I just completed this TimMahoney inspired writing desk. It was my first attempt at multiple inset drawers. There are a lot of imperfections, but I'll let you find them. Pulls are walnut. I have an affinity for legs that taper but terminate in a foot. However, I haven't found something yet that's well-defined without feeling too formal.
The drawer insides and all the drawer supports are beech from a yard tree taken down last year. This beech was pretty stable and easy to work and finish, even if it's a little boring to look at. The cherry is from a curly slab from Pete @ Horizon. I've purchased a good deal (for a hobbyist) of wood from Horizon sight-unseen and ALL of it has been very wonderful; Pete is generous about pulling things out and taking pictures so you know what you're getting. I find this process very efficient.
Thanks for any C&C.
Finished in oil varnish (mostly ArmRSeal with a dollop of BLO).
Signing furniture always feels weird to me. Instead, I tucked away a couple inlays on the inside drawer rails that represent my kids.
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