Making a Cherry Desk - All Hand Tool Joinery

The Cherry Desk build from start to finish! From tree to finished product!
I wanted to build a desk for myself from the cherry wood that I dried last year in the solar kiln. I had in mind a skinny legs modern looking desk with a drawer aside. The small thickness of the lumber (1") kinda limited me in designs, but I was inspired by a desk made by Tim Rousseau in Fine Woodworking Magazine, where I adopted the same design of the legs and stretchers but inverted, with the high sloped legs in front, so this way the drawer will make an equilibrium.
For the drawer I came up with a compound miters on the front and the rails, left the front a bit wider and longer to compensate for eventual misalignments or future tabletop twists, instead of having them perfect flushed on the edges. Any small movement would have made a visible gap when closing the drawer.
The whole desk is made and connected with hand tool joinery: angled Tee Bridle joints, angled Wedged Mortise and Tenon, Sliding Dovetails, Lap Joints etc. And the frame assembly has no glue! All the pieces are relying on wedges and friction. Finished with danish oil.
■ Plans available too on my store here www.adrianpreda.com/shop
■ Some tools used in the video:
Veritas Low Angle Smoothing Plane - bit.ly/2HbDAYC (Dictum)
Suizan Dozuki 7" Saw - amzn.to/47xsJlt (Amazon)
Shinwa Mini Try Squares - amzn.to/47G8GBG (Amazon), bit.ly/39sQFJm (Dictum)
Shinwa Sliding Bevel - amzn.to/41VLRZc (Amazon)
Pfeil Marking Knife - bit.ly/39jGrLc (Dictum)
Kebiki Marking Gauge - amzn.to/3Hf5FgI (Amazon), bit.ly/3owdDKe (Dictum)
Bonsai Brush - bit.ly/39tkvNC (Dictum)
■ List of all my tools: www.adrianpreda.com/blog/tools
■ Tools list on Amazon www.amazon.com/shop/adrianpreda
■ Plans and Products I make on my store here www.adrianpreda.com/shop
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Music:
by Epidemic Sound:
www.epidemicsound.com

[@DRJMF1]

Very sharp joinery skills, nice of you to share and I learned a lot. Thank you.

[@colinchesbrough5772]

Two years late to the party Adrian, but beautiful, minimalist piece. I too, love to use the sap wood in cherry and walnut to blend my glue seams. That top is killer.

[@bjrnolavmonsen3502]

That was a joy to watch, and I'm honstely shocked by your progress and the level of work your doing. Anyone would be proud to own a fine furniture like that. Respect!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much Bjorn! Appreciate it!

[@richardgarrow9260]

Sir you work is fantastic, you cut and all you angles are a joy to watch. You are a true craftsman. Thank you for sharing

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks for watching! It was a challenge making all those joinery at angles :) I will have another project same way, a shop stool

[@brightnuertey1451]

I bow before the true master keep it up 👍

[@ericjamesrogers]

I wanted to say thanks for your information and inspiration. You are one of my KZbin greats. I been trying to thank all of you that have given me skills that would have taken more than a lifetime to learn if it wasn't for this format. We all appreciate you. You rock!

[@AdrianPreda]

You are so welcome! Thank you very much!

[@bleedscold]

Thank you for the video quality. Love that you just showed the process and work rather than all the narrative.

[@OpekiskaWood]

Wow! Excellent work.

[@te7031]

great build! Its a pleasure to see you working. Thumbs up!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@davidgagnon1961]

Beautiful and delicate. Enjoyed watching.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@my520graj]

Beautiful pice of furniture. Simple functional and detailed. Well done mate.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@AdrianPreda]

The full build of the desk is finally done! :) Enjoy watching! Plans also www.adrianpreda.com/shop

[@beastatwork]

Great Job Adrian. You are an inspiration.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@tomlagatol4448]

Quality work/craftsmanship. Elegant design. Thanks for a good vid.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much for watching too!

[@gunterschone8402]

Nice video, Adrian. Your desk looks great. The small accents, like the walnut wedges, make it very vivid. It was fun to watch it all in one video. I used to make a cherry wardrobe with a hat shelf. Even with hand tools, it was great fun. Stay healthy. Have a nice weekend.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks Gunther! Have a great weekend too!

[@gunterschone8402]

Thank you, Adrian.

[@masamitsusaito2327]

Grate work! I can’t wait next project.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Stay tuned :)

[@N.I.C.K-]

So exciting to see you building furniture. I'm always incredibly impressed by the skill and precision in your work.

[@mcd3623]

Simply Brilliant!!!

[@nunoandre4964]

I only see perfection and is I'm thankful that you shared this amazing video of your work(skills). Thank you.

