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Tryde Counter-height Kitchen Table
We badly needed a new kitchen table since ours has been completely destroyed over the years. Not a bad table, but too "smooth and perfect" for our lifestyle. I wanted something darker a lot more rustic that would not HIGHLIGHT nicks and scratches so badly.
I fell in love with a table at World Market, but it was the wrong size. It's called the Napa Gathering Collection. It comes in either a counter-height 3' x 3' table or a standard height 3' x 5' table. Shorter table is too long for the kitchen and the counter-height one was too small. *sigh* Here's a photo of the set. LOVE this!!!! So upset it's so small. World Market photo below makes it appear a lot more red than it is.
Anyway, it's made out of Acacia wood, so it was massively heavy and strong. I loved it so much that I bought the four gathering chairs and spent over a month trying to get Acacia wood without spending a fortune. No luck. So I decided the most similar table here on Ana's site was the Tryde coffee table.
I researched different hardwoods, but was so nervous to spend that much money that I decided my first kitchen table would be a rough draft with super cheap wood. LOL If I love it then I didn't spend a lot. If I don't love it, I will learn from it and can build it again someday with more expensive hardwood like maple.
I used the 2x8 hemlock for the tabletop, hemlock 4x4 legs and finished hemlock 1x4's everywhere else. I used cheap 2x2 studs for the support structure underneath. This table was almost exclusively built using Kreg joins, with only a few exceptions where necessary. No visible screw holes to fill ANYWHERE! Yay! LOVE my Kreg Jig!
Lots of sanding, Benite wood conditioner, red-ish dye, dark chestnut stain and three coats of poly later... and I moved it into my kitchen this morning! So excited!!! I love how it turned out!
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Wed, 12/07/2011 - 18:24
Looks Great!
I am in the exact same boat as you. We badly need a new kitchen table, but I have not been able to find what I want in my price range. Therefore I am prepping to build a new kitchen table this weekend!
Tue, 01/10/2012 - 06:48
ATTA-Girl!
Wow, I love the table! I very impressed. You captured that robust rustic look that I have always liked. Its one of those tables that makes you wonder what stories have played out on and around it. You did awesome and thanks so much for sharing it. I am certain that I am not the only one truly inspired by your creative and can do spirit. You go girl! Can't wait to copy this and whatever you do next. Please don't stop and please keep sharing. You are just awesome. Wonder what might happen if someone gave you a welder too? Take care and thanks again!
Wed, 10/31/2012 - 10:52
EXACTLY WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR-
Tryde Counter-height Kitchen Table is exactly what I need - want - gotta have it - can anyone help me out with the how to plans? diminsions?! Something?!
King size farmhouse bed
Used cedar for the planks in the headboard and footboard
Added some common trim pieces like the rope
Built the frame as described in the Queen plans - found that a standard metal ammo can on its side is the perfect height to set up the side panels at the corners.
Used 2x4 studs for the cross slats, but set them on their side to give some added height.
Used minwax Walnut stain - really looks nice on the cedar - just one coat for the cedar
Waxed top of the footboard
Stained a small footstool using Walnut.
Kingsize version is a monster - very solid, no movement or creaking
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Grandy Sliding Door Console
This was my favorite project I have made so far! And was a challenge to get the hardware just so. But I highly recommended giving it a try!
Sweet Pea Bunk
This was fun project! Changed up a couple of things, but am very proud of myself. I can't wait to see what my Grandkids think :)
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Upholstered bench
We added a nail head trim after
Mail bin
I liked the pb mail bin, but wanted to build the entire piece. Learning experience, measure twice. File folders will not fit, as the inside measurement is to small. Still turned out cool.
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A Work in progress
We haven't had a chance to hang the first bed but had to make it functional asap. So, we gave it temporary legs on the front and attached it to the wall in the back. We are thinking of replacing the desk and making a smaller toddler sized version there for one of our little guys as well.
We've got a lot of little ones with crayons around here. We've got to have something washable!
Modern Outdoor Chair & Love Seat
After building the first chair I decided I did not like the sizing, it felt like the arms were to low and the back cushion really did not have any support so I modified the chairs a bit and rebuilt the chair and also made a matching loveseat.
I also decided to reverse the arms so the 2×6’s are on the outside instead of the inside, Originally I did this by mistake but I decided to keep it that way because it helped hold my cushion in place and I like it better that way. But most people I have asked say they prefer the arms the original way that Ana-White had them though.
I ended up making the legs 3" inches longer to raise the height.
I made the side slats and the armrests 3" shorter to reduce the depth to make my cushions fit better
For the love seat the only thing I had to change was I made the back slats the front slats and the seat slats 48" and I added in a 2x4 for support under the seat slats that attached from the front slat to the back slats.
Overall I love the way they came out very sturdy and we use them everyday!
