Community Brag Posts

Game Cabinet

Submitted by Wifey on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:48

We have very little storage in our house and wanted someplace to store board games. This works great in the dining room. I made the hardware using patio door rollers and used my jigsaw to cut steel and aluminum bars to fit. I hammered the ends of the track in a curve and put a track on the bottom of the cabinet to keep the doors more flush against the cabinet. I spray-painted all the metal and bolts to match. It is 36" high, 13" deep and 63" long. I didn't use the center board in the front because I wanted to accomodate for larger games.

Estimated Cost
About $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr paint and satin poly on top
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Monika

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 01:12

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Computer Desk with hutch

Submitted by SusanStory on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 07:19

My cousin needed a computer desk but wanted it to look like a piece of furniture when not in use since they have limited space. The left side stores her tower, the right side has a pullout shelf for her printer and storage for printer paper & supplies. She works with 2 monitors so the center on the hutch will accommodate both but be hidden when she isn't working. This was a fun project and using Shelfhelp made it a joy to build. They will be my "go-to" place when building large pieces of furniture.

Estimated Cost
$400.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished as they will stain to match their furniture

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Wood Tilt Out Trash Can

Submitted by woodknack on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 08:16

I was having trouble with my dogs getting into the trash. So I did a search for wooden trash cans and came up on Anna's site! That was just what I was looking for. The door was a little tricky. But now that I have done it I think the next one will go a lot easier!

Estimated Cost
$40.00 to build. I had poly already on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used minwax indoor/outdoor Helmsman spar urethane clear gloss. I had this left over from some ice traps I made.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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From a pile of wood to an beautifull extendable x leg dining table and benches

Submitted by mobe00 on Sat, 11/29/2014 - 05:18

My girl wanted a long sturdy extendable x-legged dining table and benches for our big family and guest for our new house. Extendable from 2,5 meter to about 5,2 meter. Sorry for the picture qualities. Can post pictures later when the table is placed in the new house. Right now its in the basement waiting to be moved ;)

 

 

Estimated Cost
Norwegian prices are not the cheapest ones. but from NOK to US dollars its about $300 for the materials. made out of 2x6 and 1.5x4
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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FARMHOUSE TABLE AND MATCHING BENCHES

Submitted by dking1157 on Sat, 03/04/2017 - 08:14

Using the plans for the farmhouse table, I took them and modified a bit and this is what I have come up with...so far... many more projects to come!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

my first build

Submitted by jamesryan9 on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 02:02

This was my first project. It seemed like a good project for a beginner.

Estimated Cost
I don't remember
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Combination of the Emme Twin Bed and Farmhouse Storage Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 20:25

I used elements of both the Emme Twin Bed and Farmhouse Storage Bed to create this perfect bed for my daughter. Thank you so much for your fantastic plans Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used a soft pink paint/primer in an Eggshell finish. I applied two coats of paint and sanded between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas tree shelves

I built 7 of these for christmas gifts this year. 4 of them from cheap pine, and 3 from reclaimed barn wood. Everyone was very pleased with their presents.

Estimated Cost
15 dollars a piece
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a white acrylic paint for the pine, and nothing but a good brushing and cleaning for the barnwood.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Jewelry Wall Cabinet

I am completely obsessed with this jewelry cabinet - Thank you so much for posting this plan! This was my third woodworking project since discovering Ana White, and it was very easy to make and the plan was super easy to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Instead of chicken wire on the door, I used window screen so I could hang my stud earrings. I spray painted the bead board backing and the window screen with a ValSpar spray paint and used a brush to paint the cabinet.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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New Kitchen Table

We recently moved from a 530 sq ft rental house to a 1700 sq ft rental house. The one kitchen table that we had in the little place was needed in our library/craft/homeschool room so I needed something knew for the kitchen. My 8 year old daughter helped a lot (she loves using the Kreig Jig). 

I love how this (my second wood working project ever!) came out. 

Thanks for making it so easy to create beautiful and custom furniture for me and my family! 

Estimated Cost
$100- $150 and that includes all the tools/supplies I needed to purchase (pocket-hole jig, pocket-hole screws, etc.)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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KaoticKrafter

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 17:31

This is my first brag post. Any tips on why the photo is sideways and there are weird links in odd spots?

Thanks!

Tina

earthbybike

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 19:59

When my photos posted sideways, I used microsoft paint to rotate and saved as a new photo.  This seemed to solve the issue.

Mostly Made With Reclaimed Materials

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/09/2017 - 19:05

I made these nightstands with reclaimed siding and fir flooring, and scrap wood from a remodel they will ultimately furnish. I found the matching knobs for $1 each at a building materials salvage yard.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Not sure
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used Fast Dry Semi Gloss Interior Varathane. It's water clean-up and has a blue label. I wish I'd used some light stain to warm the color of the wood a little. I like to use the semi gloss and remove the last imperfections in the finish with 0000 steel wool. In the end the finish is closer to satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Double X barn door

This is a sliding barn door I built for some friends. It's constructed from standard pine boards and premade tongue and groove beadboard planks.

Estimated Cost
$180
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams kem aqua, sprayed on
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Scaled down Shanty Cabinet

Submitted by bluesboy5 on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 11:00

I Scaled down this Buffet and Hutch from the Shanty 2 Chic gal. Had to make it fit to our dining room. Wife loves it

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Provincial and Jacobean
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by jdwarns on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 13:03

So glad these plans were posted so that I could build my own outdoor sectional.  I built two armless and two corner/end pieces.  I used cedar with American Walnut stain and clear/satin spar urethane.  I purchased the cushions online.  They only had 24x24"; so for the back cushions, I used a seam ripper to open the cushion, cut the foam and extra fabric, and re-sew.

Estimated Cost
500 including cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
American Walnut water-based stain
Clear/Satin spar urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Entryway coat hanger

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 06:53

Easy build and flexible to modify size 

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Two Station Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 12:44

Since I've been working at home, I needed a desk with space for both my work station and for my personal use. This plan was quite easy to adapt into a two-position desk. On the left side I substituted a keyboard tray for the drawer. I also made mine 2" deeper than the original plans, since that fit my needs better.

Estimated Cost
Probably around $200, not counting the cost of upgrading to a nicer Kreg jig, which was well worth it.

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tabletop chalkboard easel

A mini version of the original folding chalkboard easel. A smaller chalkboard space at 13" x 13" this size is perfect for tabletop use and easy carrying for kids.

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
1. Paint two coats (green = Glidden lucky shamrock, red = Behr tile ted) or stain = Minwax Early American
2. Seal clear satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bookcase

Submitted by Mcpotsie on Thu, 12/11/2014 - 15:34

here is my version

Finish Used
Polyurathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic Corner Cupboard-Bar

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 18:36

Corner Cupboard built for use as a dry bar with a few mods for a more rustic look.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate