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  1. 09-27-2009, 1:26 PM #1
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    Mahogany writing desk

    This is a mahogany writing/computer desk I just finished for the LOML. She chose the design, we decided on mahogany for primary wood with mahogany crotch for the inlays, and ebony for the accents and drawer inlays.

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  3. 09-27-2009, 1:34 PM #2
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    Very nice! I really like the cutout into the desk front.

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  4. 09-27-2009, 3:32 PM #3
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    Beautiful top, and very interesting design! I would like it better out of a corner, as one needs to see it from all sides to appreciate the mahogany and ebony.
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  5. 09-28-2009, 10:39 AM #4
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    Very nice Jeff. Good design and you execution is good. I am not a photo guy either but.... that's the way the cookie crumbles I suppose. JK is probably correct about taking the shot away from the corner before putting the piece in the intended place.

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  6. 09-28-2009, 11:09 AM #5
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    I can't speak to the photography, but I don't think that desk leaves anything to be desired!
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  7. 09-28-2009, 11:21 AM #6
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    Excellent on all counts !!!
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  8. 09-28-2009, 12:16 PM #7
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    Wonderful work (except for the photography! .
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  9. 09-29-2009, 2:56 PM #8
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    Very nice work indeed. Your choice of grain orientation on the sides is interesting, any particular reason for that?
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  10. 09-29-2009, 2:59 PM #9
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    On closer inspection, I see that with that orientation, you avoid having endgrain show on the front without having to build some sort of frame.
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  11. 09-29-2009, 4:10 PM #10
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    Beautiful piece of "Fine Furniture"........
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  12. 09-29-2009, 5:00 PM #11
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    Very nicely done.
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  13. 09-29-2009, 8:19 PM #12
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    I like the design and looks like very nice workmanship.
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  14. 10-07-2009, 8:17 AM #13
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    Nice. Very nice.
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  15. 10-07-2009, 2:29 PM #14
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    Jeff,

    I don't think there's enough oooo's in WOW to describe how nice your desk came out. The design is first rate and I really like the contrasting drawer knobs and feet but the top is something of heirloom quality...

    Bravo!!
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