This is a very easy way to create a sand or water table for your kids and it only takes a few hours from start to finish. A few pieces of wood, some screws and tub to hold the sand or water and your set. Enjoy!
i build this crate a little bigger for my large doberman. She loves it and sleeps in it all the time. I put the gate on wrong though and she has since chewed the bottom slats, so im going to replace it and add one more so there is less room to chew between.
I had some Kebony deck boards left over from another project and thought they would work well. I think they did! Kebony is pine that is soaked in an alcohol and then heated up. It has a 30 year warranty and requires no care. I used a Penofin oil on the 2x4s and Cutek oil on the Kebony
Hi! I was truly inspired by the plans I found at this site and the many brags that I saw! I have now built this table set a few times (first for myself, then for friends & family) and learned a lot each time. The things I have modifiied include...
1) Length = make it longer or shorter as space allows (I've done tables from 84" to 108" long)
2) Outdoor table top = because these are being used outdoors, I use screws as spacers between boards so that they have a 1/8 to 1/4 gap to allow for water to run through
3) Breadboard end support = I found that with just the pocket hole screws, my breadboards were a little 'wobbly' so I added Simpson Stong Tie metal plates underneath to reinforce the ends.
4) End length = in order to provide a little more legroom to those sitting at the end of the table, I recently changed the plan so that I would have at least 15" from the table base to the end of the table top (although this pic shows the regular plan with the ~8" overhang)
I really appreciate all of the plans and brags which have been shared by users of this site. Thank you!!!
Thu, 04/30/2015 - 21:38
Thank you!!! That sounds about right for the cost - I spent about $425 on my lumber and hardware. Cedar is more expensive, but I was happy with the results. And it still seems like a good 'deal' when you consider what you would get for that price from a store.
This was a fun and simple project. One of my first attempts at making outside furniture and it was nearly perfect the first time....why?... the plans were so easy to follow, the techniques used were not demanding, and the tool selection was ideal for my workshop. I put them outside and I have had good reviews, and requests, for these chairs.
I got some oak barrels from a local vineyard and decided to try making some adirondack chairs. It was harder than I thought it would be, but well worth it!! The stain was a little darker than I thought it be, but it's rubbing off on me!
predrill, predrill, predrill, and learned a valuable lesson in predrilling, as solid wood under strain cracks easy when using 2 1/2" deck screws!
I need to whip out the nice camera and stop using my cell phone for finished products!
Sun, 07/21/2013 - 19:45
I did have some plans, which made it easier. I didn't use them as designed i.e. tracing, and I also altered the plans some to my liking. I got the plans for 15$ from here: http://www.gcwoodworks.com/Wine-Barrel-Adirondack-Chair-Large.htm
This was my first build I have wanted to get this particular desk from Pottery Barn but don't have the space for it. I used the corner desk plans but on one side I used the plans for the legs used on the smaller desk. Since it wasn't too big I made the desktop one piece. All in all it was pretty straightforward. The only problem I had was when I put the legs on the wrong side, I didn't realize until after I had used wood filler and painted.
I saw this super simple farm house table plan on my Facebook feed from Ana and I just had to do it !!$50 in lumber a Saturday afternoon and I was done!!!! Followed all her tips and it turned out great
My wife wanted a portable farmhouse style rustic dining table that she could take to photoshoots and other events. I started with a top made with 2x6s and make the legs with 4x4s and the rest with 2x4s. Stain is dark walnut with a clear coat on top.
The legs are attached with door hinges and can fold into the top for more portable use. There is also a board that can be inserted in the bottom slots so that when in use the legs can not fold in.
So far the rustic dining table is working out great, although this table is VERY HEAVY and needs 2-3 strong people to carry it around. I have also made a lighter version using 1x6 tops and all 2x4 frame and legs.
Photos courtesy of Jennifer Blair Photography Designed by Amber Veatch Designs
Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:15
Oh I really hope that you are able to put these modified plans up!!! A foldable farmhouse table.... what will they think of next!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 12:25
Stunningly beautiful! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!
Sat, 10/22/2016 - 17:21
I cannot find the plans for the tiny house drawers any where. Can someone please point me in the right direction. Thank you!
I made the end table a little taller than the instructions and the top boards further apart for rain to fall thru, then drilled a hole so it can be used as an umbrella stand too!
