Writing Desk with Only Hand Tools: Part 4, Drawers and Final Reveal

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I fit the drawers, which involved dovetailing and a LOT of fiddling that I don't show. Seriously, it's just a lot of testing, planing away a little, and testing again.
Then, I glue up, bevel, and smooth plane the top, leaving it ready for paint.
Lastly, I put on some eggshell finish paint of a dark navy blue that matches the small, one-board bookshelf I built previously.
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I am making a simple writing desk for my son's birthday. He doesn't really need one, but I promised my daughter I'd make her a vanity table/desk for her birthday, so that meant my son would have to have one, too. (FYI, the project was completed a little while ago, so it's already on my Instagram, see below)
As usual, this is a 100% hand tools project, not even a battery powered drill.
This will be a series, but not an extensive one. In this first part, I rough cut the main case components: the 4 legs and 3 main rails.
If there is interest, I'll make some sketchup plans, but in reality, it's not very necessary.
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Thanks!
Andrew

Пікірлер: 52

@FrankTheTank7575 2 жыл бұрын

Unlike the machine jockeys out there, I love to see a fellow wood worker actually WORK WOOD with hand tools.

@alfkyiv4691 3 жыл бұрын

One of those rare videos without annoying table saw sound. Pleasure to watch! Thanks a lot!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! You’ll see most of my videos are this way :)

@JohnColgan. 3 жыл бұрын

Nice workmanship Dad, even down to the running grain in the drawer bases, nice touch. Stay safe with family. See you on next project build

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I’m glad you could interpret my pointing hah! This was a relatively quick project but means a ton obviously.

@Rob.1340 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic result. Great craftsmanship. Thank you. All the very best to you and yours.

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Same to you!!

@rollingstone3017 2 жыл бұрын

Delightful desk. It’s been fun watching your skills progress over time. You’re becoming a real craftsman!

@josephlaverty4303 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work! I'm envious of the fit of those drawers.

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It really is a ton of fiddling!

@athmostafa2462 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful work with hand tools , loved it very much 👌 .

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! My son love it, too, which is good! Haha!

@TheWoodYogi 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I missed the other parts in this series due to being busy (I'll look over them at a later time), but I'm happy that I caught the end. It's a beautiful desk Andrew 😊 Definitely something to be really proud of my friend 😊 ॐ

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Chris! To a certain extent, if you’ve seen one you’ve seen them all. I have another more complicated desk coming soon anyway!

@BobBlarneystone 3 жыл бұрын

nice work. I recently completed a flip-top spinet secretary desk. It would make a nice project for the home office that uses a laptop or tablet.

@GillisBjork 3 жыл бұрын

It turned out amazing! Never seen someone cut a board with a knife like that, very cool trick!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was pretty proud of the knife idea too! 😁

@arfinpandu 3 жыл бұрын

I think that's need very high skill, That's nice job bro, and I Love your tools

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is one of my favorites.

@arfinpandu 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandToolery you are welcome

@gilesfone 3 жыл бұрын

Boas. Nice scene at the end: dad puts the toys away and provides a desk for study... 😺

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Thank you. He loves it and uses it a lot. I’m a proud dad of course!

@dpmeyer4867 3 жыл бұрын

looks great

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@willmarshall5775 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous build, and as always, excellently presented videos! I look forward to more!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really love this piece.

@MCsCreations 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful work, dude! The desk is amazing! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! He loves it, and I do, too of course! You, too, stay safe, man!

@adha172 3 жыл бұрын

muito bom👍

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Valeu!!

@VivernaVibracaoPositiva 3 жыл бұрын

Saudade de Joice , das Crianças 😪

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

😀 ela vai postar daqui a pouco.

@mr.shellcracker9161 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. How do you film the process? I like hearing the tool sounds. To me that's the best part of working with hand tools.

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used to do more voice over and such, and I still like to at times, but since I'm mostly just showing what I do (rather than trying to teach), I let the work and the tools and the sounds all speak for themselves. I'm glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

@gumtreeterry9904 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely work. When is the chair coming😉?

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Soon, actually! I made one for him that I ultimately decided to paint and make for my daughter (it’s in my Instagram). But the chair is super easy to make-think the chairs Matthias Wandel has been making lately, but with a straight back.

@thijsrikkerink6333 Жыл бұрын

I've cut a thinner piece of plywood with a knife too due to a lack of margin, can't imagine how long it took you ;). Looks lovely!

@TheHandToolery Жыл бұрын

In white pine, maybe a few minutes. Not bad really! Thank you!

@scottadams2624 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful desk. Great series as well. Really enjoyed watching you work. Did you get a new plane?

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This was a fun one. Took maybe 2 weeks to make, but the video series took way longer because of work! 😂😂 also, no new plane. Same ones as always!

@szymonz.7542 3 жыл бұрын

It is really great! And You achieved it while using wrong hand all the time! (just kidding!) I never tried doing a desk before, so I have a question - wouldn't it be easier, if You glued drawer side rails while doing sides? Then You could make wider tenons on the lower front rail, and therefore - make it more stiff (it make take huge load, when the drawer is pulled out completely).

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Ha! We can’t all be perfect 😂😂 About the drawer sides and the tenon, I think that the strength you gain in the tenon would be offset by the weakening of the leg mortise, since it would need to be larger too. Just my thought.

@szymonz.7542 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHandToolery Good point! I wish, that someday i would make my own desk. One drawer in center, and two recesses on sides, with access from above - with lids made with Rob's invisible hinges style, so it will look uniform - both front and the top! I think, that i would be able to do it, but first - I have to design it. So I watch videos and I try to gain some knowledge. I saw, that You've started new project - this could be useful, but not today - I'll definitely watch it some other time!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

@@szymonz.7542 Oh cool! Do you follow "lacabraenlaescalera" on Instagram. He had a secret drawer recently, I believe? He does amazing work, and shows a lot of the design and construction process! Good luck with getting ideas. For me, that's the part where I get most stalled out. Once i'm settle on the design, I just move forward quite quickly. Cheers!

@TheRaven0811 3 жыл бұрын

Great build. Do you work with a set of plans or just build? Either way the final product speaks for itself. I can't wait for the next one!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! I modeled it in SketchUp to get an idea of the scale, but after the critical size dimensions, everything else was on the fly.

@smrogers4155 3 жыл бұрын

Such a great series, thank you for sharing this and everything else you've done. One question - did you just secure the top with screws? Will that allow enough flexibility for seasonal movement? Thanks!

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had a blast! There is something about the simple style of this desk that I love. I did in fact use screws going through the drawers kicks at the top. The holes are elongated and allow for movement. 8 months on and still great!!

@MatthewBuntyn 3 жыл бұрын

Job's a good'un

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I’m really happy with it.

@davep616 3 жыл бұрын

The groove you cut for the draw bottom what plane is that and where did you get it?

@TheHandToolery 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! It’s a Stanley #45, combination plane. They are vintage and widely available but can run in excess of $100 for a useable one with a range of cutting irons.