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Sewing cart/table

Submitted by luxonagel on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 09:08

Love this plan! I used locking hinges instead of legs because it will overlap a bed in our guest room when in use. The hinges are rated for 250lbs and have held both of my sewing machines with no issues. I placed the middle shelf to fit my machines on the lower and standard fabric storage cubes on the upper. A metal adhesive measuring tape was added to the edge for convenience. This table will also be used as a buffet for family/group gatherings.

Built from Plan(s)
Folding Sewing Table
Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin-Williams Duration in Snowbound (7004)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Akroezen

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 09:09

Hi! I need my sewing cart to be used without legs as well and have search everywhere for an appropriate hinge. Could you share with me what type & size you used? Did you change the sizes of the top to accommodate at all? Thanks!

Entry shelf modified to a bathroom shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 19:10

This was so fun, used contact paper on the back plywood and it turned out really well.

Built from Plan(s)
Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf with Hooks
Estimated Cost
Less than $75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White satin paint from behr
I sanded between coats and used a fine bristle brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lumber Scrap wood portable Cart

Submitted by Kingspiper on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 13:03

Cut-off lumber cart on heavy duty 3 inch locking swivel casters.  Used 3/4 copper pipe and 3/4 plywood with a couple of pine wood scraps.  Keeps things neat and clean. :)

Estimated Cost
125.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain and plain walnut oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Kitty Outhouse

My first Ana White project. Built Ana’s awesome small cedar shed as an outhouse for our many cats. The have access to it from inside the house. Great way to keep litter boxes and the mess out of the house. It is stand alone, and attached to the house, in front of a bedroom window. There are two ‘entrances’ as well as two, one-way, escape hatches, if a cat in the outhouse is interrupted by another cat (I.e. a male cat comes in and the female feels trapped) they can exit to the outside (one way so no critters can come inside!). Ana has easy to build plans, great site! I plan on making the square table just posted today for my newly refurbished deck. Keep in mind, my estimated costs and time reflect a LOT of additional features on the inside. The shed itself, very easy, simple, inexpensive. Very little waste with Ana’s projects as well.

Built from Plan(s)
Small Cedar Shed
Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
No finish, at least not yet.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Double Pedestal Farmhouse Table (8 feet)

Built from the Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table plans. Had to size down the plans a little bit to fit into my dining room. Created three pedestal legs but only ended up using two on the final table. Took about 16 hours from start to finish. All of the wood is pine except for the top, which is Poplar. Made a couple of mistakes along the way but am very happy with the way everything turned out. Feel free to ask questions and I will do my best to answer them. Happy Building!

Built from Plan(s)
Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
English Chestnut. Stained once and waited 7 minutes to wipe off. Two coats of Clear Satin Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Chicken coop and run

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:01

I followed the Shed Coop Plans to make this chicken coop and designed my own run. Because I wanted to view the chickens coming in and out of the coop, I moved the chicken door to the front and built a little covered area to shelter the coop door so I did not have to have the entire run extend over the front. I also made the access to the layer boxes be accessible from the front rather than the top so that my kids could more easily access the egg boxes. I thought these were great plans to follow and easy to adapt to fit what I wanted in a coop. I also ended up adding a lean-to storage on the back with an inside access so I could easily refill their feed.

Built from Plan(s)
Shed Chicken Coop

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Seasonal And Holiday
Spring
Summer

Corner Desk for Craft Room Sewing - DIY

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/23/2017 - 11:02

 

We made this sewing/craft table by combining plans from the modular office. It was a big job but SO worth it! We love your plans and use them all the time!

Submitted by Candace Ann Williams

Built from Plan(s)
Office Corner Desktop Plans
Modular Office - Narrow Drawer Base Unit
Build Your Own Office - Wide Bookcase Base
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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melkaye

Wed, 02/19/2020 - 13:49

Could you tell me how much extra did you add on to the one side? And how did you fit your sewing machine in there? 

Planter

Submitted by Kravgirl on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 16:48

Added an X on the sides and a mitered 3 inch top frame.  Added some color to make it fun and tropical for the lanai.

Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Planters with 2x2 Legs
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used home made chalk paint for the color and then used three coats of polyurethane on the chalk paint to seal it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Children's Table and Chairs

Submitted by jjunge08 on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 10:43

I made this table and chairs for my 1 year old nephew.  He is still a little small for it but the table and chairs are both very sturdy.  The table top is a one piece, 24 x 36 ,edge glued pine board.  I used the one piece table top as an alternative to screwing the 3 boards together.  I followed the plans for the table for the most part.  As for the chairs,  I followed the plan to build the seat base.  For the legs of the chairs I took advise from carongirls' table and chair brag post and used 2x2's. I used 1x3's to stiffen the chair legs.  I also lengthened the table legs and chair legs by 2 inches.  

