Outdoor DIY Sofa
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Outdoor Sofa
Wood Worker Flames
Outdoor Sofa
Wood Worker Flames
This bench was perfect for our front porch, but after I bought all the lumber I realized how big and substantial it would be. So, I slimmed it down and swapped out the following: seat slats 1x2, posts and supports 2x2, arms 1x3, backrest 1x6, aprons 2x3. Looks great and feels like a better fit for our porch. Enjoying the afternoon sun in style now, thanks!
Wed, 05/01/2013 - 09:31
I would like to make the bench on a diet since my front porch is smaller aswell. Are the cuts the same as original plans?
we made two of step stools for two little girls for Christmas! we personalized them. we drill some wholes so, it'd be easy for the girls to carry around.
Thank you for a very clear tutorial. Only challenge was the hinges but managed OK. I changed the position of the legs and chose some bit thicker tree and rounded the bottoms to make it more steady and easier to move around.
My handy Dad built this for my daughter using the awesome Plan as a base. Made a couple minor modifications (raised it up so more space under the bed; added brackets so the siderails can easily be removed; etc). Turned out perfectly!
I bought a campaign dresser off of CL that I wanted to use as a TV stand, but it was too short. I searched Ana's plans for "Hutch" and figured out how she builds hutches, and made a simple hutch for the dresser. That's my favorite part about Ana's site...I'm gaining knowledge and experience to be able to build whatever I want!! I used 1 x 10 boards for the body of the hutch, 3/4" plywood for the back, and a 1 x 2 for the trim.
I made this for a friends daughter. I attached the wheels with 3/8" aluminum rods, washers, and axle caps. It can be tricky to get the rods the exact length you need, but it allows the wheels to roll very well. The wheels were cut with a 5" hole saw and then sanded smooth. For sanding, I attached each wheel to my drill and spun them over sand paper. This allowed the wheels to maintain their circular shape.
Needed a small workbench to fit in a tight space, but still wanted something sturdy as it supports a 1-ton arbor press. Your plans were so helpful!
Fri, 09/08/2023 - 09:39
Thank you for sharing your project, it looks like it will get the job done!
We got some new furniture and realized that the TV stand we currently have just wasn't going to work. We found a media console at Restoration Hardware that we really liked (http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productI…). Well, we liked everything but the $1,300 price tag. With a couple sheets of 3/4 plywood, some 1x3's, 1x4's and 1x6's we built this for a fraction of the price. We even modified it so the two side doors have speaker mesh instead of solid panels so we can enjoy the sound without the eyesore of the speakers.
The stain is still drying so I don't have a final installed photo.
Fri, 09/05/2014 - 11:23
I was curious if you had any kind of plans for this peice or if you could at least tell me what sizes of wood you used. I am very interested in building this!
Thnak you,
Meghan
Wed, 02/11/2015 - 10:25
I would also love plans if you are willing to share them. Great work!
Sat, 03/14/2015 - 08:18
I am trying to build a similar style cabinet with the middle part coming out. Could you please let me know, since the middle section of the cabinet comes out, is the bottom and top cut out of one piece of wood? You can email me at [email protected]. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much! Erika
Sun, 10/16/2016 - 20:00
Hello! This is a beautiful piece. Would love to see the plans, if they are available. Please let me know! Thank you!
I built this book rack using scrap wood and modified plans from the Full Length Plate Rack. It was a really straightforward build, and functions very well as vertical storage that takes up little space. I predrilled, screwed and glued all of the joints, vs. stapling.
I built this for my second son who was tired of "being in jail", he's almost 3. His older brother is now jealous!
Was a nice easy build - the hardest part was paint spraying for the first time! I would cut the slats pieces about 1/4" smaller to give a bit more wiggle room when lining up the pieces, and make sure to keep the headboard and footboard square when lining up.
The cost was higher for me being in the Bahamas. I used fir for the frame and spruce for the planks, why, I thought it would save some money but didn't really.
I used pocket holes to attach the bed rails to the headboard and footboard.
Using Ana's Cassidy bed plans, I made this king sized bed. I substituted scrap pieces for them shims.
This was our first project and it was pretty simple! We are really happy with the results. We went a little further and lined the inside ceiling and used outdoor carpet inside as well. We saved money by using reminant wood for the deck and some old shingles that had been lying around. It was our first time roofing so it is far from perfect but it should stay dry. Overall our two little girls LOVE it.
Wine rack made from discarded pallet, with slots to hang glasses
Fri, 01/31/2014 - 08:57
How did you add the wine glass holders on the bottom. I didn't see that in Ana's plans. Please share.
Sun, 01/22/2017 - 11:33
Umm where is the actual instructions
Sun, 01/22/2017 - 12:22
Hi, this is a guest submitted post based off this plan http://www.ana-white.com/admin/structure/views/view/blog/edit Perhaps try this tutorial for the stemware holder http://twineandvines.com/diy-to-try-pallet-wine-rack/
6'x6' with 12'' Treated Sides, 1x4 and 1x6 SPF tops/seats and 2x4 Brace under Seats to accommodate the 6 foot span. Sanded and Painted.
Completed in 2 days, couple hours each day, sanded/painted all boards before assembly.
Modern Farmhouse Bed Frame - with some added accents to match some other elements in the house - plan was so easy to follow and came together so well!! Thank you so much!!!!!
I needed a larger kitchen table to seat six and made the trestle table. Love it!
Terri M
I used the Cottage Media coffee table plans and modified the length and height to suit for the space I needed. Ana's plans were super easy to follow and am pleased with the end result.
My husband and I built this bed as our first ever project. It was so easy. It took about 8 hours plus painting time. I modified the original King plans by raising both the headboard and foo board 6 inches. This meant every vertical measurement was changed by 6 inches. I am also using a metal bed frame with box spring. We are next going to make the matching nightstands! Super excited to continue building my own furniture!
A huge thank you for these amazing plans. I absolutely love this site! I had so much fun making this chest. Overall a very simple build. I struggled with the finish but eventually got it how I wanted it. I also ran into a snag while building the lid. I ran out of 1x6’s which resulted in the unique top you see in the picture made from scrap 1x4’s from other projects. On to the next project.