Monday, August 1, 2016

Drafting Desk and Table

Hello, here I am--fresh and relaxed after 8 days of vacation.  Okay, after 3000 miles maybe not so fresh, but relaxed.

 While we were gone, my older college aged son house and dog sat for us.  He is an architecture student and he decided for his second year (starting soon) that he needed a drafting table/desk, so he built one.
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He did send me pictures while we were away, asking if he could use certain things.  He started with a piece of glass we had and a printer's tray that was given to me. 
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He wanted an industrial look so he added metal pipe legs.  He included some cross wood pieces to make the base sturdy.
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An old drawer guide was added to the printers tray so that it can be used as a drawer.
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The top is hinged and can be propped up for drafting.  
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He plans to buy some LED lights and he has a place for them so that it can be a light table. 
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I am a proud mama--he designed a great desk that fits his needs and it is not only functional, but beautiful as well. 
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24 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 7:03 AM

    Wow! That's fantastic. I would be a proud mama too :)

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  2. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 7:35 AM

    That is just perfect!

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  3. UnknownAugust 1, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Love it…brilliant craftsmanship!!!

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  4. 20 North OraAugust 1, 2016 at 10:17 AM

    He did an amazing job!!

    Judy

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  5. lorhen82August 1, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    That is super cool....well done to your son!! =)

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 2, 2016 at 8:53 AM

      I told him if it didn't fit his room, I had a space for it ;).

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  6. Kim@Snug HarborAugust 1, 2016 at 4:48 PM

    He certainly inherited his mothers talents. Nicely done!

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  7. DebAugust 1, 2016 at 10:57 PM

    Like mother, like son! Very nice job indeed.

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 2, 2016 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks, I would like to think I have inspired him, but he definitely has his own style!

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  8. LorriAugust 1, 2016 at 11:18 PM

    What a great table. You have every reason to be proud. My daughter is an interior architect and she likes furniture design and building as well.

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 2, 2016 at 8:59 AM

      Awesome for you daughter. I do wonder if he will go the furniture design route.

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  9. srpprcrftrAugust 1, 2016 at 11:23 PM

    Holy cow, that desk is awesome. Looks like he's been paying attention when you made things. Very clever of him to figure everything out he needed then make it look so nice. Hats off to him, he has great beginning. Happy week

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 2, 2016 at 9:01 AM

      I will pass on your praise to him. I told him I want one too!

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  10. DebraAugust 2, 2016 at 4:39 AM

    Oh my that is one gorgegous desk. He is so talented. He has a successful career ahead of him.

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  11. AnonymousAugust 2, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    He has a great combination of vision and practicality. Elegant piece!

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    1. Becky@Beyond The Picket FenceAugust 2, 2016 at 9:03 AM

      Yes, he definitely knows what he likes and doesn't and has pretty clear ideas about what he wants. Mama thinks he is off to a great start!

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  12. Creations By CindyAugust 2, 2016 at 10:46 AM

    Well mama you should be proud! The desk is perfect! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  13. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkingAugust 2, 2016 at 5:26 PM

    WOW that desk is fabulous! How cool that your son is so talented.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate your kind words!

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