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Shoe dresser
I didn't build this shoe dresser because I particularly needed one, but it looked so lovely that I couldn't resist.
- I modified the plans by building 3 bins instead of 2 so it could hold more shoes.
- I decided against the dowel stick and opted for hinges instead, which were surprisingly not too difficult to assemble. I found that I didn't even need the magnets after installing the hinges as the doors stay closed.
- I used 7" chains on both sides of each bin instead of a belt to make it extra sturdy.
- I added two back legs.
Et voila! This is the end result. I'm very pleased.
PS. Those flopping bins are a pain when you're trying to build!! An extra pair of hands is definitely recommended.
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Fri, 07/05/2013 - 22:49
Nice Job
Pretty :) Good Job. Now if I only had the space for one thats 10 rows high :P I like the stain color too. Shanty 2 Chic always uses Rust-o-leum. I think its called dark walnut. Dont quote me though. I love the stain and spray paint combo colors they use.
~Melody
In reply to Nice Job by SoCaliforniaMel
Sat, 07/06/2013 - 20:00
Thanks!
Rust-o-leum, that's the one!
Yes, if only every woman could own a 10-row cabinet for all her shoes! :)
Addison’s room
It was time for Addison to get a big girl bed. We used the Kentwood design and the trundle bed plans.
12 ft farmhouse table with extensions - reclaimed wood
I had no experience building furniture prior to this project but I wanted a 12 ft outdoor table and could not find one. This tables center section is 8 ft and was built roughly following the plans for the farmhouse table. I added two 2 ft extensions at each end making the overall table 12 ft. The extensions included aprons so when installed they look to be part of the table. The extensions just plug into the end apron of the center section with 2x4 oak braces which engage in the apron and under the table approximately 2 ft from end. There is no visual sagging of the extensions. I finished the table with Sikkens DEK finish.
Bedzilla
We had bought a house in New Mexico that was sadly lacking for closet space, as well as square footage for furniture. I was looking at Ana White's website, and saw the plans for the Farmhouse storage bed. It was good, but needed some steroids. I got out the calculator, and started upsizing EVERYTHING. What happened was, BEDZILLA!! King sized bed with 12 giant drawers. I also added lighting to the headboard for reading. It was a blast to build, and I was very pleased with, and proud of the finished product.
Simple bench from pallets
I had some left over wood from pallets and I really liked the look of the simple outdoor bench. One pallet was made out of some type of red colored wood and I decided the slats for the seat would look good in the red colored wood. The rest of the bench was from a lighter colored pallet. I used nails and glue to attach the seat slats so that my daughter could help. She loves to help, but does not like my drill even if she has hearing protection. See more at http://www.makeitlovely.com
Golf Club Locker
Utilized the plan for the Locker Book Shelf-Full Size and modified it a bit to convert to a golf club locker. Definitely keeps all the clubs, shoes, and accessories organized and eliminates the clutter. My wife loves it, course she added the baskets, which makes it look awesome! Actually this is how I stumbled upon Ana White's website. I was looking high and low for a plan for golf club lockers, and found Ana's website as part of the process. Best google search I've ever done!
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Mon, 04/11/2022 - 14:51
Perfect for the golfer!
WOW, that looks awesome and is the perfect storage solutions for all the golf gear! Thank you for sharing.:)
Modern Farm Table - Dark Stain
This was my first project. I learned a ton through the process. Ana's directions were very easy and straightforward.
I purchased the wood (Doug-Fir) from Lowe's and cut it at home with a circular saw. I filled the gaps in the table/benches with a crystal clear silicon caulk - I have mixed feelings about this, since it dried kind of shiny. The coats of polyurethane helped to dull the finish a bit. For the stain, I used Rustoleum Kona, and Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane Semi-Gloss for the finish.
Like others have suggested, I built the benches first, then the table. This was a great tip, since you can learn the design on a smaller model before tackling the beast of table (it's heavy). I also added some horizontal supports on the ends of the tables/benches, not in the original plans. I just duplicated the end aprons of the table and countersinked/screwed them in at an angle.
Cutting and building the project didn't take nearly as much time as the sanding, staining and finishing. The back-end part of the project was very detail-oriented and stretched out over several days.
Overall, very pleased with the finished project. It was very empowering to know that I can build something like this. Thanks Ana and all of the others with their tips and suggestions! My wife and I know have a long list of other projects to tackle :)
Adirondack Delight
Great adaptations to the adirondack chair plan!
by Kevin
Picket Planter Boxes
Thanks Ana, I built your planter box, actually built 2 of them, one for each mom. The were a huge hit and I already have people asking me to build them one.
So loved building this planter box. Thanks for all you do for your fellow woodworkers!
Dale G
Callahan, FL
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Tue, 05/10/2022 - 07:05
Pretty Planters!
Love these, wonderful idea for a mother's day gift, thank you for sharing!
Greenhouse
I am so in love with my greenhouse, it is amazing the plans were perfect and it went up without any problems, your designs are amazing and beautiful. We are going to do the chairs next!!!
