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iSideTable
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I bought my first home in July, and have been looking for furniture to fill it with. Then I found this site, and decided I would build what I want. I plan on making the iTable as well, but for my first project, I thought about starting a little smaller. I also needed side tables for my couches more. So was born the iSideTable ;)
23 3/4" high
10 1/2" wide
22 1/2" deep
Materials used:
1 4x4x8
1 1x4x8
All told materials alone for this project is a miserly $23!!
I have just finished my first coat of Varathane Kona (it's what we have in Canada). I want it nice and dark so I am leaving it on to dry, then applying a second coat.
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Modified Simple Outdoor Dining Table
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When I wanted to build a new outdoor dining set, I immediately turned to the Ana White website to browse the plans. I chose the simple outdoor dining table and this is my much modified version of that plan.
I liked the look of the table and the bench and the vertical slats but I needed to modify the plan to build a larger table that could seat as many as 10 if needed. I also wanted a curved bench top because of aesthetics and because it's so much more comfortable. I soon realized that I wouldn't be able to keep the vertical slats in the bench and get the curve I wanted. Once I went with horizontal lines in the bench I modified the table to match.
I finished building the tables and benches at 3 am on a Saturday morning, just in time for a family BBQ at 6 pm. There wasn't time to apply a finish, but I plan on using a golden pine stain and semi-gloss clear urethane sealer with UV protection.
Poplar was on sale when I went shopping for wood. It wasn't my first choice but the price made it hard to turn down. Because the legs sit directly on the ground I chose pressure treated 4X4 lumber for those.
Although the finished product is much different than the original plans for the simple outdoor table, I hope you enjoy seeing what I was able to build from that starting point.
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A little shorter, a little wider
This is the first piece of furniture I've ever made. Great plans. I shortened mine 10 inches by reducing the height of the legs, filler pieces, and ladder. My daughter loves it!
Kentwood Twin Bed
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Here’s the final pics of my sons Twin sized “Kentwood bed” that me and him built together . The color is “Indigo Cloth”. Was really fun doing this build. Now he’s been in his room all day today and never left and dads laying in his bed lol. I used Maple Hardwood Plywood and whitewood 1x’s, 2x’s
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Our version of the Rustic X Console Table
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We LOVE this Rustic X Console table! We used a Kona stain and we took the iron hardware and rusted it up with heat, vinegar, salt and hydrogen peroxide.
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rustic x coffee table
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My first piece I made from this site. Absolutely love it! Slight modification on the X bars to add more depth to the base to balance the heavy look of it
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Crayon bed
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My son loves to color so we decided to make him a bed that looked like crayons
The headboard is mounted on the wall with a french cleat
The footboard is mounted to the metal bed frame with carriage bolts
The entire project is made of shiplap board which gives it the drooves in between each "crayon"
Hardest part was getting the crayon tip risht and transferring it to each board
Longest part was taping, painting, waiting, paiting, removing tape, retaping ....... and continue
We used behr bright white paint and then paint samples for the colored parts and finished it with general finishes satin top coat
Turned out better than expected especially since this is only my second woodworking project ever and my son loveeesss it !!!
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Ultimate roll away workbench
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NINE MONTH UPDATE: After using the bench for almost nine months, we’ve made some changes. The first is that our table saw, a Dewalt 7491 didn’t fit in the way the plans called for because of the fence. We ended up cutting down and rebuilding the table to make a platform for the saw, then we built three “tables” around it to leave a gap for the fence operation. We also added a curved piece that can be removed to access the riving knife lever.
The other change we made was to take out the clamp storage that was in one of the cart ends. When we rolled the cart in and out, the clamps would catch and fall off. We put in another shelf instead.
Otherwise, we love the bench. Having the two rolling carts that we can reposition based on where we need a table extension is great. The miter saw stand works perfectly, and our dust collection setup rolls right underneath. We’re also in the process of building a router table that fits in the removable bench room area.
ALSO, sorry for the upside down/sideways pics. It won’t let me remove or fix them.
We made the ultimate roll away workbench with very few changes. Added the clamp hanger on one end as pictured. We didn’t add the shelf under the miter saw, as well be putting a dust collection cart.
We absolutely love the cart.M, now to save up for a table saw. The only change I would like is that I wish the side shelves were a little deeper, more like 10” instead of 8”, so more tools would fit.
