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Dining Room Shelves

My shelves are about 2.5 ft long. I wanted a display area in my dining room to show off some plates I had made for my boyfriend a while back.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat Rustoleum Dark Walnut stain with one coat Miniwax Gunstock stain on top. Two coats of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Farm house entertainment center

Submitted by LPJunky on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 22:36

My one of my first projects. Followed the plans here, https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/grandy-barn-door-console

Doors are 1x4 frame on 1/2” plywood and got the hardware from amazon

WINSOON 8FT Antique Double Sliding Barn Door Hardware Roller Track Kit Black, 4-18FT for Choose https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014SMIWTQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bH1YEb890KWDF

A little beefy but worked. Had to trim the track a little bit to fit the build.

Also added hdmi/coax ports for easy plug ins. And an hdmi splitter since our tv only had 2 inputs.

Overall very happy with the outcome on this one

Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor High Top Patio Set

I designed and built this "Caribbean Inspired" outdoor patio set based on the plans for the "Vintage Bar Stool". Once the stools were built, I designed the table to fit the height of the stools. The table top has stone mosaic tile and all surface are painted bright Caribbean colors. I do need to add the finishing touch of a cooler on the bottom shelf, but that's coming!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$225 for the material for the whole set (Not including the solar powered LED umbrella)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr exterior primer & paint, bright Caribbean Colors!
Rust Ole um clear lacquer spray finish (For sealing the paint & protection.)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Turned Leg Coffee Table

Submitted by maryjacob on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 18:57

Okay, don't mind the husband and the pooch in the background there! I fell in love with the Pottery Barn version of this table (actually, I've fallen in love with everything from Pottery Barn, if we're being honest here), so I've been wanting to make this coffee table for quite awhile. I found the legs on ebay for a really low price, so I splurged and bought premium 5/4" thick pine planks for the table top to make it look more substantial. This table was so easy to assemble using pocket holes. My husband and I both love how it turned out!

Estimated Cost
About $130 for all wood and finishing supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with a mix of Minwax English Chestnut and Minwax Dark Walnut, then finished with 3 coats of Minwax Clear Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Garden Enclosure with Raised Beds

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/20/2024 - 07:39

I finished my first project. Although there are some cosmetic errors, I think overall it’s amazing. We had a lot of wood left behind by the builder of our log home. So, I was able to use a lot of that. I made some adjustments to the height of the boxes to help the back!

Michelle M - Jefferson, NC

Built from Plan(s)
Seasonal And Holiday

PATIO TABLE WITH BUILT-IN BEER/WINE COOLERS

Submitted by Joagirard on Fri, 07/04/2014 - 21:05

My sister was in love with my 4x4 truss table i made and needed a patio table so we decided to take one day to make 2 tables, one for each. We convinced both daddys to take care of the kids while we made the table by telling them the tables were gonna have beer coolers inside! Attaching the to of the table was a lot a job. If you plan of doing this you really want to have a kreg jig. It works well, we love it. I made a bench to go with it. I made my how plan for it.

Estimated Cost
200$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sico outside wood stain color oak. 3 coats for the top and 3 coat sico chocolate for the bottom. All applied with a brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor bistro table and tall backed stools

I build the bar table with an x-base and created some stools using part of the plan. We really wanted backs on the stools so I made them up!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed and painted white, sealed against the weather.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

spiceylg

Tue, 11/13/2012 - 05:39

That build came out really nice, but the scenic background, wow!!!!

Jake

Wed, 11/14/2012 - 18:16

Hard to believe that you are a beginner. Fantastic work. Keep it up and the whole home will be furnished.

dallynd

Sat, 04/13/2013 - 13:47

I'd love some information on the backs. My husband has a bad back and it's a necessity, but I'm a beginner and not sure how you did it/

Built in Armoire (linen cabinet)

Submitted by cesqueda on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 08:46

I modified the original plan so that it would fit in the area wher my old linen cabinet was.  I also wanted the drawers to be visible.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Antique: I stained dark, rubbed the edges with wax. Then put two coast of white flat paint. I then put on a faux brown glaze. The last step was to sand down the edges and remove a little of the glaze with a high grit sandpaper.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Rectangular Industrial Coffee Table

I modified this plan from square to rectangular to fit my space. It is exactly what was needed! Modified size: 27.5" x 55"

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Black
Matte Poly top coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Outdoor Loveseat & Table

Submitted by 3G1B on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 07:41

Tired of cheap store bought chair getting blown around in the Texas winds. If these piece get blown off the patio I’ll be looking for the Wizard of Oz.