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Northern Wisconsin White Pine Bed and Dresser
In need of outfitting the spare bedroom for overnight guests I came upon this site and found the storage bed plan we liked. After building the bed of course a dresser was in order. My sawyer has some northern white pine that came from the Wisconsin Northern State Fair grounds in Chippewa Falls. Having never worked with white pine before I found it rewarng and was happy with the finished product. Hope our guest enjoy it as much I had building it
Farmhouse toddler bed
Our little guy decided at about 2 years old that his crib just wasnt going to cut it anymore. My wife and I had a blast throwing this together. A good tip is to use leftover pieces from the headboard to cut slats. We love our wood projects, check out our facebook page. Wyvace woodworking.
Christmas Tree Shelf
I found the Christmas tree shelf plans and since I had drawn my wife's aunt's name for this year I knew she'd appreciate this build. I chose 1x6 top choice pine and a wider piece for the base since she may decide to set this on the floor instead of hanging it. I also had some oak plywood I used for the back. I screwed all the pieces together, countersunk and filled the screw holes with wood putty. The paint I used was Benjamin Moore, the color was Balsam (567) and I really like how the color came out. I painted the back and the bottom with standard black interior paint just to protect the wood a little. I coated it with a couple of coats polycrylic and bought a couple of Christmassy items for the shelf to get her started. Can't wait to see what she thinks on Christmas day.
This can easily be built in less than a weekend depending on your skill level. I had to recut one of the boards when I caused some damage while putting it all together. The sanding, painting and finishing takes as long as you want depending on the finish and care taken.
Twin Over Full Bunk Bed
Utilized the plans from this website to frame out the general idea, but as typical with my projects, I took it to a little further and utilized more traditional joinery (mortise & tenon, oak dowel pins, dado). Guard rails are bolted with carriage bolts. Hand planed all boards and added chamfers to every edge (zero sandpaper). Both beds are joined together with 1 inch oak pins (x4 legs). Each bed breaks down very easily by knocking out the three 1/2 pins that join the legs to the stretchers (x4 legs).
Both beds were built out of structural southern yellow pine lumber. The boy's bed was merely varnished with Danish Oil (dark walnut) all over - on Southern Yellow Pine, this color choice gives it a rustic look. Girl's bed was two toned: painted white and stained with Varathane (Kona), to give it that country look.
I think the total installed cost of the beds was just over $300 - $350 for the lumber, oak pins, any hardware, and finish material. This was a while back, so with lumber prices high, I'm not sure that's easily done anymore. But, it's solid as a rock and will last an extremely long time for our family.
Great project. Thanks for the ideas! Steve
Modern Adirondack chair meets Shou Sugi Ban
Made one change to plans. I used 2x6s for the arms. I used the Shou Sugi Ban burning technique to finish the 2x4s and 2x6s. I stained the back and set and the applied a couple coats of poly. Love the chairs! Building a couple more sets for around the fire pit. Thanks!
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Thu, 09/15/2022 - 08:25
Great Mods!
Love the wider arms and the finish is beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Mudroom Hutch
I have been dreaming of this project for YEARS! I used shelfhelp to design the shelf size and the open bottom mudroom plans with matching hutch and the plan with lift up boot storage for inspiration. I still need to add trim but I'm so excited I couldn't wait to say THANK YOU for all the inspiration and help! We absolutely LOVE it!!
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Sun, 11/20/2022 - 12:36
Thanks for using Shelf Help!
Love the color choice, and the build is phenomenal! Thank you so much for sharing.
rustic x coffee table
coffee table
Farmhouse Storage bed
I built this in a full size. Took some time to adjust all the measurements. I used cheap lumber since I was painting it and it cost a little over $350. Then I spent another $75 because I screwed up measurements. :). This was only the 3rd thing I ever built, so I think I did alright. The plans were great! Watched several videos on YouTube about squaring drawers and that helped.
Modern Farmhouse Bed
I made this as part of a room makeover for my teenager. It was my second furniture project, the first being Ana’s original farmhouse bed. This was my first project with the Kreg jig and I watched a great YouTube video by shanty2chic to learn the basics of pocket holes. This was also my first staining project and I love the results. My daughter loved it so much she had me stain her closet doors to match! The lumber for the bed was only $120, I spent an additional $80 on wood and screws for the slats to support the mattress, my new kreg jig came with enough screws to make the bed frame. I spent another $80 on wood conditioner, stain and poly since she didn’t like the first stain (Briarsmoke, which I will definitely use on another project).
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Long Modern TV Console w/Cedar planks
Built this project to organize and store the electronics in the living room. Followed the plans for the most part with a single sheet of 3/4” Maple ply for the console. 2” Oak lumber for the legs. Cedar planks instead of 1/4 plywood for the backing. I glued Cedar planks to 1/2 ply and trimmed for the doors; hidden hinges. I drilled holes for adjustable shelving in each section and bought the shelf pins on Amazon.
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Ana White Admin
Sun, 12/26/2021 - 13:48
Gorgeous Greenhouse!
WOW, that looks amazing, thank you for sharing!