This is a thoroughly illustrated guide to building a variety of desks including a drafting table, roll-top desk, and computer desk.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Fine woodworkers do not necessarily make fine writers,
By Norm De Plume (Lake Forest, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Desks (Projects Book) (Paperback)
I bought this book because I wanted to build the laptop computer table. I am astounded by the glaring errors in the "plans" for this table. I haven't yet finished building the table but have already encountered six errors in the plans. The text is misleading and in some parts downright wrong. In many cases, you are left to figure out your own dimensions. Do not cut anything based solely on the cut lists in this book. The best advice I could give you is to use the plans in this book as a guide - NOTHING MORE! Make your own drawings and double - triple check the dimensions before you cut a single board. Coming from Taunton Press - the publishers of Fine Woodworking magazine, I would have expected meticulous attention to detail in this book. Unfortunately, fine woodworkers do not necessarily make fine writers.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
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Shame on the proofreader!!,
By Mat Reitzug (University Place, WA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Desks (Projects Book) (Paperback)
I have to agree with Peter Anger....Venture very carefully when using this book for anything beyond an idea! It has beautiful pictures, awesome designs, great drawings, but very inconsistent and inaccurate dimensions. I am building the pedestal desk and have found several mistakes already including conflicting measurements within the same drawing. Make sure you double check all the wood dimensions given and you can make yourself some beautiful furniture.
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent information,
This review is from: Desks (Projects Book) (Paperback)
As usual for Taunton this book is full of very useful information. It covers several styles of desks, both usage styles and design styles.There is information on storage design, with different storage nook options based on the expected use of the desk. Information on material selection for the desk based on how a desk is used. Different joinery methods and why they are better/worse for the usage of a desk. If you are wanting to build a desk, of any style, this would be a very useful book to have.
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DESIGNING AND BUILDING a desk can be a very satisfying project. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hinge dowel, fall flap, vertical trim pieces, wood movement problems, ratchet bars, veneer assembly, string inlay, pawl assembly, center stretcher, breadboard end, scuff plate, dado head, partition frame, tapering jig, pedestal desk, panel grooves, dowel center, side stretchers, drawer dividers, consistent gap, drawer front, clamp pressure, ratchet mechanism, inner framework, fixed shelves Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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DESIGNING AND BUILDING a desk can be a very satisfying project. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
hinge dowel, fall flap, vertical trim pieces, wood movement problems, ratchet bars, veneer assembly, string inlay, pawl assembly, center stretcher, breadboard end, scuff plate, dado head, partition frame, tapering jig, pedestal desk, panel grooves, dowel center, side stretchers, drawer dividers, consistent gap, drawer front, clamp pressure, ratchet mechanism, inner framework, fixed shelves Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Case Detail, Section View, Base Joinery New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The History of Furniture by Anne Charlish in Back Matter
- The Complete Guide to Furniture Styles by Louise Ade Boger in Back Matter
- Art Deco (World of Art) by Alastair Duncan in Back Matter
- Art Deco (A Guide for Collectors) by Katharine Morrison McClinton in Back Matter
- The Nature & Aesthetics of Design by David Pye in Back Matter
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