[@MarcoDulog]

That... was masterfully done! Wow!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@heldermoreiradeoliveira5334]

Very clever! Very beautiful! Congrats!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! 😊

[@thebosnianwoodworker9075]

Congrats man, this is truly beautiful. Being a hand tools woodworker myself, I can imagine how proud you are. I can imagine you in the morning, brewing yourself an espresso and sitting opposite to the table and admiring it with a smile on your face. Keep up the good work!

[@AdrianPreda]

You got my with espresso, my heart will explode one day :)) Honestly, I'm looking at the desk and want to build another one quickly, in all this time making this one a lot of new ideas came to mind :)

[@thebosnianwoodworker9075]

@@AdrianPreda Work creates more work. I'm looking forward to your next projects!

[@molegrip3860]

Superb. Love the design, love the videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you too for watching!

[@bmgeyer]

I enjoyed this immensely. I appreciate that you left in the "goof" in the top - base connection. Keep building!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Yeah, too excited that finally I was finishing with the desk :)

[@jimrosson6702]

Amazing desk

[@Belizzle]

I have just recently gotten into hand tools and I have really been enjoying and appreciating your videos. You do some great work, and it's really motivating to keep with it and keep learning.

[@QUERBEET-DIES-UND-DAS]

I call that "handicraft art" - big compliment! 🙂👍795

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@QUERBEET-DIES-UND-DAS]

🖐

[@iamwhoiam4410]

Beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing.

[@desertwoodcraft2307]

Excellent work!

[@Tedayze2]

Great build, great video. Love your work, and always find myself motivated to find new solutions to working in my small space. Keep it up

[@timmymartin317]

Beautiful work as always.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@amandine5205]

Great skills and great music.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@intrepidshedman3309]

Enjoyed this build immensely during lockdown. Great precision

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@TonKuipers134]

Wow, thanks for sharing👌

[@petertiffney4413]

Stunning work and love the music

[@nikburton9264]

Awesome video, Adrian! I've been watching all of them as they are posted. You do beautiful work Sir!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Nik! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoy them

[@johnnielsen7413]

That is a beautiful design - well done.

[@Ashe_Fenrir]

Awesome! So many intricate details in the video series and the desk comes out looking really clean and well designed. Thanks for sharing!

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you like it! Thanks!

[@parillaworks]

Stunning. Great work Adrian.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@j.r.tidwell3318]

Beautiful!!!!

[@samahmat7501]

this guy is a genius ..

[@GuillermoSanchezCano]

Espectacular Adrián! Menuda belleza!

[@AdrianPreda]

Gracias!

[@ahikernamedgq]

Adrian, that looks beautiful! Well done! Thanks for sharing!

[@AdrianPreda]

Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pietervanleemputten]

Nice... I like the way of the traditional techniques applied on a modern look and feel. Great job!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jethevicentiu]

Well-done Adita! :)

[@EclipseDK]

I only have 1 Japanese saw and 1 chisel, but after watching your video I feel super inspired. I'm going to my humble workshop now and will start build something!

[@AdrianPreda]

You just need a plane too and you practically can start doing almost everything, and I'm not kidding :) Thanks for watching!

[@danielburnett8140]

Fine looking work.

[@itaishemer]

Ahhhh, so satisfying! Can't get enough of your videos

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you enjoy it! Thanks!

[@eatdrinkwineguy]

This build was a joy to watch. Very zen. Thanks for taking the time to film and put this out.

[@AdrianPreda]

Glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks!

[@KLIDIMARIA]

Such a beauty !!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@Postfrogish]

Holy smokes, it was a nice experience to watch. Great job, you. I must admit, I underestimated the skills and level of joinery you put into this project going in - just from watching the thumbnail. Well, that preconception was definitely put to shame in these fine 10 minutes. You've got yourself a new subscriber. I'm looking forward to watch your vids and get inspiration for my own hand tool woodworking endeavors.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@bartmoorthy9513]

That is one beautiful desk!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@StanCrafted]

Great recap of the whole process...this was one fantastic build!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@TheTranq]

Beautiful work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gaylanbishop1641]

Amazing!

[@bensegoro7355]

Love the detail and the joiner!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

Beautiful. Such precision. Thanks for sharing this inspirational project.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you so much!

[@AdeAhmat]

Beautiful!

[@m2585r]

Beautiful work! Really enjoyed the whole series of videos too, thanks for sharing!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@genardfang]

Impressive I really love the craftsmanship of your work 👍. Your such inspiration for me wish I had a wood species and storage like that 😊

[@huycan00991]

really amazing, well done!

[@dark_wood]

So nice... so good!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!!

[@ShamWerks]

This is a simple, elegant, yet eye catching desk you've made there! I'd consider myself good if I had a tenth of your skills.... Thank you for sharing your work in such a beautiful video!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@stevet5238]

Looks Great - Good Job

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks!

