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Queen Bed

I did this bed today in just a few hours. I am new to this site and have lots of project to be posted. I thank my wife for the lovely display. I am stationed in the Navy overseas and good furniture is hard to come by. The Euro makes stuff expensive and the military store carries lots of expensive "cheap" stuff. I started with a picnic table for the kids this past summer and my Facebook went out of control with request to build stuff. So, I do a lot of look a likes. I get to build things and my fellow service members get nice furniture for the cost of wood.(I get a little for me too). I hope you enjoy my projects because there are many more to come. If you want plans just ask I keep them in my head and can type them down and email them to you. Thanks Ana White for the great ideas! Happy New Year everyone.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
120.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lily's Library Cart

First project of yours that I built. Came out so much better than I expected.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar White Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Storage Shed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 10:53

The plans were great! I hadn't built anything this big before but just followed the instructions step by step. I did also built a base to put it on (pavers on sand then pressure treated 2x6 frame). It took quite a while but that's just mostly because I had "helpers" and had to work on it when I had a spare minute. I was pleasantly surprised by how much we were able to pack in there. We added electricity and made a few other modifications to a larger shed we had so my husband could use that as an office. I built this to store all the tools, yard equipment, etc that we moved out of there.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400-$500 (I added a base and added flashing and roofing paper to the roof)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barn door

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 20:03

I used your plans for the painted barn doors using plywood but modified them and stained the door instead.

Built from Plan(s)

King Modern Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/05/2023 - 05:52

Made this with pallet 4x6 and 4x4 posts, and construction lumber.

Built from Plan(s)

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Parson Chair

Submitted by marla on Wed, 01/04/2012 - 21:29

Made this for my son's playroom. I added the cross supports in the base to make a sturdier chair.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse table American Walnut for Friends

Submitted by ksmith311 on Thu, 11/21/2013 - 12:57

We built this table for some friends and the build went great!

She brought over a table leg so that we could try to compliment their existing stain colors. I used "American Walnut" when maybe I should have used "Special walnut". It turned out a little reddish and I'm worried that she wont like it. I think it's beautiful but I'm so nervous!

What do you think about the finish?

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
American Walnut and Minwax poly in satin (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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spiceylg

Fri, 11/22/2013 - 09:54

Don't worry, it came out beautiful and the finish looks fine! They will be happy and thankful for your efforts. Besides, the style these days isn't to be so "matchy matchy" anyway. Great job!

storage chest

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 17:13

 Started as a tool chest for garage and after reading a article on ana white about finishings thought I would give it a tfy

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
about $15.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
white wash then aged with vinegar and steel wool. Sealed with poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wood Blocks in a Box

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 15:50

I modified the block dimensions so the smallest blocks are cubic. I also only made four levels of blocks so that the blocks could be stacked into two levels with just eight cubes' worth of empty space. This simplifies storage, and works with the lid I made out of 1x4s to complement the tray that's in Ana's plans. The tray and the lid fasten together with window sash hardware.

I spent forever on this project because it was my first and I was trying to make it perfect. Watching my little one play with it, I now appreciate how soft pine is and how fast kids distress it!

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I love the food dye colors, but three thick coats of beeswax and coconut oil (applied over several months) are NOT enough to make these colorfast. Luckily at eighteen months my little one is now more interested in building and less in tasting.

I experimented with woodburning on the lid, otherwise it and the tray just have beeswax and coconut oil on them.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Grandson Chair

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 10:09

Made some modifications. Love your plans Ana White. Thank you 😊.

Built from Plan(s)

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Chippendale Chest of Drawers

This is a Chippendale Chest of Drawers in Cherry. I did it a couple of years ago and it is still holding up very well. It was my first experience with ogee bracket feet and I was very happy with the way the feet turned out. It is a lot easier than it looks. There is no secondary wood, it is wholly out of American Black Cherry (prunus seritina). It took about four months to build and it has exposed dovetails on the top as the carcass is dovetailed together. Brasses are from bail pull type brasses.

Estimated Cost
$400.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Antique Oil Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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King Size Farmhouse Storage bed from 2 Ana White PLans

This was my first build! I combined 2 of Ana White's plans, the King size Farmhouse bed with the Queen size storage bed, I didn't do drawers as the cubbies worked better. So this was a nice merge of two of the plans! LOVE LOVE LOVE our bed, and the 2 tone stain/paint combo.

