Modern Desk: Jig-Free Dowel Joint
Complete the desk joinery and then dry-fit the entire desk to make sure everything goes together smoothly.
Sep 10, 2019
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Tim Rousseau’s modern desk might look simple, but a lot goes into making such an elegant piece. While Tim tackles this project with a pro’s perspective using tools found in professional shops, he also draws parallels to tools found in most hobbyist woodshops.
In this episode of his video workshop on making the desk, Tim finishes the joinery and takes you through a dry run of the assembly.
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Video shot and edited by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano
Produced by Ben Strano
Videos in the Series
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How to Make a Danish Modern Desk
July 9, 2019
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Modern Desk: How to Veneer the Writing Surface
July 9, 2019
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Modern Desk: Router Templates for Curved Parts
July 16, 2019
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Modern Desk: Pattern-Routing Curved Parts
July 16, 2019
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Modern Desk: Joinery for the Desk Top
July 16, 2019
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Modern Desk: Angled Leg Mortises
July 23, 2019
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Modern Desk: Angled Tenons on the Tablesaw
July 30, 2019
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Modern Desk: Curved Legs
August 6, 2019
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Modern Desk: Making the Stretchers
August 13, 2019
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Modern Desk: Making the Desk Top
August 20, 2019
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Modern Desk: Backsplash and Bottom Apron
August 27, 2019
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Modern Desk: Gluing Up the Side Assemblies
September 3, 2019
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Modern Desk: Jig-Free Dowel Joint
September 10, 2019
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Modern Desk: Final Glue-Up
September 17, 2019
Comments
This is a fantastic series - I really appreciate Tim's approach, his quality of work, his eye for design and, of course, his humour. My only questions are, will there be measured plans available for this project and if so, will they be out soon, and is there any chance in the world that they'll be available in metric? It's been great to hear Tim using metric measures on the videos - is it possible you guys will start to make your incredible resources useable in every other country in the world? (smile)
Many thanks
Pete
When will the plans be released? I'm anxious to get started!!
Great dowel alining trick, no crazy jigs or measurements. Thanks foe the tip!
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