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Arts and Craft Desk ( AKA the Bullet Desk )
Feb 04, 2014
This is a quartersawn white oak library desk built for my son. It features 8 decorative corbels, and two pencil drawers. The finish is a stain-over-dye technique inspired by Jeff Jewitt.
The drawers feature hidden compartments, but the real gem of this piece is a bullet lodged in one of the side rails (see the 5th picture). It is a fun detail for my son to point out to friends.
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Was the bullet already in the wood? I've milled logs on my mill and have found bullets buried deep inside where the tree has grown around it after years.
Yes, I came across the bullet while planing some stock a few years back. I set it aside, knowing I would find a good way to use the special board. I showed it to my son, and he instantly asked to incorporate it into his desk.
Cheers
Hi. I'm just starting my first Arts & Crafts project (coffee table) with quatersawn white oak. I looked up the Jeff Jewiit finishing tecnique (http://www.homesteadfinishingproducts.com/pdf/mission_oak_rev1-2011.pdf )
Which TransTint and stain did you use? It looks great. The flakes pop put, but aren't neon.
Thanks
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