Estimated Cost
$750
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I stained the headboard and footboard with Minwax Dark Walnut and then used a cottage white paint for the "white" portions. then finished with a satin polyurethane coat over everything.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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joshuaaslocum15

Mon, 11/25/2013 - 07:53

My wife asked me to find a bed idea for our little girls room. She said she wanted her to have a bed with storage. Well I think I found the bed I am going to build her. Now the fun part making it into a twin size! I like it so much I am going to build one for us in our bedroom. Again I love it great job!!!

KansasDad12

Thu, 04/17/2014 - 08:43

Was just curious if you actually spent $750 building this or if that was a typo? Would really like to build this same bed with the except of using drawers. Nice work!

Entertainment Center

I started with the Triple Cubby Storage Base plan, built two 2x4 walls, and a floating shelf. The walls are 4x7 and were attached inside the house with hex bolts. The walls are attached to the cubby shelf with L brackets. The floating shelf is attached to the wall with 3.5 inch screws and a couple L brackets at the end. Barn wood covers the wall and is attached with brad nails and black sheet rock nails. There are six total 2" wheels under the cubby shelf. We put felt under the bottom part of the wall that touches the floor.

Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane Weathered Wood Accelerator, Minwax Early American, Minwax Wipe on poly, Wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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farmhouse night stand

Submitted by CoreyS on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 20:51

I just Built two of these for my wife and I. the plan was great and easy to follow for the most part i would really suggest spending as much time on the drawers as possible it makes such a big difference getting them to slide easily. now hopefully with anyluck ana will find time in her busy life to post a farmhouse tallboy dresser plan or something close to it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1 coat of mixwax pre stain wood conditioner then two coats of chocolate coloured stain then two coats of semi gloss poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Media Console from The Handbuilt Home

Submitted by Shorty on Wed, 11/27/2013 - 08:38

We built this media console because our old TV stand was pretty much a safety hazard for our soon-to-be mobile baby. We found a good plan in The Handbuilt Home and modified it to our dimensions with the help of Sketch Up. We couldn't be happier with the final product!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer & Behr's Swiss Coffee in Satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Toy storage bins

Submitted by DIYMomof4 on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 16:26

I made this for my 2 year old daughter. She absolutely loves it! I'm glad I only made two levels, because she uses the top to play with her toys. The open bins make it easy for her to find what she wants to play with and she even likes to put things away. I had extra shiplap boards, so I used them for the back.   The back is a bit higher than the top, which helps keep toys from falling behind the bins.  I secured it to the wall with furniture straps screwed into wall studs.  The only tricky part of building this was figuring out the angle cuts. I built this about 6 months ago and it has held up very well. It is a very sturdy design!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I think I used English Chestnut by Minwax for the stain. I also did several layers of Minwax high-build polyurethane clear semi-gloss. I lightly sanded with fine grit in between coats. I also wiped it with mineral spirits in between coats. It came out very smooth and has withstood several water and chocolate milk spills!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

High back porch swing

Submitted by wconway07 on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 17:47

it was an old swing on the family farm.  I saved it from the burn pile and remade it. Have made five so far.  All hav even 5ft wide, but one was 7ft.  Amazingly comfortable swing!

Estimated Cost
175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Provincial 211
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My First Project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/24/2023 - 05:04

My very first woodworking project and could not have done it without you!!

Mistakes were made and lots was learned but pretty happy with how it turned out in the end.

Built from Plan(s)

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Another great Loft bed

Submitted by mijohnst on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 08:30

This is another one if your popular loft bed houses. Thanks very much for the plans! I changed a few things, but not as dramatic as others have done. Was a fun project and my daughter actually helped. One spur of the moment idea was to allow her to paint a mural on the backside so that in few years when she out grows it we'll be able to look back and remember how we built it together.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White and blue paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Cindy from Indiana (not verified)

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 10:34

You guys did a great job - very cute! I also love the idea of a hidden mural that you get to revisit in the future. So cool!

Outdoor Bench Ted Moyer

Submitted by ted1735 on Sun, 12/01/2013 - 17:23

Easy bench to build with my son! added double legs for more stability, just glued two together and followed all directions.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Flood Cedar Transparent 2 coats and 3 coats of Helmsman Indoor Outdoor Spar Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Toy Box

Submitted by bsbdays on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 20:20

Built this using Ana's plans, thanks Ana!!!!

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate