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Slightly modified coffee table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/11/2022 - 07:59

Table, based on Farmhouse coffee table project. Resized to roughly picnic table dimensions (1200*700 mm, 650 mm high), mostly as a means to recycle board cuttings, left over from building farmhouse itself. Didn't install X shaped sides, because there were no more suitable timbers remaining, which, it appears, my toddler greatly appreciated - bottom shelf makes a lovely crawl space. Shape of the shelf planks was a happy accident: what remained was sized 250 - 200 - 150 - 200 - 250 mm. Looks kinda nice doesn't it?

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]

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Farm house bed king

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/15/2022 - 20:28

Easy to follow plans. This was only my second woodworking project so any beginner can do it. Thank you, Anna!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bed - Standard King Size

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Built in bookcase with lights

Submitted by AndyH on Sat, 12/12/2015 - 14:19

Built in bookcase with lighting and power outlets in cupboards for audio and DVD equipment to feed to the wall mounted tv (to the left).

The photo with the lights is when it was unfinished and I also decided that I didn't like the inset doors and so made new overlay ones. Now I have four doors I need to use on another project...

Estimated Cost
$1000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Pro Classic Extra White Satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Ana White

Mon, 12/14/2015 - 05:43

Inspiring to see such amazing work!  Love the attention to detail and precision.  Ana

Bown

Sun, 09/10/2017 - 18:45

Did you go by a plan? I'd like to do this but I definitely need a step by step plan.

Custom Headboard and Filman Platform Bed

Submitted by ohbygolly on Mon, 10/07/2013 - 19:50

More images and details can be found at http://ohbygollyblog.com/?p=4029 Come visit me!

Blog Link
Custom Headboards and Platform Beds
Built from Plan(s)
Fillman Platform Twin Platform Bed
Estimated Cost
1 bed= $120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax wood stains
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Modern Park Bench

Submitted by Ecorn on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 21:15

This is my second project using Ana's plan. Plans were easy to follow. 

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Park Bench
Estimated Cost
$40 CDN
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
double boiled linseed oil on bench and milk cans. I lightly sanded the milk cans to keep the patina.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Grandy Barn Door Console Headboard with Farmhouse Storage Bed

This is a really cool build with a few of Ana's most popular builds combined!  I used the Grandy Barn Door Console plans and added the farmhouse storage bed plans for a stunning bed with plenty of storage!

Built from Plan(s)
Grandy Barn Door Console
Classic Storage Bed (Queen)
Farmhouse Bed - Queen Sized
Estimated Cost
$600
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
This is a custom stain I create. I start with a layer of Minwax Dark Walnut. Allow 48 hours to dry. Apply Minwax Whitewash Pickling with a rag. It will streak but that's ok! After allowing 24 hours to dry sand down to desired distressing.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Large Porch Bench

Submitted by kwildman on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 18:55

I used untreated pine for this project and painted with benjamin moore exterior paint. 

I modified the back a little and I love how it turned out.  I also added an extra brace against the back of each leg that fits under the seat for more support. 

Very easy to build.  I love the plan.

Blog Link
White House Wood Shop
Built from Plan(s)
Large Outdoor Bench with X Backs
Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Black exterior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Dining Table

Submitted by wgbeecher on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 08:59

 Made this for my Son and His Wife.  They love it.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Farmhouse Dining Table
Estimated Cost
250.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Gray and PolyWipe Sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Ultimate Workshop Workbench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/18/2023 - 15:38

My garage needed an overhaul and I wanted to start a hobby in woodworking.
I found my way to Ana's website and found some of the best ideas and decided to try my attempt at building the Ultimate Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand.
This helped inspire me to augment my garage and build that workbench and new french cleat wall.

Thank you Ana for having such an awesome website and offering up ideas for free!!

Built from Plan(s)
Ultimate Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand

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Entertainment center

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/16/2020 - 21:53

Hand made entertainment center

Built from Plan(s)
Grandy Barn Door Console
Smith Media Wall: Center Console
Smith Media Wall: Side Base Cabinet
Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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DIY Pantry Shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 14:49

Built in 5ft x 5ft pantry using pine panels as they were available in the widths we needed. Inspired by your pantry build video, thank you.

Rob Worsnop

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Pantry Shelving

Small Table Plant Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/23/2024 - 10:19

This is a revised kids table plan. I needed a plant stand. It is 36 inches tall and the top is made from 1 × 4's. The top is about 11 x 14. What did I learn from this?. The top is so small it was hard getting the kreg dill bit in to screw in the Kreg screws. I should have thought of that. Also learned that you dont get a tight fit if you have to take out the screws. 2nd time they dont grab and hold as tight. Overall I'm happy the way it turned out. But lots of room to improve.

Barb Runquist

Modern Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by hgordon on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 09:18

Modern Adirondack chairs with added cup holder holes. Will be adding cup holder inserts as well.

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane “Early American” stain
Cabot clear wood protector
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easy small space side table

Submitted by Dedavies3 on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 17:57

This was my first project. It was relatively easy but I did make some mistakes that are now design features

Built from Plan(s)
Rolling C End Table or Sofa Table
Estimated Cost
Reclaimed wood
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax English chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rocking Chair

Submitted by PPTG on Mon, 08/31/2020 - 12:11

Getting ready for retirement, so I thought I needed a rocking chair.
No plans, just built what looked and felt right.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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David King

Thu, 03/18/2021 - 01:27

Lovely chair. Nice proportions. Would like to copy it. Have you got any plans, sketches, or dimensions to share?

jlxvnwk

Fri, 02/10/2023 - 13:10

Love this rocking chair! Do you have any dimensions or plans. I would live to take this project on. Thank you.

Not So $10 Ledges

About 2 years ago when we were redoing our kitchen, I made these ledge shelves inspired by Ana White's $10 Ledges.  I originally wanted to use them as storage for spices and our olive oil, but once our vent hood was installed, there just wasn't room for them, at least not as I had originally intended.  Since mine are made of yellow pine (harder wood) and I used a 1 x 6 for my platform instead of a 1 x 4, my ledges cost more than $10.

Blog Link
Trekkie Mom's Not So $10 Ledges
Built from Plan(s)
Gallery Ledge Shelves
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan's chalk paint with 2 coats of poly, sanding between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
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