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I have tried both of those methods. They work for getting the wallpaper off but the most important survival tool was definitely beer.


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2/16/11 1:06 PM

Your going to be fine with the wood repair. You'll need a straight edge(anything) some 3 inch wood screws, sand paper, and epoxy type wood filler/putty I think this repair is to big for the bondo.

Drive the screws into the sill leaving them protruded into the empty space where the sill that has been chewed off used to be. This is going to help tie the repair to the old sill. Use the straight edge to make sure they aren't protruding paste where the edge of the sill used to be.

Fill the space around the screws with epoxy putty in the profile of the old sill. this might require a few layers. Any epoxy you put on that's beyond where the sill shape used to be should be sanded off with the sand paper over your straight edge. The straight edge will keep your shapes flat like the old sill so when it's painted over it will be invisible.

I wouldn't do any of this until the dog has been cured of chewing though. We had a problem with a dog like this that ate our wall and repairs in plaster too. We eventually mixed cayenne into the plaster and only had to repair once more after that.


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1/13/11 10:51 AM

If you're inclined to go with a diy type solution I suggest a live edge plank. Live edge stuff is not super easy to come by but it's got a very cool look and can be made into something else after it's no longer needed as a desk.

Here is someone who has them in your area.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mat/1736577753.html

A walnut or cherry plank would run about $100 at 24" by 96" that's a great price and a really great piece of wood.

There are all sorts of legs available that screw onto a top. I like these.
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=756

You can angle them to change the width. The feet have adjustments you can use to deal with twist the plank might have.

You can get fussy with the finish or not but the expense is related to your fussiness. I myself would probably just screw the legs to the top, have the plank planed, sand it a little smoother with something like 180 grit paper and wipe on some polyurethane or danish oil. That would leave a nice juxtaposition between the industrial legs and the very natural top.


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5/14/10 12:07 PM

You've done a really nice job.

It's not one static boring style or a forced mashing together of elements that aren't related. The honest and straightforward presentation of all of the materials is awesome and adds to the affordability. I particularly like the combination of the structural type look of the platform /stairway and the natural look of the live edge shelf above your desk.

It's a really nice space that has been put together for usability but isn't so severely design oriented that it feels cold. I feel you have your priorities straight. Nice design, craftsmanship, and on top of it decorating.

I'm a huge fan. Let me know your website so I can see more of your work.


Small Cool 2010: Daniel's Swiss Family Robinson Teeny Tiny Division #26 | Apartment Therapy New York
4/23/10 10:43 AM

Lori you nailed this piece exactly. The primary need that the customer had was for a file cabinet, they also wanted to get rid of a desk that was only used for the pencil drawer. I designed the piece with many more small drawers vs. a few larger so they could organize what they had better and find other uses for the empty drawers that remained. It went into a room that served multiple purposes so I bet there are some domestic items in some drawers and files in the bottom.


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4/5/10 11:25 AM