Birth of a Desk

Rough cut lumber at the mill. Some black oak, walnut, and California live oak.

Walnut pieces in the rough form intended for the legs of the desk

Black oak in the rough stage for the table top.  Two book matched pieces.

Black oak after some minor grinding and planing with an electric and manual hand planner.

Wlanut leg after some planning.  It is crotch walnut afterall.