Outdoor Umbrella Picnic Table
Picnic table with slight modifications. Assembled with the help of our five grandsons. A day to remember.
Kerry Still
Picnic table with slight modifications. Assembled with the help of our five grandsons. A day to remember.
Kerry Still
This was a great summer project. The table looks great and it was any easy build. Doesn’t get any better than this. I added a hole in the center of the table for my umbrella and used the longer screws for more frame stability.
Modified from our twin sleeper chair plan, this amazing hinged sofa bed was built and shared by #tinybuilderau
Great plans for a really useful storage daybed! I modified the plans to include a slat back and rustic x sides, as well as changing the Trundle drawers to a single drawer to fit my exercise equipment. I finished the daybed with stain and chalk paint in old white and Paris Grey distressed for the perfect shabby chic look!
Tego needed a raised dog bath. No, I needed a raised dog bath. Specifically, my knees needed a raised dog bath for Tego. So, after looking at Pinterest and Ana's plans, I decided what I really wanted to do was customize something to fit my needs (and knees) and build it myself. Overly ambitious for a first-time woodworking project, but hey, raise the bar.
I started by reading and rereading Ana's beginner's woodworking guide (very informative). I also learned so many other things along the way. There's a reason, besides looks, you need flat boards (they need to screw together tightly). Unfinished basement floors are so not level (especially near the walls). Screw lengths matter (need shorter ones for thinner boards). The big-box store doesn't make precise cuts (but they can make a lot). Planning for the finishes will save you time (know your basket sizes). Just to name a few.
It's going in an unfinished basement, so I wasn't going to tile and add glass doors. I wanted to keep it relatively simple, basic.
The stairs were the hardest to measure and build (math matters) - and I might re-do. I made the steps smaller, dog-sized, but she finds them awkward. I'd stick with typical riser heights, but it depends on the size of your dog.
Plumbing to link the tub drain to the utility sink drain was the most expensive. Probably I could have done it myself, but I decided not to learn both plumbing and woodworking for one project.
Overall, I'm pleased with the result - and Tego is learning to love it.
Thu, 07/22/2021 - 12:38
Love it, you and Tego are AMAZING! Thank you for sharing your custom build:)
I modified the Small Old English Style Farmhouse Dining Table plan to build a writing desk. I used five 1x6 boards for the top for a width of 27.5 inches. I made my desk 56 inches in length. I put the drawer on the long side like a pencil drawer. I did use the legs that Ana recommended in the plan. I love how it turned out. I used dark walnut danish oil and dark wax for the finish.
Sat, 08/31/2019 - 05:18
Beautiful! What are the brands of oil and wax that you used?
Fri, 10/04/2019 - 21:46
Thank you! I used Watco Danish oil and I used Minwax dark wax. I've tried alot of different wax brands and I always come back to Minwax. It dries the hardest in my opinion.
This was our first build together and first furniture piece from woodworking. The kreg jig really helped out and we didn’t have any major issues while building except for some board being warped but we fixed it with a planer.
Finished building the entire table in one day and staining and coats of poly took 2 extra days. It was a very easy build. When we move to a new area that has better access to lumber I’d like to remake this using oak/maple.
Made the outdoor sectional. The coffee table was made out of left over pieces!
Wed, 10/02/2019 - 09:54
So smart to make the coffee table out of the spare pieces.
Looks amazing!
I've been wanting to buy or make a sandbox for my son for a couple of years now. Since seeing this on Ana White I knew I had to make it. My son is 4 yo and I didn't think the 4' square sandbox would be big enough for him, so I made it bigger. Ours is 6' square.
Materials:
4@1x8x6'
12@1x6x6'
2x4 - used leftovers from another project
8 hinges
4 handles
decking screws
Cut lengths:
2@1x8 cut to 71.5 (long sides of the box)
2@1x8 cut to 70.5 (short sides of the box)
did not cut the 1x6 boards (top planks) - actually designed the other boards to fit their length to prevent cutting (saving time) (note that original plan uses 1x4 planks - I used 1x6s so I could use the same number of planks but cover a larger area)
4@2x4 cut to 11.5 (arm rests)
4@2x4 cut to 18.5 (back supports)
followed instructions for assembly otherwise. At my husbands suggestion we put the handles on the sides and can easily open from either side - prevents having to lean over to the middle to open (back saver)
I finished the project in 4 hours including clean up and a couple of small breaks. This is my first Ana White project. It was a lot of fun to build and I hope my son will enjoy it for years to come!
