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Free plans to make a farmhouse table with just a drill, saw and countersink bit! No pocket holes required! Step by step plans from ana-white.com

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

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Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

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About Project

Author Notes: 

Hey DIY Friends! 

 We have a special plan treat for you today!!! 

My new friend Melissa from The Happier Homemaker and her husband liked our original Farmhouse Table plans, but wanted to make the plans their own - so this is what they built!

Aren't 2x4s just pretty?

Over at The Happier Homemaker, Melissa and her family use the table for their outdoor space.  But you could also use the table indoors too!

I love how they simplified the table by placing the aprons to the outside, which also removes the need for a pocket hole jig, but made up for the simplicity with the hardware!  

You'll never guess what they used for that square plate!

Melissa and her husband were kind enough to let us share plans with you - the plans follow.  But please take a second to stop over and read through their building post here for lots more pictures and more details on the hardware.

Thank you Melissa!

Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table
Dimensions: 
Dimensions shown above. NOTE Plan base is 6" wider than shown in pictures.

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 

6 - 2x4 @ 8 feet long (cut longest boards first to conserve lumber)
3 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
5 - 2x8 @ 6 feet long
2 1/2" exterior screws (Can use interior screws for interior projects)
Exterior Wood Glue (again, can use interior wood glue for interior use)
2 1/2" pocket hole screws are optional if you have a pocket hole jig
2" or longer finish nails (galvanized for exterior) would be great as well

Tools: 
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
circular saw
countersink drill bit

Cut List

Cut List: 

4 - 2x4 @ 24 1/4" (End Stretchers)
8 - 2x4 @ 28 1/2" (Legs)
2 - 2x4 @ 30 1/4" (End Aprons)
2 - 2x4 @ 69" (Side Aprons)
7 - 2x2 @ 30 1/4" (Tabletop Supports)
5 - 2x8 @ 72" (Tabletop Boards)

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Step 1

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Start by attaching the shortest 2x4s together. This is where the nailer would come in handy because nails are so tiny and difficult to see/easy to hide. But you can use screws to - just hide on the insides.

Step 2

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Now attach with screws and glue to the first set of legs.

Step 3

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Then attach the second set of legs to the outsides.

Step 4

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Attach short aprons on top on the outsides of the legs sets.

NOTE: Pocket hole users will want to drill 1 1/2" pocket holes facing upward on insides of aprons to attach tabletop in later steps.

Step 5

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Then attach the side aprons to the leg sets. Make sure the legs are equal distance apart at the top and bottom - should be 66" from outside of leg to outside of leg.

NOTE: Pocket hole users will want to drill 1 1/2" pocket holes facing upward on insides of aprons to attach tabletop in later steps.

Step 6

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Next, Add the 2x2 under tabletop supports. These will help you place the tabletop boards really close together.

NOTE: If you have a pocket hole jig, you can just build your tabletop as one piece, and then attach to aprons.

Step 7

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Lay the boards down, and the tabletop on top. Start at the middle and work your way outward, minimizing gaps between the boards as you screw down from underside.

For exterior use, consider a 1/4" gap between boards for water drainage.

You may also wish to attach from top into end aprons in pattern.

Step 8

Happier Homemaker Farmhouse Table

Add hardware to base - check out the Happier Homemaker for more details on how they did that.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions: 
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
posted by Ana White

Free plans from Ana-White.com to build a little leaning bookshelf inspired by Land of Nod Little Sloan Leaning bookshelf. Make your own with free step by step plans!

Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

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Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf
Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

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About Project

Author Notes: 

Hey guys!

Sorry I didn't get this posted for you all yesterday! Just been working long hours away from home. I am traveling this week, with Monday and Tuesday spent at Home Depot filming how-to videos for what I can't help but admit are my most favorite Adirondack Chairs yet, and the matching footstool and coffee table. 

 (for those of you on instagram or twitter ... this is old news already)

Home Depot has asked me to host the June Do-It-Herself workshop - so you'll be able to join a free workshop in your area to see first hand THIS VERY Adirondack Chair being built! So stay tuned for more details - it's going to be super fun!!! 

I know I'll be at my local Home Depot at the workshop!  It's a great way to make local building friends and discover new DIY ideas.  Hope you can make it too - I'll keep you posted as the event gets closer!

And I did promise you a matching little leaning bookshelf, too, didn't I?

This set is inspired by the bookshelf and desk Jaime made for her niece.

Jaime added new photos - isn't it a cute set?

Now you can make your own too -the plans for the desk are here - and the bookshelf plan follows.

Enjoy the plans!

XO Ana

Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf
Dimensions: 
Dimensions are shown above

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 

3 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
1 - 1x8 @ 6 feet long
1 - 1x6 @ 6 feet long
1 - 2x2@ 15" long
3/4" plywood piece at least 15 1/2" x 31"
(can use MDF, project panel etc)
3" or longer screws (2 or more) for attaching frame to wall
1 1/4" finish nails
Recommend 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

Tools: 
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
compound miter saw
nailer
sander
countersink drill bit

Cut List

Cut List: 

FRAME
2 - 1x3 @ 57 3/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 29 3/4 (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 11 3/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 11 1/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
1 - 2x2 @ 15" top
1 - 1x3 @ 15" bottom

TOP SHELF
1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 8"
1 - 1x3 @ 16 1/2"
2 - 1x3 @ 8"

MEDIUM BOX
1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 10"
2 - 1x6 @ 10"
2 - 1x6 @ 16 1/2"

LARGE BOX
1 - 3/4" plywood @ 15" x 12 1/2"
2 - 1x8 @ 12 1/2"
2 - 1x8 @ 16 1/2"

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Step 1

Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

Start by building the two leg sets IN MIRROR by attaching the spacers to the full leg boards. Make sure the gaps are wide enough to fit your boards easily in between - it will be easier to adjust now instead of later on.

