Great Toy Box Plans
So proud of how this turned out. Plans were so easy to follow. Thanks for such a wonderful site.
David Akridge
So proud of how this turned out. Plans were so easy to follow. Thanks for such a wonderful site.
David Akridge
Really loved these plans and they produced a beautiful product. The only minor change I'd make is to double the number of support slats. Our Casper mattress requires gaps less than 3" between each slat. Thank you for the plans!
I used your guide for the shiplap fireplace and paired it with some ikea bookcases. Surprised the wife with it and she was completely blown away.
Great first project!
This table is very nice and so simple and inexpensive. Just choose your lumber selectively. I used prime 2x4's for higher quality.
BUILT FROM PLAN(S)
Patrick's Jelly Cupbard
ESTIMATED COST
$155.00 (wood alone was $145.00 from Homedepot)
ESTIMATED TIME INVESTMENT
Weekend project - about 10 hours
FINISH USED:
I used white beadboard for the backing and the door inserts. I stained the rest with Minwax Provincial stain. I will be adding black metal stars to the doors to break up the white.
RECOMMENDED SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
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Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:50
It looks wonderful, really like the use of beadboard for the doors! Thanks for sharing.
Ana White inspired chaise lounge......
I altered it a little bit since I could not find a 1x1 anywhere near me. I used a square dowel and I placed the ladder steps on the outside. The square dowel was a little big so i notched the right side. I also cut the left side of the ladder to not block the bottom. I may try a trundle later on. It’s not painted yet but she wants it a light pink. Maybe tomorrow we will do that.
Using Ana's Ultimate Workbench Plan and her easy drawer method I built this. I decided to do storage carts that roll in and out for small scrap lumber storage. The Kreg Foreman got it's own cart, I made it so the deck of the machine was at the same height as the work surface. I added a drawer so all of my kreg bits and screws can be in one place. I had batteries and chargers laying all over my small shop, so I incorporated a battery charging drawer. I'm excited for the projects to come using my new set up!
I built this for my daughter's 4th birthday. The kids love it!
We needed a new fire pit area for the back yard. Your Adirondack chair and side table designs were a perfect fit.
Our new 1970s Hawaiian house had never been renovated. It has beautiful redwood walls, but felt dark with a lot of walls dividing the kitchen from the living and dining rooms. They were partial walls, so we removed them and decided to add an island to divide the kitchen from the dining room.
I actually built this twice, the first time at bar height and the second one I altered to be counter height to match the existing cabinets. Since the kitchen is open to the living room and dining room, we thought it would look cleanest if the counters were all at the same height. (We saved my first build and I now use it as a workbench).
I also removed the corbels from the plan and closed in the center wine rack. Lastly, instead of feet, I added 2X4 to the bottom to create a toe kick on one side. The top of the island is Corian and the paint color is Benjamin Moore Marina Bay.
To finish my laundry room off I decided to build laundry cabinets - this laundry basket dresser is perfect! I used 8in. fold down shelf brackets (like the ones in Lady Goats Miter Saw cart). I also cut corners on the back since I was out of plywood after building my laundry cabinets. I used 3 1 X3s to support the back. I used a pine project board for the top which is only 24in deep so I did adjust the plan for that and the baskets still fit!
This is a my take on the Rustic X Kitchen Island. I couldn't find an island that was the right size for my space, so I modified this plan to fit. It is 24x42. I built the slat shelves, drawers, and side boards to go the full width of the piece. I also made the top by ripping 2x8's, and joining them with Kreg pocket holes and wood glue. Instead of using casters, I just cut the legs a little bit longer. This thing is pretty heavy and does not move. After it was in use, I added some additional 12" deep shelves. I finished it by hand rubbing with General Finishes Gel Stain in Brown Mahogany and their Gel Topcoat.
I shrunk the size and dumbed down the plans to fit my skill level.
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 09:08
I love what you did! It looks so great! I prefer this style, which is more simplistic than the other. Great work!!
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 10:28
Love how this turned out - the simpler drawers is just as (if not more) beautiful!
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:56
Thanks! I wish I would of set up an account before I posted so I could get notifications. I honestly didn't think anyone would notice it :)
Tue, 10/11/2016 - 14:58
I am so excited that people noticed this :) Is there any way of putting this under my account? I didnt make an account until today and I would like to get notifications. I have my project on my facebook page and can prove that I made it with other pictures. Thanks!
Mon, 01/20/2020 - 07:44
I would love to see this in a farm-house (rather than rustic) aesthetic along with drawers under the seats for extra storage. Maybe on casters with a fold up extension on the other side? So many ideas running through my head with this!
