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| AIR TIMES |
September 20, 2008
10:00 PM Eastern |
September 21, 2008
2:00 AM Eastern |
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In this episode of
DIY Wood Works, host David Marks builds a straightforward, contemporary writing desk of cherry with a dramatic zebra-wood desktop. This elegantly designed desk is crafted by combining two exquisite woods. For the top, zebra wood is cut into thin strips, edge-glued and veneered onto a substrate. The base features tapered legs that gently curve as they join the apron. The front apron is cut from a solid piece of cherry, and from it a single drawer-front is created. For the drawer, maple plywood is cut and joined with interlocking rabbets. The joinery for the drawer is strengthened with decorative brass pins. The rich red tones and simple form of the base provide a suitable background for the striking zebra-wood writing surface.
