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I've got plenty of ambition... I'm not sure if my talent can keep up
Dave warned me how difficult this was going to be and I threw caution to the wind and started it anyway.
I'm so excited to tackle this!
I can't get the smile off of my face.
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Peter, great start. That is something I have imagined I might make some day, as well. Ken
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packerguy® said:
[blockquote]Superglide said:
Wow!!
Gonna watch this thread.
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Add 1 here
Peter if you work at Diaman speed you should be done in a few days
Nice vacay spot, woodworkers paradise.
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I'm no where near Diaman speed.
To watch him work is incredible. It really is a woodworkers paradise.
But he cuts his dovetails wrong... pins first
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Looks like a great start. Look forward to progress reports.
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Worst thing they can do is cook ya and eat ya
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Peter
First I have not a clue what you are making except it is to be a desk.
Now I think you are haveing an awesome start with fantasic wood.
Keep up the good work
Arlin
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Great start to a really ambitious project. When done, you will have not only a beautiful piece, but also a treasure trove of new skills. Please keep us in the loop.
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There are times when a craftsman has to seemingly destroy something in order to make the final product beautiful.
I think this desk may well be one of those instances.
Now, once you get it to your liking---or run out of wood, you will need to find out how to do a finish that preserves the beauty. That may well be more difficult than working the wood.
