son's desk

[lyonsacc]

Middle child, oldest son, is moving off campus this year to a house at Ohio State. Said he needed a desk . . . I told him he could have whatever he wanted if we build it together. I've built a number of things with the kids, and can't recommend it enough. It definitely takes longer, but lots of good things come out of it. We picked up a black walnut slab last fall and got started early this summer. Just finished up a few days ago. Glad he didn't want any drawers. This was our first time working with epoxy. Now it will be in the living room for a couple of weeks until he moves in.

 

[egnald]

Very Cool, thanks for sharing. - Dave

 

[derekdd]

That turned out great?

Well done. I'm sure he's delighted.

Liquid Diamonds epoxy? What finish did you use?

 

[Darios]

Instant heirloom piece. Glorious

 

[lyonsacc]

That turned out great?

Well done. I'm sure he's delighted.

Liquid Diamonds epoxy? What finish did you use?

Liquid Glass epoxy.
Water based poly finish - struggled with getting this nice and smooth, but did pretty well with it.

 

[sorcerertd]

lots of good things come out of it.

I'm sure you'll have many great memories from those projects, not to mention the quality time spent.
That's a beautiful desk!

 

[EricRN]

He's gonna have the swankiest desk on campus!!

 

[mark james]

Awesome project! I admire the time spent and the memories. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TDahl]

Wow. That is a work of art. And a great memorable story to go with it. I will bet your son never lets go of that desk!

 

[Woodchipper]

Very nice build! That will serve him through college and beyond. My desk in college at Ohio U. was one of those cheapy built-in deals about 24x30.
Thanks for sharing from a former Buckeye.