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Rosie's Baby Doll Bed

Submitted by nveelover on Sat, 04/21/2012 - 10:13

Made this based on the Oliva's Doll Crib plans with changes to the shape of the top of the ends (to better match my daughter's crib), taller end pieces (about 2 inches), and a shelf under the drawer. To keep the drawer from falling out, I built the crib as usual, then turned the crib upside down, and screwed two rubber stoppers to the front of the underside of the crib bottom. I then put the drawer in place, placed the bottom shelf, and then screwd it in through the bottom (which is on top right now because the whole thing is upside down). I also put in some spacers so that the drawer doesn't get stuck, squished between the bottom of the crib and the shelf.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

kad050209 (not verified)

Mon, 09/10/2012 - 15:49

Can you tell me the measurements of wood you used? Piece by piece?

nveelover

Thu, 11/15/2012 - 16:05

I really did just follow the plan that Anna made. The ends, the tallest solid pieces of wood that I added length to, are about 21 inches long. Ana had them at 18 or 19 inches long. Everything else was the same.

DIY Wooden Cooler Stand - Vintage Look

Got this idea from the blue cooler project - but decided to deck it out with vintage trimmings. Everyone who has seen it loves it! Very fun project.

Estimated Cost
70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Summer Oak - followed with polycryllc and johnson's furniture wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

DIY everything

Tue, 02/04/2014 - 21:32

I'm in the process of building one out of this plan too except I'm trying to use pallet wood. I love how your cooler turned out so I hope you don't mind that I use the same Coke sign. Awesome job!

Secretary's Desk Turned Shoe Cabinet

Submitted by sraper2 on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 11:36

I need some shoe storage near my front door that would hide all of our shoes.  I used the plans from the book for the secretary's desk and added an extra shelf.  Check out my blog post for step by step pictures.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table

Since I am in the middle of a divorce, my ex- took my dining room furniture. I decided instead of buying something new, or getting a hand me down, I would build a new table. The wood top was made of 3 wood planks from my sister in laws hardwood flooring leftovers. It was sooo fun to make this. The stain was a mix of Minwax Providence and Ebony 3 to 1 mix appx. I did not add the bottom wood piece, as I did not think it needed it, it is plenty strong without it. I am working on the bench and chairs now. This has been by far my most fulfilling project ever. Enjoy!

Estimated Cost
$100 for stain, trim, poly etc. I had a lot of the wood, not the breadboards
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coat mix of Minwax Providence and Ebony (3 parts to one part)
4 coats Polysealant

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

brookifer86

Tue, 04/24/2012 - 09:55

I think you came up with a great solution to your dining room problem. As a victim of the "ex furniture snatch" myself, I also decided to build my own instead of buying. It was quite the confidence boost! Love the table with the wider boards. I also didn't use a stretcher for my Farmhouse Table, and it's held up perfectly for over a year now.

KellyJo1180

Thu, 09/27/2012 - 08:38

I am looking to do the same design with the larger boards in the middle. What size are the boards running vertically on the ends? 1 x 6?

justjack5454

Fri, 12/12/2014 - 13:59

I love the table you built thanksgiving day my table went
awol, so I need to get going on your design. P. S. I'm lipstick, sawdust, n wheelchair.

Alexia Bench

Submitted by jgriffin on Fri, 02/07/2014 - 10:55

My very first furniture build! Followed the construction plans and my bench turned out great! Thank you for helping others enjoy this craft!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
140.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed, painted with Heirloom white, sanded edges with a cat sander, then painted American Chestnut stain on the whole bench and wiped off. Finished it off with a coat of matte poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Solid Maple top, Clear Cedar legs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 14:57

Solid Wormy Maple Top, "clear" grade, no knot westerd red cedar 4 x 4 legs, 4 inch lags (no Kreg Jig), Spar Urethane on top (clear satin, 3 coats), and Danish Oil on legs (one coat to keep "dry look").  Wormy maple boards, S4S, joined and plained.  Bench is one solid piece of wormy maple, same top coat as table top.

Estimated Cost
Top: $320, legs/assembly: $350, materials +_$200.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Clear Satin Spar Urethane (3 coats, 220 sanding between coats) and Danish Oil (Natural) on legs. Table attached with table top fasterners (z shaped) with oak strips and single kerf.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic Side Tables

Submitted by zawatkins on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 16:05

Made these side tables and they turned out great! I did buy some drawer stops from Swisco to keep the drawers from falling out. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$115
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Minwax stain - first stained with Dark Walnut and then before it was dry, I put Simply White over top and immediately wiped it off. Then 3 coats of polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Double loft / desk combo with storage ladder

Submitted by sylvialh on Thu, 04/26/2012 - 05:23

Our den is an awkward spot and we wanted to have a usable double bed as well as desk space for two people, but putting in two desks and a futon made it really cluttered and took up a lot of space, plus we were always having to move one of the desks in order to use the futon as a bed. So we combined all three items!

I changed the dimensions of the loft to accomodate the futon frame (I actually just dropped the futon bed support into the top of the loft) and then I used a long counter I already had as a desktop. The desk is sitting on large shelf brackets that are attached to the uprights of the loft, and then at the front there are shelves to hold up the front part of the desk.