[@brasildiegopro]

Very beautiful!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@sergeypoltarakov1432]

Great job, great video, great result!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@TrainFlood]

Amazing man!

[@dutchjohn1950]

Awesome work and design, thanks for sharing!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@mfcosi]

Such a lovely job to watch. Thank you for sharing. Greetings from São Paulo - Brazil 🇧🇷

[@AdrianPreda]

Obrigado Marcelo!

[@weeblackskelf]

Stellar work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@gennval]

the video is great as is the build ... a masterpiece! thankyou!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you too for watching!

[@robertbrunston5406]

Very beautiful and cool design desk Adrian! You do precision wood working, it's a pleasure to watch you work.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Robert! All the best!

[@Tobsen660]

Really beautiful!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! 😊

[@raycave2829]

master craftsman. another brilliant creation.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@abdurrahmanbulut7571]

Beautiful piece. I enjoyed wathcing every minute. I admire your dedication and talent!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@noob__king__]

Love it, great build from start to finish, the ultimate high end man draw! Can't wait to see your next piece 👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! First a short brake, my head is exploding from this project in the last 3 months :))

[@noob__king__]

@@AdrianPreda I'm not surprised mate, how many hours went into the desk build?

[@AdrianPreda]

Idk, a lot :) Is hard to tell, cause filming too. Maybe 100+ most optimistic :)

[@noob__king__]

@@AdrianPreda well it was definitely worth it, keep up the good work 👍

[@AproposHobel]

The simple and straight design and the perfect build make this table so beautiful. Also the kind of wood, it is all in harmony. Thanks a lot for sharing, it is really great inspiration! Many greetings from vienna! Christian

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you Christian, all the best!

[@sksee882002]

Simple... neat... nice...👍👍👍

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you! :)

[@jacoblewis-jones2298]

Real slick

[@rafaelojeda9466]

Paciencia,dedicación,pasión y gusto por elaborar tan lindos muebles,y al final ver el resultado de tu trabajo da una satisfacción indescriptible.Saludos desde México!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Gracias Rafael!

[@rescarcegaz]

Muchas felicidades. Seguí tus videos desde el inicio y ver cómo construías cada pieza con tanta exactitud y detalle fue muy gratificante. Kudos por la música. Espero pronto ver el nuevo proyecto.

[@AdrianPreda]

Gracias Raul! Soon the next project!

[@MrFinn]

beautiful work as always! :)

[@achavedeacesso]

It was GREAT to see everything in one single video! It must have taken you a long time to make this video... to choose the takes and everything. Congrats! And I also loved the music. I'm eagerly waiting for the next project!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Surprising for me it did not took that much, or not as much as older ones :) I think also because I had a lot of takes to choose from to build the story more fluid and fast (had 900 videos all build, and used 250 here), and also the music pacing made the editing smooth, it's helping a lot to stick to specific intervals of time.

[@fluffyrabbit5859]

Marvellous, one of the best video, it is my aspiration to be good with hand tool

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!

[@sajidrafique375]

lovely

[@bighands69]

Normally I do not like the music that is on many videos but that is nice music that can be listened to.

[@firstnamelastname-tz8tw]

Newjeans - Attention

[@jcordova1972]

Qué exquisitez de trabajo y producto final!

[@AdrianPreda]

Gracias Jose!

[@dmons24]

I've subscribed to your channel after this video! So elegant design and build quality is awesome!

[@AdrianPreda]

Welcome aboard! Thanks!

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

😳 beautiful design

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks 😊

[@maxkaiser9316]

Found you a little while back you build some phenomenal stuff real inspiration

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you very much!

[@patrickberger4115]

Got the Plans...thank you very much!!!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you also! Good luck and if any Q ask me!

[@patrickberger4115]

Sounds great because i'm a beginner. Thank you!

[@DanielH]

Fantastic

[@AdrianPreda]

Mersi!

[@mircomasini9591]

Che dire sei veramente bravo complimenti!!!! Bella realizzazione 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AdrianPreda]

Grazie Mirco!

[@forastero12341]

Que perfección!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gustilik]

Superb! Felicitari! Te urmaresc de ceva timp. Ma inspiri.

[@AdrianPreda]

Multumesc!

[@athertones1775]

Brilliant :)

[@jeffforbes3772]

Very nice.

[@AdrianPreda]

Thank you!

[@Pauken11]

Very pleasing video. Great craftsmanship. (Please use the guard on your table saw)

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks! Haha, yes, I had to grind the riving knife because it was way above the blade and I couldn't cut slots, and there the guard was holding. I do plan to make an arm to put back the guard in use

[@gandhizehner]

Rather ridiculous great work!

[@AdrianPreda]

Thanks :)

[@yriykrugluy7428]

Работа понравилась, супер!!