Sat, 09/01/2012 - 20:59
Wow, this is just what I need! I've been wanting to make a sandbox for under the playhouse but the other plan was too small. This would be great for the little guys. Thanks!
I am loving my new garage shelves. They were my first woodworking project and very easy to do! I left the bottom right side open to fit my outdoor table and chairs in the winter (I live in Michigan). I also used thicker plywood than plan because my shelves are a bit deeper.
With another baby boy arriving in August, my one and three year olds are moving to a "big boy" room. My oldest decided he wanted a bunk bed and as they both are obsessed with tractors, when I saw the "John Deere Tractor Bunk Bed" plan, I was sold.
We would be needing a twin sized bunk bed though not a toddler. I used the classic bunk bed plans and simply modified them to suit our needs. I moved the ladder to the front, added a rail on the bottom bunk and added a small ladder to the side for my one year old to climb into the bottom bunk.
Once the the frame of the bed was complete, I added the tractor accessories. A couple of storage cubby shelves with fabric baskets for toy tractors which act as stairs up to the ladder and make the tractor bucket at the front. Also, the wheels which are made from joined 1x6s as I find plywood hard to sand and paint to the quality of finish I like. A cab & roof from 1x4s framed together. A side mirror that I decoupaged a picture of another tractor on. I used push lights for the headlights as well as a reading light above each bed (they're on timers so they'll turn themselves off). A steering wheel (play equipment access from toys r us). Also, I built and mounted by the head of both beds a "flat wall book holder" so they would have somewhere to store a few books.
My boys and I are fairly new to building so I spent a lot of time planning and measuring to ensure it would all come together in the end. It paid off because it all went smoothly (even with "help" from my boys). It's not perfect but they're very happy with the result. We also built a John Deere themed "Just my size closet" and even finished with over a month to spare before the new baby arrives! :)
Just want to say a quick thank you to Ana both for the amazing plans and also the inspiration to take on these projects. The time spent with my boys building as well as the resulting treasures are priceless and I would have never realized what we were capable of had I not stumbled upon your website and been so inspired by you and everything you've accomplished. Thank you!
Thu, 10/09/2014 - 14:12
I am new to this and I was wondering were to find the measurements for the twin size bed? I would love to make this for my boys!!
Mon, 10/20/2014 - 13:10
HI! You did an amazing job with this! Is there any way you can post the plans or send them to me? Thanks in advance.
Mon, 11/03/2014 - 07:48
Sorry for the slow response to those requesting plans. For main structure of the bunk bed, I used Ana's "Classic Bunk Bed" plans. For all of the add-ons, I made up my own plans. I'm pretty low tech so unfortunately they're just pencil & paper plans but I'd be happy to scan and email them to you if you're interested. Just message me and I'll send them your way. :)
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 13:26
Can you please email me your plans? [email protected]. Thanks!
Thu, 07/09/2015 - 19:48
I was just wondering if you by chance got three bunk bed plans?? If so would you be willing too send them my way??? [email protected] thanks so much
Thu, 05/26/2016 - 14:54
I know that it has been a while, but did you ever get plans for this bed? If so, will you please forward them to me at [email protected]? Thank you!
In reply to Plans please! by kerrihicken
Sun, 02/12/2017 - 07:36
if you recieved plans for this can you please forward them to me [email protected]
Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:36
If you wouldn't mind sharing with me also I would love a copy. Email ... [email protected] This is by far the BEST tractor bed I have seen online! You did an awesome job!!!!! Hopefully I can recreate!!!!
Mon, 01/05/2015 - 08:44
I love this! You did an amazing job! Could you please send the plans to [email protected]
Thank you so much!!
Wed, 01/28/2015 - 14:08
Hi Veronica, Well done fantastic job! Two little men who want to move in together because of a new addition on the way. Their request though is a John Deere Bunk Bed! would be grateful if you could forward on your plans if you have time, Kindest regards.
In reply to Plan Request by Veronica P
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 07:18
Hi, I would love to get a copy of the plans used to make this bunk bed for my grand kids. Have two grandkids and a third one due the middle of February so got to get a bed made quickly for them to have a great bed to sleep in when staying with nana and pa. Plans can be emailed to me at [email protected] 731-415-9666. Thanks Diana
Mon, 02/02/2015 - 07:31
This looks so great. Could I get a copy of your plans? Thanks [email protected]
Mon, 02/09/2015 - 21:06
I would love to receive a copy of of the Plans for the John Deere bunk bed. My email is [email protected]
Tue, 03/03/2015 - 10:43
Can you please email me the plans. I have a 4yr old that is obsessed with John Deere. We would like to make this for his birthday. [email protected]
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 22:31
Just love the whole thing very beautiful & I was wondering if you could send me the plans for the whole set up. My email is [email protected] thanks
Mon, 04/06/2015 - 21:04
Hi Veronica, like everyone else i love your plans, could you possibly email them to me? Thanks in advance.
