Made two of these chairs for my little girls. The second one I managed to conceal all the screws too.
My dad and I built these amazing coffee and end tables during a Christmas last year. We modified the ends to for a “M” instead of the traditional farmhouse “X”. Our last name is Mayberry-so the M was fitting. Sadly, my father lost his battle to cancer and this was the last project we did-one that will forever hold precious memories! Thank you for the fabulous plans!
Fri, 10/08/2021 - 10:41
Thank you for sharing, a wonderful memory was made and to see this reminder everyday is very sweet. We are very sorry for your loss~
My friend asked me to build a "forever bed" for her son. So I pulled up some plans, and she LOVED this headboard. But wanted a footboard to hold the comforter on. So, I built the headboard, realized how easy it was, and invited her over to help build the footboard. She was so excited that she helped build her son's bed!
We were able to finish this table after work one afternoon and stain it the next day. (we have a 16 month old also, so you can do it! :) ) I wanted a similar style I had found at World Market that retailed for $700 we were able to complete this entire table for $100 including all hardware and stain. LOVE it so much and get SO many compliments on it. Thanks so much!
Shelby
The Dandy Lion
The first project I tackled from Ana White's wonderful plans was a building a sturdy work table for my miter saw that I bought at a garage sale for $25. I was using cinder blocks and plywood as a makeshift work table, and wanted an improvement on that as my first project. So, let the fun begin!
I started the project on Saturday after lunch, going to the lumber yard and picking up wood and screws for about $50. It's about the lumber limit I can haul in my Honda Civic, in the back seat, with the window open.
I followed the instructions, but found that the supports for the top were 13" not 12", and I had 3 2x4s left over (for future projects). I had some plywood in the shed, which I cut 16x40 to make a shelf. I only filled the screw holes on top with wood filler, so sawdust doesn't accumulate.
I finished the table before dinner time. The kids are getting me a bench vise for Mother's Day. Thanks kids!
On Sunday I started my second project, a tool box made out of a dowel and a 1x6 (see it on the ground in the second pic?). I cut the pieces first, then rounded the sides with the jig saw I bought at another garage sale for $3.
Everyone loves the toolbox! I plan on making one for my oldest son, and filling it with starter tools.
Added a little extra back rest. Made a double chair in the process of making a 3 cushion couch.
Mon, 06/10/2019 - 18:43
I really like the backrest. I built the chair as is from the plans but found it really needs the backrest. Can I ask how you attached the backrest screw-wise and what the angle is? It looks like the backrest might have been screwed on from underneath the armrests before the armrests were screwed to the body of the chair. Am I thinking in the right direction? Thanks in advance!
Fri, 07/03/2020 - 11:24
Can I please get the plans for the backrest?
Thanks!
Double bed at bottom, twin at top, still have to make the ladder
With three little kids we needed some place to put the loads of toys that we have. The first time I saw this - I knew I had to build it!
This project was quite the task. For me building is a breeze - it's the painting that is the process!!!
I started working on this on Sunday last week - it was built in about 3-4 hours. Painting took forever, and three colors!
Love for you to check out my blog post with all the details, even my painting flub up.
Big Kids Picnic table. Made this for my daughters and they absolutely love it. Just the right size for a 9 and 6 y/o.
First cabinet in my kitchen remodel.
Farmhouse bed with storage sized up to a King
This was done almost true to plans. Instead of 2x6s, I used 2x8s, I raised the footboard and side rails up 2 inches, and bought bed rail brackets to make for easy disassembly when it needs to be moved. I did add a 1x2 strip on each side of head board to cover where the T&G meets the 4x4 (strictly personal preference). Solid and sturdy. My son is happy to get a more masculine bed. Just got it all in his room today.
Sun, 10/17/2021 - 18:21
That is very beautiful and masculine at the same time! Way to go, thanks for sharing:)
This is actually my second build. I made my dad some Hyde end tables for his deck at the cabin and they went up in the fall before I could get pictures.
For this, I sold an Ikea kids table to pay for it. Most of the wood I had from my dad's basement and went ahead and bought an MDF table top for $8. I want to save up for the big kreg jig kit. I could have actually gotten two table tops out of one sheet if I had altered some dimensions. But build the base first before I bought the top.
Project itself wouldn't take too long if I had more clamps, and no kids! :) And next time I will be spraying!!!
Built this great pergola from Anna's Weatherly Pergola Plan. I am very pleased on how it turned out. This was a fairly simple build and I added a few of my own touches to it. I used Red Cedar as my wood of choice. I also added a great Olympic Stain + Sealer to help keep it looking brandnew. I hope y'all enjoy the pictures.
Sun, 04/13/2014 - 11:17
I just wanted to say that 4th picture is so cool looking. Love the dark clouds and blue sky. Very nice pergola, by the way.
wife and I call this our memory garden bench. our son passed away last year he was a SFC in the us army. we sit upon to remember all the good times.
I made Ana's famous 20 sec tidy up coffee table. More details and photos on my blog if interested. Cheers Ian
I built this for my daughter, she has a somewhat small room and this have her so much storage. It was so fun to make it too. We’ve never been able to afford nice furniture and I’d never made anything from wood before but with Ana White’s plans I was able to do it. I love wood working!! Thank you Ana!
Hubby and I built this as our first build! It's a modified version of your farmhouse table. We spliced together your farmhouse table plans and a plan for a desk with "x" legs. We modified the dimensions to fit our formal dining room. We just hosted our first ever Thanksgiving dinner at our new home, and fed my whole family on this table. Everyone loved it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Hidden door bookshelves hide a furnace closet. Built by Kraig Faulkner
Thu, 01/23/2020 - 07:05
Great idea! Do the bookshelves swing freely when weighed down with books? What type of hinges did you use?
Thu, 09/17/2020 - 08:01
I'm currently working on a basement renovation project. I'm probably going to incorporate a feature like this for my mechanicals, too.
One important safety note for anyone who wants to do this: It's recommended that your furnace be a minimum of 30" away from any combustible materials. That includes walls and partitions. The image of this project displayed is right next to the furnace, which is not a good idea.
Decided to spent the lock down on my back deck.
Always wanted to try a little gardening but I don’t actually have a back yard only a common area. This was a perfect fit and awesome to build. I have never built anything before!
Sat, 11/06/2021 - 17:45
That's a great way to spend time at home, thank you for sharing!
