This desk is one I had built a few years ago and I decided it needed some TLC.
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.
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.
But The really cool thing about this piece is that there are no legs under this desk. ( the post you see in this picture is actually the stair hand rail in the background.) The steel frame that is exposed is bolted to the wall and the desk floats out in space.
( one of the advantages of having a welding shop incorporated with woodworking shop).
( one of the advantages of having a welding shop incorporated with woodworking shop).
This is the finished project. There are three drawers (two on the right and one on the opposite side of the desk) located in this apron that covers the steel frame.
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.
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.
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