Thu, 05/28/2015 - 10:35
Please send me the plans for the John Deere Bunk Bed. I love it.
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 09:06
Please send me your plans for the John Deere Bunk Bed in the twin size. [email protected]
Sun, 05/31/2015 - 23:36
Will you please email me the plans for the John Deere tractor bunk bed? Thank you. You did awesome
Tue, 06/09/2015 - 08:06
Hi! Can you please forward me your plans for the john deere tractor bed to [email protected]?
Thank you so much and awesome idea!
In reply to Plan Request by Veronica P
Fri, 06/12/2015 - 19:31
Please, please email these plans to me! My son will love this!!!! Email is [email protected]. Thank you!!!
Thu, 06/18/2015 - 14:04
Thanks for being willing to share your plans. Your tractor bed is amazing. I have 2 boys who would LOVE a bed like this. Could you please send your plans to [email protected]?
Thank you so much
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:06
Dear Veronica,
Our grandson, 6 years old, will absolutely adore this bed. He loved riding on Grandpa's real JD tractor. Please send me your plans for the attachments. They are just darling and I could not do any better. Thanks for your generosity!
Fri, 01/15/2016 - 10:52
Can you please send me your plans? i am stumped on the arms of the tractor
Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:12
Veronica P this bunk bed is amazing! Could you email me your low tech paper and pencil plans please? :) [email protected]
Fri, 09/13/2019 - 21:11
Hi Veronica. My 3 year old just loves the tractor bunk bed. I was wondering if you would mind sending me the plans you have. It would be greatly appreciated. My email is [email protected]
Thanks in advance
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 17:56
If you're still sharing, we would love a copy of your add-ons plans.
Thanks,
MyMaw and PawPaw
Sun, 08/23/2020 - 11:32
What an awesome build! We would love a copy of your plans if you could please share. Thanks!
[email protected]
Mon, 12/15/2014 - 20:19
Would you please email me these plans for your bunk bed? Thanks A lot!!! email to [email protected]
Thu, 05/26/2016 - 15:00
Hi! I know that it has been a while, but I see a message where Veronica says she emailed you the plans. If you still have them, will you please send them to [email protected]. Thank you!
Tue, 12/16/2014 - 19:22
Is there any way I could have email plans? [email protected] . Thank you.
Sun, 12/21/2014 - 00:35
Please email the plans for this to [email protected]
Thank you in advance!
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 07:33
Hi Veronica! I would love an email of the plans to make this bed. My sons thinks it is out of this world!!! Thanks for all you effort and wonderful job.
Sat, 12/27/2014 - 15:12
Would you please consider emailing the plans to me? We have started this for my son today and would love your insight on some measurements. Such a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing! [email protected]
Tue, 01/06/2015 - 08:21
Hello all. I've tried emailing plans to all those who've requested them. I had some trouble attaching the files as they were large so if you didn't receive them, please let me know and I can resend. Thanks
Tue, 01/06/2015 - 11:53
Hi Veronica. I did not receive an email. Woul you have time to try again? If you email me your address I can send you my fax number if that's easier too. Thank you so much! I can not tell you how much I appreciate your dedication to this! [email protected]
Sun, 11/01/2015 - 16:58
Hi
I didnt receive any plans. couldyou send methem please
Thanks
Jason
I built this for my daughter after Christmas sinse she had the living room covered in toys. The dimensions are 37" x 18" x 20"
Tue, 01/09/2018 - 05:51
HI Anna,
Can you provide more pictures or instructions on how you assembled this toy box? i want to make one just like it!
Thanks!
Wed, 03/10/2021 - 16:31
Looking at the wall panels they look like the long edge of each panel has a small bevel cut on it. This gives each panel edge a more pronounced or well-defined edge? Is this true? Was it done with a router?
New to raising chickens, but eager to jump right in to it.
We bought a pre-made coop for the main home for our new chicks and it's very nice, not something I could do myself since I'm not yet at that level, but I saw this chicken tractor and thought it would come in handy for what I have in mind so I made up my mind to build it.
