Woodsmith Traditional Lap Desk Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
Do you know someone who loves to write handwritten letters on nice stationery? Those writers deserve some special attention in return. Modeled on examples of antique lap desks, this modern version should prove every bit as useful. The hinged top opens to reveal plenty of storage for paper and stamps. It even has a small drawer on the side for pens or other items.
You can purchase the Woodsmith Traditional Lap Desk standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.
An elegant design featuring classic techniques makes this both a skill-building project and a functional piece of furniture.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Traditional Lap Desk.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 10 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 50 full-color photos and illustrations
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
- Shop-tested guarantee from the editors of Woodsmith and ShopNotes magazines
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 10 pages of step-by-step instructions
- More than 50 full-color photos and illustrations
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
- Shop-tested guarantee from the editors of Woodsmith and ShopNotes magazines
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
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