Dimensioned Desk

[Chris L]

Well Since KregRep posted a comment on this project at LumberJocks I figured I would post it here as well. I am currently working on building an office suite out of dimensioned pine. The Kreg Jig is my main joinery technique.
I built the desk first and used a hand saw with miter box and Kreg Jig in order to do my miter joints.


The pine plugs worked great to fill the holes...


Stretchers added...


Top added.. 4 pocket holes screws to hold it in place in the corners to allow for expansion..


and finally two coats of stain and two coats of poly complete the look I was going for..



Thanks for looking. Hutch and bookcases are in the making.

CtL

[Chris L]

Thanks, The hutch is still being put together. Once all the wood was cut and set up took me about 4 hours or so to get it assembled I am sure the jig saved me numerous more hours as I would have worked on learning a new joinery skill. Which I still plan to do in the future, just like to get my furniture done so I can put it to use.

CtL

[KregRep]

Thanks for posting, Chris. A very intriguing desk. Simple design. How many hours would you say you had in it... and how would that number have changed without the Kreg Jig?

[Derek]

Very cool stuff! Looking forward to seeing the hutch and bookcase. Here's mine: http://kregjig.ning.com/photo/albums/my-first-project-cherry-imac