I turned an 1907 Upright Piano into a luxurious desk. 

I found an old upright piano that someone on craigslist was giving away for free. They had said that if no one wanted it, it was going to the dump. So I picked it up and hauled it back home. All the keys were stripped of it ivory so I couldn't salvaged any of it. I had this DIY on my to do list for awhile. I finally I was able to start it.

I found a lumber mill that sold slabs of wood. (Please note, I do not have any carpentry skills whatsoever.) I wanted a solid piece for the desktop. I was able to get a 2 1/2in thick, 2ft wide and 6ft long board. I cut it down to fit inside where the piano keys had laid.

I plained all the weather stain and uneven bowing of the wood. I used this hand liner for about 30mins and then I bought an electric plainer, because, aint nobody got time for dat. ( But the picture is pretty sweet! )

I wanted an elegant lighting system for the desk. So I was able to purchase these warm, mini, dimmable, recessed light from amazon.

Next was to coat the desktop. I wanted to do epoxy seeing how it was the best stuff for taking a beating. It was either this or glass, and this was cheaper. lol. and more fun think.

I had to put down a top coat first.

Represent son! #starwars

Next was the flood coat. Which was very sticking to pure.

I used a blowtorch to pop the remaining bubbles that were there.

After it was alas and done, I strongly debated weather or not I would strip the piano of its old stain and retain it, but instead I kept it because this was that piano's story. So I used feed-n-wax to polish and shine the wood.

In the end, there were many flaws, but I am so happy with how it turned out.

People will say that I ruined a fine piano, But I feel the opposite to that. I was able to take this piano, that was going to be thrown away, and give a new purpose in life.

Seeing how this piano serviced the great depression, WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, and to this day, brings me such happiness, to know I have a little piece of history right in my own home.