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Armless Patio sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 17:25

I made this for my outside patio but since completing the project, it's been raining. So, it's inside the screen porch for the time being.

 

Estimated Cost
$60 for wooden chairs $240 for cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Semi transparent stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic Display End Tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/06/2021 - 18:09

These rustic display end tables were built using the “Rustic X End Table” plan, with an added twist! The fronts and two sides are all glass enclosed with barn wood backdrop and bottom.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Classic Gray with Polycrilic Clearcoat
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Entry way bench and shelf

Submitted by Kmtgolden on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 14:13

This was my first build- it went pretty smoothly. The most time consuming part was the finish since my time between coats took longer to dry due to the weather.

Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax gel in red elm- 2 coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

School Students

Submitted by gwert01 on Thu, 02/26/2015 - 09:35

This is how we modified your plans. The project was built on the school campus then transported to the final site. We made this in frame sections and then assmbled with let in bracing to give ridgidness to the structure. We coverd with corrigated metalm and corrigated clear PVC glass. THe edges were covered with 2" x 2" dripedge. We will set it up on block and fill the middle with gravel to support water runoffand to give a solid walking surface. Our goal was to make a good quality movable greenhouse at the lowest cost possible.

Notes: If i was not concerned about cost, I would have used cedar 2x4 and would have used a heaviedr guage metal and glass. these two changes will raise the cost to around $1200.00

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
This project cost us $750.00 for all materials
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cedar stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 19:12

I've been needing a patio table for some time and this fit what I needed. Ready for next project!

 

Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax espresso finish
Behr hemisphere blue
Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

"Old Wood" Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 06:16

Given the crazy price of wood (2021), I'm glad I saved some old deck boards and fence panels we replaced last year, so I could build these! Love the design.

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Zach's new desk

Submitted by dinifam on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 13:28

I built this desk so my son would have a place for his old school tv and to do his homework! It was super easy and I love how the finish came out! His room is a huge work in progress but this is the first step:)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
20.00 as I had scraps and finish supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I sprayed the bottom with satin black paint The top I painted white then sanded it down with 80 grit and rubbed on then rubbed and wiped minwax poly espresso stain until I got the look desired. Easy!!!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Our Faux Fireplace!

So easy! We need to hide a return vent on the wall and a faux fireplace was an excellent solve!

Estimated Cost
$150-200 total
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Black washing
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Fun father son project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/29/2017 - 16:01

Plans make this a fairly easy project. Im looking forward to making a dresser to match as time allows. The bed ends up being a bit higher than i expected but still very happy with it. This made for a good 4 day father son build. 

Estimated Cost
750
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Electronics workstation desk from RusticX plans

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/19/2021 - 20:37

Base desk for workstation. Will probably add a "hutch" at some point.

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Modern Angle Chair

Submitted by sraper2 on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 17:55

I built 6 of these chairs to go with my Farmhouse Table I built. I did change them a bit. I changed the angle on the back legs and the seat. I posted some pictures of the process and went a little more into detail about my changes on my blog.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

White and ceder nest boxes

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 21:35

I mostly followed Ana's plans but used 1 5/8 screws and had a problem with wood splitting so for the ceder I used a finish nailer instread which worked great. I also painted before nailing the ceder pieces so they would really stand out and I also cut a few inches off the front ceder piece as I think 5.5in is too high and covers too much of the entrance. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
30 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Just an exterior white paint on the pine.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

2x4 full outdoor patio set

Submitted by dtirrell on Tue, 07/06/2021 - 06:44

Used the plans for the 2x4 outdoor sofa. Modified the dimensions to better fit my personal needs. Made the coffee table a square instead of the rectangle plans posted here

Estimated Cost
$1200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse queen bed

Submitted by Kwinner on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 19:34

This is my first project working with wood. My husband and friends are very amazed by what I built.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
One coat of Minwax red mohogany with two coats of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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My first project!

Submitted by J_Weeks13 on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 10:26

Thanks for the awesome, easy to follow plans!! All that's left to do is stain it and build another one- I'm going to have 2 on my back patio! A successful first project! Thanks!!

