad.php?t=34792 .

Rocker

Beautiful work Rocker.

Nice finishing touch, and good use of 'leftovers'. Did you sign and date the piece?

Rocker, Your desk is magnificent and I hope I have enough time left to learn the skills which will enable me to emulate your work.
Have you seen the latest FWW newsletter and the Example of a Seymour design made by a first year student in the US? Also excellent work, and he is only just starting out!
Link here http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworki...e.aspx?id=4199

Mick.

Micknews,

There is really nothing particularly difficult about making the style of rolltop desk I made. The Seymour design that you posted is a different matter altogether. That would be a really challenging project. My desk was just a lot of work, but something that any competent woodworker with plenty of time on their hands could expect to accomplish successfully.

Rocker

You have set a high bar - something that we can all aim for, well done mate.

Originally Posted by Rocker

Micknews,

There is really nothing particularly difficult about making the style of rolltop desk I made. My desk was just a lot of work, but something that any competent woodworker with plenty of time on their hands could expect to accomplish successfully.

Rocker

Your selling your self short Rock:confused: Those tambours you made were very, very good. They required patience and skill and you completed them successfully. Again an excelent effort