The lumber, chicken wire, staples, and wheels are all store bought new and came to about $75. The materials we had on hand were the screws, hinges, plastic coated metal shelving (used in the nesting area, I thought that would make it easy to clean), paint, and the corner piece of vinyl siding for the roof cap (hubby's brilliant idea, and I painted it green with spray paint for vinyl).
I did not try to build it quickly, I don't really know how much time it took me, but if I had to guess I'd guess total time would amount to about 3 afternoons, by myself.
I wanted to leave the top on the one side open with the option to slap on the other boards if/when the need arises. I have the other t1-11 panels that can sit right in those areas because I stapled the chicken wire in a way that would allow it.
I also added a flip up panel as seen in the pictures for access. I didn't want a small door that I would have a hard time getting to things in there. I'm so glad I added this feature, it sure gives plenty of room for me to maintain the food and water dispensers as well as get in there and catch the little chickies :)
I wanted it green to blend into the wooded background in our backyard. I didn't want to take any beauty away from the cedar greenhouse and fencing we added last year, and this tractor would be moved from time to time and I felt this green that we had on hand was perfect to help it blend in rather than stand out.
This thing is heavy! I have a hard time moving it around and usually need my husband to move it so I won't hurt myself. I am considering some options... I don't like the rope I have on it to pull it, any suggestions would be appreciated.
As with the other items I've made with Ana's plans, this was fun and pretty easy to make. I love this site! Soon I will take on my next project, I've bought and gathered the materials, I'm anxious to get started :)
Thank you for looking :)
I wanted to use our laundry basket dresser as a collector for dirty laundry in our bathroom, and wanted it to have doors so it would blend in better. I also made the shelf above for our towels. It is painted white with a faux-zinc finish on the top. I made the top slightly larger so it would overhang and added cute little bun feet. My talented friend Carli helped me build the doors (and by helped I mean I handed her things while she impressed me with all her tools and skills!) and frame.
Fri, 07/29/2011 - 23:37
this is perfect! i totally need a bunch just like this! I love the added doors!
Tue, 10/11/2011 - 20:42
Would you mind sharing the dimensions for this cabinet? Love this idea!!!! Great job!
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 08:29
I love this idea! I will have a new bathroom soon and I think this will get used! What are the dimensions, or what style cabinet would you suggest to look for? TIA!
Fri, 02/17/2012 - 05:57
The dimensions are the same as Ana's plan: http://ana-white.com/2010/11/laundry-basket-dresser except that the top is slightly bigger (3/4" overhang on front/sides) to look more like a countertop. On the doors we just made a frame w/ angled pieces, routed a notched line on the back & glued/nailed some beadboard in from the back. Sorry I can't be much more detailed on that, a friend did most of the doors for me!
Sun, 02/19/2012 - 07:42
I actually got the plywood to do this project and I was going to add doors. I looked at the baskets suggested but it seems they would stick out the front. I was just curious, did you use different baskets that would fit inside the cabinet or did you make the cabinet slightly deeper?
Sat, 02/25/2012 - 05:36
Actually I discovered the same problem after it was built. I just didn't put a back on and they stick out a tiny bit in the back. I actually kind of like it that way because it lets some air in (being in the bathroom and putting towels in I could see it getting mildewy without much circulation). But if I had gotten the baskets first I probably would have made it about 2" deeper, then leave some open space, but not all, on the back.
I made this table to go next to an outdoor grill to be used as a food prep area or just a surface for holding ingredients (instead of using the deck railing!). The top is stainless steel which fits tightly over 2 3/4" pieces of plywood laminated together. The bar/handle in front is made out of galvanized pipe. All wood was treated.
Legs - 4x4 posts
Bottom shelf - 1x6's
Sides - 1x4's
Top - 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood laminated together with a stainless steel top (custom fit) over top
Towel bar - galvanized pipe (cut and threaded to size at Lowe's), floor flanges and 90 degree elbows
Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:33
Sorry about the late reply! Yes, I just gave my dimensions to a local steel supplier and they made the top. I think I have about $40 into the stainless. They didn't weld the corners but I've never had an issue with them.
Sat, 04/26/2014 - 15:41
I too would like to know your source for the sheet metal.
In reply to Stainless steel sheet metal by Pursuit of Handyness
Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:35
I just found a local steel supplier, told them what I need and they formed the top. It cost me around $40 (without welding of the corners). I took a fine grit sandpaper to it afterward to scuff it up so it didn't look so bright.
