Lapdesk

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.

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

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A close up for you ..

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Lots of secret hiding places!

For example, there is an inner cover ...

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... which lifts ..

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.. to reveal a hidden drawer ..

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

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Regards from Perth

Derek

Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing with Us.

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Originally Posted by tytoalba

Beautiful work!
Thanks for sharing with Us.

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Agreed.

Thank you for sharing. It is very nice. Almost invites you to write.

Beautiful! Bravo!

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.

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

From another woodworker, Nicely Done!

That is beautiful. I want one!

Great job. Enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by OakIris

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?

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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

Hi Derek
That is an excellent lap desk you have made I also enjoy making boxes from wood.
Regards
Michael

Hi Michael

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

Regards from Perth

Derek

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

That. Is. REALLY. Cool. Off to figure out how I can con my father in law to attempting one like it! :)

Beautiful work you have done on that lapdesk. Enjoy!!

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