This is my favorite build so far! When I saw the plan I pretty muh obssesed over it for weeks until I finally gave in and here it is!
I must confess...I have no where to put it haha. I don't care, I saw it and had to have it.
This is the perfect workbench for my needs.
I upgraded the casters to bigger ones as my shop's floor is in rough shape.
I also added storage under the two work surface next to the miter saw. This was just a matter of closing under the 2X4 frame and making the two sections on casters a little shorter. The only downside for that mod is that the plywood can bend a bit since it is not screwed to the frame. I don't mind since it falls flat as soon as there is weight on it. Also, this mod makes it hard to include fence system (it would need to be removable, like fixed with dowels only, no glue) and almost impossible to include a precise fence system since it would need to be removable. In my case, I do rough, non-repetitive cuts, so there is no need.
TIP : Pay a little extra for smooth plywood. I lost a lot of time sanding mine :(
Tue, 02/04/2020 - 08:21
Awesome! Do you have pictures/info for the cart that has the Dewalt table saw? I have the same one and would love to build the cart for it.
We built this corner cabinet shelf in three days (only because it is over 100 degrees here, so we had to wait until 9:00 at night to work on it) for our office space. We love, love, love it and can't believe how nice my corner cabinet turned out. Only our second building project ever. :)
Mon, 07/25/2011 - 12:45
I love this!!! I want one in my kitchen. I wonder if I could mount it so it doesn't interfere with my baseboard heater?
Wed, 09/07/2011 - 17:40
How did you do this, do you have directions? I love it!
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 16:08
Do you have plans for this project? I'd love to try my hand at this.
Sun, 03/20/2016 - 07:47
Couldn't find the pdf but a printable version of complete building instructions are available via archive.org.... Thank you Wayback Machine! :)
https://web.archive.org/web/20120803002423/http://ana-white.com/print/5…
Tue, 08/02/2016 - 14:54
I do cedar. Thank you very much for the drawings. This site is to become one of my favorites.
Greetings from Xalapa Veracruz Mexico
This was my first Ana White project and I can't wait to start another. I love the bench and it was easy to follow the plans. You can find the entire story of this build on my website.
Used a compass to make my star as I wanted the points to be a little taller. 10 pieces of 8" walnut was used. And I used a table saw sled to cut the pieces.
First piece of furniture every built. I added some quarter round and 1x4 blocks. Finished with a grey stain and paste wax. Everyone asks me is where did I buy it and how did I afford it.
I've been looking for a corner unit for my kitchen for a couple of years, but couldn't find anything that I liked that fit my budget. This corner cupboard was exactly what I've been looking for. My husband and I built this together and I've definately discovered a new hobby!
Sat, 09/14/2013 - 23:27
This looks fantastic! Great job and the color looks great!
Mon, 09/16/2013 - 15:04
Feature Brag Post Notification
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Great job, keep up the good work!
Tue, 09/17/2013 - 06:40
Thank you for choosing my corner cupboard as your featured brag post! I was so excited to see it on your facebook page last night :) I enjoy this website so much and can't thank you enough for sharing all these free and easy to follow plans! I love that reader's can share their builds and give tips and advice! Thank you for inspiring me to be creative!
I really enjoy making this bench. I build them out of cedar and vary from 4’-6’. My customers love them. Simple prep work consisting of planing all boards to same dimensions can save a lot of time in sanding. Building 3 more this week.
Wed, 02/16/2022 - 07:12
do you have the plans for the Cedar Slat Top Bench?
I had my mitre saw on a stand I had purchased and it was ok. Hard to move around, but it supported the saw ok. Frustrated over having to drag it around every time I was using it. This cart is smaller than the old stand and easier to move around.
I actually made this bed for my daughter about a year ago, but recently finished a few other projects in my daughter's room, so I wanted to share. Bed is Ana's "Mom's Fancy Headboard" and end tables are Farmhouse Bedside Tables (modified) and then I made a dresser, loosely based on the Hudson dresser, but utilizing as many scraps and free wood as I could.
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lehcar01
Wed, 04/24/2013 - 21:09
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agarrigan
Thu, 04/25/2013 - 04:58
I Love This!
I've been wanting to build something like this for the kids. Thanks for the inspiration.