Writing Desk Build Process

This was my first commission as a full time furniture maker. I built and filmed it about four years ago, and at the time I was only posting on Instagram - so I apologize for some inconsistencies with the quality and aspect ratios. Regardless, I hope you find some value to the content presented here. And as always, THANKS FOR WATCHING! 👍👊
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Chisels and Marking Gauge available at www.lie-nielsen.com/
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[@JWick-ry7wf]

This is a REAL woodworkers channel, real woodworking and not advertising all his free tools . You do great work and you are very talented !!

[@SamWanamaker1]

AND didn’t use Rubio. What world are we living in!?

[@tericreadon5706]

It sits proudly in my office/library! It really is an heirloom that we’ll pass down🤩 Love your videos; it makes your projects come alive for me 😍 It really is a beautiful, original piece. Thank you!

[@cleancutwoodworks]

Glad you enjoy it, Teri! Thanks for watching!

[@geraldbourque5674]

a joy to watch a skilled craftsman

[@kermitkodok1893]

how come this has only 1000+ views in 3 weeks? I've seen another woodworkers which below you in skill have more views and even million+ views in only seven days, what you did has very clean cut, neat, precise, passion, and art, that's what you called clean cut woodworks, gimme more Sir, hit that million thumbs for you, and subscribe anyway, sorry for my English, I'm from far east

[@T_B]

Even though I knew you were doing a dovetail inlay....my heart stopped when you ran the saw into the maple portion! 🤣🤣 What a detail!!!

[@yasarmevlutoglu776]

Çok güzel olmuş usta,, Ellerine sağlık 👍🇹🇷🙏

[@JWick-hz6yt]

Nice job !! You are the only one on KZbin that I have seen that puts the drawer bottom In right by slotting your screw hole , a real Craftsman !!

[@kevinb2960]

Magnifique ! Félicitations, et salutations de Suisse !

[@CascadeCreate]

My heart almost stopped in the scene with the chisels paring so close to the metal bench vise. Clearly, this is a man without fear! (and much better chisel control than me)

[@pmelchman]

Great job Ben. Solid techniques. Always a pleasure to watch your videos

[@Mike-rm1vw]

Incredible skill and patience… Good job 👍👍👍

[@cleancutwoodworks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@TheTranq]

Great build! Would love some sound in the videos, even if it’s just the tools!

[@user-fh4nq2ck1s]

Super 👏👌

[@donesry2902]

Very nice work. I found it curious that you mixed using western saws and pull saws. I do that too and hope that no one ever sees me doing it…

[@cleancutwoodworks]

You needn’t be concerned about what tools work best for you! Christian Becksvoort uses a freakin belt sander to flush up dovetails! 😳

[@andybrook-dobson726]

Why do you care who sees it? You do you!

[@dpmeyer4867]

nice

[@leatherbydragonfly]

Awesome. I was wondering, Ben, if you ever put socks on your table legs? My mentor and I used ebony with some detail on the bottom 2" or so. 🦅🌎⚓

[@harmarka5462]

Zzzzzzzz….dude.

[@richardrearick1975]

Thanks for sharing your building process especially like the chiseling you do giving that crisp look! :) The desk is beautiful!