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Shaker Sewing Desk

Dec 11, 2023

James combined several elements from different Shaker sewing desks for this design. He loved the beauty of the piece and the challenge of making it. It has over 200 pieces of wood and a lot of joinery, including hand-cut dovetails.

Curly cherry, bird’s-eye maple, walnut

25D x 31W x 41-1 ⁄ 2H

–James Platteter, Middletown Spring, Vt.

From Fine Woodworking #308

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1Oldhandplane | Dec 24, 2023 03:59am | #1
Gorgeous! Stunning work, Mr. Platteter.

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