Curly Maple and cherry desk.

I wouldn't use this desk. The wood grain is so beautiful, I wouldn't do anything to scratch the finish. I made two half-log benches, and the grain and finish is so beautiful, I don't put anything on them, lest the finish get scratched. What type of finish did you use on this desk?

Very nice work! Two species that always work well together. As the cherry ages it will even pop more. Nice job.

Thanks for the nice words! I used a krystal lacquer product by ML CAMPBELL (satin finish three coats).I have been using this lacquer for about 5 years and can not say anything bad about it.