I posted some shot of this thing about a week or so ago, I have made a
little progress since .The desk is in solid curly? maple [or should it be
called tiger maple] .

All one has to do is look at it and it chip away. Even with sharp joiner
blades it still chips, the solution saw every joint you can ,at least it
does not chip just burns regardless of how sharp the blade is and how
carfully the fence is adjusted.

One good thing the remainder [excluding the breadboards on the fall ] is all
in Walnut.....mjh