This was my first project I ever assembled. It just took a while to get them on the wall. Was free since it was leftover from cutting wood for another project.
We built these bunks for our boys, ages 4+6. The plans were super simple to follow. The frame was built out of scrap 2x6's and 2x4's. We did have to make a modificatioon on the ladder- it came up just short for some reason, so we added a 2x4 to the bottom.
Sat, 03/14/2015 - 20:26
Great job on the beds! That room looks awesome. I love the color selection.
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Sat, 06/20/2015 - 08:56
Thank you!
Quick and easy to follow plans. Only issue I ran into was that my miter saw only cuts up to a 50° angle. I set up a jig to hold the 2x2 perpendicular to the saw and set the miter to 30°. Viola, easy 60° angles! Pic attached for reference.
This was one of the first plans that I built and I haven't really stopped since then! These have been in my backyard by my firepit and have held up wonderful. They have had some rather large people sit in them with no problems at all. They are very sturdy and comfortable too.
Thank you Ana White!!! This website is Awesome!!! I started my outdoor sectional project last summer and used the "Modern Outdoor Sectional" plans for my project....it really was easy....In fact, I went to Lowes and had all my sizes cut for me and all I had to do was use the kreg jig as recommended and a drill and "Wa La!"....my sectional didn't cost me more than $350! This year I am going to paint it since it is pre-treated wood, I needed to wait the season!!! So, I will upload another picture soon to show you what it looks like painted......
Mon, 04/07/2014 - 21:58
Thank you so much! Sorry, I never knew how to check if I had any comments and I am starting a new project and seen that you commented. Thanks again!
Mon, 04/07/2014 - 21:59
Thank you so much! Sorry, I never knew how to check if I had any comments and I am starting a new project and seen that you commented. Thanks again!
Mon, 04/07/2014 - 21:59
Thank you so much! Sorry, I never knew how to check if I had any comments and I am starting a new project and seen that you commented. Thanks again!
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 11:52
I can not wait until the Hubs and I can get started on ours! :) Looks great!
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:18
I've been looking at this project to build for awhile. I love how all the colors in the area work together. This looks like something you'd spend thousands on in a store somewhere. Nice!
Mon, 04/07/2014 - 22:00
Thank you so much! Sorry, I never knew how to check if I had any comments and I am starting a new project and seen that you commented. Thanks again!
Wed, 02/03/2016 - 06:37
Love the colors you used. Are the cushions handmade?
I built this project totally from pallet wood and leftover 2x4's. I already had the paint and stain from other projects, so the only cost was for the baskets, which were $6 a piece at Ikea. This project turned out even better than I expected and I couldn't be happier.
I used the x-back bench plans to build this bench, but trimmed the length down to 4 feet to fit the space. It's constructed with cedar and is so beefy and sturdy. It has stood it's own against several storms already and I couldn't be happier with how it turned out. Thanks Ana for all the free plans and tutorials!
My version of the kitchen benches.
My wife and I really love the farmhouse look and feel. We saw one of these tables at a furniture store for $2000 with no chairs. I had already bought the Kreg Tool, something that I cannot believe I have done without for so long, when I went to build some $10 Shelves that Ana has on her site. My wife asked me how hard it would be to build the table and I told her I have never done anything like it. I also told her if she didn't like the end project, we could use it as a picnic table outside. It was fantastically easy with the plans and Kreg Jig. Thanks to Ana for all the helpful tips!
Now to the build. We decided that the table needed to be a bit wider and longer for our needs, so I adjusted the plans. It came out to 90"x48". The center board is a 2x12 with the other 4 being 2x10s. The end pieces are 2x8s that I had from building garden boxes. The benches that I also built were from scrap lumber, they are not pictured here as they need one more coat of stain and then three coats of polycrylic. They are 52" long and go on the ends where the kids can use the cross beam as a foot support.
Building this project was rather quicker than I thought. Of course, borrowing a radial arm saw helped out a bunch with the legs. Once it was all together, I sanded the table three times. I used 80, 150 then 220 grit. The palm sander got a real workout over the space of about a week and a half.
Finishing the project, I decided to follow the plans and went with Minwax Weathered Oak and topped that with Minwax Polycrylic. The legs and underside of the table received 2 coats of each, but the top I gave 3 coats of stain and 2 coats of the Poly with a very light sanding in between each coat.
