Serial # 24 | Mahogany 3-Drawer Desk with Tapered Legs

This is a replication piece based off of my original Serial # 2 build many years ago. This was my first time utilizing inlays with veneers, and certainly not my last. This was built as an everyday use desk that should stand the test of time.
30 BF Sapele (Mahogany)
Tiger Maple drawer sides
Beaded drawer fronts
Hand-cut, half-blind dovetails
Maple inlayed legs, drawer fronts and top
Gold hardware
4 finish coats with wet sanding
42 hours of construction

[@blacknight1003]

You, sir are a true artist in wood. Who would not love to own this masterpiece? Thank you for sharing.

[@RPBasilio]

Much appreciated 🙏 thank you!!

[@shaunbailey1033]

A work of art…. Stunning!

[@RPBasilio]

@@shaunbailey1033 👊👊

[@EthanBuilds]

A gorgeous build 👌Looking forward to watch more.

[@ElizabethFranquiEsq]

It’s a work of art. Lot of beautiful detail. Thanks for sharing.

[@RPBasilio]

Thank so much, Elizabeth!

[@jannamarie3990]

Beautifully done ❤ amazing attention to detail 😊 first time I'm seeing one of your videos. I'll have to look up more and subscribe 😊

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you so much, Janna! And I truly appreciate the support!

[@SeanSchade]

Absolutely gorgeous work with a challenging wood like Sapele!

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, Sean 👊👊. Every time I work with Sapele, I love it more and more

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Great piece, if hadn’t purchased a desk you would have been an outstanding choices, one again great job. Oh love the way you list your materials.

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you so much, Keith! I appreciate that you would have considered me for that purchase!

[@raulsoto2088]

Increíble trabajo, lo felicito... Un abrazo desde Chile 🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱🇨🇱

[@dariushmilani6760]

Great craftmanship.👍. Liked and Subscribed.

[@RPBasilio]

Truly appreciate that - and thanks for the support!

[@caafeministriesinc3033]

Spectacular work. Well done!!

[@TwistedWorkshop77]

Very nice. Great work with the inlays.

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, man. My first attempt so some nerves are shot. Haha

[@oilcitywoodworks]

I love the inlay work! Beautiful piece. I really enjoy watching your channel!

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, man - just subscribed!

[@oilcitywoodworks]

@@RPBasilio thanks for that! I’ve never cut a dove tail in my life, but that is my goal. I am fascinated by traditional joinery. Thanks so much for the sub and your service!

[@michalnixon6137]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@danielgarcia3617]

Excelente obra , muy buen video,se agradece que usted comparta su conocimiento.

[@MASI_forging]

Everything is perfect. You did it well 👏👏

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you 🙏

[@arimadx]

It's interesting that you started with the legs first. Not bad or anything I just always start with the main box of the furniture and then do legs. Maybe I'll give that order of operations a shot on my next peice. Incredibly beautiful buddy! Fantastic work

[@RPBasilio]

That really is an interesting question 🤔. Not sure to be honest. lol. Never really thought about it. But now I am!!

[@arimadx]

@@RPBasilio haha now good luck not thinking about that the next time you start something

[@epicurustaylor5954]

Not sure why, but I almost always start with legs.

[@mikkkydi]

Absolutley stunning... Well done!

[@RPBasilio]

Haha - thanks so much!

[@BuckSterling1]

That is very nice. I like the three drawer design. I might have to borrow that.

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks! Borrow away!

[@WayneWeilInTheWild]

Very nice inlay work.

[@davidwhite9906]

That was a really nice piece

[@dcreationwoodworking3495]

great work and love your video work as well. keep it up

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you, Dirk! 👊👊

[@whitexeno]

Great work as always!

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you!

[@henrysara7716]

Congrats amazing job.

[@gerard-g8z]

Beautifull work sir

[@peternewman9713]

Gorgeous!!

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you, Peter!

[@jabacuario1]

Muy buen trabajo, es un mueble muy bonito
Saludos

[@Babydoll3133]

Beautiful!

[@RPBasilio]

Thank you, Jan!

[@williamshaffer2562]

Beautiful just beautiful. Carry on Sarge, carry on.

[@RPBasilio]

Truly appreciate that, William!

[@geerthein5002]

beautiful

[@TWC6724]

Damn dude. You literally just stepped it up several notches. Amazing work brother.

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, man 👊👊. The best part is that I was able to buy new tools to get this one built. 😂

[@1deerndingo]

1. Very well structure, informative and entertaining video. 2. Some really interesting joinery ideas for me to think about there. 3. Q? Does the inlay across the grain cause expansion issues.

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, Danny! The inlay question is a good one, but I’ll have to see how it plays out as this is the first time I have tried this technique. I would have to believe, however, that the inlay is small enough that any issues would be minimal. 🤞

[@catxnc]

beauty

[@predragknezovic2383]

Nice.

[@davidsavage692]

You have a nice looking marking knife, why are you using a utility knife to mark the dovetails? I actually like the blue tape trick to outline the pins and tails. You would think the joints would be tighter.

[@elyes_kouki_balili]

❤❤❤

[@21blackwood]

I Like your style

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks, Kyle 👊👊

[@pietspijkers1006]

Very nice work. Congratulations. Is there a reason for using sapele mahogany instead of real mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla)?

[@RPBasilio]

@@pietspijkers1006 thanks! I chose this species due to the figure. I wanted something that not only contrasted from a color perspective but also the grain patterns

[@philomenawalsh1696]

Fabulous god bless your hands

[@RPBasilio]

I truly appreciate all of your comments on my channel 😊

[@makosharksimmo8124]

Super nice build. A lot of details. How many hours did you spend building this piece?

[@RPBasilio]

Thanks! This took a little over 40 hours to build (not including the finish process)

[@nguyenthanhbinh1451]

1 like cho ngăn kéo

[@latoyamcdowell7473]

Promo sm

[@luciomarine5854]

Lindo Trabalho, Parabens.