PORTABLE WRITING DESK The inspiration came from a Georgian-styled 1800's original. SHOP OWNER: Chad Boehlke LOCATION: North Platte, NE     I have been making portable writing desks for about two years. This one is a Georgian style of the late 1700’s and patterned from one I have, which was made about 1810.     I used mahogany for the box with inlay sides of walnut, eucalyptus, and an unknown South American wood. The top of the box consists of a dark grained unknown wood with what I think is butternut from a pallet. To prevent warping, the writing surface is ¼” birch plywood.     The hinges, lock, and gooseneck handles are polished brass. I applied green felt to the writing surface. The dimensions are 24 ½” deep, 16” wide, and 5” tall. To complete the writing desk, I applied a stain followed by a hand rubbed polyurethane finish. This project took approximately four weeks. . . . Chad Boehlke   CLICK HERE TO RETURN TO THE    INDEX!   SEND US YOUR "SHOP SHOTS" This is the place to share views of your shop, woodworking tips and methods, mug shots, special tools or machines, finished work--you name it!     We prefer digital images via e-mail, but prints or transparencies will do. Include your name, address, phone number and a paragraph or two explaining the photo(s). Not every entry will be used, we reserve the right to edit for length and clarity, and we will not return photos. WoodCentral P.O. Box 493 Springtown, PA 18081