russell johansen
02-28-2007, 12:26 AM
this is my first attempt at any real project beyond a shelf. I decided to build my son a desk-he is a Seattle Mariners/Ryan Newman fan (they both have similar color schemes which helps). I started with only a router and a set of plans. During the course of the project, I found sawmill creek, bought a table saw, router table, jointer, dados and dc.
I myself have no previous experience with wood. This was a great project to learn from. It took about a year to complete-well almost complete. I just have to make the slide outs and then I am done.
As you can see, it gets lots of use!
Thanks to all who gave advice - this is a great place for a newbie like myself.
My advice to other newbies, pick a project that will require you to purchase new (more) tools as you go - "honey, I can't finish the desk without a ...." :D
I myself have no previous experience with wood. This was a great project to learn from. It took about a year to complete-well almost complete. I just have to make the slide outs and then I am done.
As you can see, it gets lots of use!
Thanks to all who gave advice - this is a great place for a newbie like myself.
My advice to other newbies, pick a project that will require you to purchase new (more) tools as you go - "honey, I can't finish the desk without a ...." :D