Unquestionably Confused wrote:

Andy Dingley wrote:
What a piece of ugly - thought it was another of those Popular
Woodworking plans 8-)

What is "Shaker" about this design, and for that matter, when did the
Shakers make (let alone invent) lap desks ?

Most likely this was designed during the same era in which they came up
with that big 460v 3-phase shaper to allow for the intricate edge design
on their entertainment cabinets that they proudly displayed on their web
sites g

Perhaps they are laboring under the misconception that "Shaker" refers to
the device used in the preparation of alcoholic beverages to be consumed by
a certain Mr. Bond.

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