Made from 2 pallets, 2 x 6 x 8, leftover trim from my house, wood branch from my backyard. Attached shelf with pocket holes.
Accents:
-Handpainted lettering; painted prior to glazing entire piece
-Finials made from 4.25 inch spray painted and glazed clay pots and saucers coated with Valspar clear finish and attached together with epoxy; buttons attached to pots with E6000 adhesive
-Buttons attached mostly with small screws; a few with holes too small for screws were attached with epoxy
-Plastic flowers made from mayo and water bottles and lids; sanded, primed, spray painted, coated with Valspar clear coating; attached with screws
-Faucet knobs sanded, spray painted, glazed and attached with screws
-Plumbing pipe filled with plumber epoxy puttty; insert screw into putty before it hardened, then screwed into wood
-Gardening tool hooks made from pant wire hangers with a few beads attached; wire simply wrapped around tree branch
Not sure that I will use pallet wood again since difficult to pull apart pallets, uneven and some split boards could not be used, and required tons of sanding for those boards that could be used. I think I paid more for orbital sanding pads than the cost of buying new wood. Will use pallet wood for other non-furniture projects not requiring a perfect finish.
Inspired by Ana's Farmhouse Bed I adjusted my plans to work with the scrap wood I had on hand and an old reclaimed wood post I snagged from my neighbor's garbage. To make the scraps of wood work for this large piece I added 3/4" rope in between the wood pieces. I like how the rope also helps tie it into the room as we created a wood and rope accent wall in this same room. You can see the full project here, http://thespacebetweenblog.net/2013/09/10/how-to-make-a-wood-bed-frame/. And since this was my first furniture build I also posted about the top tips and tricks I learned in the process, http://thespacebetweenblog.net/2013/09/12/wood-bed-frame-making-tips/.
The 8' picnic table plans are great for a family of 8 or less, therefor the only changes that I made to the original plans was to use 10' boards for the table top. I centered the the table boards on top to allow for an extra chair on each end for more seating spaces.
Another alternative with the 10' table top boards would be to slide all of the excess footage to one end of the picnic table to make room for someone in a wheelchair. The original plans are great and turn out just like you would like but don't be afraid to modify your work!
From our blog, 1885 Prospect Hill Renovation:
Annie and I have four kids. One of the most amazing things about Annie is that three of them are not biologically hers, but she is an intensely loving and caring parent to them. I brought them with me into our relationship and she never saw them as "baggage", but as more outlets for her seemingly unending displays of love and affection. We bought this house, in part, because it was big enough for our family. One of the best features was this "bonus" room between the dining room and the kitchen.
Now most houses of this period have a front entryway, a front parlor, a second parlor, a side room and a kitchen. For some reason, the builders of our home stuck an extra room that we lovingly call our "family room". This is where the kids play. Where they do their homework. Where we have our family game nights. Where we sing happy birthdays. It is the heart of our home and we needed a table worthy of accommodating these things.
Now, Annie doesn’t like to spend money on things. Ever. So it was up to me to build this table. So I leaned on my favorite website, the queen of all DIY projects, Ana White. She has plans for many great projects, and she makes them easily accessible and affordable. My favorite was for her Farmhouse Table. It was big and it was doable.
I used stock wood from my favorite lumber place in Western New York, Lenco Lumber. Using my new compound miter saw, my grandfather's old dado blades on my table saw, and about 1,000 screws, I built this guy. It is so sturdy the kids can all dance on it and it won't budge. It is now a permanent fixture in our home and when we die, it stays behind.
We painted the legs white and stained the top a dark red oak. Because we wanted it to be durable and stand up to anything the kids could throw at it or spill on it, we gave it a thick epoxy bar coat. This was a challenge. We had to mix the two parts and spread evenly across the table, letting the epoxy drip over the edges to cover the sides. Then came the blow torch. Heating the wet epoxy forces the bubbles to the surface and allows them to burst, leaving a smooth and even finish.
We built a bench to match, also thanks to Ana White's design.
Finally, we found some chairs on Craigslist from a family that was moving. They look pretty old and needed some reinforcement, but we think they look great! Oh, and we also painted the walls to a brighter, more playful color. Now it is truly a Family Room that we love!
Tue, 09/30/2014 - 21:52
Annie and Jeff your table is just lovely. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your post, so I jumped over to your blog. You have done amazing things with your home. The history of the home is so interesting, and I'm sure your family will be the custodians it deserves throughout your tenure there.
Full tutorial on the blog tamarasjoy.com
I built this basketball hoop for my sons room over a year ago and it has stood the test of time! The wood rim never cracked. Plus it looks fantastic :)