I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is all
in Walnut.....mjh

"mike hide" wrote in message
. ..
I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is
all in Walnut.....mjh

That wild maple is going to jump right out at you when you put some finish
on this beauty.

Is there going to be some hardware or handle on the desk supports to pull
them out?

Mike, looks really good, lot of nice work in your joinery. Be sure you post
completed photos..rog

I was watching Roy Underhill today and he had 2 men on the program the had
built a desk that was identical to your desk with the dovetails and all.
They had it dry fitted. The only difference to it was that had several
secret compartments built into it.
What book did you get the plan out of? Beautiful job.

"mike hide" wrote in message
. ..
I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is
all in Walnut.....mjh

Beautiful! Nice addition to any home.

The plans were in finewoodworking, three issues ,one for the carcase one for
cubbyhole fittings and one for the uppersection. mjh


"Dave" wrote in message
...
I was watching Roy Underhill today and he had 2 men on the program the had
built a desk that was identical to your desk with the dovetails and all.
They had it dry fitted. The only difference to it was that had several
secret compartments built into it.
What book did you get the plan out of? Beautiful job.

Purty wood. Nice scrollwork on the feets.

B.

On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 15:02:50 -0400, "Lee Michaels"
wrote:

That wild maple is going to jump right out at you when you put some finish
on this beauty.

Tell me about it.

I can't wait to see it finished!

Nice!

On Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:58:14 -0400, "mike hide"
wrote:

I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is all
in Walnut.....mjh

Beautiful. Fricken beautiful.

"mike hide" wrote in
:

I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it
be called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp
joiner blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at
least it does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is
and how carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ]
is all in Walnut.....mjh


Good looking work, Mike.

I've seen maple like that at the lumber dealer I use in Oakland, CA. I
bought some once, and made some small things out of it. I'll buy some more
when I get to be a much better woodworker. Until then, it just eats my
lunch!

Thanks for posting. Don't know what your earlier problem was, but these
worked.

Patriarch

That wood should have been used to make guitars....

Looks good though. Nice job.


mike hide wrote:

I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is all
in Walnut.....mjh

mike hide wrote:

I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

Very nicely done!


All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.


Yep, Maple is a joy, isn't it?



--
If you're going to be dumb, you better be tough

"mike hide" wrote in message
. ..
I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is
all in Walnut.....mjh

========Beautiful work, Mike, and finish will just really set off the wood.
I have one minor comment to make about the desk, though. I don't think I'd
have left the ends square on the desk supports. Using the desk could result
in damage to one's legs!

Leif

"Leif Thorvaldson" wrote in message
...

"mike hide" wrote in message
. ..
I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is
all in Walnut.....mjh

========Beautiful work, Mike, and finish will just really set off the
wood. I have one minor comment to make about the desk, though. I don't
think I'd have left the ends square on the desk supports. Using the desk
could result in damage to one's legs!

Leif



Well #1 the lopers are traditional ,#2 In a sitting position they
are above leg height, #3 when sitting the lopers are outside the leg area .

Next the customer has now decided the remainder will be in guess what
..........yea you guessed it maple...regards mjh