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First Build - Junior Camp Loft Bed

Submitted by stamhow on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 09:40

We had a blast building this bed for our daughter.  It was our first build and I think it turned out perfect!   Thank you Ana White for the inspiration and fantastic directions to get us through!  Now onto the next project!

Amy

Built from Plan(s)
Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height
Estimated Cost
We bought a combo miter saw too, so without that cost, paint and all, I would say around $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Anna's Bedside tables

Made these for my niece as a wedding gift. These were one of the first of many of these I have made.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Bedside Table

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Rustic X Console

Submitted by Dee015 on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 17:56

Always been interested in wood working and found this site that is incredibly easy to follow with awesome plans - Thanks Ana.

This was my first project and overall the wood cost about $50 with left overs. I used framing wood SPF and the friendly workers at Home Depot explained all about wood and finding wood that isn't shaped at odd angles or bent.

I bought a Mitre saw 10 inch blade for $99.

I bought the Kreg Jig for $99.

Gel Stain costs $25 for a large can (I used on another project).

To my amazement a box of screws costs $30 but you get a few hundred.

So some of the the things to watch for - for any newbies like me out there:

If you buy a very powerful drill careful not to push really hard or you find your screw goes through 2 inches of solid wood and you are left with a gaping hole.... resulting in you starting over again...

If you don't set your kreg jig to clamp down on your wood, with the wood being level at the base of the kreg jig, the wood raises slightly. This results in your drilled hole to go deeper and screws to pop out the face of your project... nice surprises when you are sanding.

Estimated Cost
First project - summary.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Gel stain

Varathane finish
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Jamaunzie

Sat, 03/02/2013 - 14:38

Your work looks great as I was reading about your adventure I couldn’t help but chuckle and node my head yep.
Welcome to the wonderful world of woodworking land of the bold, adventurous, self confident, and satisfied people

Truss harvest table with white stain

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 14:30

Absolutely love the finish on this table.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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16" Cedar Patio Planter

Submitted by prelude on Fri, 03/05/2021 - 04:33

I created these 16" cedar patio planters using Ana's plans. I bought four 6' cedar pickets from Lowe's for $1.98 each or under $8 for the lot. I used the extra picket to cut our my 1x2s and 1x3s so the whole construction is made of cedar including the pieces to hold a potted plant. I used Behr's clear and cedar finish to complete the job in under 1 hour. Thanks Ana for the motivation.

Estimated Cost
$8
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr's clear and cedar exterior finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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charlie's scooter

Submitted by aplexis on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 16:13

fun project for begginers, I made this one for my grandauther she's just a year and a half old and she loves it. This was a good chritsmas gift...

Estimated Cost
$20.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Flared Leg Coffee Table

Submitted by DangerDad on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 11:58

For some time I've wanted to build a sturdy coffee table for our family room.  I've also been experimenting with and bulidng lots of furniture for the kids rooms with low cost, paint grade, maple veneer plywood.  I love the ease of working with this material and results have been great.  I never thought that raw edged plywood furniture would have a place outside of the kid's bedrooms until I saw this slab of bamboo counter top at our local big box store and I got the idea for this piece.  Although I still would'nt consider this "fine furniture", I think it turned out pretty cool.  The design is my own, and it's the first time I've tried flaring legs in two directions which was real easy to do with a bandsaw.  I have the plan drawn up in sketchup if anyone is interested.

Estimated Cost
$120 for the bamboo slab (with some left over for an end table)
Less than 1/2 a sheet of plywood at $50/sheet.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American on the top
Minwax Satin finish poly (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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JoanneS

Fri, 01/09/2015 - 13:33

What a cool project! Love the bamboo top! To do your table legs, did you glue the plywood pieces into a block and then cut with the band saw? Beautiful job!

A lot of work but worth it!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 18:09

A few things that would be helpful - power tools! Nail gun, drill and table/miter saw would all be helpful. I also would stain the pieces beforehand and touch up after. But overall, SO pleased with the final result.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Single Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Estimated Cost
$100 for 2 single loungers.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Deck stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

coffee table

Submitted by alice on Wed, 03/10/2021 - 03:31

This is my first ever woodworking project and I'm really pleased with how it looks! Thank you for the plans, they were really clear and the video was the perfect guide for someone like me who had never done this before. Assembly took a couple of weekends I think. I had to predrill holes and I found the cuts for the x a bit difficult to do so had to try a couple of times. But definitely doable and very satisfying to have built something!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]

Big ur farm table

I love the table thanks using a miter saw made it quick and easy took me about 4 hours to build. Thanks

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Red oak and walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Kentwood Bed

My son used to have a flimsy headboard and frame that drove me crazy so I decided to build him a bed from these plans. I couldn't be happier with his bed. I used pocket holes and everything has been holding up quite nicely. Love these plans.

