My first build! Yay! Easy for a newbie!
I love this even though I did not take the time to cut the dowels properly. I needed something for my sewing thread. Just a plain board and some dowels thin enough for the spools. Drill some holes in the board and glue in the dowels. I also made the picture holder for scrapbooking. I got the idea from the Ruler Clip Art Rails on this site. Thanks!
My husband and I built these chalkboard shelves today. We are very happy with the way they turned out! We are donating them to our son's cooperative preschool to be used in their upcoming auction, which is a big money maker for the school. Hopefully they make good money! We added some artistic touches to the tops of the shelves (polka dots and chevron stripes). A fun, easy build!
I made this project for a co-worker who is expecting. I was a bit worried about just using nails and glue, so I used pocket holes except for on the front pieces. To add storage capacity on the top cubbies, I trimmed a 1x6 by an inch, as I thought that it would be a good balance. Overall, it turned out well and she loved it.
The desk was no longer functional once both of us were working from home and converted other spaces to full offices. We both enjoy fine whiskey and bourbon and wanted a space to entertain and display our collection. This was by far our most challenging but rewarding DIY build yet.
Fri, 03/03/2023 - 11:51
Stunning work! I love all the details and pull out shelf addition, wonderful!
This was my first project from Ana's web site. I modified the table by expanding the trim of the stretcher to the outsides and adding a shelf. I also added an additional shelf in the middle. I cut the apron for the top down to two inches, and an inch a half for the lower two shelves. I distressed each piece of wood individually by hitting it with a bag of nails and various other things.
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 07:31
I am literally I the middle of buildig the sectional and all of a sudden it says I
am not authorized to get into that page. Any information?
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 20:03
And what a fun project, whacking it with nails and such to distress. Did you feel de-stressed afterward?
It looks great.
Tue, 11/15/2011 - 09:25
I could have given the table a little bit more of my stress. Unfortunately I couldnt swing the bag too hard, because the nails would rip right through it and fly all over the place. Maybe next time i'll use a pillow cause and swing a little harder.
Thu, 11/17/2011 - 10:14
This has become me new favorite site to visit. My to do list is a mile long and covers almost every room in the house. My wife thanks you!
Used the parsons chair plans and finished it with a wood seat and back. Made them out of an old cedar hot tub and reclaimed wood from a house.
Mad a set of 6 chairs, holding up great over a year! Took me about 40 hours including milling the wood.
My bed frame dimensions were 60 wide by 80 length. So that is the inside demension after assembly. My headboard posts were cut to 54". Headboard panels are 31.5" (11- 6" boards). My posts were made from combining two 2x4s together. I plan on mounting the metal bed frame to the inside of the bed rails.
I created this work table by modifying the Beginner Farm Table. I made it counter height and added a shelf underneath. It is 5 feet long and the top is five 2x6 boards. The shelf is 1x6 boards.
I purchased 4@ 2x4s and 3 @ 2x6x10 - I got the store to cut those in half (5' lengths). I cut the 2x4s on a miter saw.
This is my first project. It probably took a bit more than 6 hours given I was learning to use the saw and trying to find the tools to do the job.
Kids toy box with personalization.
This was my first build with minimal help from my husband. I'm unsure how long it took to build since I worked on it periodically and forget how much I spent on the wood since this took place several months ago. When I started this project, I did not have a pocket hole jig and since then have learned how invaluable that tool is. It's not perfectly square but it's not as noticeable sitting on carpet as it would be on hard flooring.
Probably a harder first-time project to start with but overall I'm happy with the outcome and looking forward to my next project.
My husband was able to build this no problem from the provided instructions! We used beadboard over plywood for the headboard and footboard.
Mud room bench
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 04:59
I always wanted to build several projects you developed, but never had the time. I do now... With nothing to do and nowhere to go I went to Lowe's and bought every Kreg tool they sell after watching your videos about how to use them/what they do. So far, very impressed with Kreg. My first project is the mud room bench (with cabinet and coat hangers). Live near a hardwood mill in a town where lumber and wood products are a main industry so materials are good, plentiful, and cheap.
Built for a game room. The customer wanted it rustic white. With 1/3,2/3 split storage one for toys the other side for storage.
Tryde Coffee Table
Used: Pine wood, 2 coats Kona stain, 3 coats gloss poly, 2.5" silver screws.
Lessons Learned: Forgot to use wood glue on joints, use 10" circular saw or table saw for 4x4 posts (I used a 7.25" circular and had to cut all sides and then sand down uneven parts)
This is a heavy duty coffee table, and can easily support up to two people stacked on top of it... which was my main concern. :)
Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:36
I was thinking about using the kona stain, how many layers did you use?
I have been working on this set of farmhouse nightstands for well over a month now. I have three kids and so I typically did a little here and there whenever I could find some free time. I love them now that they are finished!
I stained the top before I did any painting and then covered it with newspaper while I was painting the bottom. I'm not exactly sure why I choose to do it this way, other than I was just excited to see how it looked.
The knob I purchased from Hobby lobby.
This is the third project I've built from Ana. So I'm just getting started. But I will tell you right now that building anything with drawers is TOUGH!
Thanks Ana!
Here's a link to the plans:
http://ana-white.com/2011/01/farmhouse-bedside-table
I haven't decided yet if I am going to use the under portion as storage or not, so I am leaving it unfinished until then. The plan was perfect for my house as the laundry room is relatively small. In order to make sure I didn't have to lift anything major in case the washer/dryer needed cleaning/repair behind them, I modified the plan to include 2 4" static wheels from the Home Depot. I am going to skirt the pedestal later, but needed it framed and functional for the dleivery of the washer dryer. instead of using 4x4 for the uprights, I laminated 2 2x4's and lapped the joints for additional strength. I also made the pedestal 22" total in hieght as I am 6' tall and wanted to minimize bending (spinal surgery 2 years ago)
Even the delivery men were impressed as I was able to pull the pedestal out for them to easily lift the washer and dryer on top of it and slide it back into place. The pedestal is perfectly stable and doesn't move at all during a wash cycle. I still plan on securing it to the walls once the drywall is completed with a pair of L brackets.
Created a headboard for my guest room bed. Used red oak slats to create the herringbone effect and regular red oak boards for the frame and legs. Natural shellac and sealer used as the finish. No real plans used, but can provide the dimensions to anyone who is interested.
My wife wanted a fireplace in our main living room, then we added the shelving on each side
Love this site! I stumbled on Ana's site via Pinterest and have been hooked ever since! I used pocket screws to attach everything (the Kreg Jig is AWESOME!) Thanks for the great plans, and my daughter loves her tower! I stained it to match the cabinets in our kitchen and so our soon-to-be baby boy can use it in the future. The wood is just some cheaper pine from the local HIW.