 

Built from Plan(s)
Simplest Kids Play Table
Four Dollar Stackable Children’s Chairs
Estimated Cost
Table and Chairs - $50-70

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White and Gray Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Pet Stairs

Submitted by alli2410 on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 06:26

I needed sturdy stairs for my 2 60lb dogs.  My bed is 33 inches from floor to top of mattress.  So, this is my very first project completed by myself!  Custom size pet stairs 24inx24inx24

Estimated Cost
$40-50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshades Espresso gloss (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Doll Bunk Bed

This is my second project. (My first was the canopy doll bed.) It just took a couple of days to get it all cut, put together and sanded. This was my first time with the Kreg Jig and I loved using it. So awesome.

Built from Plan(s)
Doll Bunk Beds for American Girl Doll and 18" Doll
Estimated Cost
$5 for lumber
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Haven't put a finish on it yet...
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Recessed cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/02/2022 - 14:14

My bathroom has very little storage space. So during our recent remodeling of the room, I decided to add this cabinet. Changed the plan a little to make it recessed in the wall. I love how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Full Length Mirror with Sliding Storage Cabinet

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Heavy Duty, from reclaimed deck boards!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 12:31

Heavy Duty, from reclaimed deck boards!

Especially with having to store active military gear, the huge gorilla trunks, and conveniently having a huge pile of 2x6's from disassembling a small deck . . Worked out perfectly!

Also, because they are heavy and tall, we did anchor them to the wall!

(I personally want to figure out how to add a sliding ladder, haha)

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Garage Shelves [Freestanding]
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None, pressurized deck boards
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Corner Desk Build

Submitted by eahodges on Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:15

This was all my husband - he did a great job using the modular desk plans to customize (its a bit larger) this desk for our office. He finished it this past weekend so not much on it yet!

Built from Plan(s)
Modular Office - CPU Base Plans
Modular Office - Narrow Open Shelf Base
Office Corner Desktop Plans

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Bunk Bed Shelf

Submitted by Medickep on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 13:11

I made this simple Bunk bed shelf so all the stuff my son stored on the headboard, wouldn't keep falling off. It was easy to make and I painted it while working on another project. and I used spray paint to get the orange on a little easier!

Built from Plan(s)
Top Bunk organizer
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray paint, primer and color. Waited 20 minutes between coats and did the whole thing in one setting.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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dkkachik

Mon, 10/21/2019 - 19:12

My daughter asked for a shelf for her bunkbed—something to hold her glasses, IPad, and retainer case.  And maybe a book or two.  Thanks to Ana White and free plans...I made the shelf that others have made.  thanks!

Mug Tree Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:05

I followed Ana's plans for this Mug Tree stand! I absolutely adore it! Great plans and cute stand.

Blog Link
https://www.instagram.com/handmadebymegan1/
Built from Plan(s)
Cup Tree

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Mud Room Closet Organizer

Submitted by mmadden20 on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 18:41

Combined the Extra Wide Shoe Bench and the Braden Entryway Hutch plans and added some customization to make the perfect mud room closet organizer! I modified the measurements to fit the width of the inside of the closet. Each kid has a ‘locker’ with hooks, a storage cubbie above and hidden storage below. The bottom of each locker has a removable lid that hides winter boots or off season gear behind the shoe shelf. So nice to have out of sight storage for items we only need for part of the year! 

Built from Plan(s)
Shoe Bench Front with Hidden Storage at Back
Braden Entryway Hutch
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint (Dover White) and stain (Minwax Dark Walnut)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Sewing & Craft Table

Using Ana's plan for a simple sewing table, I modified it to meet the needs of my daughter.

I only used 1 wing instead of two and made a brace that folds away under the leaf. On second thought I added a safety leg and foot to keep the table from tipping when the sewing machine is on top of the leaf.

I trimmed out everything but the leaf with 1 x 2 pine.

The top (with leaf raised) is 31 x 46 inches of work space. 

Blog Link
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10221561940266721&set=a.102199582687359…
Built from Plan(s)
Folding Sewing Table
Estimated Cost
$130
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White satin paint ( 1 1/2 quarts) applied with a roller and a sprayer
Water based polyurethane on the top only, applied with a brush.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Deck Gate

Submitted by mweir on Tue, 06/26/2012 - 19:37

With grandchildren and pets we decided to put a gate on the deck.

The gate is made from 2 X 4's and 2 x 2's. I used brass hinges to prevent rust and smooth operation

Estimated Cost
$15.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
we will finish the gate when the deck is stained
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner