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I just finished a cherry desk for my 9 yo granddaughter.  She picked the design and color.  

Cherry with Red Mahogany Transtint dye (4 parts) & Dark Walnut (1 part) mixed into shellac.  Lacquer topcoat.

I had not planned on the "feet" at the bottom of the legs, but the distance from floor to drawer was only 22" and I didn't think that was enough.  So I added the feet which added 3" height.  The feet slide onto the legs and are glued in place.














She loves it - but a 9 yo isn't too hard to impress.  The hutch doors slide to reveal any of the openings she wants.

Thanks for looking,

Joel

Superb sir, superb! Making granddaughters happy is one of the best rewards in life, IMO.

Awesome work sir!!!!! What a great Grandfather you are !!!!!

That's an heirloom for sure. Nice design and finish.

(12-21-2016, 10:48 PM)Coffee Man 2 Wrote: [ -> ]Awesome work sir!!!!! What a great Grandfather you are !!!!!

+1. Awesome work Grandpa.

Nice work Joel.

I love that!  Great job!!!

Thanks for all the great replies guys.  You're right - building for a grandchild is one of the BEST rewards of woodworking.  

It was an enjoyable build.


Joel

Nice job Joel. I think your Granddaughter will be happy with that

Beautiful. What a great heirloom present for your grand daughter.