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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: Intarsia92 on August 22, 2011, 05:40:02 pm

Title: Intarsia Break
Post by: Intarsia92 on August 22, 2011, 05:40:02 pm

Every once in a while I need a break from working on Intarsias so I take on other projects.

Here are a couple of things I made for one of my Grandson's bedroom: a Desk and a Computer Workstation;

The computer one has a large slide out keyboard shelf and the bottom two drawer fronts are actually one piece. It covers the slide out shelf that holds the printer.  The piece is mounted on casters so it's easy to move for accessing cables on the back side. 

My Daughter had 1/4" tempered glass cut to cover the tops of both pieces. 

Title: Re: Intarsia Break
Post by: dgman on August 22, 2011, 06:46:21 pm

Well Al, It seems that no matter what you do, it comes out wonderful!

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Post by: cdrover(Clyde) on August 22, 2011, 07:17:37 pm

You are multi-talented, good stuff, thanks for sharing. :)

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Post by: SheGold on August 22, 2011, 07:48:54 pm

Al all I can say is I WANT ONE!!!!!!! Beautiful work.. Your Grandson will have something to cherish for a long time... Sheila in Tx

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Post by: Gabby on August 22, 2011, 08:14:44 pm

Hey Al they look great.
What wood did you use for the PC Desk?
Is it your own design?
Gabby

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Post by: GrayBeard on August 22, 2011, 08:35:15 pm

Gorgeous Stuff there Al!

Great gift and a lasting remembrance from Gampa Al...

~~~GB~~~

Title: Re: Intarsia Break
Post by: Intarsia92 on August 22, 2011, 08:53:52 pm

Hey Gabby, I used all solid Oak and 3/4" Oak Plywood.  and, yes it my design, made to fit the areas he had available. Both pieces were made using standard cabinet construction methods, and using pocket hole screws and glue for all connections.  They were finished. using Min-Wax Golden Oak stain with three coats of Min-Wax, Satin, Polyurethane.

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Post by: DWSudekum on August 22, 2011, 09:16:51 pm

Excellent.. I would like to say you have done very well.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

DW

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Post by: Gabby on August 22, 2011, 10:43:44 pm

Great job Al, I suspect you could sell plans for the computer desk!
Gabby

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Post by: wombatie on August 23, 2011, 03:44:45 am

Wow Al you are a craftsman, great work.

Marg

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Post by: aubec on August 23, 2011, 06:09:18 am

Excellent pieces. Your Grandson should love them
aubec

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Post by: frankorona on August 23, 2011, 08:38:38 am

Would that I had your talent and knowledge to make furniture, it is perfect.
Thanks for sharing

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Post by: Tim2beupinAz on August 23, 2011, 11:39:51 am

Great job and I love the look of the oak. Wonderful design on the desks as well.

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Post by: msdameng on August 23, 2011, 02:16:50 pm

I'd have to say you are truly gifted!!

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Post by: Russ C on August 23, 2011, 02:55:08 pm

They look awesome Al, thanks for posting the pictures. From intarsia to furniture, your the man.  :)

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Post by: Oges on August 23, 2011, 06:30:19 pm

They are sure some fine looking tables
So you werent tempted to work a little intarsia design into the desks at all?  ;)

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Post by: Danny on August 23, 2011, 07:11:32 pm

Hi Al....  Gee!  You are simply put AN AMAZING CRAFTSMAN.  Would I be wrong to state that your are a Perfectionist at ANYTHING you decide to undertake?  I will ALWAYS ....ENVY....  Your ability to use wood and make something that is Always so Beautiful is such a God given gift.  Danny  :+}

Title: Re: Intarsia Break
Post by: Intarsia92 on August 23, 2011, 08:29:13 pm

Thanks for the complements!  I was blessed with a father that was a Jack of all trades and a Master at all of them and growing up he made sure I got my hands dirty right alongside of him. He was a great teacher that allowed me to learn from the mistakes I made.

Title: Re: Intarsia Break
Post by: campasano on August 24, 2011, 09:50:38 am

Al, you really are an inspiration to all of us, I love looking at your finished projects as they are all so perfect. You are truly a master craftsman.

Mike

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Post by: Reaper on August 25, 2011, 03:59:45 pm

Really nice work. Its always good to take a break every now and then.  Dave

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Post by: Dawie on August 27, 2011, 08:28:36 am

Looks great Al. You are a man of many talents.

David.

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Post by: TripleB on August 27, 2011, 11:56:50 am

I can't really add to what has already been said, Very nice work, as usual.
Bob

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Post by: heiko rettberg on August 28, 2011, 09:41:37 am

Looks so fine, you are a greate Woodworker.

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Post by: Marcellarius on August 29, 2011, 12:31:56 pm

very nice done Al.