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The Original desk top was glued up Then the client decided he wanted it larger in width and length, so rather than make a whole new top I decided I'd try to add a walnut band around the perimeter.
I sort of knew that the possibility of failure was great due to the fact that the expansion rates of cross grain and long grain are so different. Well I was not disapointed! This piece failed as expected. So I recently
remade the top and replaced the original. ( this picture is showing the replacement top.
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( one of the advantages of having a welding shop incorporated with woodworking shop).
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The champered box under the desk is there to hide wiring etc. it's hinged to the wall and swings out of the way for easy access.