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For my second project I decided to make a small dresser to match the Camp Loft bed we bult last week. I must say it was a great success.  The only challenging aspect was installing the drawer slider properly.  This took quite a bit of time to get it right.  Everything else was a breeze.  In the top drawer I added a little divider so I can seperate undies from socks.

This is my one and only woodworking project so far, and I am so proud of it. I used reclaimed 2x6 redwook deck boards for the top and had to modify the design to make the table a little bigger. I also added an umbrella hole to the center. I'm hoping to add benches one of these days, but with two daughters and a baby, I'm not sure when that will be! Thank you, Ana, for your design!

Ana's spa bench inspired me this project. My shoe rack had been screaming 'foul' for a long time and I had been on the market looking for a three-tiered shoe bench. The benches I saw online were either too small or too expensive. So when I found this plan, I said "why not?" So the rest is history.

This is a great bed for todlers.

I decided to alter the plans to make it 15.5" deep 6' tall and the inside width @ 55" to accommodate a 55" TV. I used bead board as my wife recommended to give it a little more charactor. I also decided to have the drawers and doors on the bottom fit around the openings. Making this in different dimensions and tweeting it made it a much longer project and also having to paint it with 3 coats was time consuming. That being said I am pretty happy with the outcome. Now I just need to start on the side units. I also wanted to thank Ana for all of these wonderful plans. I have done many of these projects and hope to do so many more.

We made this sling chair for our 2 year-old grandson, Cedric.  As you can see, he loves relaxing in it as he 'reads' his books. My husband made the frame and I made the sling. I also added a headrest, made from the same fabric as the sling backing with an appliqued starfish and stuffed with a bit of polyeser fiberfill I had on hand.  The frame was made from select pine and was sealed with clear outdoor varnish. I made the sling and headrest with indoor/outdoor canvas from JoAnn Fabrics so they can be easily cleaned and will hold up to outdoor use. Fabrics are P/K Lifestyles Outdoor Fabric Stars Collide Nautical (front) and Solarium Outdoor Canvas Fiera Marinem Outdoor Canvas Fiera Marine (backing).  Since they are 54 inches wide, I have enough fabric left to make slings for two more chairs.  Now, I just have to talk my husband into making more frames! 

Yesterday I built two of these for my wife and I's room, we just moved from Hawaii to Arizona. The plans were clear and simple, and the end product turned out awesome. Next I will tack the dresser/tv stand. Thank you Ana

Essentially cut the original plans in half and modified a few things. The major change aside from the size is that is I used cedar plank for the top. I did this because I wanted a more professional look and I simply could resist the beautiful grain of the cedar. Pocket holed and glue cedar prices together after running them through the jointer. Also I connected the top to the frame via L brackets. Sealed the top with 3 layers of satin polyurethane. Apples poly with a 6 in microfiber brush dampened in mineral spirits. Also I painted the majority of the base with a foam roller. Put on slide plates on the bottom to adjust for slight unlevelness. Enjoy!

Our new 2x6 outdoor sofa looks great, We liked the look of the 2x6s better then the 2x4s, and we added a taller back to support the cushions better, plus we gave the back a 12 slant for more comfort. Cushions are from Lowe's, 3 fit perfect.

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....

This was my first attempt at a farm table. I found the fancy x plan for inspiration. The length is 6ft. I had to modify all of the measurements. All of the boards came off my grandad's old barn. The posts are laminated together from guide posts from his corral. There is a lot of history and character to the table. I did have to make the bench to match it. I'll post pictures of that soon. Most importatnly, my wife loves it!!!! Happy wife, happy life!!!

Took a little longer than I anticipated.  By far the hardest part was finding straight boards at Home Depot.  Used Cedar 4x4s for the post to avoid treated wood.  Had to make a few adjustments for our king mattress, but well worth it.   Bed and platform came in right at $300 for the wood, screws, paint, etc.  Thanks for the plans!

So after I built the one for my son, my daughter was very jealous.... now she is more jazzed than my son to have hers....

Love my new bar stool, now to build 3 more.    I think it turned out great.

Great plans. Made a height adjustment to fit better in the space. I'm pretty new to the game but this was a great project to work with the Kreg Jig. Make sure if you are going to use the Kreg Jig to attach the table top, drill your pocket holes on the under side of the frame BEFORE you install your middle shelf... I made that mistake and had to live with counter sinking 2 1/2 screws from the top. For the door hardward: Home Depot had awning pulleys that allowed you to take the pin out for easy extraction, make sure to find some that have little spacers in the middle so you can keep the wheel from locking up. 

Really excited to keep on building!