a few projects

[alex grams]

A few projects I have been working on lately:
https://i.imgur.com/jzyBoBh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/UAi8VAX.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/S1kATeu.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qRZLwRd.jpg

A big mesquite table I made. Around 100" long and 40-45" wide with an oak base:
https://i.imgur.com/AnUGZF3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/CmnrzXA.jpg


A walnut slab island top with zebrawood dovetails:
https://i.imgur.com/gl1xoBx.jpg?1


An ash desk with ash burl panels:
https://i.imgur.com/peFbgjy.jpg


But why have one when you can make two!
https://i.imgur.com/Jczzvpw.jpg


One was a custom build, but the slab of ash I bought for the top was 140" long, so I cut it down and made two desks since I was already going to have the tools set up for doing all of the veneers and such. The second one I will list on my page to sell.


The slabs had some crazy curl throughout and some neat mineral staining:
https://i.imgur.com/GUXL6xE.jpg
Veneers!
https://i.imgur.com/KsUMo5R.jpg
The veneers are symmetric about the front center panel, because I am anal retentive.
https://i.imgur.com/MKszH7N.jpg


Then comes the fun part.. hidden compartments!
One desk has a side drawer you can open when you open the bigger drawer:
https://i.imgur.com/Qo4z05p.jpg


The other has a full length drawer that you pull open. There is a mechanism you release to allow you to open the hidden drawer on this one. If you don't release it and pull on either handle it will open the full drawer. Yes I used extra veneer from the desk as the drawer bottom.
https://i.imgur.com/PRSMHav.jpg


I also had a chunk of cool looking mesquite sitting around I couldn't figure out what to do with. I finally found some railroad ties that were bent and made in to coat hooks, so I made a gift for my uncle for his cabin to hold heavier hunting jackets/clothes etc:
https://i.imgur.com/VQ7s2RQ.jpg

[michael langman]

Stunningly beautiful work and wood Alex. Wow.

[Jim Becker]

Stunning. In every way.

[John TenEyck]

You've been busy. Beautiful work.

John

[Paul Girouard]

Nice work!!

[Lee Schierer]

Exceptional work. Very, very nice!

[Bill Carey]

Outstanding! Wonderful workmanship and attention to details. Beautiful wood - especially like the book match veneers on the desk. Anal retentive is a good thing.

[Brian W Evans]

Really, really nice! Aside from the gorgeous wood, the first thing that jumped out at me was the perfect fitting of the drawers. Congratulations.

How you accomplished that in a shop that crowded with machines is a mystery to me. I feel like my 2 1/2 car garage is a palace by comparison.

[Bill Berklich]

Wow - those are all crazy cool!!

[alex grams]

I wish I had a bigger shop... but that is not in the future plans at this time.. until then, it is one machine at a time. I had a huge pecan table I worked on yesterday that I had to lug outside to start doing finishing on since I don't have room to finish and work at the same time.

https://i.imgur.com/UEHDh7f.jpg

[Paul Girouard]

Sucking thru the dust , alone in a small shop , I understand the desire to share on a forum like this! Those are some awesome slabs!
You seem to be doing fine , if you are able to market your craft , and possibly make a living at it, what could be better!
Carry on!! With gusto!

[Yonak Hawkins]

I like the drawers inside the drawers. Are they for a special purpose ?

[alex grams]

the side pull sub drawer was specific to be tall enough to hold a 1911 per the customer's request. The long hidden drawer that attached to the lower handle is lower profile (maybe 3/4") so it is limited, but will still work great for files and other smaller/flatter items.