The table then sat completed in the garage for 3 weeks as I had to find enough help to get it into the house. This is one heavy bugger. If we ever sell the place, it stays! There are ~150 screws and all but 12 of those had pocket holes.
Fantastic build and now I am going to build the farmhouse king size bed. And a murphy bed. And more shelves. And a shoe cubby with coat rack. And a wine rack. And a greenhouse... the list goes on and on...
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 12:50
thanks for posting some step by step pictures they were really helpful. Great table. Really suites your space.!
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 14:09
Could you have used heavy duty steel leg braces? These could slipped into saw kerfs on adjacent sides of the apron. Then used hanger bolts to fasten the legs. This would allow the legs to be removed if needed.
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 15:09
I thought about making the legs removable, but really, it was much easier this way and very sturdy. I had a lot of fun building this.
Fri, 04/26/2013 - 18:17
I looks amazing and you have been so detailed with your finishes, it is amazing ... Your wife is one lucky girl!!!
Sat, 04/27/2013 - 18:55
You have just joined the league of addict builders. You really did a great job on this table. Did you get the lumber from big orange or blue and have it jointed? The boards look really good and the fit is tight. Anyway I am sure we will see more of you in the future.
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 07:19
Hey everyone!
Thanks for your kind words. The chairs were from our previous table we bought some years ago. I was astounded to find that Ana's plans were the same height as our previous table. Great fit for the chairs.
As for the lumber, I got it from a local building supply company (one of the last, sad to say) and they were only a bit straighter. I got them tight by using clamps. Clamps and LOTS of pocket holes.
George
Thu, 08/08/2013 - 11:08
This table looks great and I've decided that its going to be my first project, I just have two questions.
1. What version of the Kreg Jig did you use for the pocket holes?
2. Did you use satin or semi-gloss for the Minwax Polycrylic?
Thanks
Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:53
Hi! You did a wonderful job on this table. I would like to attempt it but am having trouble figuring out what type of wood to use. The only wood I could find in the 2x8 and 2x10 dimensions was contruction lumber fir. Is that right?
Thank you!
Fri, 01/01/2016 - 11:03
Sorry about not answering... my wife told me this has been pinned over 17k times on pintrist and that there are still some questions...
I used pine, but fir would be great too. The lumber dimentions for the top were 2x10s and a single 2x12 for the center piece. 2x8s for the ends. Really, though, any dimemtion works. Just keep going until you get the size you want.
George
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Built for conditions on Mull of Galloway, Scotland. Greenhouse has to stand up to 70mph gales from Irish Sea. Used brick base with wooden frame as per plans on this web site. Nearly same dimensions but changed them slightly to accomodate sheet lengths etc.
I loved this plan. Easy to make, using Kreg Jig . Did it in one afternoon.
I had leftover scraps from some other projects so I decided to use Ana's plans to build this easy adirondack chair. It was built in a just a couple hours. It's the perfect size for my 4 year old!
I made this bed for my son on his 7th birthday. I used 4x4 posts. 1x6 for the top of the head board and foot board. Stained in red mahogany and coated with a clear gloss finish. This was my first major project and i am really happy with the results. I routered the edges of the tops with an ogee bit, routered the legs with a champhered bit and routeredb the front with a cove bit.
Here are my chairs i made. The bench is from rogue engineer. All are a nice addition to the backyard.
This is perfect for my two boys. I can now get them to stop dropping their coats and bags on the floor as soon as they get home from school!
I made this chair from plans in Ana's book.
Super easy to make. I used all pallet wood for this project so the only cost was the screws.
My wife and I built your green house! It is turning out awesome! I just want to take the time to say thank you for the plans. You are a great designer and generous with your sharing.
I made the worm composter from Ana's plan and built a cabinet out of old pallets. The stack of worm composters drawers slide in and out of the cabinet on a heavy duty drawer glide set. I used cedar fence board. For 3 bucks a board, it was worth the work to rip them down and sand them. The bottom drawer has a tray built out of old flashing and slopes towards a hose bib in order to collect the worm tea. I designed the drawer insert out of cardboard and cut it out of flashing, using a pop rivet gun to put it together, sealing the seams with flashing caulking. The drawer has a sheet of aluminum window screen under the top square of cedar.
