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Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Joel H. - 12-21-2016
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.
![[Image: MaddieDesk_zps0hcslvw5.jpg]](http://s241.photobucket.com/user/whatawoodworker/media/Maddie%20Desk/MaddieDesk_zps0hcslvw5.jpg.html)
![[Image: FrontView_zpsc6wlanae.jpg]](http://s241.photobucket.com/user/whatawoodworker/media/Maddie%20Desk/FrontView_zpsc6wlanae.jpg.html)
![[Image: SideView_zpsk8q6wnem.jpg]](http://s241.photobucket.com/user/whatawoodworker/media/Maddie%20Desk/SideView_zpsk8q6wnem.jpg.html)
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
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - cputnam - 12-21-2016
Superb sir, superb! Making granddaughters happy is one of the best rewards in life, IMO.
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Coffee Man 2 - 12-21-2016
Awesome work sir!!!!! What a great Grandfather you are !!!!!
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - wood-chips - 12-22-2016
That's an heirloom for sure. Nice design and finish.
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Herb G - 12-22-2016
(12-21-2016, 10:48 PM)Coffee Man 2 Wrote: Awesome work sir!!!!! What a great Grandfather you are !!!!!
+1. Awesome work Grandpa.
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Gary G™ - 12-22-2016
Nice work Joel.
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Belle City Woodworking - 12-22-2016
I love that! Great job!!!
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Joel H. - 12-22-2016
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
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Steve N - 12-23-2016
Nice job Joel. I think your Granddaughter will be happy with that
RE: Cherry Desk for Granddaughter - Bob MN - 12-23-2016
Beautiful. What a great heirloom present for your grand daughter.