Custom Computer Desk

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As I write this i await going to deliver this custom computer desk. This desk is for Carol.  She is an 80 year beautiful individual. She was scammed by another gentleman who claimed he was a woodworker and could build her a custom desk. He took the 400 dollars down payment and ran. After a year of Carol and her son trying to get the money back I was contacted by my neighbor and asked if I could build a desk for Carol and told me the story. I immediately said yes. After meeting Caol and getting her wants, and needs including her comfortable sitting height (she's 4'-11") i went off and collected all the materials and hardware . The finish height is 28 inches. The top is 24"x46" the base or heart of the desk is 22"x 44". There are 3 drawers. The top drawer is 3" with a 4" front face. 20 inches deep with soft close full extension drawer guides.
Center drawer is 5" deep with a 6" front face. 20 inches deep with soft close full extension drawer guides.
The bottom drawer is a file folder drawer . The drawer sides and back are 7" deep allowing to see the top half of the folders.  20 inches deep with soft close full extension drawer guides. The face is 12"
I used all quarter sawn lumber which showed off som great tiger grain on the top and drawer faces. I used modern hand rubbed oil bronze drawer pulls, file cabinet hardware from Rockler, and a 2 plug, 2 USB and 1 phone charger power strip which is round and installed in the top. I used an oil base stainand oil based polyurethane. I applied 3 coats on everything with sanding with 320 in-between coats and tack clothing.
This project took a total of 3 weeks two weeks of building and finishing and one week of just letting the polyurethane cure and harden before deliver.  Well thank you for visiting. 

Jeff Vandenberg aka "Woodsconsin"

Nicely done! And great to step in with such a great custom desk.  Sad that someone would take her money like that. 
Great job on the desk and helping someone.
Well done!   Desk and helping the lady both great.   Like the desk per design and construction, again well done.    

Ron

Nice way to help out!

Love the oak, that top is special! Overall design is very traditional, she will be a very happy camper.

Just hope the handy recessed outlet isn't confused for a cup holder! 🤠
Beautiful desk! I'm she's going to love it.
nice job jeff on the desk and helping her out.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

What a nice guy, I'm sure her family appreciates it also. Very well thought out and features everyone would like to have. Great job. 👍🏻

.................. John D....................

Good looking desk, Jeff!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

Nicely done. 

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".