Roll Top Desk

Building a roll top desk is not for the light harded.  It is hard work, but it can be done.  Right off the back I am not the one for building this kind of furniture.  I would rather go to a store and buy it if I really wanted it.  But, for those who are truely interested in building your own I wanted to give you a few resources that I found that would help you out.

First, I found a resource that documented the entire build.  He had an entire materials list, the time it would take to build in man hours and the tools needed to complete the entire job.  I thought it was a pretty good tutorial and I believe that it will provide you with a great introduction.

Here is the site: http://www.van-vliet.org/dempseywoodworking/rolltopdesk.shtml

Here are a few more starting points

http://www.charm.net/~jriley/rolltop.html
http://www.amishdirectfurniture.com/page.html?chapter=4&id=125

Next you may want to take a look at some plans.

Here is a plan fo ra very attractive classic roll top desk with multiple hide away draws.

Classic Roll Top Desk Plan
Price: $29.99
Build a desk that combines elegance with practicality. Beautiful desk with storage galore! Has full-size desk drawer, 6 standard drawers, pencil drawer and more. Features traditional mortise and tenon design. 54'' W x 26'' deep x 45'' H.

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