We changed the design a little bit. We used dowels to hold almost all of it together. Then we joined the top and used figure eight fasteners to account for wood movement. My nephew loves it, we think it looks great in his room.
Dave Jacobs and Vaz Franchuk
I built this bed for my sister's new house. I used aspen for the visible boards and furring strips and regular lumber for the rest. The only change from the original plan is that I used 1x6s for the legs so it would sit higher off the floor.
I painted it with Rustoleum Painter's Touch Metallic in Oil Rubbed Bronze and I really like how it turned out. I didn't use any primer, so you can almost see the wood grain which gives it the illusion of being stained. It also has a metallic sheen in the right light, but it's very subtle. The only downside is the metallic gives it a rough texture. I contemplated putting a couple coats of poly over it, which I may do later.
*Picture was taken with her old full size mattress
Rustic x coffee table made from plan. Used 3-4 coats of early american stain and two coats of poly.
This project was such a fun challenge for me! I needed a table top version of this great Christmas tree shelf, so I modified the plans just a bit, and created an additional shelf. The little ornament blocks were fun to make too!
I modified the Farmhouse X Desk plan from Handmade Haven to add the shelving on both ends. I also have a Z on the end instead of the X as that was the way my husband preferred it (it is for him after all). The top is live edge wood which is tricky to work with since the thickness is different from board to board but I still like the way it turned out! The live edge top did add time to the build as well as staining and varnishing as opposed to painting the base.
My table is done & here are a couple pictures & modifications. I just want to say THANK YOU for designing & posting plans!!! We DIY'ers really appreciate YOU!!!
I added 1 2x8 to the center to reduce the gap to .250". I was going to add an umbrella hole & blocks in supports but I was planning on a canopy over the patio, so I chose not to drill a hole. But I could add it in the future. Also, I added a support under the table-top to keep everything flat in the future.
didn't use glue because I have planned on this not being the permanent table. I want to use cedar, but may only do top & seats in Cedar. We'll see how this weathers.
This was VERY difficult to paint. I would suggest painting before assembly, but if glue this becomes an issue. 'Catch 22'. I accidentally attached seats with screws from the top. I think pre-assembling with the 11.25" supports might work better... Next Time.
All in all, my family loves it & this completes our 2024 backyard makeover...
Shawn
I made this over the door shoe organizer for my heels using a pair of 6' 1x3s, a scrap of 1x4 and some crown molding. It was quite quick to make and I am really happy with how it turned out.
For detailed instructions, check out my blog: http://homeandawaywithlisa.com/blog/2012/10/30/diy-crown-molding-closet…
I made this surround to give me a place to hang my stockings for Christmas and give me a mantel to decorate. It also moves easily!
Re-worked plans slightly to include turned legs with matching bench. Been great for family dinners in our kitchen
Plans from Wood Parsons End Table with Bottom Shelf.
24Lx24Wx21H
After clearing some doesn't-belong-here furniture out of my living room, my coffee table became the home to our stereo receiver and HTPC. This project was about getting my coffee table back, in a quick, inexpensive way. The photos *still* don't do justice, but since I've added the equipment, I am SO not hauling this back outside for glamour shots.
Size: Adjusted to fit under a wall-mounted flat TV:17.5"D x 21"H x 42"W. The adjustment was simple: use 5 2x4s instead of 4.
The photos also make the stain appear darker than it is -- it's truly a rich teal. I love the color so much, I'm going to strip my built-like-a-tank, 65-year-old wooden front door and stain it, too.
This is my first "real" project. I've built things before. Badly. Now, I have a Kreg, and I'm learning to be a little more patient with clamping and squaring for better results. :)
It appears that my next project will be the taming of the cable spaghetti.
This was such a fun project. Had to figure out how to build the sliding door HW. I didn't want the doors flying off when sliding so I did secure in a way that didn't limit the aesthetics or function. I did add a back to the cabinet since the picture was taken. Strips of plywood to give it that barn flavor. The most time consuming part was painting, staining, protecting and waiting for it to dry.
