Community Brag Posts

9 Cube Bookshelf

Submitted by brianarmas on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 21:56

I followed the 6 cube shelf plans but just accounted for the extra cube plus 3/4 inch shelf. It was pretty simple build. The hardest part was painting it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$70
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Ultra Paint + Primer. The color we used was Lowe's Crafted White, which we matched to our baseboards and crown. We did 2 coats, then filled and sanded, and did 2 more coats. Really nice thick coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

nahema2102

Mon, 11/21/2016 - 14:34

Hi 

You said that you made a 9 Cube by adding 3/4 inch to measurements. Please let me know if my measurements are correct.  You added 12 1/4'' (cube height) + 26 3/4'' (side height) + 3/4'' (measurements you added to get the total inches need for the sides? 

 

Nativity Centrepiece

My wife asked for a table top Nativity Centrepiece as we were hosting Christmas. Was fun and quick to make it small!

Estimated Cost
Free if it's scrap!
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Poly & stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

tryde side table

Submitted by vic b on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 14:32

The plans are modified from ana's Tryde side table plan.
I used smaller timber for the legs and top and finished it with a maple stain to match in with our other furniture.

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Patio Adirondack Chairs and Patio table from Ana's plans

chairs from Ana's adirondack chair plan and table from the round adirondack table plan. Plans were easy to follow and this was fun to do. Made for my daughters patio.

Estimated Cost
$200 in wood, stain and polyurethane
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
early american stain and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

bridgeta

Fri, 11/20/2015 - 06:42

I'm wondering where to find the steps for this post? I tried going via the tags but nothing comes up on the site anywhere. Just let me know. Thanks!

Outdoor chair to match the sofa

I built this chair to match the outdoor sofa.  I had some extra 2 x 4's after I completed the project.  I just substituted 24 inch 2 x 4's for the 72 inch 2 x 4's that the original plans called for.  

Estimated Cost
$16 I used the wood that I had already purchased for the outdoor sofa, but ended up having to purchase a couple of additional 2 x 4's to complete it.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Summer Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rolling Miter Saw Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/13/2023 - 08:34

I pretty much followed the plans exactly as provided. The folding brackets I used are supposed to be heavy duty and able to handle up to 100 lbs. per pair of brackets. We'll see how they do. If needed, I might add the 2x2 or 2x4 braces I've seen many others do on here. It's nice to finally have my mitre saw off of my workbench.

These are the brackets and wheels I used.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08PVFJ87Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_…

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B093FQVV8P/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_…

 

Built from Plan(s)

Sasha W/D Pedestal

This thing is AMAZING! If I was able to build as often as I do laundry, I would have a much more impressive brag list! Thank you for the plan!

Estimated Cost
60+scrap
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I used black outdoor paint left over from another project.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Little Kids Picnic Table

Submitted by DTMcF on Mon, 03/10/2014 - 15:33

Our first project from Ana-White.com - but certainly not our last! This preschool picnic table was an easy introduction for a couple of newbies. Our one-and-a-half year-old uses it all the time. Thank you!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
interior paint & primer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Door spice rack

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 18:02

love Ana!  We moved from the city to a late 1800's Victorian farm house with no closets, no basement, no storage!  This was a great Woodshop 101 project for my husband and me, and gave us extra space in the kitchen. Can't wait to do another Ana project. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
A mix of paint and water-base poly
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Counter Height Garden Boxes by Janet Fox

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 15:21

My 15 and 12-year-old sons made two of these for me. Super easy, they followed the step by step instructions which were perfect, easy to read. They made two in only a few hours!

Estimated Cost
$130 in suplies
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Printer's Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:49

Built from printers triple console plan. 

Jkindle

Built from Plan(s)

Comments

More angles - little ladder shelf

I like the clean lines of this little shelf. Not sure whether it will become a plant stand or bed side table in the spare room. Found it quite tricky to put the bottom shelf in the right spot - even though the legs were fastened with 2 screws each at the top there was still enough give so that pushing a leg out or in a bit created a wobble. Ended up putting glue on and with the help of an extra pair of hands and a spirit level put the shelf into place by trial & error, making sure the whole thing stood nice and firm on the ground. Put on some clamps & came back the next day to put the screws in. Used a plug cutter to cut 'covers' for my screws from off-cuts of the same timber, but didn't quite manage to get the grain aligned so you still see them. Made these from decking boards (very close in dimensions to 1x3 boards) sold as 'forest reds' in the hardware store, which are a mix of eucalypt hard woods.

Estimated Cost
$18 for timber
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exteriour grade clear poly-urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Jake

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 16:35

Your step table, step stool, whatever you want to call it is beautiful. Great Job! I have made four of them. I reinforce the bottom shelf in case you want to use the step-?? to get stuff off high shelves or just paint a room and not mess with a step ladder. My first one is in our kitchen and it is the most used piece of furniture in the room. I got my grandkids and a little girl from across the street to build the others. The loved the experience. You can see pics at my page on Ana-White.

Bunk Beds!

Submitted by JayD on Sat, 03/15/2014 - 10:55

Great plans. Easy project -- made some mods and saved a bundle. My son is stoked!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Sofa.............Thank Ana

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/14/2016 - 17:27

Thanks SOOOOOOO much for the Plans. I had fun building this and my Mother will be so happy to have it.

I'm sure she will be spending more time on the deck this summer.

 

Cheers, from Toronto

 

Chris,

 

Estimated Cost
$85
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

A Frame Chicken Coop

I built this chicken coop a few years ago for my cousin. I was happy with the plans, and the ease of the build, and she was happy at how easy it was to move. **This picture does not show the wheels installed.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150 CAD
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple Outdoor Chair

Submitted by AlexaWoods on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 08:26

This chair was built part of a love seat and table set.

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Cabot Australian Jarrah Brown
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

1st project

Submitted by Coach Ty on Mon, 03/17/2014 - 12:12

Built a set, used this as an entertainment stand below the TV, mactching coffee table done and end table to go with it. Altered the plans (dimensions) a little to accommodate my room. Love this site! Thanks Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Peanuts Adirondack Chair for Kids

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 21:08

Had just watched the new Peanuts movie.Kind of liked it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane. Many coats of paint along with a lot of taping. All outdoor water-based from primer to Varathane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate