At the beginning of the year I was asked if I could make a computer desk combined with book cases etc, this was to fit into an alcove and the main criteria was that at the fireplace side the desk top was not allowed to protrude over the alcove dimentions.
The design that my daughter came up with is maybe not the one I would have chosen, but never argue with the client especially when she is your daughter.
The first photo shows the two cabinets in place, the right hand side one will house all the computer cubins on full extention runners, plus there will be storage for other items, the left side cabinet has movable shelves and will probably contain junk (as my daughter calls it)
Originally I wanted to curve the desktop and have the computer in the corner, but this wasn't allowed, therefore the desk is "L" shaped, made of AWO
The first of the upper works as I call it, this is the back panel being constructed, its basically an AWO frame with 6mm AWO faced MDF panels.
Gave a few challenges cluing this together, but with HID's help we managed it.
The Veritas cabinet making Jig came into its own on this project, this shows the hole being drilled for one of the small up-right.
This is the clue up of the first bookcase section, it is all held together with biscuits and clue (haven't managed to justify the domino yet)
Here the fancy trim is being attached to the front of the bookcase.
One of the things I found difficult was moving this large piece around, ita 5' x 4', in the end I made a trolly out of spare flooring and castors I had, what a differance that made.
This is the first top section in place.
The second upper section was a lot narrower, therefore not so much of a hassle to move around, the construction technique is the same as the forst one.
With all the shelving in place. the shelves are all moveable, I have used the brass inserts and brass shelf peg, these I got direct from Lee vally, a lot cheaper and not customs/vat etc, also arrives within 5 days.
The last two pic's showthe completed project.
Apart from the panelling its all made from AWO, not to sure how many cubes I've used. The total time for the job was approximately 3 weeks but that wasn't every day, a lot of waiting time on clue and finishing oil drying. The finish is with Chestnut Finishing Oil.
Hope you enjoy viewing as much as I enjoyed making it.
The design that my daughter came up with is maybe not the one I would have chosen, but never argue with the client especially when she is your daughter.
The first photo shows the two cabinets in place, the right hand side one will house all the computer cubins on full extention runners, plus there will be storage for other items, the left side cabinet has movable shelves and will probably contain junk (as my daughter calls it)
Originally I wanted to curve the desktop and have the computer in the corner, but this wasn't allowed, therefore the desk is "L" shaped, made of AWO
The first of the upper works as I call it, this is the back panel being constructed, its basically an AWO frame with 6mm AWO faced MDF panels.
Gave a few challenges cluing this together, but with HID's help we managed it.
The Veritas cabinet making Jig came into its own on this project, this shows the hole being drilled for one of the small up-right.
This is the clue up of the first bookcase section, it is all held together with biscuits and clue (haven't managed to justify the domino yet)
Here the fancy trim is being attached to the front of the bookcase.
One of the things I found difficult was moving this large piece around, ita 5' x 4', in the end I made a trolly out of spare flooring and castors I had, what a differance that made.
This is the first top section in place.
The second upper section was a lot narrower, therefore not so much of a hassle to move around, the construction technique is the same as the forst one.
With all the shelving in place. the shelves are all moveable, I have used the brass inserts and brass shelf peg, these I got direct from Lee vally, a lot cheaper and not customs/vat etc, also arrives within 5 days.
The last two pic's showthe completed project.
Apart from the panelling its all made from AWO, not to sure how many cubes I've used. The total time for the job was approximately 3 weeks but that wasn't every day, a lot of waiting time on clue and finishing oil drying. The finish is with Chestnut Finishing Oil.
Hope you enjoy viewing as much as I enjoyed making it.
