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  1. 01-08-2016, 10:31 PM #1
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    Executive Desk

    I just put the finishing touches on an executive desk for a customer. I would have not thought to use these two woods together, but the customer wanted Sapele and Cherry. I used Potassium Dichromate on both to get the dark, rich tones out. The final finish was simply with tung oil and a wipe on poly. Kinda makes my workbench look small....
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  3. 01-08-2016, 11:15 PM #2
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    You really nailed it on the color nice rich tone.Great looking piece.
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  4. 01-09-2016, 6:50 AM #3
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    Beautiful work!
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  5. 01-09-2016, 7:37 AM #4
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    Stunning piece.
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  6. 01-09-2016, 8:56 AM #5
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    I wish I had your skills. Very beautiful work
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  7. 01-09-2016, 9:31 AM #6
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    Nice design and build. Allan
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  8. 01-09-2016, 12:40 PM #7
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    Very nice, I have a pedestal desk that I made 15-20 years ago and daily use has taken a toll on the top, which was made with a frame of 5/4 oak with 1/4 oak ply panels flushed up with the frame. (a Woodsmith plan) Have planned on redoing the top, never was thrilled with the plywood. Your top looks like solid wood, which I would like to use, how did you allow for seasonal wood movement, if I might ask. Thanks, again, nice piece.
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  9. 01-09-2016, 4:00 PM #8
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    Very nice!
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  10. 01-10-2016, 9:41 AM #9
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    Wow !!

    Great design, very classy. Looks like a great place for a first great impression for the owner. He/She must be totally happy.
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  11. 01-19-2016, 12:08 PM #10
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    The choice of woods look very good together. The finish really makes the grain "pop".
    Nice job.
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  12. 01-19-2016, 12:21 PM #11
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    Executive really nails it.
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  13. 01-19-2016, 1:52 PM #12
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    Beautiful!

    It is edgebanded plywood on the top, right?
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  14. 02-27-2016, 5:52 PM #13
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    Love the look of the finished woods...Good work!!!
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  15. 01-01-2019, 10:18 PM #14
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    Clark, any chance you could re-attach the pictures. I'd like to see your design and colors.
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  16. 01-02-2019, 9:27 PM #15
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    The two woods together are rather uplifting, it looks very ‘with it’. Like it a lot.
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