Large Ambrosia Desk

This instructable describes the process for making a large office desk from Ambrosia Maple.

8/4 Ambrosia Maple

Rip the lumber. This lumber was already jointed and planed on 1 side

Use a biscuit joiner to align the 3 pieces of lumber and glue up

Hand plane and rough sand the surface

Trim the ends square

Sand up to 180 grit

Chamfer the edge with a router

Fill the beetle holes with wood filler

Sand the wood filler flush

Use mineral spirits to check for flaws in the sanded surface

Finish sand by hand with 220 grit

Use Danish Oil to pop the grain and let thoroughly dry

Topcoat with arm-r-seal

Fasten the legs to the desk underside

Inspect the finish