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Modified Trestle Table

July 27, 2012 |
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posted by Ryan
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Modified Trestle Table
Modified Trestle Table
About This Project
This is the kitchen table that I made when my wife said I "wasn't handy", I'm pretty sure she meant she wanted me to replace the ceiling in the dining room... I took the Farmhouse Table plans and changed them a bit to create a true trestle table. I'm pretty happy with the results. Unfortunately there isn't anywhere to put the Google SketchUp of this project.
From Plan (new): 
Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost: 
$250
Estimated Time Investment: 
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Required Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Type of Wood: 
Poplar
Finish Used: 
I used a cherry gel stain and a jacobean traditional stain, finished with poly. Two coats of cherry followed by the jacobean and three coats of the poly.

kitchen, poplar, table

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Saw Horse Work Bench

July 27, 2012 |
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posted by jsquires3
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Saw Horse Work Bench
Saw Horse Work Bench
Saw Horse Work Bench
Saw Horse Work Bench
Saw Horse Work Bench
About This Project
This was my first project off of Ana's site. I followed her simple sawhorse table plans verbatim. The only thing different I did was use a self-made chalkboard paint for the top (instructions under the finish section) and added screws to the left side to mount my power strip with (easy on and off for everything on the bench). I made the top a chalkboard top so that I could write notes on the table and mark measurements for various projects. Costs were $30 for wood (some leftover), $8 for paint, $2 for screws, and $5 for surge protected power strip. If you have any other questions please let me know.
From Plan (new): 
Simple Sawhorse Table
Estimated Cost: 
$45
Estimated Time Investment: 
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Whitewood, Furring Strips
Finish Used: 
Espresso stain for legs and a self-made dark blue chalkboard paint for top (mix about 1 cup of paint with 2 tablespoons of non sanded tile grout).

Chalkboard, desk, sawhorse, table, Work bench

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Back To School Podium

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by mccomasmama
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Back To School Podium
Back To School Podium
Back To School Podium
About This Project
I recently landed my first teaching position, and unfortunately my predecessor left quite a blank canvas for my classroom. I will be teaching math and definitely needed a lectern to hold my book as reference for examples during instructional time. However, I was completely unable to fork over $200 for a lectern...so of course I turned to Ana White! I saw the Podium Plan that another had submitted, and used it as a guide with some changes: 1) My dimensions are 15" wide by 21" long by 43" tall (I'm shorter than your average bear). 2) Used the table saw set at 45 degrees to create mitered joint edges with my plywood 3) Inset the shelves into the frame for added stability using a router. 4) Added casters to the base for maneuverability 5) Added an easily-removable laptop shelf for the side for easy hook-up to the Promethean Board in the classroom. 6) Decoupaging my name to the front for some visual interest...(and of course to claim ownership...:) ) My room is painted yellow, and all of my accessories are teal, lime green, and brown. This is gonna look GREAT in there, and best of all, it's attractive AND functional!
From Plan (new): 
Podium
Estimated Cost: 
$40.00
Estimated Time Investment: 
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Plywood
Finish Used: 
Paint and Spray-On Poly

classroom, lectern, Podium, school, teacher

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Rustic Table

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by Wounded Marine
About This Project
I made this table before the PB plans came out on the this site. I used gate hinges on the corners and 3/4" piece of all thread on the bottom. The top was poured with the High Gloss glaze from Lowes. It fits 8 all around and you could squeeze in 12 if you really needed to. All together this only cost $350.
From Plan (new): 
The Real Pottery Barn benchwright farm house dining table
Estimated Cost: 
$350
Estimated Time Investment: 
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Intermediate
Type of Wood: 
Knotty Pine

benchwright, dinning room, rustic, table

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Numbered Cubbies

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by ThePinkBlueberry
About This Project
This was my first project to cut angles. I like the way it turned out! Clamps were a help to hold all the pieces together. Very easy to put together.
From Plan (new): 
Numbered Cubbies on the Wall
Estimated Cost: 
$5.00
Estimated Time Investment: 
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
pine
Finish Used: 
paint with a stain on top.

Numbered Cubby

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Bathroom shelf with hooks

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by girlnblack77
About This Project
This was inspired by your Flat Wall Bookshelf and made using a piece of 1x6, a piece of 1x4, and a smidge of recycled paint. We added towel hooks to the ends (the same ones that kept pulling out of the wall), and mounted the whole thing to studs in the bathroom. Thanks for the plans!
Estimated Cost: 
$0.10 out of pocket
Estimated Time Investment: 
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Free, reclaimed, heat-treated pallet wood
Finish Used: 
Unknown pale green Martha Stewart paint from a recycling center. Cost: $0.50 for the quart.

bathroom, flat wall shelf, organizer, recycled, shelf, towel hooks, upcycled

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Daughters Desk

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by ThePinkBlueberry
About This Project
This was one of my first, bigger projects. It was so easy! I still need to finish the trim, but my daughter loves it as is!
Blog Link: 
Teeny Vanity
Estimated Cost: 
20.00
Estimated Time Investment: 
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Starter Project
Type of Wood: 
pine
Finish Used: 
paint

child's desk

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Kids Chairs

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by ThePinkBlueberry
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Kids Chairs
About This Project
Very easy chair to make. Great size for my 6 year old and 10 year old.
Estimated Cost: 
$4.00
Estimated Time Investment: 
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Starter Project
Type of Wood: 
pine
Finish Used: 
paint and cricut vinyl

$4 Stackable Chairs

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Farmhouse Nightstand

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by Camerons_Mom
About This Project
My husband and I put together this nightstand together over a period of a week. We have a curious and energetic 3 year old boy so had we been able to stay on project we could have finished over the weekend. It was our first time doing any build that had a drawer and our first time doing pocket holes. Our bedroom now has the farmhouse queen bed, a refinished matching dresser and finally the farmhouse nightstand. It was a learning experience but we are very proud of the outcome. Thanks Ana! It's a very rewarding experience to be able to do something like this. I wouldn't have started any of this without your inspiration. Looking forward to many more builds :)
Blog Link: 
Farmhouse Nightstand
Estimated Cost: 
$60
Estimated Time Investment: 
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Required Skill Level: 
Beginner
Type of Wood: 
Pine
Finish Used: 
Semi gloss Espresso

drawer, end table, espresso, farmhouse, farmhouse nightstand, nightstand

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Bird House Frame

July 26, 2012 |
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posted by ThePinkBlueberry
About This Project
Made from scrap wood and leftover paint. My daughter loves it, she uses it as a chalk board.
From Plan (new): 
Birdhouse Frames
Estimated Cost: 
$0.00
Required Skill Level: 
Starter Project
Type of Wood: 
scrap
Finish Used: 
paint

birdhouse frame

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