How to fit a leather top to a desk

[@rajlolldharowa5948]

Very well explained. Thank you so much.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Raj, Glad it was helpful. Cheers. Peter

[@jimbo2629]

Beautiful desk. I’ve just watched this having bought a skiver for a desk lid.

[@dtenex]

An excellent series Peter. The desk looks absolutely fantastic. Thank you for sharing this.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

David Bailey Hi David, Many thanks. The desk is probably one of my best bits of furniture and gets delivered on Monday. I am looking forward to the extra space in the workshop! Peter

[@bernieinsaudi]

Beautiful work! I particularly like the colour of the leather which contrasts so well with the walnut. Perfect!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Bernie Jones Many thanks Bernie. Actually, I had very little choice with the leather as there were only a few pieces the right size in the shop on the day of my visit. Peter

[@GuysShop]

Absolutely beautiful Peter! You really outdid yourself on this one. Enjoyed watching all the videos on this build.

[@dalewilliamson1125]

Awesome desk!!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you Guyswoodshop and Dale Williamson. Peter

[@bendoingthing]

Excellent work. Loved it

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Stoowit]

Super duper! Really enjoyed this series so thankyou. You should be very proud of the finished article, it look fantastic! Thanks again

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Stoowit Hi Stoowit, Many thanks - it was quite hard work doing such a detailed project in front of the cameras but I am pleased with everything. I am delighted that you like it. Peter

[@jdaviesiii]

Really beautiful job here!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@honeycombelectricalltd8809]

Superb Peter, what an excellent job, it looks amazing. Enjoyed the videos, thanks very much!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Nick B Many thanks Nick. Peter

[@WoodWorkersWorkshopLimited]

Great heirloom piece of furniture Peter, thanks for sharing your techniques and skills in such a relaxed format.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Wood Workers Workshop Limited Many thanks guys - it was great fun to make. Peter

[@daveschofield259]

Looks fantastic!Excellent Peter well done.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Dave, Many thanks. I have finally got it out of the workshop - now I can get on with all the other jobs. Peter

[@nippychippy]

Well done peter you should be really proud that desk like many others it's been a pleasure to watch keep up the good work and videos Cheers Robert

[@NewBritWorkshop]

nippychippy Hi Robert, Many thanks for all of the support that you give to me. Peter

[@johndavid6199]

Thanks Peter, another good informative video. Look forward to the next.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Many thanks John, I might have a couple of days off now ! Peter

[@Danielek73]

amazing looking desk, been looking to make my own pedestal desk one of these days. i have a nice design drawn out, however i find i don't quite have the tools to make it!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

I made a pair of desks with hand tools and a very old router. They look fine even after 30 years. Peter

[@skeeterhennen9274]

Beautiful

[@Miyan00000]

Very nice series, Peter. Hope your next project is the miter station, as I really need one.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Andre Masse Hi Andre, I will do my very best to get going with the mitre station as soon as I can. Many thanks for the nice comments. Peter

[@SL1800]

Gorgeous desk!!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Steve Lyde Many thanks Steve. Peter

[@tmeyer1963]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Simply the best!

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Thomas Meyer Thank you too Thomas. Peter

[@MaddinKi]

A wonderful desk.... wow very helpful video - as alsways - thank you

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Did you watch the whole series? The plans are available free of charge. Peter

[@MaddinKi]

I think I saw all and thank you for your very kind offer, but such a amazing project is, especially for my actual skills much to complex. But Kudos for sharing, i could see the deep proud and joy you felt after finishing the project. I think I felt near you und could feel the emotions too. Sorry for my bad English, I hope you could get it despite my quite poor knowledge in your language. I can understand your absolute fine Oxford-English without any hastle, but writing or speaking English ist fighting for words ;)

[@handyjim]

looks so good

[@NewBritWorkshop]

+Theoldguys 8 I sent the plans to a subscriber and he has built the most magnificent version of this desk - far better than mine - and his leather top has tooling and looks brilliant. Peter

[@ronh9384]

A beautiful desk Peter! Thank you for the series. I've never new of that method for putting on the leather top. Your method seems much better. Do you remember the name of the latex adhesive used? Thanks again.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Ron, I am so sorry but I do not. Did I not refer to it in the video? Peter

[@robertmurray153]

Looks fantastic peter, i really enjoyed this and all your video's Do you have plans for this desk available? Thanks, robert.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

robert murray Hi Robert, Please send me your email address by Private Message and I will send the plans. Peter

[@paulyanney3151]

Is that wallpaper glue you’re using to glue the leather to the MDF?

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi Paul, No, my friend brought the glue and so I am not sure what was used. I have been told (but never tried) PVA will work. Whatever glue is used it must allow the leather the be moved after it is contact with the top so that it can be crease free and in the right place. Peter

[@paulyanney3151]

@@NewBritWorkshop Peter from what I’ve been reading it looks like wallpaper paste is a good option so I’ll probably use that. Thanks your videos are always helpful 👍

[@bluekingfisher1416]

Although this is now an old video. I assume there is no need to size the back side of the leather prior to application. I.e. The virgin leather is laid straight onto the adhesive of the desk top. Thanks you. David

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, No, no need to do that at all. Since making the video I had a trial using PVA and I left it for 4 years before trying to remove it from the MDF below - it was still stuck perfectly. Peter

[@bluekingfisher1416]

New Brit Workshop - Thank you, Peter. My project is only a simple Moxon style vice, where the leather will line the inside of the jaws to aid gripping of the work. The leather I intend to use has the course, suede/hairy effect on both sides. I was therefore concerned the leather in this condition would absorb most of the adhesive if it were not sized prior to laying on the timber. Thanks again. David

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Hi David, As soon as you apply the adhesive and bring things together close the vice up to put an even pressure whilst the glue cures. Watch the temperature of your workshop as most glues perform badly or fail below 12 deg C. Peter

[@bluekingfisher1416]

New Brit Workshop Thanks for the advice, I will put it into practice. Regards. David

[@doxology5856]

Hi there, my slide laptop draw had fallen off. How would I place it back in its place.

[@NewBritWorkshop]

Carefully.