Blog Link
Twin Sized Kentwood Bed
Built from Plan(s)
Kentwood Bed
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Apply 2 coats of Miss Mustard Seed's Typewriter milk paint mixed one part paint to one part water. Sand with a fine grit sanding sponge then seal with Miss Mustard Seed's Hemp Oil. Wipe off any excess oil.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Wood Easter Basket Bunny Shaped Trug

Submitted by Hardware on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 12:32

Check it out on iamhardware.com ! Thanks Ana for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Easter Basket Bunny Shaped Trug
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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overbeckdaren@…

Sun, 03/08/2020 - 20:58

This is  great starter project for the diyer I want to personally thank you ana for this plan I'm a modest wood worker and sell my stuff for profit I will say these were a big hit in my area with selling 50+ baskets which is the most I've built of one thing in all my 7 years of woodworking these are the cutest little baskets thanks again

Brookstone Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 12:06

Made for the spare room. Followed plan except for the top where I used a premade edge glued board.

Built from Plan(s)
Brookstone Desk
Finish Used
Special Walnut stain

Farmhouse Kitchen Table

My husband and I recently bought our first home right outside of Austin, Texas. One of my favorite features of the house were the beautiful bay windows in the kitchen. I wanted to have a table that accented the windows and created a centerpiece in the kitchen. I stumbled upon this blog, found the Farmhouse Table, and decided I was going to build this table! With the help of my dad, I was able to complete my first wood-working project, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the way it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Benchright Industrial Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Nelson55

Sat, 10/19/2013 - 10:44

I was wondering if this table was white? I cant tell by the lighting, but I was looking to make this table for myself stained white. Yours is the first I've seen that looks white, if so could you tell me the color of the stain? Thanks the table is beautiful!

Rustic Kitchen Island DIY

Submitted by kstruthers on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 07:57

Modified the plan in order to use 12 inch drawer slides and to fit the 1X24x48 project panel found at Lowes. The 2 inch swivel casters and drawer hardware were found at Home Depot.

Built from Plan(s)
Wide Rustic X Kitchen Island
Estimated Cost
$150-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Premium Plus Ultra in snowfall with Minwax dark walnut stain for top. Sealed with General Finishes High Performance topcoat in flat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Grandkids LOVE IT!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 05:31

Simple to build, took longer to paint it than it did to build it!

Built from Plan(s)
Little Kids Picnic Table
Estimated Cost
65 dollars (45 was paint).
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
primed with Kilz, painted with Glidden. Harley symbols were hand painted.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic x console table

Submitted by Markb25 on Fri, 03/19/2021 - 14:39

Based on the rustic x console plans with a few small changes to cater to the space available.

Built entirely from 2x4 with the exception of the X's which are 2x2; I choose to use half-lap joints to make these, ordinarily I'd have these a lot neater but chose to leave them visable to add the the rustic feel.

For the finish I've oxidised the wood with a steel wool and white vinegar solution and then applied a light grey wash over the top.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White vinegar and still wool solution, grey wash and rustolium clear wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Table with Extenstions

Great Plan from Tommy and Ellie Farmhouse Table. Have built 3 for family members for holiday gifts. I thought I found his plans from on here but don't remember where. So all I do to refer back is google tommy and Ellie Farmhouse table.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans
Estimated Cost
140
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse Table

Fun and challenging build, be sure to square the edges of lumber before assembly to get a better fit

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Fancy X farmhouse table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 19:09

Built this table using the Ana White plans everything worked great.

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
NA had the wood already
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Used Minwax espresso stain and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse bed king with drawers

Submitted by 1AIRCRAFt1 on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 18:36

Hi Ana! I'm new to these internet sites, my wife was showing me your Farmhouse Bed so I gave it a shot. this is the first furniture piece I have ever built. I did make a few changes to your plans, I hope you don't mind. I added drawers on both sides of the bed. I also king sized it. let me know what you think of it. I think it turned out well. (of course) It sleeps better that any bed we have ever had. Because of the built in storage we were able to remove a large dresser giving us more room in the bedroom. I really enjoy your site, thank you! P.S. I still don't understand what the "PIN" thing is or how to work it.

Estimated Cost
$550
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Wash
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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1AIRCRAFt1

Mon, 03/29/2021 - 16:16

Thank you. I would have never tried it without your drawings. I gotta tell ya, your really good at what you do. your the only one I follow. Thanks once again. Love your work!!!