Plans To Build A Roll Top Desk
A classic desk from the 1800s this is a rendition of the cutler roll top.
Plans to build a roll top desk. Also see our free plans for contemporary desks. Details of roll top desk. Top and bottom are constructed separately. Making of the base drawers.
Dimensions of the desk. Selection of manufactured roll top desks. Roll top desk plan this 36 48 plan is complemented with a detailed and well written 18 page instruction book that contains a bill of materials a cutting list detailed instructions for building jigs and fixtures over 30 photos alternative construction notes and suggested finishing techniques. 4 roll top desk plans roll top desks are the most elegant and are the classic desk style.
I looked at a lot of desks before i got started. Instead of cutting a groove for the roll top curtain one is made by fastening a 1 2 by 3 4 in. Always read the roll top desk woodworking plans carefully and make sure that there is enough information provided for you to be able to complete the project before you invest in materials. Our instruction booklet includes photos of construction techniques and assembly.
Down from the edge and on the inside of the panel. A thin 1 4 by 1 3 4 in. Strip is bent to form the shape of the edge and fastened with round headed brass screws. This product includes only the woodworking plan and instruction booklet used to build the project.
Rolltop desk step 1. I wanted the based drawers to be solid wood. These roll top desk plans and accompanying instructions require a senior level of woodworking capability.