Community Brag Posts

Guest Bedroom Closet

Submitted by muses44 on Sun, 11/23/2014 - 08:07

Modified width to fit the closet.  Prep work of sanding and painting took longer than we thought it would; assembly inside the closet was simple but definitely a challenge in the small space.  At 81", the top shelf was higher than intended so had to remove front slat in order to be able to use it - will make the next one slightly shorter.  But love the final product and am now on a mission to get all the cheap wire shelving out of the house!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white paint; filled in the screw heads with wood filler.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Loft bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/27/2017 - 08:44

What a fun project.  Took me a week and about 40 hours to complete. Made some modifications, used 4 x 4 posts and made the bed area a little bigger.  

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

First built ever

Submitted by OlgaB on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 12:59

This is the first project I have ever built. It was super satisfying to make.

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Shellac (amber), Cabot exterior black, Helmsman clear gloss varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Kid's Country Bench - stretched

Submitted by Bk32 on Sun, 01/27/2013 - 18:17

We needed a bench to hold shoes and bags on the foyer, and this plan fit the bill. I stretched the bench one foot so 3 kids could sit on it and to add one more cubby. I used pocket holes everywhere I could, so I had to modify the assembly order. We're excited to start using our new bench!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I started with minwax pretreatment and used minwax Red Mahogany stain. I finished with varathane tube water-based poly, since it didn't require sanding between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

ladder shelf

Submitted by DanGraves on Wed, 11/26/2014 - 09:17

I have made several of these now and love them.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used paint on one and stain on the others.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Game Cabinet

Submitted by Wifey on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 11:48

We have very little storage in our house and wanted someplace to store board games. This works great in the dining room. I made the hardware using patio door rollers and used my jigsaw to cut steel and aluminum bars to fit. I hammered the ends of the track in a curve and put a track on the bottom of the cabinet to keep the doors more flush against the cabinet. I spray-painted all the metal and bolts to match. It is 36" high, 13" deep and 63" long. I didn't use the center board in the front because I wanted to accomodate for larger games.

Estimated Cost
About $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr paint and satin poly on top
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Monika

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 01:12

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Computer Desk with hutch

Submitted by SusanStory on Sat, 12/19/2020 - 07:19

My cousin needed a computer desk but wanted it to look like a piece of furniture when not in use since they have limited space. The left side stores her tower, the right side has a pullout shelf for her printer and storage for printer paper & supplies. She works with 2 monitors so the center on the hutch will accommodate both but be hidden when she isn't working. This was a fun project and using Shelfhelp made it a joy to build. They will be my "go-to" place when building large pieces of furniture.

Estimated Cost
$400.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished as they will stain to match their furniture

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Wood Tilt Out Trash Can

Submitted by woodknack on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 08:16

I was having trouble with my dogs getting into the trash. So I did a search for wooden trash cans and came up on Anna's site! That was just what I was looking for. The door was a little tricky. But now that I have done it I think the next one will go a lot easier!

Estimated Cost
$40.00 to build. I had poly already on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used minwax indoor/outdoor Helmsman spar urethane clear gloss. I had this left over from some ice traps I made.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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From a pile of wood to an beautifull extendable x leg dining table and benches

Submitted by mobe00 on Sat, 11/29/2014 - 05:18

My girl wanted a long sturdy extendable x-legged dining table and benches for our big family and guest for our new house. Extendable from 2,5 meter to about 5,2 meter. Sorry for the picture qualities. Can post pictures later when the table is placed in the new house. Right now its in the basement waiting to be moved ;)

 

 

Estimated Cost
Norwegian prices are not the cheapest ones. but from NOK to US dollars its about $300 for the materials. made out of 2x6 and 1.5x4
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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FARMHOUSE TABLE AND MATCHING BENCHES

Submitted by dking1157 on Sat, 03/04/2017 - 08:14

Using the plans for the farmhouse table, I took them and modified a bit and this is what I have come up with...so far... many more projects to come!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

my first build

Submitted by jamesryan9 on Fri, 02/01/2013 - 02:02

This was my first project. It seemed like a good project for a beginner.

Estimated Cost
I don't remember
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Combination of the Emme Twin Bed and Farmhouse Storage Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 20:25

I used elements of both the Emme Twin Bed and Farmhouse Storage Bed to create this perfect bed for my daughter. Thank you so much for your fantastic plans Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used a soft pink paint/primer in an Eggshell finish. I applied two coats of paint and sanded between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Christmas tree shelves

I built 7 of these for christmas gifts this year. 4 of them from cheap pine, and 3 from reclaimed barn wood. Everyone was very pleased with their presents.

Estimated Cost
15 dollars a piece
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a white acrylic paint for the pine, and nothing but a good brushing and cleaning for the barnwood.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Jewelry Wall Cabinet

I am completely obsessed with this jewelry cabinet - Thank you so much for posting this plan! This was my third woodworking project since discovering Ana White, and it was very easy to make and the plan was super easy to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Instead of chicken wire on the door, I used window screen so I could hang my stud earrings. I spray painted the bead board backing and the window screen with a ValSpar spray paint and used a brush to paint the cabinet.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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New Kitchen Table

We recently moved from a 530 sq ft rental house to a 1700 sq ft rental house. The one kitchen table that we had in the little place was needed in our library/craft/homeschool room so I needed something knew for the kitchen. My 8 year old daughter helped a lot (she loves using the Kreig Jig). 

I love how this (my second wood working project ever!) came out. 

Thanks for making it so easy to create beautiful and custom furniture for me and my family! 

Estimated Cost
$100- $150 and that includes all the tools/supplies I needed to purchase (pocket-hole jig, pocket-hole screws, etc.)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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KaoticKrafter

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 17:31

This is my first brag post. Any tips on why the photo is sideways and there are weird links in odd spots?

Thanks!

Tina

earthbybike

Fri, 12/05/2014 - 19:59

When my photos posted sideways, I used microsoft paint to rotate and saved as a new photo.  This seemed to solve the issue.

Mostly Made With Reclaimed Materials

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/09/2017 - 19:05

I made these nightstands with reclaimed siding and fir flooring, and scrap wood from a remodel they will ultimately furnish. I found the matching knobs for $1 each at a building materials salvage yard.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Not sure
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used Fast Dry Semi Gloss Interior Varathane. It's water clean-up and has a blue label. I wish I'd used some light stain to warm the color of the wood a little. I like to use the semi gloss and remove the last imperfections in the finish with 0000 steel wool. In the end the finish is closer to satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Double X barn door

This is a sliding barn door I built for some friends. It's constructed from standard pine boards and premade tongue and groove beadboard planks.

Estimated Cost
$180
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams kem aqua, sprayed on
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Scaled down Shanty Cabinet

Submitted by bluesboy5 on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 11:00

I Scaled down this Buffet and Hutch from the Shanty 2 Chic gal. Had to make it fit to our dining room. Wife loves it

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Provincial and Jacobean
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional

Submitted by jdwarns on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 13:03

So glad these plans were posted so that I could build my own outdoor sectional.  I built two armless and two corner/end pieces.  I used cedar with American Walnut stain and clear/satin spar urethane.  I purchased the cushions online.  They only had 24x24"; so for the back cushions, I used a seam ripper to open the cushion, cut the foam and extra fabric, and re-sew.

Estimated Cost
500 including cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
American Walnut water-based stain
Clear/Satin spar urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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