Estimated Cost
400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Farmhouse toy box

Submitted by Jayna on Fri, 02/12/2021 - 13:34

Made a few adjustments to the farmhouse toy box. Made it a little bigger and added Xs out of 1x2s around it to give it a little extra something! I'm using it as a storage coffee table and I couldn't be happier with it! So in love!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut stain, three coats of Varathane clear gloss polyurethane, and painted with Valspar white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

New Mudroom

Submitted by EChiasson on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 11:02

Built this new Mudroom / Office from some plans i found on your website and I absolutely love it! It has turned out better than I Expected and I learned soo many new things when planning and building this out!

Estimated Cost
$1000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Shoe Dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 13:52

Loved this project!  We had an old headboard so my wife came up with the idea to cut off the top posts and use them as legs.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
125
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Pallet wood painter's ladder shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 18:50

Made this one with shelf edges/trim just on the sides. Somehow my top shelf didn't span the width so had to add a little shim on each side but it all worked out! We had all the pallets and used 1x3s for the frame because some of my pallet wood was heavy hardwood. It was not without frustration because I was working with uneven/warped pallet wood but it hits the rustic look.  I am happy with how it turned out. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
English chestnut minwax stain and matte interior sealant
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

BBQ bench

Submitted by Airbugs on Tue, 04/14/2015 - 13:21

First project I tried from here.  Not too bad.  I have a Cordless miter saw (Ryobi)

Estimated Cost
under 40 bucks
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Airbugs

Thu, 04/16/2015 - 20:55

Thanks, I am going to customize it with whatever my fiance needs i.e. hooks, shelves, lights but the cost surprised me. 36.98 for the just the wood. I'msure when my fiance adds the stuff she wants it'll be more lol

Modern adirondack chair

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 08:48

I've made 2 of the Modern adirondack chairs. Really enjoyed the plans and the video for help as I'm new to woodworking. I look for new plans all the time to see what I might build next

Comments

Cute corner cabinet!

Submitted by rmurray87 on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 11:24

This project took me the majority of a three-day weekend to complete, but it was well worth it! I had the lumber store cut the beadboard panel for me so that it would fit in my car. This was also the first time I built something with doors on it, which was a bit of a learning curve, but came out alright in the end. I used pocket holes to build the face frame, and attached the shelves to the frame first before attaching them to the 1x8 back. I used 1 1/4" pocket hole screws and 2" wood screws. I left off the trim at the top and didn't bother to cut out the footer, but I think it still looks pretty cute.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$110
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Accent color: Appletini from Valspar
Main color: Earthy Mushroom Taupe from Glidden

Everything was given a good sanding and a healthy dose of primer before painting.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Work Table

Instead of having the plywood top sit on top of the frame, I sunk it into the frame instead with 2x4 supports underneath.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
oak stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Bedzilla

Submitted by pmarchino on Sat, 02/17/2018 - 19:28

We had bought a house in New Mexico that was sadly lacking for closet space, as well as square footage for furniture. I was looking at Ana White's website, and saw the plans for the Farmhouse storage bed. It was good, but needed some steroids. I got out the calculator, and started upsizing EVERYTHING. What happened was, BEDZILLA!! King sized bed with 12 giant drawers. I also added lighting to the headboard for reading. It was a blast to build, and I was very pleased with, and proud of the finished product. 

Estimated Cost
Good question!
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Pecan
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modern Adirondack chair meets Shou Sugi Ban

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 15:17

Made one change to plans. I used 2x6s for the arms. I used the Shou Sugi Ban burning technique to finish the 2x4s and 2x6s. I stained the back and set and the applied a couple coats of poly. Love the chairs! Building a couple more sets for around the fire pit. Thanks!

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