My first furniture building project!
Ana, thanks for sharing this project.
I saw this crate and I decided to build it this year.
I changed it up a bit to accommodate my tree size. Mine measures 24".
I left it natural wood color, I think it brings up rustic look that I was going for. :)
It is very easy to build and it looks fantastic!
Thanks,
Merry Christmas!
This is the Mom's Lego Table everything went according to plan until, I cut and tried to place the table tops in ... Ooops. Was not square, with the help of my father-in-law we got them to fit. So, as Ana says ..CHECK FOR SQUARE!!! The other part that took awhile was the chess board but was worth it my son loves chess!
Made four pull out drawers with full extension soft close drawer slides.
Two shallow ones to store large items in and two deep ones to help hold pan lids and frying pans.
I used select pine for the sides and routed a slot for a 1/4 inch plywood base.
I put the pocket holes on the inside so less visible.
Quick, easy and inexpensive build... I opted not to do the rounded corners at the base of the tree as I was in a hurry.
I built Ana Whites Bathroom vanity with drawers. I love how easy the plans are to follow and even adjust. I tweaked the measurements to fit the space I had. After supplies, I spent a bit less than a store bough vanity, and it is solid wood rather than the cheap materials the less expensive store bought one. It turned out beautiful! I also built the mirror frame and the shelves to match. Thank you, Ana, for your amazing website, plans, videos, and confidence to tackle the projects myself. My daughter chose the mahogany stain because she loved the way it sounds..."It's Mahogany!"
Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:44
Way to go, love the finish and the matching mirror! Thank you for sharing:)
I finally got around to building the first project on my list. I needed more storage in my room so I built the storage bench from the plans. I did tweak it a little to make it a bit wider so that it will neatly match the width of my bed. I may get around to making a cushion for it but right now it serves as a nice tray to hold my wallet and other various sundries.
I designed (in Sketchup) and built some bunk beds for my boys. They're made out of all common sized lumber, SUPER sturdy, and have no exposed nails or screws! The kids LOVE them and I'm really happy with how they turned out!
This portion of the build is just for 2 bunks, but the design allows for a third, lofted bunk to be added (I'll build that next year)
I've got the full step-by-step build at
http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/iltms-project-bunk-beds-part-1/
http://www.iliketomakestuff.com/iltms-project-bunk-beds-part-2/
This was my first major build and while not perfect and I was little clunky building along the way, I’m happy with how it turned out and I think the girls will love it for Christmas. We are beach dwellers and surfers, but I’m also a former (always) a farm girl as well, so we put a surfing pig on it too. I wanted to keep it whimsical a bit so put starfish knobs for the burners. Took me a long time and more money than average probably because of learning curve as well as having to sneak work on it between working, toddler and infant. I got a Kreg and more tools for Christmas, so I am looking forward to more building!
update: My little destroyer broke the door within 10 minutes because it was too big for her to work around. So I “remodeled” it and made the door just the top half so that is her oven. MUCH BETTER. Now she can use it far easier and it isn’t dropping to the floor.
This is a special order for a life-long friend. This beautiful coffee table features a live-edge pine slab with metal legs and a removable lower shelf. The finish has a light burn and pecan stain and finish. It fits in nicely in its new home and compliments the other side table with metal legs. Love having my creations in the homes of friends and family!
Tue, 12/21/2021 - 12:53
OOOH YES! Love the live edge and industrial modern feel, very raw and beautiful!
I've been wanting a bench for the foot of my bed for a long time, but could not find one I wanted at a price I wanted to pay. When I saw Ana's Upholstered Bench, it was just what I'd been looking for! I went out to the barn and scrounged some lumber, and then, because I am not comfortable using a circle cut saw, but I am comfortable using a table saw, I went online and found some videos on how to make a taper cut jig for a table saw and used that method to cut the tapers on the legs. I finished cutting out the frame and then sanded, stained and tung oiled the legs. My husband helped me assemble the frame and then I upholstered it. I am redoing my bedroom in a 'western' theme, and I used the remnant of the same faux suede fabric we used on the headboard. I added the nailheads but apparently I chose some that are only carried in one store in the area, so I'm having to wait a week for them to restock since I bought all they had! Then I'll add the rest to the front.
