Finishing a secretary desk

[Brian Knop]

So what is a good way to apply the finish to a secretary desk, with all the little pocket holes? I like Shellac and or Lacquer.

Thanks

[Mel Fulks]

I think they look the best with bright solid colored cloth glued in. Other wise the spaces are usually just too dark.
The stuff called "moire" is often used.

[Edward Dyas]

So what is a good way to apply the finish to a secretary desk, with all the little pocket holes? I like Shellac and or Lacquer.

Thanks

I don't think you can beat spraying the finish. If you use lacquer use a little retarder thinner to minimize orange peal in the pocket holes.

[Tom Bender]

Mine is Mahogany with clear Shellac. The work surface is granite. Desk 3.jpg

[Jim Becker]

So what is a good way to apply the finish to a secretary desk, with all the little pocket holes? I like Shellac and or Lacquer.

Thanks

My opinion...pre-finishing those components before assembly is the way to go, masking off glue lines/surfaces, is what I would do. It's no fun spraying into boxes even if they are open in the back. But if that ship sailed, the other commentary already is quite helpful.

[Phil Mueller]

Great looking desk, Tom. Have to ask...the top left and right drawers..are they curved on the inside?