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Outdoor Table and Benches - First Project
First project of my husband. He had no experience at all in making furniture but when he stumbled on this website he was inspired.
I wanted to contribute so I volunteered to stain both the table and benches.
Modification: used 2x4 for the legs of the table
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Cabot - Australian Timber Oil: Honey Teak.
I used a total of 1 & half cans (946 ml per can). I did it by sections - used paint brush to apply stain, gave it enough time to absorb (a few minutes) and then used a cloth to even out blotches. I also used a very small foam paint brush to stain the areas that are hard to reach - the gaps in between boards. Waited a couple of days to apply coat number 2.
For the benches:
Benjamin Moore Arborcoat - Solid: Spellbound
I used 1 can for both benches (414 ml). Again did it by sections, used paintbrush to apply 1 coat only and used a small foam brush for hard to reach areas. It dried very fast.
Comments
Bar Height Farmhouse Table / Benches
I wanted to say thank you for the inspiration.
I took the general idea, made it bar height and my own preferred size and beefed it up by doweling together the top pieces.
Given the size, I made the top removable with threaded inserts as well as the removable support beams below.
For the benches, I wanted something sturdy and a look that was similar to the table. I added in a nickel support rod for the foot rest for both strength and a nice look.
All in all this project took a lot of time, probably more so with my perfectionist ways and wanting to make the finish perfectly smooth. It's like glass, which I just love against the dents and dings of the wood.
Some of the challenges were wood that warped. After putting together the bench tops, the wood warped quite a bit, nothing that a few clamps couldn't undo but a pain nonetheless.
Using black stain really brought out a nice look and I'm taking that same look to the new trim and door that are going into the dining area as well.
I've not seen a bar height (not counter height) table in a full dining table size before, it's what I wanted and I couldn't be happier with the results. Was it worth all of the time? That's hard to say, I really love it, but it took a long time to get it to be exactly what I wanted it to be.
Thanks!
Pre-stain, one coat of stain, wipe after 5 min, three coats of poly using steel wool (00) between each coat.
First Big Project!
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Surprisingly easy! Have received a lot of compliments and it’s sturdy too! Decided not to stain it because we like the look. Very, very happy with this table, thank you!
Outdoor Patio Set
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I started this project with just one of the Bristol Outdoor Lounge Chairs. I ended up liking it so much I decided to complete the collection with anther chair, a love seat, and a table. I got the designs for the other pieces from OldPaintDesign.com Poplar was my wood of choice because it is a hard wood that will last but won't break the bank. I also had a really hard time deciding how to finish it. Initially, I was going to paint the wood but liked the natural wood grain of the poplar so much I just simply put a few coats of polyurethane on it to preserve it. I ordered the cushions from Restoration Hardware this fall when they were on sale and even then they were expensive, but I love them. (Brown was the only color on sale.) Finishing the pieces was much more time consuming than I thought it would be.The first chair took much longer and required much more sanding since some of my joints weren't flush. The rest of the pieces combined took me about as long as the original chair. I wised up after completing the 1st chair and did the majority of the sanding before I assembled the boards together. Next, I am going to build an outdoor dining table to match.
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I used 220 grit sand paper before application and thoroughly cleaned with tack cloth before and in between each coat. I also lightly sanded out any rough spots in between coats.
Comments
Thu, 10/18/2012 - 08:14
Fabulous!
What a beautiful job you did. I've loved this set since I first saw it on RH website and requested plans for it. However, I realized with the cost of those cushions and such, my hubby probably wouldn't agree to the cost, at least now. So we built the outdoor sectional and got a great deal on the cushions from Costco. I haven't given up on this set maybe some day in the future when we built our pergola because it's just so beautiful. Again, great job!!!
Sat, 05/25/2013 - 14:56
question
My husband made the chair and it has turned out great, it just needs to be stained. My question is about the cushions... getting them on RH is expensive so If I want to make them myself how do I do that? What is the foam I need? Where can I get it?
Garage Storage Cabinet
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First part of garage storage system complete. 7.5 foot cabinets with whiteboard marker board doors inserts.
Next step to build new bench with storage cupboards to keep dust out and a central dust extraction/containment area.
Then put some tool board and a charging station above the two outlets.
Comments
Wed, 08/06/2014 - 05:51
Looks Great
What plans did you use to build the cabinets? I'm currently re-doing my garage and I was looking for something like this.
