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derekcohen
April 29th, 2013, 07:17 PM
I enjoy collecting pens, which are put to heavy daily use taking copious notes in my day job (I'm a shrink). My other hobby is woodworking (using hand tools), and I combined the two to come up with this lapdesk - more of a fun object than practical, but for use none the same.

The body is clothed in West Australian She-oak, finished in Organoil Danish Oil and wax.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A2_zps02d05f91.jpg

There is a drawer for some of my fountain pen collection ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A5_zpsec4cc6d3.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A6_zpsde334829.jpg

A close up for you ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/Pens1_zpsb8dd4715.jpg

Lots of secret hiding places!

For example, there is an inner cover ...

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A13_zps14f7303f.jpg

... which lifts ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A14_zps94495671.jpg

.. to reveal a hidden drawer ..

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A15_zps9ae0a970.jpg

You can see all the details on my website: http://www.inthewoodshop.com/Furniture/Lapdesk.html

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a262/Derek50/Furniture/Lapdesk/A17_zps6e38f7a2.jpg

Regards from Perth

Derek

tytoalba
April 29th, 2013, 07:21 PM
Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing with Us.

fountainpenkid
April 29th, 2013, 07:47 PM
Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing with Us.

Agreed.

KrazyIvan
April 29th, 2013, 08:18 PM
Thank you for sharing. It is very nice. Almost invites you to write.

jbb
April 29th, 2013, 08:43 PM
Beautiful! Bravo!

Bogon07
April 29th, 2013, 09:58 PM
Nice craftsmanship. The Jarrah wood looks lovely. Looks like it would be fun exploring all the hiding places in it.

The red vacumaticish pen looks good too.

OakIris
April 30th, 2013, 06:09 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Derek, as others have already commented. Love the hidden compartments and the pen storage areas, too. Are you considering adding some leather to the writing surface or will you be using it as is?

I would love to get a Victorian writing slope but they are way out of my price range - those that aren't would take woodworking skills to restore that I just don't have - and I most certainly don't have the skill, knowledge or tools to make one of my own like you did, either. I admire your great craftsmanship and I bet it was really fun to make as well. :hail:

Holly

thagbert
April 30th, 2013, 06:47 AM
From another woodworker, Nicely Done!

Marsilius
April 30th, 2013, 09:04 AM
That is beautiful. I want one!

Uncle Red
April 30th, 2013, 10:27 AM
Great job. Enjoy it.

derekcohen
April 30th, 2013, 10:36 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Derek, as others have already commented. Love the hidden compartments and the pen storage areas, too. Are you considering adding some leather to the writing surface or will you be using it as is?


Hi Holly

No leather ... The She-Oak is so stunning that I would not want to cover it up. Plus it is a very hard wood, and it would not be harmed by writing on its surface. Usually I write on a pad anyway.

Incidentally Bogon07, that Vacumatic has become my favourite user. It has a flexible broad nib. Just wonderfully smooth.

Regards from Perth

Derek

MY63
May 6th, 2013, 12:16 PM
Hi Derek
That is an excellent lap desk you have made I also enjoy making boxes from wood.
Regards
Michael

derekcohen
May 7th, 2013, 12:05 AM
Hi Michael

If that area interests you, my website is: www.inthewoodshop.com

Regards from Perth

Derek

MY63
May 7th, 2013, 03:13 AM
That is a great website Derek I can see me becomming a regular visitor,
I constantly drag my wife around markets and such looking for pens and old tools.
I hope one day to own at Lie-Nielsen plane possibly a block plane as I use one often.
Michael

Gulfcoast
May 8th, 2013, 11:51 AM
That. Is. REALLY. Cool. Off to figure out how I can con my father in law to attempting one like it! :)

Runnin_Ute
May 30th, 2013, 08:24 PM
Beautiful work you have done on that lapdesk. Enjoy!!

cedargirl
May 30th, 2013, 09:14 PM
Hi Derek
Nice to see you on this forum. I always enjoy your work (I have one of your marking knives). Great lap desk.
Claire