Big Kids Picnic Table
Thank you Ana for your work and making your plans available for free!
My table is based on your Big Kids Table, modified to use available free scrap wood.
tcphillips
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Heavy Duty Outdoor Farmhouse Table
Outdoor table and two matching benches. Easy peasy, albeit the table is pretty heavy to move. Stained with ECO.
Mark N
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Platform bed
Inspired by Ana!
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 04/05/2012 - 14:01
Re: Center line blocks
The bed has two matresses, the blocks are there to keep the matresses in place.
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 11:21
Plans for this project?
Now this is my kind of project! Looks easy but polished. Do you have plans for this?
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 12:03
No plans, but some measures
Platform bed measures:
- Deck: 18x120 mm, width = matress width + 10 cm, length = matress length + 5 cm.
- Headboard: Height 80 cm, width = matress width + 10 cm.
- Beams bed: 36x150 mm, length = matress length - 5 cm.
- Beams headboard: 36x150 mm, height = headboard height - 5 cm.
Thu, 04/11/2013 - 23:04
Plans request
I would love to make this but I would require plans in order to build it. So if there is any way I could get plans you would make me quite happy.
Fri, 01/15/2016 - 17:11
Plans would be great if anyone has them
It looks simple enough, but the headboard looks like it may be tilted. Can you provide instructions on the attachment of that? Thank you
Levi's play kitchen
We modified the plans a little we made the 2 pieces together instead of separate. We used a 2” hole saw to cut out the oven knobs, then drilled holes a tad bigger than the screw so they would still turn once attached. We also made the back splash taller to accommodate our faucet that had to attach on the back splash instead of the counter top. We used all pocket holes to attach everything it makes it look so much nicer but doesn’t need to be done that way. We bought vinyl circles for the burners on the stove. A dog bowl for the sink and a laundry room faucet for the faucet.
Links to products we used
Faucet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KRCTHEA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oven hinges - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K7V8UU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6 – 4 inch circles matte black Stove vinyl - https://www.etsy.com/listing/713062039/circle-circles-pack-set-vinyl-decal-car?ref=yr_purchases
Sink 56oz dog food bowl - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H6OXRN0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oven handle - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sumner-Street-Home-Hardware-Vail-10-in-Center-to-Center-Matte-Black-Pull/1001368422
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
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Anna Ovchinnikov
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Kids Modern Picnic Table
This is my very first wood working project! I know its not perfect and I learned from my mistakes. I found a miter saw at a garage sale and after three hours of plugging it in and unplugging it, I finally worked up the courage to make it make a noise! Then I eventually worked up the courage to cut wood lol! I'm pretty proud of myself for building something and I am going to continue practicing until I can make really cool stuff!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar, Quart Size, LA218, Fuchsia, Duramax, Exterior Semigloss, Base 4 214-4.75, 113-31.75, 105-3.63, 115-2Y7
I used 2 coats
I used 2 coats
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Modern Dresser
72 by 36 by 24 dresser with 6 heavy duty drawers.
Rasik
Built from Plan(s)
Comments
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 07:54
Stunning Dresser!
Love the build and finish, just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing:)
Fri, 09/22/2023 - 07:54
Stunning Dresser!
Love the build and finish, just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing:)
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My 13-year-old daughter asked me about making a stool, with the main requirement being it had to have a round seat. So I turned to this ana-white.com to see if I could find something that we could do and found the plans for the three-legged stool. The first one we made with the dimensions specified in the plans but she thought it was too short. So we made another one with longer legs and a larger diameter seat.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$4. The lumber was scrap and the white paint was leftover. We only bought the blue paint.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Painter's Touch
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
DIY Wood Shed
I am a mathematics teacher in Central IL. I teach a class called Geometry in Construction. I had my math students build this wood shed in pieces at the school, then I brought it home and put it together with a few of my son's friends. The students enjoy a math class that gets to go to the wood shop to apply their math skills to a wood working project. I am proud of my students hard work and dedication.
Shari Bruyn (I'm old, so I do not have Instagram or a blog page. lol)
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Workbench
Easy to build! Took about 3 hours!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Floor Verathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Sat, 05/19/2012 - 05:15
Great Workbench
This is fantastic, just what I need to build. Would you mind sharing some measurements such as height, width and depth.
In reply to Great Workbench by deannaf
Sat, 05/19/2012 - 16:58
Dimensions
I think all the dimensions were in the pattern.
Mon, 05/21/2012 - 05:19
oops thanks I feel a bit
oops thanks I feel a bit embarrassed. Going to the plan now, thanks for sharing your awesome build
"Thomas" Train Bunk Bed
We wanted a short bunk bed for our sons, age 4 and 1. Our 4-year-old insisted on a Thomas Train bed. We modified the fort bed plans slightly to add stronger barriers on the top bunk and add a barrier on the bottom for the little guy. We also used solid plywood rather than MDF. We used 2x4's and steel angle to hold up the top bunk. It should be sturdy enough for them to use into teenage years. Because we beefed up the strength, the cost increased as well.
We tried staining it and it didn't come out as nicely as we had hoped, but the boys added their own stickers to it and now they have a Thomas bed that they love. When the 1-year-old gets older, we will probably remove the barrier on the bottom bunk to make getting in and out easier.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Jigsaw Puzzle Table!
I was super inspired by the "iTable" which I am also going to build... but combined the idea with an idea I saw in a fancy home decorating magazine (a jigsaw puzzle stool).... took a lot of fiddling to come up with a 'universal puzzle piece' but in the end it worked out!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Polyurethane stain, spray satin varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 05:49
Holy Moly!
That is so cool! Beautiful job. Looks like those curves too lotsa patience, something I seriously lack. Thanx for sharing.
Fri, 05/25/2012 - 13:10
Love your creativity and
Love your creativity and project!!!!! So awesome!!!
Sat, 05/26/2012 - 06:29
Thanks!!
Yes, it took ALOT of fiddling to get a universal puzzle piece template made up -- I was sorta copying one I found (google "Vector Puzzle") but had no way to blow it up so huge. Even after I cut them out, I ended up doing a lot of sanding to make the joints work, but it was fun! If you want, Sue, you could mail me an envelope and I'll trace one for ya!
Essential Outdoor Wood Chair
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DIY Children's Picnic Table
My first truly functional build! I love how it turned out, but even more importantly my kids are loving it - we are literally using it for every possible meal and snack right now. Perfect summer project, and bonus - we get to keep all the eating messes outside!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$22.50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
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Second table I used Varathane's Vintage Aqua and I sealed both tables with 4 coats of Varathane's SPAR- Urethane.
Second table I used Varathane's Vintage Aqua and I sealed both tables with 4 coats of Varathane's SPAR- Urethane.
Recommended Skill Level
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Potting bench -> coffee bqr
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Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
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Slat Bench
Cost: $45
Made this bench smaller than the plan so it measures 48" X 18". Using it in a spare bedroom so it will eventually get stained to match the wood furniture.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Haven't stained the wood, can't decide on a color.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Mon, 12/04/2017 - 09:17
Nice job!!
That was my idea as well, to shorten it. My wife just asked me if we could part with a few chairs on the back side of our dining room table and if i would make a bench or two across the back wall. Well "of course" i said hahah!! Nice job on yours!! :{)
Sun, 09/13/2020 - 06:45
That's really beautiful. I…
That's really beautiful. I think I'll look up the plans and try make one myself.
Trash Bin
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Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40-$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
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Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$135
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
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