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My first project
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My first project very simple plan to follow extremely proud of it
Wood King Size Headboard
We had to build a king-size headboard in our 2nd floor bedroom, because the stairway clearance was too small to fit a headboard up the stairs. We added a couple vertical stabilizer boards.
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Outdoor Sofa
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Love love love this sofa!
Hollister Co. Inspired Farm Table
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I wanted to contribute a plan but unfortunately I'm still learning how to use Google Sketchup. However, here's a brag post in the mean time! My husband were asked to replicate a display table from Hollister Co. and this is what we came up with. :)
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Frozen Loft Bed
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Those angles on the ladder are challenging. This is our first time building any furniture. Thak you Ana W
Outdoor sofa with table and matching chairs!
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So, we decided after not finding any outdoor furniture, that why not make them! So this is the result, made a few changes to the size and measurements so the pillows from IKEA, would fit perfectly. Now we are waiting for them to be ready to oil/paint. We also made the chairs with the sofa plans, so happy we did that. Thank you so much for the plans! We are so happy! IKEA pillows name are: Sitting pillow - FRÖSÖN/DUVHOLMEN 62cm by 62 cm. Back pillows - FRÖSÖN/DUVHOLMEN 62cm by 44 cm.
Reclaimed-Wood Headboard
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Reclaimed-wood headboard from pine boards with minwax aged oak gel stain and stain finish wipe-on polyacrylic. I distressed some of the board with a screwdriver, a pipe, and whatever else I found in the garage, and etched my and my wife's initials in a heart on one side. Aww!
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Fri, 07/06/2012 - 19:44
Nice job...but how funny because...
I was going to carve mine and my hubby's initials in a heart on our reclaimed headboard, too!!!!! I didn't end up doing it because I think we'll eventually sell it and build a headboard with padding on it since my husband likes something padded to lean against while watching tv at night.
Toy Box finished today!
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Thanks for the step by step! That Kreg jig was amazing I didn't even know that existed.
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Modern Farmhouse Bed
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Made this in a weekend, took us about 12 hours total. Loved how it came out and used the recommended stain. I ended up doing three coats on the headboard. My boyfriend and I used douglas fir, definitely came out very sturdy. We did have to make some adjustments and it was a bit of a learning process with the pocket holes. The plans should be a little more detailed but if you take your time the pieces come out so great!
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Solid Wood Outdoor Table
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Farmhouse outdoor table.
Donna and Shelley
Cottage Loft bed playhouse with stairs, lights and desk
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We took the loft bed plans and modified a bit for our daughters bed. We made it a little taller including the doorway. Instead of a ladder we did a set of carpeted stairs with entry to the underneath space through a door on the inside and added a light for a 'secret' hideout. Everything else were just some added features. We built flower boxes and added foam blocks with silk flowers. For the gable we used bead board. For the shutter we used small wood strips and the horizontal pieces are just the free paint sticks from lowes cut down. We then added wired in lights hooked up to her light switch. (she loves this part) Then he built a fold down desk that can be opened or closed for when they want to play in there. The school supplies we used the rod and tin buckets from Ikea kitchen area. Over it took about 6 weeks to do everything between watching the kids and working. Cost for materials and the extras came to a little over $600.
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Green trim color- Valspar- green trellis
Play Deck/Fort
I wanted to build a structure for the kids to play in, but not include a playhouse. I used the playhouse deck design and made it slightly smaller (6 feet by 8 feet). The "roof" is removable to provide shade when it's sunny. It's just PVC and a tarp - pretty simple, but it does the job. I used treated posts and untreated lumber for the rest of it. I painted everything in my garage before assembling it. Once all of the wood at been painted, but came together pretty quickly!
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Home Closet Upgrade
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DIY Home Closet Upgrade
Modern Outdoor Chairs and Sofa with Coffee Table
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At the start of the COVID situation, I decided to make a furniture set for my three seasons room. I figured, i had all the tools, so why not. We used the Modern Chair and Modern Love Seat ( but extended the love seat for 3 seats). I added a middle support on the couch to accommodate the longer length. I also added the backs, because we found out that the cushions we ordered liked to fall off the back. I just made a 10 degree cut on 2x4's and added a 2x6 piece for the top of the backs. I also ripped a 2x4 down to make the table top close to seamless ( I did not properly join the 2x4's) It was a great project, my wife and i enjoy doing these projects together. We cant put a children's play set together, but we can create things from scratch.
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Varathane Sparthane Satin Finish
Open Seat Octagon Picnic Table
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I had a lot of fun building this table! Ana's plan was easy to follow, even for a beginner like myself! The only thing it needs is exterior paint. I will definitely try another project from this site! Thank you Ana!
Vicky Shank
Octagon Picnic Table Open Seating
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My take on the Octagon Picnic Table.
Brad Tom
six cubby shelf
This goes into the mud room next to the recycling unit that I just completed the other day. My first project out there was a wooden bench with re-claimed wood. Very simple. I finished all three pieces similar. I painted grey paint on parts of the pieces (two coats) and then used a clear polyurethane (two coats with sanding before and in-between) on the rest of the projects.
This project was easier then I expected, and I love the look. I almost bought one like this at Ikea last year. So glad I held off as this was way cheaper to build and now has more sentimental value instead!
I was able to find brown bins to fit at target.com for $6.50 a piece, and can't wait for them to ship here. 4 of the 6 will be used for shoe bins, and the other 2 will be used for hats and mittens (live in Minnesota). So much neater looking than the plastic shoe shelves we had before.
FYI: there is a cut missing on the cut list: It is the bottom piece. The cut is 28 3/4" and is not mentioned on the list or in the diagrams....
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Thu, 05/19/2016 - 15:33
Best drill/driver?
Hello! I'm new to woodworking. I recently purchased an 8v lithium-ion drill by Ryobi. It's taking forever to build my cabinet with six cubbies. I keep having to stop to charge the drill. Do you think a 12v drill/driver would suffice?
Thank you for your help! :)
Thu, 05/19/2016 - 16:33
This is a good drill/driver
Hi Suzanne - this is a great drill. The ryobi One + drill/driver uses an 18v battery which fits interchangeably onto the other One+ tools. This one is on sale as a set from Home depot, which comes with a battery and charger.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Compact-Drill-Driver-Kit-P1811/205651590
Also you can get extra capacity spare batteries to switch out with:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-ONE-18-Volt-High-Capacity-LITHIUM-Battery-2-Pack-P122/204321540
I love mine and have purchased several other One+ tools and the extra batteries as well. (I especially love the AirStrike 18 gage finish nailer which doesn't need a compressor). Happy building!
:) Joanne
Modified Camp Loft Bed - Full Size
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We built two of these beds for our daughters and modified the plan for their full size mattresses. Also modified the rails for a different look. Of course their dolls needed matching beds as well :)
Twin Farmhouse Bed with Trundle
We made the traditional Twin Farmhouse bed using Ana's plans. We did modify the height of the headboard and foot board in case we decide to move the bed to under her window.
I was very particular about the sizing and placements of the sideboard/trundle. I did not want a big gap between the mattress and the trundle. Also, did not want the actual bed mattress to sit down too far into the 1X10 and look like a crib.
Very happy with the results. Thanks so much, Ana!!!
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Mon, 08/18/2014 - 05:01
bottom of trundle?
This looks great! I see you have carpet (as do I) did you use caster wheels? It looks like it's resting on the floor. I want t build but, I'm concerned about the ease of sliding. Tips appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 11/18/2023 - 12:49
Great Golf Storage!
Great build, love it! Thanks for sharing.:)