In reply to Stainless steel sheet metal by Pursuit of Handyness
Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:35
I just found a local steel supplier, told them what I need and they formed the top. It cost me around $40 (without welding of the corners). I took a fine grit sandpaper to it afterward to scuff it up so it didn't look so bright.
Wed, 04/30/2014 - 12:55
I would like to know are there any plans available to make this table? I am very impressed of its design.
In reply to Grill table with stainless steel top by AMR4412
Thu, 05/15/2014 - 10:46
No...I didn't have any plans when I built it but it's a very simple concept. I chose to use all treated wood since I knew it would be sitting outside unprotected. However, my 4x4 posts weren't square so this caused a lot of problems and everything was built to fit. I believe I just used 4x4's, 1X6s (for the bottom shelf) and 1x4s for the sides (top and bottom). For the top, I just laminated 2 pieces of 3/4" plywood together to bulk it up and then had the stainless top built to fit. It fit perfectly so I didn't glue it to the plywood. This makes it easy to remove and clean, if necessary. For the galvanized pipe (towel bar), I bought it at Lowe's and had them cut/thread it to fit my dimensions.
My attempt at the murphy bar featured on this site. Still have to add the sash locks. Added pallet crossmembers at the back, an x in the leg, and a french cleat to mount to the wall.
Tue, 12/31/2019 - 11:49
This looks awesome! I want to help my friend build this for his kitchen. I've looked at the plans in the link & I'm wondering what modifications you made for the X pattern-- how much did it alter the material & cut list?
Would you please share your material & cut list for this?
Fri, 08/14/2020 - 09:28
I don't understand why I cannot find the material list or the instructions for this every link takes me back to the pictures
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 00:27
It is perfect wall management which is used it in small space
Sun, 01/29/2023 - 13:16
Are there plans for this? I'd love to make this. Thanks
Love these plans! Made a modification and added backs to the chairs. Also, built ottomans to match the chairs which can also be used as additional seating.
Many compliments on the set. Thanks Ana!
We used ana's plan but modified the top
Thu, 05/30/2019 - 13:00
This is EXACTLY what I'm looking for but I can't find the plans that were used to build it. Do you happen to still have the link for them?
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 22:39
Super easy and fun project! We altered the original plans to build a loveseat and had zero issues. We did add some extra support below.
I did not find 25”x25” cushions within our price range so I settled for 25”x22.5” and they work but ultimately 25x25 works best.
These built-in bookshelves were my first project, and were loosely based on the Willy bookshelf plans, although I changed the dimensions, set them on a 2x4 base, and added trim to the sides and molding on top.
Sat, 08/11/2012 - 05:58
hello,
Just wondering how the sides and middle part are built. They look like thicker than 1/2 in.Is it a trim or a 1x2? or did you use some 2x4 too?
I am looking at building a bookcase too but i wanted something more massive than 1/2 in. like yours.
Thanks
Great job!! looks awesome
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 05:31
I made the two bookshelves separately so I could move them in my house easier. Each has 1x12 sides (so 3/4" thick), and and that's 1x2 trim over the side and middle.
Thanks!
I used cedar deck boards and rails to make this chair - A little more costly, but definitely worth it!
The seat and back rest were made using 5/4 x 6" boards. I cut them 1/2" to 3/4" longer so that they would overhang the supports - for a more finished look. The 2x2 rails came with an angled cut, so I decided to use that to my advantage on the back supports - I made them a bit longer so they would sit higher on the back rest, and I think the angled cut looks a little more "friendly". All screws were left exposed, since this is an outdoor cedar chair.
The table in the photo is an original picnic table from the 1920's, complete with the original paint. It folds flat for storage. I hope to measure it someday and make a plan to build a reproduction - If that ever happens, I will post it on Ana's site.
Thanks Ana for the great plans!
In reply to Just beautiful! by dananryan
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:48
Thanks So Much! :)
In reply to Thanks So Much! :) by Tea Granny
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:50
Thanks So Much! :)
Fri, 03/08/2013 - 19:43
The chair looks beautiful! You did a great job! I love the contrast of the outdoor table and this chair! Thanks for your post!
In reply to The chair looks beautiful! by Ana White
Sun, 03/10/2013 - 14:48
Oh My Goodness!! Thank you, Ana!! I'm sure you're very busy and I'm honoured by the fact that you took the time to comment on my chair! You've made my day!
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:48
Hey,Wow the chair structure is so cool .Really good work done .
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In reply to Hey,Wow the chair structure by EdmonsonWilliam
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:06
Ana has the greatest plans, doesn't she?