Farmhouse potting bench
Had so much fun building this project for my moms birthday present.
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Fri, 04/07/2023 - 10:39
Great gift!
So fun, well done! Your mom is going to love it, thanks for sharing.
doll bed #7
Farmhouse style doll bed, modified width one less slat
2. One coat Minwax red chestnut stain
3. One coat Minwax wipe on clear satin poly
Rustic Benchright Table and Bench
modified plans a bit from on the website. Went with 4 x 4 legs, matching bench. hardware I found the turnbuckles at home depot 3/8 - 16, and picked up the left handed and right handed rods and nuts at grainger.
Simple bench for outdoor patio or deck
Built two simple deck benches from plans found on this site.
Moses Basket Stand
Thank you Anna!! We have friends who are adopting and they were given a beautiful mosses basket. Your pattern allowed me to make this gift for them.
The rockers were a bit complicated but I pulled it off.
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toy chest
Pretty basic but fun to build
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Easy Shelf
Here is a pretty simple shelf I built for my closet. Left it backless b/c I wear a 12 1/2 and needed my shoes to be able to hang out back a bit. The top 2 I am using for folded tshirts I don't hang, like undershirts and tank tops.
Material List:
1- 1x10x10 -$13.00 (2 side boards)
2- 1x10x6 - $8.00x2=16 (6 shelves)
24 1 1/4 pocket screws. Had these on hand, could sub for 1 1/2 wood screws if you do not have pocket scew jig set.
Tools:
Tape measure
Quick Square
Miter saw ( which I used) or a Circular saw
Drill
Cut list
*2-59.9+- side boards
*The 1x10x10 was exactly 10ft long, so I marked off 5 feet with a line. Then I just cut on the line with the miter saw. This left me with 2 equal boards. Lets say 59.9 give or take a MM or so. Doesnt matter as long as they are even. If you mess the cut up, stack them on top of each other and recut to equal.
*6-23.9+- Shelves
*Again the 1x10x6 was exactly 6ft, so I made 2 lines, one at 2ft, the next at 4ft. Split them when cutting, and had 3 equal boards. Size can be smaller if you like, this is how I did it.
Now the fun part, and probably second longest time consuming part, behind drilling pocket holes.
I took the 2 side boards and clamped them so they would be flush and even side by side. (both face down side to side so you have one clamped board of 1x20x59.5 so to speak) I used my quick square to mark off .75(thickness of shelf boards). Start at the bottom or top, draw line. then,start next at 11 inches, step and repeat.In the end should have 5 shelves exactly 11 inches apart.
I next predrilled my 6 shelf boards with 2 pocket screw holes on each side, about 3 1/2 inches from each edge. This was most time consuming, you could use 1 1/2in screws and go from side boards into shelf boards and save time, also if you don't have pocket hole jig.
Assembling, I started at bottom, attached side boards to both side of bottom shelf, and worked my way up.The lines you pre-drew act as marker for next shelf,and help a ton when trying to keep everything square. The last one,top part, should be snug to put in. I find its best to do this way as everything keeps square as long as you have straight lumber.
Cost overall-$30.00 since I had screws, total time was around 2 hours to complete, and this was me having to explain everything to the little one lol
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Tue, 12/20/2011 - 13:55
Side dowels
Decided to add some side dowels on both side to hang belts,scarfs,ect. Will post pics up once I add them.
Outdoor Storage Box
I built this to go with my outdoor sectional. It's perfect for storing the cushions and the gardening tools that I like to keep on the porch. It doubles as a table and extra seating in a pinch, so it's a great addition to the space.
I'd recommend either spray painting it or pre-painting the pieces- I wouldn't want to try and brush between all the slats.
Picnic Table Set with the built in coolers..
My variation of the multiple plans / pictures I have seen.
I will be making another one this season, with an additional variation in mind to make the time it takes to make the whole thing less.
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In reply to finish by Lila Archer
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 07:41
For the outdoor stuff, i just
For the outdoor stuff, i just use an outdoor stain/sealer.. for indoor I stain it first, then use helmsman..
Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s
I had so much fun completing these patio chairs.
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
We love this table and made some small adjustments to fit our terraces
Regards
Dan Brissman
Sweden
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Mon, 04/17/2023 - 20:22
Beautiful table!
Thank you for sharing your amazing project, it looks so great!
Two bunk beds for my girls...
I made two different versions and reversed side the ladders were on. I learned from the mistakes I made on the first bed and the second one came together a little easier.
I left them natural and the girls will pick a paint color in the spring.
Although I can sew, my wife made both sets of mattresses along with a bunch of doll clothes.
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Rentzm
Fri, 03/31/2023 - 04:23
These are incredible. They…
These are incredible. They look a little deeper, and would be good for vegetables. How deep are they?