Modern Desk: Jig-Free Dowel Joint
Complete the desk joinery and then dry-fit the entire desk to make sure everything goes together smoothly.
Sep 10, 2019
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Tim Rousseau’s modern desk might look simple, but a lot goes into making such an elegant piece. While Tim tackles this project with a pro’s perspective using tools found in professional shops, he also draws parallels to tools found in most hobbyist woodshops.
In this episode of his video workshop on making the desk, Tim finishes the joinery and takes you through a dry run of the assembly.
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Videos in the Series
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How to Make a Danish Modern DeskJuly 9, 2019 -
Modern Desk: How to Veneer the Writing SurfaceJuly 9, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Router Templates for Curved PartsJuly 16, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Pattern-Routing Curved PartsJuly 16, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Joinery for the Desk TopJuly 16, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Angled Leg MortisesJuly 23, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Angled Tenons on the Table SawJuly 30, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Curved LegsAugust 6, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Making the StretchersAugust 13, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Making the Desk TopAugust 20, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Backsplash and Bottom ApronAugust 27, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Gluing Up the Side AssembliesSeptember 3, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Jig-Free Dowel JointSeptember 10, 2019 -
Modern Desk: Final Glue-UpSeptember 17, 2019
Comments
This is a fantastic series - I really appreciate Tim's approach, his quality of work, his eye for design and, of course, his humour. My only questions are, will there be measured plans available for this project and if so, will they be out soon, and is there any chance in the world that they'll be available in metric? It's been great to hear Tim using metric measures on the videos - is it possible you guys will start to make your incredible resources useable in every other country in the world? (smile)
Many thanks
Pete
When will the plans be released? I'm anxious to get started!!
Great dowel alining trick, no crazy jigs or measurements. Thanks foe the tip!
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