Step 2

Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

Then attach top and bottom to sides as shown above.

Step 3

Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

Build your shelf and boxes either with 2" nails or 3/4" pocket holes/ 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue.

Step 4

Little Sloan Leaning Bookshelf

Mount the frame to the wall attaching to studs in the wall. Then slide the boxes and shelf in place, screwing to sides.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions: 
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.
posted by Ana White

Free plans to build a kids leaning wall desk from Ana-White.com

Little Sloan Leaning Desk

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Little Sloan Leaning Desk

Handmade from this plan >>

Projects built from this plan. Thank you for submitting brag posts, it's appreciated by all!

About Project

Author Notes: 

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! 

The highlight of my weekend was bringing a new table (new plan spoiler alert!) over to my sister's house and watching my own little nieces move their chairs and plates over and see dinner served on it within an hour of moving it in! The finish wasn't even dry - had to use an old shower curtain as a table cloth. That's truly the joy of DIY for me - being able to bring joy to the lives of your friends and family (and others if you sell furniture) buy building beautiful and functional pieces for them.

One of our readers, Jaime, also brought a giant smile to her niece's face recently when she built this leaning desk and bookshelf for her:

Jaime followed the building techniques of the Leaning Shelf in my book the Handbuilt Home for building this set.  But because the angles can be a little frustrating without a plan, and with so many requests over the years to put together plans, I asked Jaime if I could make up plans to make building this desk easier on you.  Cause we all got little faces to put smiles on!

And Jaime said yes!  So the desk plans follow and the bookshelf plans will be posted later this week.

Thank you Jaime!

Dimensions

Dimensions: 
Little Sloan Leaning Desk
Dimensions: 
Dimensions shown above.

Materials and Tools

Shopping List: 

4 - 1x3 @ 8 feet long
1 - 2x2 @ 30" long
1 - piece of plywood at least 27" x 32" (can use MDF, project panel etc)
3" or longer screws (2 or more) for attaching frame to wall
1 1/4" finish nails
Recommend 1 1/4" pocket hole screws

Tools: 
measuring tape
square
pencil
safety glasses
hearing protection
drill
compound miter saw
nailer
sander
level
countersink drill bit

Cut List

Cut List: 

FRAME
2 - 1x3 @ 57 3/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 29 3/4 (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 11 3/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
2 - 1x3 @ 11 1/8" (both ends are cut at 10 degrees off square, ends ARE parallel, long point to short point measurement)
1 - 2x2 @ 27"

SMALL SHELF
1 - 3/4" plywood 27" x 8"
1 - 1x3 @ 28 1/2" (back)
2 - 1x3 @ 8" (sides)

LARGE SHELF
1 - 3/4" plywood 27" x 16
1 - 1x3 @ 28 1/2" (back)
2 - 1x3 @ 16 (sides)

General Instructions

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

Step 1

Little Sloan Leaning Desk

You will need to lay these guys out in mirror. The most important thing is making sure the two sides match, and the grooves will fit your 1x3 boards. Start at the bottom and work your way upward, nailing the filler boards on to the legs with 1 1/4" finish nails.

Try to get 1x3s with square edges if you can. The rounded edges will be hard to disguise. You may wish to at this step fill the joint facing forward between the 1x3s to give the illusion of a solid leg and then sand.

Step 2

Little Sloan Leaning Desk

Now attach 2x2 to the top. We'll later use the 2x2 to anchor the desk to the wall.

2 1/2" pocket hole screws are preferred here, but you could get away with 3/4" PH and 1 1/4" PH screws on back side.

Step 3

Little Sloan Leaning Desk

Build your shelves as shown here. The best way is 3/4" pocket holes drilled on three sides of each shelf bottom, and then the sides attached with 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and glue. You could also join the back side with the sides with 3/4" PHs and 1 1/4" PH screws on the back side that will be placed against the wall.

Step 4

Little Sloan Leaning Desk

I recommend finishing the piece first, but make sure you still can fit the shelves in the grooves. Then anchor the frame to the wall where you want the desk, screwing through the 2x2 through a predrilled hole into a stud in the wall. Depending on your wall composition, you may need different fasteners - for a standard dry-walled wall, you'll need at least a 3" screws - at least two. Try to hit two different studs.

Make sure the angle is right so that your feet are flush to the floor, and the 2x2 sits square to the wall.

Then slide shelves in and attach to frame with 1 1/4" screws.

Finishing Instructions

Preparation Instructions: 
Fill all holes with wood filler and let dry. Apply additional coats of wood filler as needed. When wood filler is completely dry, sand the project in the direction of the wood grain with 120 grit sandpaper. Vacuum sanded project to remove sanding residue. Remove all sanding residue on work surfaces as well. Wipe project clean with damp cloth. It is always recommended to apply a test coat on a hidden area or scrap piece to ensure color evenness and adhesion. Use primer or wood conditioner as needed.

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