Estimated Cost
$130.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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thecityalaskan

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 12:27

So awesome!!! Especially for your first project! Super inspiring for those of us who would like to attempt a project like this! Thank you for sharing!

Modified to Personalize

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 09:29

I probably took this project on at a bad time (final semester of college, planning to move for my first job, and getting married) but this was my wedding present to my wife. I modified the plans and made everything (except for the drawer boxes) out of white oak cut from my father in law's farm. The headboard, footboard, and drawer faces are edge glued planks. I made the corner posts by gluing 2x4s together (actual dimension of the post is 3x3). I used threaded inserts to make it come apart into 4 pieces (headboard, footboard, and drawer boxes). This thing is HEAVY (the headboard alone probably weighs ~150lbs) I learned a lot during this project and these planse were a great guideline!

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut (233). I used a basic brush on polyurothane. Knowing what I know now, I would probably go back and use General Finishes. I used a combination of seal-a-cell and and Arm-R-Seal. I used that combo on a crib I build a few months ago and I am really happy with the look and durability of the finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Exterior farmhouse table for the farm

we needed an exterior table big enough for 8 on short notice. It's hard to find nice exterior furniture on the Big Island of Hawaii so we decided to build ourselves using borrowed tools. only wish i had my kreg jig nearby :).

*this is July 2021 (pandemic) so wood prices have shot up. that's the reason the cost of the project is higher than normal.

Estimated Cost
350
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
1. Primer: Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Primer
2. Wood conditioner: Varathane pre-stain wood conditioner
3. Paint – Legs: Benjamin moore soft gloss finish premium exterior paint in white
4. Stain – Top: Varathane premium poly+stain in Satin Jacobean
5. Varnish: Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane
6. #9 x 2-1/2 in. Star Flat-Head Wood Deck Screws by Deckmate
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Library ledges

Submitted by TBENNE on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 19:06

I really enjoyed this project. I would suggest painting as much as possible before assembly. I used pocket screws to hide which are hidden on the back side and a nail gun to attach the front 1x2s. I made a total of 8 ledges.

One thing I did different from the project plan is that I connected the bottom board on top of the back board to give me a little more space on the bottom for layering my books.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar in Swiss Coffee. Top coat of Minwax Polyacrylic in Gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Move over Restoration Hardware!

Submitted by gfranq on Tue, 03/10/2015 - 10:58

I actually emailed Restoration Hardware and although they no longer carry this chair , it was priced starting at 795$!!  Not even close to what it cost me to make it myself. I spent 88 $ on the cushions, 5$ on screws and approx 65$ on the wood so all together this chair cost me about 158$. Thanks Ana!

Finish Used
I used a oil primer and followed it with an outdoor semi gloss in white
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modified Garage Shelf (w/ Workbench)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 11:15

Great plans allow for versatility and easy customization. Put the whole thing together in a day w/ one other person. My set up is 16' long - 5' on the side shelves and 6' for the workbench. Added a pegboard and fluorescent light under the top middle shelves. I'm also designing a slim drawer to go under the workbencheck area. Thanks a bunch!

Estimated Cost
~$150 including pegboard.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Will stain dark in the future
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Farmhouse Desk

Submitted by MacandFab on Sun, 08/01/2021 - 04:49

My wife needed a desk to work at home from and nothing on the retail market interested us, so I offered to build one. I followed the plans for a Farmhouse Desk, but with a change for the top. I chose a pre-sanded 3/4" red oak top and trim to cover the plywood edges. We didn't want the lips or edges that may show up using the planned 1x6" planks. The desktop measures 31.5 x 71.5" which is large, but allows for a lot of work to be accomplished. I added a grommet hole for the wires and a 3 1/8" hole for a desktop outlet with 2 USB's, 1 USB-C and two regular outlets. I also added a 9-input power strip / surge protector on the underside of the desk that the desktop outlet plugs in to. So only the power strip plugs into the wall and everything is surge protected.

It took me 4 weeks and about 25 hours, as I made it around my work schedule and family life.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Desktop: Minwax Espresso Stain

Base: Valspar All-weather White Solid Exterior Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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