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Comment by Brian on January 23, 2012 at 7:19pm

Roger, that desk looks good and solid.  Great craftsmanship.  I like the detail.  Now if you could me one for me....LOL

Comment by Roger D Alder on January 23, 2012 at 6:45am

Thanks Jay, It was a lot of work but i did enjoy it. I came from a family of 7 boys that all made there living as carpenters  except me . I worked in the building supply selling lumber and hardware. In my younger days i did help build several houses and i am a licensed electrician. I also built the house that i am living in for the last 15 years now. I have ben in and around carpenter work all my life so i guess woodworking just came natural.  I think my talent comes from not being afraid to try different things and messing up. In woodworking if you start with a large project and mess up you can always cut it up and make a small project.

Comment by Jay Boutwell on January 23, 2012 at 12:47am

Roger, It looks like you have built a masterpiece in a desk.  Reading your describtion it tells me that you not only have excellent talent but also a good working knowledge of jointery. It may have taken time but here again when you think of all the jointery you have done, it is a large undertaking.  The fine details like the raised panel on the out side of the desk panels, give it class as apposed to the faster method of inset panels.  Dovetailed joint is one of the hallmark of a good cabinet maker and again time consuming but in doing so has added features that are second to none.  It is exciting to see workmaship  like this on this site.  Your talents in craftsmanship will pay off in time as this desk will become a heirloom of your family and a testimony of not only your ability but also your love towards them years from now.  Thank you for showing your work

Comment by David Dean on January 22, 2012 at 9:59pm

One hell of a job now thats what you call wood working.

Comment by Denny de Baltz on January 20, 2012 at 10:53am

And you're asking me for help? Very nice! Crazy complicated!

Comment by Roger D Alder on January 19, 2012 at 8:51pm

Thanks it was a lot of work

Comment by SlipKid on January 19, 2012 at 8:09pm

Great looking desk, not a weekend project for sure.

well done

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