Notes from a small workshop
In all honesty Notes is an experimental series. We’re trying a new format that will hopefully be more involving than a straightforward set of ‘how to’ articles. The bit I’m really excited about is its all inclusiveness – the more input we have from you, the readers of Good Woodworking and members of GetWoodworking.com, the better the series will be.
So here’s the plan so far; in every issue of Good Woodworking magazine you’ll find the latest installment of Notes. Each issue will flow from one to the next showing pictures of project progress and ideas for future projects and workshop solutions. I’ll be making furniture but including you right from the very first sketch. In between GWW issues there will be time to get involved and have your say online. And, it couldn’t be easier to get involved. Each month I’ll post a news article, just like this one, with a quick rundown of how things are going in the workshop and what I’ll be up to in the coming weeks. To get involved simply post in the related forum thread or add your images to the linked photo gallery.
So here’s a quick rundown of my next project, a contemporary computer desk.
I modeled the first design in TurboCAD. I'm banking on the through dovetail joints providing enough rigidity to hold everything together well enough! This structural approach means a traditional under-frame won't be necessary.
I've beveled the front side and top edges to give the desks edges a fine feel.
Have you made a desk recently or are you planning too? If so I'd love to hear about how you made it or what you're planning.
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