In reply to Looks Great by TaylorMade1205
Wed, 10/08/2014 - 19:20
Hi. I drew the plans myself
Hi. I drew the plans myself to make it fit the space I needed. Happy to share the google sketchup file with you if you want to send me your contact (if that is allowed on here!). Sorry for the delay in replying but not logged on here for a while.
Tue, 04/02/2019 - 19:13
Garage Storage Cabinets
These cabinets would be perfect for my craft room. Can I please get the plans?
Christi
thank you ana you inspired me to begin with this!
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Thank you Ana because you were my inspiration. I would've never dreamed of building my own furniture before I saw you doing it. I loved doing it I loved outside the US and the machines and jigs are difficukt and expensive here but I've managed to get the basics. this is my 5th project and was a lot of work because the woods here are exotic but not dried in kim and come with lots of imperfections but are beautiful..anyways thanks again!
Farmhouse Coffee Table
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Built this for my mom’s birthday since she’s been wanting a farmhouse coffee table. Modified it by using a project panel as the top rather than the 2x6’s.
Flip Top Storage Bench
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Ana's Flip Top Storage Bench. I made this ASAP, after I saw it in the book, and then online. I thought it was going to be longer and was thinking it would go great in the mudroom, but after it was finished it turned out to be the perfect size for a fireside seat.
This is my first time using hinges....are they supposed to show? By the time I got them on and working I was pooped and didn't want to test my luck. Maybe I'll have to get some more decorative looking ones!
Used my Kreg Jig, still had splitting issues.
Used finishing nails around the shelves to secure a bit.
Oh and HD didn't have a 1x12x12 so I had to get three 1x12x6 . Bet that cost more, but I'm happy to have some more scrap wood to play around with.
Thanks Ana!
Comments
Sun, 10/21/2012 - 09:27
You did a great job on this
You did a great job on this table. What color stain did you use? And did you put a coat of poly on it?
Yes, the hinges are supposed to show. I made this table about two years ago when Ana first posted the pans, but I don't use it as a table. I use it as a bench in my entryway to hold gloves, hats, etc. It's held up great all these years, and now I'm thinking of building another one for by my garage door, since that's where we come in and out most times.
Sun, 10/21/2012 - 09:38
Stain
Thanks, I used Minwax color expressions in walnut, I haven't put poly on it yet, I thought I might just put a wax over it to make it a bit smoother. I don't really know what I'm doing quite yet, so I'll have to learn my options!
I'm thinking of making the longer version for the mud room....should go quicker on round two right!
:) Valerie
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 09:06
Hinges showing question
I think in order to get your hinges to be more minimally showing you can inset them by using wood chisels to shave a rectangle of wood from the surface where the hinge lays. I've used hinges on a couple things so far and that's what my husband said to do but I was being to lazy to get some chisels. You can get them at any hardware store for pretty cheap I think. Now I'm not positive on any of this since I haven't been doing this hobby for too long. Your bench looks great by the way!
Haven Turned leg Coffe table
My wife does puzzles and most of her school work on a coffee table. We had bought one from that large blue and yellow warehouse furniture store. I liked its size but never the materials. When I saw the Haven Turned Coffee table, I knew I could make that. Using the pocket screws made this an easy build. I made the top out of 1 x 8's and used biscuits to hold them together. I attached the top using a series of cleats around the inside edge. I stained it with an cherry Minwax stain and polyurethaned the top. Project took about four days on and off not including the staining and urethane.
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My version of a farmhouse table
I found this plan through a YouTube video unrelated to DIY. It has been to long since I had done any woodworking and I knew we needed a table. I modified the plans some and made the table wider and the benches to fit under when not in use. I bought the wood and ended up with yellow pine top and Douglas fir bases. It was what that had at my Home Depot. But the contrasting woods gave me the idea for the finish I ended up with. Love the outcome. Hope you all like it too. Now on to the next project.
Just one application
Minwax fast drying polyurethane
Little Blue Bed
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I used scrape wood for the headboard to save money. Wood cost approx $15, paint from oops section $3 and screws from my Kreg jig box set.
This was my first real project and I'm hooked.
Thanks Ana!
Adjustable sawhorse craft table
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Built from MODERN INDSUTRIAL ADJUSTABLE SAWHORSE DESK TO COFFEE TABLE. I used a solid table top reinforced underneath so my wife can can use the table as a craft table. I also used 3/4 in allthread
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