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Reclaimed Pine and Poplar

Submitted by Richard714 on Thu, 10/03/2013 - 07:43

My friend saw the Gaby Kitchen Island that I posted on FB and asked me to make a wine display for him. I immediately went to Anna's site to look for a design. Added LED lights from IKEA.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Water based Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Cabinet

Submitted by AndyH on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 16:33

Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Finished in an antique white effect. Gave it a coat of Grey stain first then painted with two coats of white sanding back after each coat. Top was stained Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through. I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white .

Estimated Cost
$170
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Gave it a coat of Rustoleum Weathered Grey and painted with two coats of white sanding back after each coat.

Top was stained Minwax Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through.

I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Caged Golf Ball Puzzle

Submitted by mtairymd on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 14:17

This was a fun little project to make. The golf ball is trapped inside the 12 piece burr puzzle. As with all burr puzzles, there is a trick to solving it.

Build Instructions/Dimensions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Caged-Golf-Ball-Puzzle/

Video of Build: https://youtu.be/gcdd7ZAYNTo

Solution: https://youtu.be/IjHByz2_xMk

Estimated Cost
$5
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Danish Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Toddler sized picnic table

Submitted by Nan on Sun, 10/02/2011 - 19:38

This was a fun cute project to start with. My husband assembled it (though I wanted to do it he didn't let me). I used spray paint. Though I wish I had made it with a bit sturdier wood or maybe used wider sizes. but overall this turned out well and the kids LOVE IT! thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I used an outdoor spray paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Red library cart

Submitted by Nomads on Sun, 10/06/2013 - 10:59

I've been eyeing the Land of Nod library cart for months!
...However, I wasn't sure about the price tag, so I started researching how to make it myself.
This is our first of many projects!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Premium Semi-gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Standing Parson Tower Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 11:08

I loved the simplicity and shelving of the Parson Tower desk plans but I really wanted a standing work station. I made it taller (approx. 40 in tall) and I made the desktop longer and wider (approx. 72 x 24in) and I LOVE it! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple Farm Table

My mom and o completed this weekend project together! It was so fun to complete! The table is customized to 7ft and the benches made smaller than the original plans so they slide under the table when we’re not using it. We made it for our homeschool room. The kids are excited for this space already and we all have the room we need to get our work done! Under $200 start to finish! I used a prestain to prep the wood and then stained with watco danish oil in a natural finish.

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Factory Cart Coffee Table Stenciled version

Submitted by rustywmn on Sat, 10/08/2011 - 16:13

We modified our plan by use a router on the edges and stenciling the top. We used pine. We left our wheels the original industrial metal .
**This is one sturdy table and easily serves as an ottoman with large groups .

Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used a Minwax Oak wood finish and polyurethane .
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Custom Headboard and Filman Platform Bed

Submitted by ohbygolly on Mon, 10/07/2013 - 19:50

More images and details can be found at http://ohbygollyblog.com/?p=4029 Come visit me!

Estimated Cost
1 bed= $120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax wood stains
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Handmade by horseminded

Only change to original plan was width of top.  Used 2  2x6 boards with 2x8 for middle board instead of 3 2x6 boards. One note: deck or porch spindles are less than 2 inches and will not fit tightly against the shelf boards. .Cut the lengths form 8ft 2x2 and sand smooth.

 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Weathered Oak stain with 3 top coats of waterbased Polycrylic, semigloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Blue Nightstand with Open Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 18:22

Awesome night stand designs we needed. We increased the height to match our bed height. We finished with honey stain on top and Anne Sloan chalk paint that we distressed for the body

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Board and Batten Bathroom

My first project with raw wood and power tools! All I have is a circular saw and electric sander, but it went really well. It took about 3 days because I couldn't work straight through (silly life and all it's appointments!). Thanks for laying out all the prep work with your instructions, Ana!! My next project is a cubby shelf for towels.

Estimated Cost
$76
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Satin Finish Latex paint by Valspar. Upper wall color is Valspar High Noon in Flat Enamel finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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loniwolfe

Tue, 10/11/2011 - 21:38

That looks really great! I was just thinking about doing this in our bathroom, thank you for posting this! Now I'm definitely doing this! Great great job!

Picnic Table for Two

I've got a full how-to and FREE PLANS at
http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/two-person-picnic-table/

The whole thing was built for under $60 and could be done with only a circular saw and a drill, in an afternoon.

(optionally, a router and sander can smooth out corners)

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Laundry Pedestal

This was a pretty simple project that saved me hundreds and is more functional.  I built it to fit our laundry baskets, unfortunately I didn't take a photo of the washer/dryer in place.  I've used it for several years now without any issues.  This was one of my first builds and it was a good one.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Faux fireplace with hidden storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 22:32

I slightly modified my build. I kept the same dimensions as the plans, but made the top shelf 7” from the top to allow for a bigger firebox. I added faux brick made from masking tape, joint compound and chalk paint. I changed the molding a bit and used 3” pine slats for the top. Inside I added 3 shelves, attached with pocket hole screws, to fit in as many DVD’s as possible. Overall this was an easy build. It took me almost as long to paint it, as to build it. Thank you Ana for the plans!

Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted with Sherwin Williams Alabaster. Faux brick is chalk paint from Waverly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Pallet Coffee Table

Submitted by Emscan on Mon, 10/17/2011 - 20:09

We love our new coffee table! Thanks for the idea!!

Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farm House Bed-Headboard

Submitted by V Woodcock on Sun, 10/13/2013 - 16:09

Hello,
I made the head board from the farm house bed project. I used western red cedar for this project and I bolted it to a standard metal bed frame. It came out really well and I'm very pleased with the plans and the results.
Thank you,
V. Woodcock
Minnesota

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax whip on polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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