Shaker Writing Desk | Japanese Woodworking | #rocklerdeskchallenge

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This japanese shaker writing desk is inspired by a classic writing desk from the shaker time period, as well as the Japanese vertical castle joint known as jyuji mechigai tsugi. This shaker writing desk build or wooden desk build is chock full of technique, such as how to cut half blind dovetails by hand, through dovetails, and the aforementioned Japanese joint. While not a traditional writing desk or writing desk build, this dovetail desk draws inspiration from @Jon Peters - Longview Woodworking and Dylan Iwakuni, utilizing concepts from an entryway table, as well as a directly learned Japanese joint. This video could also serve as a tutorial on how to build a small vanity desk, as it's got similar size and stature. Shaker furniture is marked by its minimalist design with subtle, even invisible embellishments, and solid construction. Therefore, this small desk build demonstrates how to build shaker furniture, but with a modern flair and a bit of a break from tradition, with contrasting wood and bolder embellishments. This desk is going in my tiny office which makes it one of a many great small desk ideas for small spaces. Although not necessarily a diy desk build with drawers, this Japanese desk build demonstrates how to build a writing desk with drawers, utilizing no drawer hardware, and more of the piston fit style, known in fine furniture. At the end of the day, I hope this video doesn't just show how to build a simple writing desk or how to make a desk with drawers, but how to build a desk of out of wood, hardwoods that will stand the test of time and be an heirloom piece for yours or someone else's home. Be sure to comment below if you have any questions or if you've made a similar desk.

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