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In this exciting, two-week hands-on course, each student will construct a desk
(lower case only) like the one showcased on the front cover of Fine Woodworking
magazine in January, 2002. This desk features many beautiful details including
the gallery with an arrangement of diminutive drawers and pigeonholes. The
focal point of the gallery is the small arched paneled door which is flanked by
fluted pilasters. The gallery also features several hidden compartments. A
hinged lid folds down to form the writing surface and the well-proportioned case
rests upon beautiful ogee bracket feet.
Topics Include:
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Constructing dovetailed casework
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Fitting a desk gallery
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Shaping the curves in the gallery
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Building and fitting drawers
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Fitting the lid to the slope
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Breadboard ends (on lid)
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Sawing and shaping ogee feet
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Mounting locks and hardware
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Casework design and aesthetics
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Finding good proportions
This class will be a great learning experience as you gain skills and knowledge
related to building casework. Best of all, you'll take home a classic piece of
furniture. (Please note that because of the complexity of the piece and the
limited length of the course, we will focus only on the lower case of the desk.)
Prerequisite: Woodworking Essentials
and two casework classes at the school. The
Slant Front Desk is a very challenging
project that requires considerable handtool skills. We want you to be prepared
for this advanced course so that you will gain the most from your experience. Please read the Prerequisite
page for details on our policy.
Note: The shop is
air conditioned for
your comfort!
Class size is limited to
nine students so that you’ll receive personal
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