I had done small veneering projects previously, but nothing on this scale. But, I enjoy challenges, and this was definitely going to be a big one. I chose to use book matched pieces of mesquite veneer for the side panels, and create three reverse diamond veneer patterns for the desk top. After taking a few photos of the veneer, I used my imaging software to create a pattern that was appealing to me as seen below.
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Reverse Diamond Pattern with Mesquite |
The first task was to create the side panels since these were much simpler than the desk top. Cutting and book matching the veneer was fairly easy with my
Veneer Cutting Board.
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Flitch of mesquite veneer |
The panels are 3/8" plywood that were vacuum veneered with mesquite on the outside, and hickory on the interior surface. Hickory was chosen because it has the same characteristics as mesquite, and it was relatively inexpensive. Additionally, the secondary wood that I choose to use for the drawers was pecan.
After veneering the side panels, I sanded and put a coat of linseed oil and shellac on both sides of the panels. Next, I completely assembled the base of the desk including the drawers.
The following photos show the process of creating the three panels that would ultimately become the desktop. I began by cutting the three reverse diamond patterns for each of the panels.
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Smaller panel section pattern |
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