I am delighted with how it turned out! It not only looks good, it's really sturdy, and since I have less than $20 in out-of-pocket expenses, it sure beats those high priced benches! Thanks, Ana, you are a real inspiration to this 61-year-old grandma!
We are getting a puppy in a couple weeks and we want to crate train her. We have a small house so the only place we have to put the crate is in the living room. Needless to say, we needed a way to make the crate look good in our living room. That's when I found the plans for the rustic x-end table. The dimensions were almost the same as the dog crate. I only had to change the dimensions by a couple inches and wallah! Now the crate doesn't look out of place and I have a place to put my laptop and phone! I ended up ripping the 2x6's just a saw blade width down to get rid of the rounded edges and that made the top come together smoother. I also planed down the top a bit as well. In some spots, you can hardly tell they were 2x6's laminated together! I used two different stains on it. The first coat was a tudor stain but I wanted to warm it up a bit so I put a coat of antique walnut on it as well. I am very very happy with how this turned out. Now my husband would like me to build a coffee table to match!
Thu, 02/25/2016 - 08:59
This entire site is click bait. yet to see one actual plan. its like all stolen data from pinterist. which is equally as bad
My first real project, can't wait to do another one.
Mon, 06/01/2015 - 20:57
Thanks! Yeah the finish was a bit difficult but finally came out nice.
Thu, 06/02/2016 - 11:00
I know this is an old post. But just wondering about your finish as well. So when u say white wash what did you use?
Beautiful by the way!
I built this as a Christmas gift. The overall length was shortened to 6' long, I only used two legs, however I built the bench with three legs overall length 6'. Finished to match chairs purchased from overstock.com
This came together pretty easily and the directions were spot on. These were my first 2 out of about 15 that are done now. The sage green one now has a chalkboard seat which I love!
Potting Bench.. Used an old window for the top part. Great easy plan can be modified to build for many uses. I had free wood and used a walnut stain. But I am thinking of painting it black.
If you're like me, the mail ends up scattered all over the dining table. Such a mess. Now, all is nicely organized into our respective slots, save the occasional laziness where it still ends up on the table : ) Used chalkboard paint for the centers and moulding for the trim. Love it!
Living in a small cabin there was no room for a dedicated dining area so this coffee table/dining table combo was just the ticket! Quick to convert and fits my cabin style. The L brackets (basic utilitarian brackets spray painted hammered black) on the corners serve as extra support as well as a decorative element. (time will tell if I need to add any extra wood braces to the long sides)
Sat, 03/31/2018 - 11:47
Your table came out great! It's on my honey-do list next. I was wondering now that you've built it and used it for awhile, is the pine holding up well for the top and for the base? The 2x2s at the box stores are mostly warped, twisted, really dinged up so I'm thinking about getting a slightly harder wood for the base, and maybe maple for the top. The top would be stained black, the base will be painted. If the 2x2 pine you used seems stable (with the L brackets), I'd reconsider and go pick through the box store a little more thoroughly.
Sat, 03/31/2018 - 11:47
Your table came out great! It's on my honey-do list next. I was wondering now that you've built it and used it for awhile, is the pine holding up well for the top and for the base? The 2x2s at the box stores are mostly warped, twisted, really dinged up so I'm thinking about getting a slightly harder wood for the base, and maybe maple for the top. The top would be stained black, the base will be painted. If the 2x2 pine you used seems stable (with the L brackets), I'd reconsider and go pick through the box store a little more thoroughly.
Sat, 03/31/2018 - 11:49
Your table came out great! It's on my honey-do list next. I was wondering now that you've built it and used it for awhile, is the pine holding up well for the top and for the base? The 2x2s at the box stores are mostly warped, twisted, really dinged up so I'm thinking about getting a slightly harder wood for the base, and maybe maple for the top. The top would be stained black, the base will be painted. If the 2x2 pine you used seems stable (with the L brackets), I'd reconsider and go pick through the box store a little more thoroughly. I also wondered the same about including braces on the long side.
Wed, 04/11/2018 - 15:27
It hasn't been used enough yet to tell you how the pine will hold up. But it is very stable .I nailed the shelves in and the trim around it adds stability. I don't see a need for and kind of bracing.
Wed, 04/11/2018 - 15:27
It hasn't been used enough yet to tell you how the pine will hold up. But it is very stable .I nailed the shelves in and the trim around it adds stability. I don't see a need for and kind of bracing.
