tim
Established Member
I've got a customer who would like a writing desk in sycamore and ripple sycamore. The design is simple and fine but she would like the top to be made from ripple sycamore.
Aside from cost, how well would this stand up to being used as a desktop? It would obviously be treated carefully but it would be a dreadful shame if it was to be easily dented. Is there anything I can do in the finishing process that would toughen it without masking the beauty of the wood?
She is reasonably fixed in her desire for this (aren't they all!) but if its not deemed suitable, any suggestions for similar alternatives would be welcome as well.
Thanks
Aside from cost, how well would this stand up to being used as a desktop? It would obviously be treated carefully but it would be a dreadful shame if it was to be easily dented. Is there anything I can do in the finishing process that would toughen it without masking the beauty of the wood?
She is reasonably fixed in her desire for this (aren't they all!) but if its not deemed suitable, any suggestions for similar alternatives would be welcome as well.
Thanks