ladder shelf build
Thanks for the plans had to go with something like this to avoid putting cabinets in and risk hitting a water line in the wall.
Thanks for the plans had to go with something like this to avoid putting cabinets in and risk hitting a water line in the wall.
Made wider for a king and modified platform bed. Used a weathered oak stain followed by a 50/50 whitewash.
This was a build to convince my wife that I should do the cabinets in our new house...now I have to do them all. I should have just said, Sure, go to Ikea!"
Mon, 02/20/2023 - 10:36
Looks amazing, fantastic work! Thank you for sharing and happy building!
Completed Modern Craft Table! We tweaked the plans a bit because I was looking for a larger table top. The top now measures 48" x 76". We simply did this by adding an extra set of cubbies to the other side of the shelves. Absolutely LOVE how this turned out! All I need now is 4 counter height stools built and lots of shelves to complete my craft room! Will be sure to post those once they are completed!
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 01:10
Darn I was so excited to see you craft table! I apologize that your brag post did not show images. If you can send me images at knockoffwood(at)gmail.com I'd be happy to post. Thanks so much for submitting a brag post. Ana
Sun, 03/04/2012 - 07:31
I LOVE LOVE LOVE your craft table. I want one! Looks like my husband wil have to get busy! Thanks for sharing!
Kristina
Houston, TX
Tue, 05/29/2012 - 00:05
This is great!! I am planning something similar, but what is your idea or the plan you used for the middle support to keep it from sagging over time? My idea is to run another cubby in the middle from side to side. What do you think?
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 09:54
I love the modern craft table, just what I have been looking for, do you share instructions, dimensions, etc.? thanks, Laura
Thu, 05/12/2016 - 15:14
I'm loving this and would love to have FIL build it for me but the plans look like its for the regular modern craft table but not the tweaked? Also is there support for the middle? Can you send me a link for the tweaked supply list please, can't seem to find it. Love what you do!
We needed some privacy from the neighbors and to hide their pool equipment and voilà!!! 4 2x4 for the frame 22 1x4 for the slats
I loved the idea of building a washer and dryer pedestal for extra laundry basket storage underneath! Sashua's is beautiful so I took her idea and modified it a bit to work for me. My washer is very, very heavy and I was worried that if there was no support under the weight in the middle, it would start to bow and sag. The original plan also put the washer too high for me to have been able to use without a step stool. So in my modification I screwed cleats into the 2X4 frame of the laundry room wall, placed the 3/4" plywood on top of it and screwed it in. In the front, I used 4X4's as the two corner leg supports and then added two 1X6 supports in the front center, creating three laundry basket bays. I placed it directly onto the floor as opposed to building the bottom base. This saved me money since I was able to buy half the lumber and also allowed me to lower the height of the platform while leaving enough space for my baskets. The top of my platform is approximately 14 1/2" high, which is just low enough so that I can see into the soap filling compartment at the top of the washer. Being that I'm only 5'2" I would have needed to use a step stool to use my washer at the original 19 1/2" plan height. I framed the top edge of the platform with 2X2's, to ensure that my washer or dryer never walked off the edge. Finally, I added some trim along the front edge and around the legs and that's it!
Mon, 02/15/2016 - 12:25
I REALLY like this modified version, I think it looks GREAT! when you say you screwed cleats to the back wall, are you talking a 2x4 across the back fastened to the studs, or what did you use? I think my wife would love this version, and I may just have to get started on one myself.
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.
Wed, 05/24/2023 - 19:54
Absolutely beautiful, can't wait to see what you build next!
Thanks for a great plan! I've been procrastinating in posting, since I have plans to start blogging and wanted to link. Unfortunately, my blog remains a pipe dream as I still can't come up with a name.
The two long ledges were the ones I made (smaller ones are ancient.) These have helped me a great deal in my efforts to pull together/put my own stamp on the most awkwardly laid out and chopped up house imaginable! The 'in your face effect' created by my piling nearly every photo I own on them should be temporary - wall space will open up as other rooms get done. I do think they soften up the gigantic television (Ok, stop laughing. It was worse before.).
While the Ten Dollar Ledges were the inspiration for these, I didn't follow the instructions, since I have lots of leftover plywood and buying lumber when you live in the country and drive a VW Bug is not much fun. I'm very pleased with both the shelves and the garage space their creation opened up. There was a tradeoff, though, as it took me far longer than the hour or two each would have took had I used dimensional lumber. Four inch rip cuts are a pain! (especially since I was a bit too perfectionistic.) But I'm very happy with the results. Thanks again!
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 16:20
Hi - I am SO EXCITED - just made a $10 ledge! I have been wanting a photo/art ledge for a long time and actually purchased one from Pottery Barn which I returned. I hated the finish on it an found it very difficult to hang, not to mention that it was expensive! I had some idea how I might make one but wasn't sure, so went on line looking for instructions. So glad I found yours - it was really easy and looks great. The best part is that you can make it whatever size and finish that you want. Now i have to get busy making art to fill it! Thank you so much for your great ideas - i see quite alot of others on your site that I just might try.
For our 2 1/2 year old granddaughter.
Handmade rustic entryway table. Stained with Varathane Stain and made from 2x4s & 2x6s Canadian white pine
Mon, 04/11/2016 - 05:30
Hi,
I really love your entryway table. Do you have a plan that we can use with dimensions and cut list?
Thank you
Tue, 05/17/2016 - 20:33
Hello can you provide us with plans for this? What saw(s) did you use?
Sun, 08/21/2016 - 08:18
Do you have plans for this entry table?! I love it but can't seem to find the plans?
Thank you!
