Fine Woodworking

Desks - Page 3 of 5

Exhibition in Ebony

November 1, 2006

Desk showcases design talents of Englishman Richard Williams.
Details of a Solid Ivory Desk

November 9, 2005

This elaborate drop-front desk made in China illustrates an early example of the ball-and-claw foot
Tambour Secretary Desk

October 25, 2005

Martin takes viewers on a guided tour of his reproduction Thomas Seymour roll-top desk, detailing the materials and techniques that were required to reproduce this magnificant design.
Special Tools for Crown Molding

October 25, 2005

A tool set designed to make crown molding from solid stock
Secret Compartments in a Desk Gallery

October 25, 2005

Take a look at the hidden compartments inside this replica of an 18th-century Pennsylvania secretary.
Tour a Classic 18th-Century Pennsylvania Secretary

October 25, 2005

Take a quick video tour of Lonnie Bird's exquisite desk.
A Short History of Desks

September 14, 2005

A desk is a table dedicated to reading or writing, and as such originally implied a sloping top. The sloping top, in fact, constituted practically the entirety of early desks,…
Curved Stretcher Adds Grace and Legroom

March 1, 2005

Leaving the stock extra long until the last moment can compensate for unforeseen discrepancies.
Look Inside a Slant-Top Desk Gallery

January 5, 2005

Contributing editor Chris Becksvoort gives a tour of the gallery inside a classic slant-top desk he made.
Build a Computer Desk

August 1, 2003

This sturdy, attractive desk offers plenty of work surface up top and efficient storage below.

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