It's ideal because most of the time we are not both working and so we can take advantage of the other person's space, but if we are both there there is enough room as well.

The plan I used below is awesome because everything is really firm but you can still take apart the key parts to get it out of the room. So I built it outside but put it together in the room itself.

We call it the sky bed and my friends love it. I also ditched the ladder and built the shelving unit you see that is both a ladder and shelves, and takes advantage of the shape of the room.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
none.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

3 Cube Puzzle

Submitted by mtairymd on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 15:56

The goal of this puzzle is to make three cubes from the given pieces. Although this puzzle only has three pieces, the solution is pretty challenging – mainly due to magnet polarity.

Super easy to build. See Build Instructions here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Three-Cube-Puzzle/

Solution: https://youtu.be/f4uDDqVUijo

Estimated Cost
$1
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Shared Miter Saw Station

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:48

A friend and I built the mobile miter saw stand from your plans. We live in a retirement community and use the saw in our woodworking shop.

Built from Plan(s)

Finally I Finished My Bench

Submitted by Jake on Sat, 04/28/2012 - 14:18

It is a great storage bench. It took me a while to finish it because I made the decision to make the storage area deeper to 4.5 inches without thinking about how that would change the side panels. So I had some adjusting to do. I took my medicine and moved on. I was going to use the bench in the garage to store tools but it came out so well that now I may find a place in the house. Great bench and very sturdy. I was going to paint it entirely black but the idea of the flip top being a different color hit me and I kinda like it. If I do it over I would go with black hinges, which I can still do.

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar flat black and satin red paint..
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King Farm Bed

I have always wanted a farm bed and didn't think I could make it but here it is
Thanks for posting this great project.It took about 5 hours. I used a Kregg Jig to build it and I love it. I have built a lot of other things with it sense.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
As of now the bed is still natural. Not sure if I will stain it or paint it. Like it as it is for now.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Apothecary Shoe Dresser

I have been planning to build the apothecary media console, but my desire for a new hall table and shoe storage won out. So...I transferred the look, and I love it! I wanted a vintage feel so I added legs, apothecary drawer fronts and knobs, a 2x10 top, and a distressed finish.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Black spray paint, distressed with a sander and finished with varathane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Littler Helper Towerr

Submitted by Cuppy on Sun, 02/16/2014 - 10:42

My precious second granddaughter loves her tower!

I made a few mods:
1. Eliminated the curvy top: no band saw.
2. Used piano hinges for strength.
3. No need for anti-tipping legs; just lower the platform to lower center of gravity.
4. Kreg-Tool a MUST. Didn't like the KregTool white plastic hole plugs.

PS I built my precious FIRST granddaughter a toy box to match her bedroom furniture.
And a Cradle Boat:
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/rowboats/dinghies/baby-cradle-pram.h…

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
+/- $200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
1. LOTS of sanding!
2. Primer. More sanding,
3. High gloss exterior white paint; many coats with lot's of fine sanding. Not a great choice.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bathroom vanity

Hand made bathroom vanity check us out on Facebook marney Marie 

Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Comments

Cedar Planter DIY

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/11/2023 - 10:29

Followed your plan for cedar planter had fun building it thank you so much I added my touch to it of the burn look

JR Lopez

Built from Plan(s)

$4 chairs with chalkboard top storage table

These were made for a charity auction and ended up selling for much more then I expected.
I was suprised and how strong the chairs ended up being. I'm thinking of making another table chair set only with 4 chairs and a longer table.

Estimated Cost
$50 majority of cost was paint
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
white spray pain in a flat finish then a glossy clearcoat. Tble top is chalkboard spray paint 3 coats. Table storage bottom is covered with cork.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Raised Toy Box

Submitted by nuarty145 on Tue, 02/18/2014 - 06:45

My best man (and his wife) are expecting their first child and this was my very first project. The Kreg Jig is great but you need a right angle clamp to put this box together. I stained the project using Minwax white tint base in their driftwood color, I'm not a big fan of the color on the entire box but it serves it purpose as being gender neutral for any future kids. I bought the letters at a crafts store and painted them white and then sanded off the edges and rubbed Danish Oil on it to give it the "distressed" looked.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40 + stain & letters
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax white tint base, driftwood
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Kid room closet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 12:18

I used Ana's simple closet organizer and some other brag posts and created a closet organizer for my craft/kid size room.  

 

I used:

(6) 1x12x6' pine for tower and shelving

(4)  1x4"x6' pine for all the cleats

(3) sets of closet rod holders

(2) 4' 1.25" wooden dowels

I primed everything outside after cutting the pieces, which took way too much spray primer - I should have just used brush on.  Then painted the finish coat in place using some good Benjamin Moore trim paint.

 

I'm happy with how it all turned out - errors and all.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Total cost is under $100. I had paint and screws on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer and interior low gloss paint. The actual color is a special mix I call Andersen because I had it mixed to match my Andersen windows and trim. Somewhere around white and grey in color.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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