In reply to Are there plans for this ? by Jatin2286
Fri, 03/16/2018 - 10:49
If you are OK with waiting a few days, I could draw you plans based off of the images.
In reply to Are there plans for this ? by Jatin2286
Sat, 03/17/2018 - 19:38
I modified the design slightly, by adding feet and a 1x4 board accent (that makes it easier to build). I'm assuming the overall height is 29.5" and the length is 48". If you want these to be different, feel free to reach out to me and I can help you adjust.
You can find the plans here: http://famousartisan.com/diy-x-base-sofa-table-plans-or-entry-table/
In reply to Are there plans for this ? by Jatin2286
Sat, 03/17/2018 - 19:39
I modified the design slightly, by adding feet and a 1x4 board accent (that makes it easier to build). I'm assuming the overall height is 29.5" and the length is 48". If you want these to be different, feel free to reach out to me and I can help you adjust.
You can find the plans here: http://famousartisan.com/diy-x-base-sofa-table-plans-or-entry-table/
Combination of Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf with Hooks and simple changing table. I did make the table a little taller as my wife and i are pretty tall. I also had to add about an inch to the overall length of the table as well to fit the baskets. Mostly straight forward.
So my son needed a bunk bed and we came upon the sweet pea bed. It was too girly for him so we decided to go with a theme that would be timeless, something he wouldn't mind having when he is 18 (or older, he is 10 now). What is better than Mario! (We are a house full of gamers, my 17 year old is super jealous of this bed lol). The build was fairly easy and the plans were straight forward enough, the time consuming part was the painting (without all the painting we could have probably build this in a long weekend). We changed a few things, like not arching the top windows, adding the 4 inch 2x4 squares to the top to give the castle look and stairs are made to look like stairs from the side so we stepped out the banister instead of angling it.
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:11
This is the coolest bed I have ever seen! I wish I could make this for my youngest. I could probably build it, but I 'm pretty sure it would go downhill when I started painting it. You did an amazing job and your son is a very lucky boy!
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 16:10
You can totally do it! I am a horrible painter (I'm too impatient) and you can't tell with this because of how forgiving the design ends up being. There is so much going on it's hard to pinpoint the mistakes. :)
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:31
Super creative. I can't think of a word to say just how cool this is! Wow!
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 06:58
That is the most spectacular bed I've ever seen. I have a 5 year old son. :) You are a genius.
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 16:07
Thanks so much! This was the first thing we ever built (although my husband did a lot of building stuff in his youth we have never done anything together and I was a total beginner) so we are very happy with it. :D I appreciate all the kind words.
Wed, 01/01/2014 - 18:27
Wow! I'm super impressed, your version is awesome! The stairs are very cool- well done!
Tue, 08/08/2017 - 05:14
This looks amazing! :o The kid version of myself would adore this. (haha no the adult version would too)
Fri, 05/03/2019 - 22:00
We are super excited to build this for our 9 year old son. To make this a Full size bed am I correct in thinking that I only need to alter the side panels by adding 15inches? I am paranoid about building it and the mattress not fitting. Thanks so much!
Built this toy grill for my nephews first birthday. Went together without many hiccups. I will say these plans seemed less detailed than other Ana White plans I have worked on...but for the better I guess, as it forced me to figure somethings out on my own. I opted to add the drawer behind the grill plate, like the blogger who also made this grill did. Kept the same color scheme as well. Pretty proud of how it turned out.
This was our first build from wood to finished product! I had done some refinishing furniture project, but never a project from raw wood like this. It was easy to do, the hardest was installing the smart lights and making sure they worked!
I followed the plans exactly except I used 4X4's for the "footboard' legs. I added molding to all the feet. I also added screw in fence top posts to the footboard legs. I had a small blemish I wanted to hide on the headboard, so I added wooden appliques to cover the mark.
To make the bed easy to move and store, I bought bed rail fasteners from this site http://www.wwhardware.com/wood-technology-bed-fittings-wt8056.
I built this slightly modified Daybed using 4x4’s for the legs instead of 2x4’s. I really like the solid look the 4x4’s provide. Can’t wait for the weather to get cool enough in the south to sit outside.
Braden Turner
I needed to clear out a shelf in my cabinet and add a spice rack so I could actually see everything. This came out perfect! Made of Oak and stained with classic oak. Very simple to build and hung with pocket screws
James Breadbox
This was my most ambitious project yet - and I did it during my 2nd trimester of my first pregnancy! I knew I wanted a dresser that would double as a changing table & fell in love with the Madison as soon as I saw it. This is no small project - those drawers were certainly a learning experience! Wish I'd paid more attention to the 1x2s (& sprung for top pine to try to get a straighter frame). We're happy with how it's turned out & can't wait to start using it for our daughter when she arrives in May!
This was my very first woodworking project. I definitely made some mistakes but nothing major, and I learned! This was really fun and straightforward. I’m very happy with the results. Plus it’s a very solid piece. It took me awhile because of the dry times for the stain and finish. Everything else was pretty quick, though.
When staining, I just covered one side at a time and quickly wiped it away to get a more rustic look.
This was my first project using my circular saw and Kreg jig, so I wanted to try something that was not too difficult. It probably took me longer than most as I had to read all the directions on my saw and Kreg jig. Both are super fun to use. Ana’s plans made it super easy! After assembly, I decided to paint it as it needed to be weather/waterproof. I used Behr waterproofing stain &sealer in slate. Love how it turned out! Thanks for the easy to follow plans.
2x4 Truss bench with some alterations.
My first project completed with help of your plans.
Made from pine and painted using a walnut water based primer and varnish to try and match it to our existing table.
Catriona
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Ana White Admin
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 12:08
Great solultion!
Thanks for sharing:) Nice work and looks great too!