
My wife needed a writing desk. I had previously built a coffee table with cheap lumber and wanted to see if I could build something with nicer wood. My concern was that all I had was a small portable table saw. This is the result. Oak plywood for the top and side panels, pine for the frame and edges. No stain; I really wanted to let the difference in colors from the two different woods to speak for itself. Just a good sanding and 5 layers of water based polyurethane.




Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
No stain, just poly for protection and shine.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate