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From the plans, we added 2x6's to each end of the table to make the table a better size for 6 people, and also used 4x4's as legs rather than the 2x4's suggested. It makes the table much more sturdy and even looks best in my opinion.

Modified the plans for the rustic x console to fit in my kitchen. This was my first furniture making adventure, but end product was worth it, even if not perfect. Final product is 41inches by 25 inches and is 36.5 inches tall. I used shiplap for the top, over leftover 3/4 inch birch plywood. 

Changing table built for my first grandchild!

I know this website is more about building furniture, but I spent the last year refinishing this dining room set in my spare time (between working full time and going to school part time). I bought it at a garage sale for $100, and with a lot of love, time, and energy, it is finally ready for family dinners!

Made a couple modifications:

• Used 4x4 for the cross beams instead of 2x4. 
• Used 4x4 anywhere there were (2) 2x4s together. 
• Used a dowel jig to attach the (4) 45 degree pieces on each post
• Sanded down the table top until the seams disappeared.  Thank you, belt sander!

That last bullet was super-important to the Mrs.  She was adamant that the table should not have spaces in between the boards, yet she did not want any seams for crumbs to collect.  The result was that I had to sand down the table top about an eighth of an inch... but the seams disappeared.

Also, we initially used Ebony stain... until we realized it was too dark.  Sanded that down a bit, then went over top with the Kona stain.  Result was a dark brown with some black detailing.  Finished with some minwax wipe-on poly.  Turned out really nice!

Thank you, Ana - This project was a ton of fun, challenging, and ultimately, very rewarding!

I had to change the plan to better fit my son's room. I changed the depth to 22 and the width to 34 to fit in the corner. Big lesson learned don't use the worst wood possible where the drawer slides go, yikes the rigging I had to do was awful. Atleast no one can see it is all under the desk. :)

I saw these here on Ana Whites site and fell in love and wanted to make one for my 3 year old. Well at the time (we now no longer have it) we had a huge chalkboard wall upstairs for my 4 boys and therefor the hubs told me there was no need to build these....but I have a friend who has twin girls and I new that was the perfect opportunity to build these cute things as their birthday presents! So that is what I did. I also made a zipper pouch to hold the chalk. The girls love them :)

I had a half bathroom in my guest room but wanted a second full bathroom, so removed the sink out of the half and installed a shower. I built the vanity in the room and added a make-up area with seating. I used my Kreg beaded faceframe system and to add a bead around the faceframe and built inset doors and drawers. I used Behr paint and used valspar antiquing glaze for the finish. I used the leftover shower tiles to make the countertop. 

This is the Ipex bookcase (plans on this site). My husband built it for our almost 11 year old's room. He modified it to be 36 inches wide rather than 48. Painting scheme done by me - she is into black and white/zebra.
We are pleased!!

I've always wanted Adirondack chairs but found them way too expensive to buy. I found Ana's plan a while ago and promised myself I'd make one this summer. Well I enjoyed it so much I did three of them!

Norwegian version.

Wood sizes in millimeters:
Can be bought from Byggmax, Monter or Coop Obs bygg for example.
36x48mm
48x98mm
48x148mm

Lessons learned: Dont buy cheap tools and make sure the wood is straight.

We love this little desk for my 3-year-old's room.  She chose the light blue color and helped me paint it.  We used Valspar chalk paint and wax and love the look.  We didn't have room for the double-sided storage so we used pre-made table legs for the other side.  Thanks again, Ana!

p.s. Sorry about the photos rotation.  I have no idea why they are all sideways.  

I just wanted better organization and shoe racks up close to the front of the closet instead of in the back but I also didn’t want them too deep. These plans fixed that.

I built my new sofa!
I am so happy how it turned out. I had to translate all the instuctions in french, and modify the dimensions to adapt them to the lumbers I found in my country (France)
I had to change inches in centimeters too.
It was just a little difficult but I built it!!!
Thank you so much Ana, I am one of your fan.

This was such a fun project!! Kudos to Ana White for a great design!! We made several changes, including the dimensions; 10ft X 42-43 in (left the outside edge raw.  Table top is 1.5" thick American Walnut with a semi gloss clear poly, and the base is milled 1.5" thick poplar, stained dark walnut.  The pedestals also have threaded rods vertically drilled through the center beams (one top and one bottom) and used 3/4" dowels sunk into the base and riser for added structural stability.  Finally, the mortise and tenon runner on bottom used dowels to hold it in place and the top is removable using my own fabricated wooden cleats to attach the top in an old style removable way.  All in all; although this was certainly not the cheapest (about $1,500 all things considered) or simple (although comparable materials and craftsmanship would cost about 3x what I spent); this table is bullet proof and beautiful!! Thanks for the inspiration Ana!!!

I built this table for my wife as Christmas gift. I love how it turned out. I used a wood burner to write on the bottom some lyrics from our song from our wedding. It’s humbling to know we will sit and have dinner at a table I made. Thanks Ana for the great plans.