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Rustic table plans with slight modification of the width and the legs were mounted differently for a little added flair. So many finishes to choose from....

I followed the Emersen Console plans, but with a few changes. The biggest in that I went with sliding doors because I didn't want the doors to open into the living room. This meant having the doors run between the face trim and a guide I tacked into the inside. I also adjusted all of the measurements to fit what I was planning on stuffing into it. I drilled a 3 inch hole in the bottom for all of the cords to run to the power bar and left a gap between the shelves and the back. I kept the wood light to contrast with my floor and painted the doors blue for a mid-century modern-ish feel.

I loved the bed by plan, and now love it more that I have built it.

This was my first DIY building project.  I wanted a counter-height table, so I searched websites looking for plans and eventually I found ana-white.com.  I altered the plans a little and I added a farmhouse style table top.  I used 2x8s for the table top which makes the table very heavy.

Love these plans. Perfect weekend project. This bench is a nice size. 

This was my first EVER wood working project.

With that being said, it took me more than just an afternoon.
I used cedar, and all the materials on the cut list had to be sanded , since I didn't like the roughness of the cedar.
I also made the box 4x8. I didn't take into account that that would require a minimum of 48 inches for the top planks. So, some of my top planks are shorter.

I also wished I had a little more instruction from which side to screw the screws in. May sound a little needy for some of you, but I never did anything with wood before. The instructions simply read attach top planks to arm rests (or something int that manner) and I wish it would have told me from which side to screw in (or give me a picture). Looking at some of the brag posts helped a lot.

Because its larger size, I decided to make the seats 3 top planks wide (and also the back rest) and made another middle cover piece to bridge the additional gap when both seats are folded down.

Also, the cedar was VERY expensive, and all the screws, hinges, and handles almost cost me as much as the wood.

The sand to fill the box ran us another $80 (for good plays and), but that was because we made it so big.

All in all, a rather pricey sandbox, but worth it because of the large custom sizes, and the cute little seats.

Pictures show the sandbox without sand, and with some of the handles still missing. I also still need to fill the holes.

Will add a picture of finished box filled with sand when it is available.

This is my first piece of furniture to build. I love love love it!!! Now I can't wait to build something else! You may have created a monster in me. Thank you for the great plans!! 

This bench is the first project I have built from Ana White's plans, and I love how it turned out! The cutting list and instructions were very easy to follow. The most difficult thing about this project was the staining and painting, which I admit I have never been great at. I built this bench because my fiance and I needed additional outside seating on our patio for a party we threw, and I literally built it the day before! A week after the party I gave it to my fiance's daughter who wanted it as an indoor hall bench for her house. At first I was sad to give it up, but I figure I can easily make another! Thank you so much, Ana, for the fabulous plans you provide!!

Here is a simple outdoor project built with the Kreg Jig and cedar from the home store!

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZjvj3mSeJ4

jardiniere  16x36x32h 

built whit cedar 

This is a combination and a scaled down version of a couple different farmhouse table plans. It is 60"x43" to fit our dining room. I integrated an inlay looking piece into the top with a 1x2 and mitered the corners of the outer two layers. The thickness at the edge of the table was accomplished with 1x4's with the middle layer inset by 1/2"... chairs to match are in the process of being built.

This plan worked great to add a finishing touch to the front of our rustic barn themed bar project. Love it!

Kitchen Island Trolley.

Base was made from recycled timber and the top was made with new pine.

The rails were made from curtain rails. 

One end has wheels for easy moving.