Staying at home during this pandemic pretty much inspired a lot of families to build, discover a new hobby or have their own vegetable garden. Built this ladder garden recently but had to cut it a little short because fences here in California are not as high, at least most I think. We use it to plant different kinds of herbs that we actually use like basil, Thai basil, peppermint, cilantro and parsley and loving it so far.
Sat, 08/22/2020 - 11:36
Hi - This looks very nice!
Are there any plans available?
Best,
Eric
This is my first project for my little girl! We bought the common boards at home Depot where they cut them to length. I spent about $55. I used a small wood saw to cut the required angles and sanded the edges with a sanding block. I'm happy with the result even though I didn't use the wood filler or stain (yet).
Vanessa Zvanut
After building the playhouse loft bed, I found this project to be very easy. I built the bunk beds at 37/38 weeks pregnant, so that should tell you how simple it is to construct. The total cost came in under $300 and I was able to use some of the scrap wood I already had in my garage.
I did run into some trouble with the slanted ladder. Even though the pieces were cut to the exact measurements in the plan, the sides of the ladder were too short for the bed. Being very pregnant and impatient, I just modified the ladder so I wouldn't have to waste the pieces I'd already cut.
You may also notice that I didn't fill and sand my pocket holes on the end pieces yet. That was also me being very pregnant and impatient. I'll go back and do that later when I have more time. Despite the little bit of finishing work remaining, this was pretty much a 2-day project. Cutting and construction was fast (one day) and finishing took another full day.
I used Valspar "Blue Burst" paint from Lowe's to finish the bed. I used bolts to attach the side rails because we move frequently so I wanted the bed to be easy to disassemble. Overall, this was a very easy and fun project!
Sun, 11/11/2012 - 21:37
Love how you whipped this together! I stumbled upon your post as I started working on these bunk bed plans today (I can't read the dimensions on the diagrams from a printout, so i open up the plans on the iPad). I had to finish up the ladder and side rail today. I was stumped yesterday evening with the same ladder issue. Why was it coming up short? It was really annoying considering it took me a while to figure out a 60 degree angle on my miter. I decided to try changing my ladder angles to 22.5 and 67.5, as I still wanted a leaning ladder, but I thought a reduced angle would work better. Didn't have to scrap my boards either, whew. Love how quickly you put this together! Coincidentally, I'm 33 weeks pregnant, but moving terribly slow compared to you.
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 07:25
I'm glad I'm not the only one with the ladder issue! I couldn't figure out what went wrong. I also tried to adjust the angle but my boards were just a tiny bit too short and I was not wanting to run to the store to get more. I do like the leaning ladder better though. Can I just say that I love that you're building this bed while pregnant too? That's awesome! :)
This is a simplified version of the Unabox from Make Magazine.
Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Puzzle-Box-Unabox/
Video:
http://youtu.be/VTaoUHsGau8
If you like this, please see my other puzzle box.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Puzzle-Box-4/
Great snowflake template from Ana White!
I have made several of these one for wife for our anniversary, Made another my mother for mothers day. Yes it is a easy weekend project.
Overall this took about two weeks for me to build and finish. We modified the original plans to make it larger to accommodate a computer. It is 76" long, 30" tall, and 22" deep. We also had to customize it so we could fit it around our fireplace because space is limited in our house.
The table and bench project were awesome. I got a lot of inspiration from these, and have built 4 table so far. After posting the first one on Facebook, everyone wanted one. The one thing I would recommend is to really pay close attention to the lumber you're buying, make sure it straight and the edges are not chipped, to ensure all yourights seams match up, and your project ends up square. A tip to alleviate all this, is to buy everything wider than you need, and rip it straight through your table saw. What I mean is, if the table top calls for 2x10's, then buy 2x12's instead, and rip them down to 10 inches, so you're seams match up perfectly. It may cost a tad bit more, but you will definitely be happier with the end result.
