Building a Quarter-Sawn White Oak Library Desk | WoodWorks with David J. Marks, Season 2 Ep. 4

Join us on WoodWorks as we build a library desk inspired by the arts and crafts style, featuring robust quarter-sawn white oak and meticulous joinery techniques. This project blends traditional aesthetics with modern functionality to create a desk that's both beautiful and practical.
What we cover in this episode:
Step-by-step construction of a library desk using high-quality quarter-sawn white oak known for its durability and distinctive grain patterns.
Detailed guidance on creating a trestle base using mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring a sturdy and long-lasting structure.
Techniques for assembling the desk top through grain matching and edge gluing, aimed at maximizing the visual impact of the wood's natural beauty.
Construction of functional drawers within a symmetrical layout, adaptable to various design preferences.
Practical tips on using templates for precision and consistency in woodworking projects.
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Woodworking can be dangerous. Employ good safety practices, exercise caution, and always be sure to wear proper eye and face protection. David J. Marks assumes NO LIABILITY for injury or accidents. Safety awareness is imperative to prevent personal injury. Educate yourself by learning and following the safety guidelines and usage procedures that are outlined in the operator manual of your tools.

[@davidt8438]

It’s because of this man that I made my first torsion box for flat glue ups. Must be 15 -20 years ago and it’s still flat and true. Thanks Mr. Marks

[@DavidJMarks]

Hey David I love hearing this comment from you! Torsion boxes are incredible strong and stable and I am very glad to know that you built one! I think I have about ten of them in my shop now and I built one for my router table many years ago which is still flat and true .

[@larryhicks4414]

I bought this plan a long time ago and made my son a desk out of mahogany. Thank you.

[@CCoburn3]

I always liked this desk from the day I first saw this episode. The Arts and Crafts style is such a great look. Simple, but not simplistic.

[@rickcimino5483]

miss seeing this on tv

[@mikeamboy7292]

Yee Haw!! You said “drill some pilot holes “, not “pre drill.” Hats off to you for teaching proper terminology. I enjoy your videos, great teaching methods.

[@DavidJMarks]

Thanks Mike!

[@reforzar]

Love this piece!

[@ericjohnson4768]

Excellent!

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[@scottiy1121]

Love getting new videos.