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Just finished this farmhouse coffee table for my in-laws who live in Nova Scotia, Canada! This was my first try with the coffee table, but I have used plans from Ana for other projects and genuinely appreciate the simplicity as I am far from a master carpenter. As I started this project, I was determined to use pocket hole joinery (and glue) wherever I could. It took a little more thought, but the goal was accomplished! I finished the wood with BEHR water-based stain & poly, golden oak, and high gloss. I added crates, finished with a natural stain, for storage of small blankets; I also added the felt pads to protect their laminate floors. Thanks again for the plans, Ana!

I made this using plans submitted by pericles49. Thank you, pericles49!

I altered the design to use materials I had laying around, and changed the size to fit my space. That made it take a little longer - especially because changing the fastening pattern is still tricky for me - trying to keep screws from hitting each other.

Design

I made mine a little deeper 27-1/2" instead of 24 on the plan.

Materials

• Landscape timbers I had laying around. To save on weight, and wood, I ripped a couple of the landscape timerbers down the middle.
• Roof - 5-V crimp tin roof
• 1x4 pine boards (2nds from other projects)
• 1x4 and 1x2 cyprus boards (2nds from a construction project)

What I'd do differently next time

• The weight of the firewood is resting on the screws that fasten the floor to the posts. Next time I'll make the wood support the weight, and the screws just hold it in place.

I wanted a good flat and level workspace to continue projects. This workbench folds up to the wall in my garage so I can still park when not working on anything. I made it pretty stout with 2x4s and 2x6s since it would need to support fairly large pieces of furniture without deflecting. It is very heavy as a result though (good core workout folding it up and down :) )

I used two folding shelf brackets on the legs to keep them from accidentally being kicked out from under the table while it's out. (http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/2001690/2615/Folding-Shelf-Bracket-8-P…)

I used four heavy strap hinges to connect the table to the 2x6 (which was lag screwed into studs). Two gate latches were used to secure the edge of the table to studs when the table is folded up.

I cut the legs approximately, and then when the table was hung I cut and shimmed them to get the table level on the uneven surface of the garage floor.

Thank you so much for this so easy plan!  This was perfect!  I shortened the overall length to 48" to fit our entryway.  I got to make use of my Kreg Jig & was able to make use of upholstery fabric samples I had collecting dust.  Used 3" foam covered with 2 layers batting, then put together the several samples into a color block setting.  Stitched with french seams & squared off the corners before nailing down to the base.  I didn't have a guide other than my eyes for the nailheads & chose to spread the 128 nails out every inch rather than closer...served to hide any waivering off & I preferred the look.  I also found out that using a 2-sided tape like binding tape or Wonder tape for the cover was very helpful in keeping everything straight.  The base is stained a dark walnut & finished with 2 coats of clear semi-gloss Varathane.  The seat bottom is 5/8 MDF.

Tools used:

Circular saw

Sander

Pockethole Jig

Sewing machine & serger

mortise and tenon joints with dado for breadboards

Great Plans, I had a blast making this table for my wife! It turned out great. Thank you for sharing the plans for this beautiful piece!

-Mike

Reclaimed this wood from a >100 year old home that was being renovated. This is just the couch portion, I also built the sectional part. I really like how it came out. 

This was my first table, great directions from Ana White and other postings. Turned out great, the main addition I had was to add some supports for the ends as it felt like it needed it.

I loved Ana's 4x4 Truss Beam Table which was my inspiration for building this outdoor patio table Yesterday, I had a lot of fun. I used brown pressure treate wood because I wanted a table for my patio which would be weather resitant, a strong, great looking table that goes well with the rest of my patio anf I bet it wil last for a long time... Ready to entertain family and friends as soos as Spring comes!

I wanted to build a desk for each of my 3 kids. We have an unused loft space in our home that I wanted to convert to a kid's homework area. Initially, I was going to build cabinets and create two walls of built in bookshelves and desk space. But decided I wanted free standing desks in a style that would last them into adulthood. (And possibly move with them into their own homes:) I really liked Pottery Barn's Printer's Keyhole Desk for the first desk but couldn't find a plan to build something like that. I ended up modifying the Turned Leg media console plan instead. It was a lot of work trying to figure out the correct changes to the plan. It totally made me appreciate how easy Ana's plans are to follow. I changed the depth to 24 inches and also changed the basic box from the plan into 3 boxes (left side drawers, middle drawer, right side drawer) then attached the boxes to each other then to the top. It was a heck of lot easier to say that in a couple of sentances then to actually do it. I also found it easier to put face frames on my drawers to hide my not perfect drawer boxes.

This project took me about a month to complete. I am a SAHM, and was not able to work on it every day.

The finish is Minwax Ebony oil based stain. I've had success using Annie Sloan waxes on other projects but was not happy with how the top looked after using it on the desk. Eventually I sanded the finish off and re-stained it 2x then topped it with 3 coats of Polycrylic. I left the rest of the desk with the original stain/Dark Wax finish.

I am too lazy to attempt sanding off the rest of the desk and restaining and sealing it. Kid #2 is already asking when I'm going to start on his desk (I'm thinking RH St. James style) and Kid #1 came home from school today and wanted to do his homework in the basement (where his desk is currently drying) so I think I should just say it's done and move on!

My experience comes just from reading this site and a few others. I've made AG doll furniture, picture frames, a console table, 2 benches, built-in bookshelves and a dollhouse bookcase. I used pocket hole joinery, glue and nails in this project. I don't have a table saw, so I made my long cuts with a circular saw fitted with a Kreg Rip Cut and occasionally a jig saw.

I would like to add some sort of hutch to it and am considering the Channing Hutch from this site. Thanks for reading!

The box is pretty similar to Mimi's bench with a few dimensions changed. I also fully framed out the inside to make sure adults could sit on it if need be. The arms and backrest took a lot of just staring and "pondering". I like it and everyone else seems to love it. Thanks Ana and Mimi.