I have built this table following the plan from the woodwhisperer website under the name "Not So Rustic Outdoor Table", Used white pine
This was my second Toddler bed. This one with a single side rail. I really like this plan. Just remember that Toddler mattresses are not always the same dimensions. Find out the size of the mattress first and adjust your dimensions accordingly. I also stained and clear coated the railing separately so it can be removed as the child gets a little older and still have the bed completely finished without it.
Sun, 11/01/2020 - 10:21
Love the integrated bed rail! Thanks for sharing:)
This was a fun little project. Followed the plans roughly. I made a few changes in the fact that I only added 3 drawers instead of six and instead of using the casters I made legs. When using cheap pine from lowes its rather difficult to get a frame that is completely square. This makes it quite the hassle to get the drawers to fit properly. If I had to do it over again I would use better wood and be very careful that the frame is 100% square. But overall a nice project.
Hi DIY Peeps.
This is a pretty simple project.
The main point is to keep everything level across the 4 boxes.
I used simple jig's which were exact copies so I knew where to attach the shelves properly and level.
Note this on the pictures.
I wanted to use all Galvanized Pipe but sadly no matching parts.
Here I would suggest as Did Ana to keep your shelve parts no more then 3 feet or so.
Why, you can get off the shelf 36" precut galvanized pipes easy. Most closets are 8' or less so anything over that is a problem.
My measurements were
H=78"
W=8' 3"
Depth 28"
The Center Part is 2' as that was the natural distance as I went wall to wall 3 + 3 + 2 = 8
I modified the build to allow more storage on the top for bigger boxes and use as a Linen Closet of sorts.
My closet is out of Fir , and 2x4's I didn't want a all 2x4 closet. The thin wood at 3/4's get a lighter look to the closet. Also don't forget to screw the frame to the wall for safety, this is a pretty heavy closet !
Pine would work as would poplar or oak. But the 3x4 thick and 5" and 3" wood really made it look great.
Notice have the 5" is the middle and the 3" wide is at each end. This gave the closet a more fun look.
Notice the hanger for the 3' galvanized rod. I used Copper and pipe clamps to give it a unique look.
This really makes the closet Pop.
Overall it was a fun project, it took 3 weekends as I stained it with Carmel Oak color and that took 3 coats on the Fir.
The shelves are the longest part of the work, but use the jigs like I did and it will come out all level.
I am very happy with it in the End, Sadly i can't open the doors all the way to show how big this actually is!
It was so much fun building this bench & shelf for my entry. I now have a terrific place to stash things and hang my coat and purse! I am planning to make boxes to fit some of the spaces in the bench.
This is my third Ana White plan. Thanks to you, Ana, and other inspirations I have came to through you, I have seriously improved my skills. This project took me about 3 nights, working around the schedule of my almost 2 year old. Would probably be a one day project. Took me a little sanding to get those rockers right, but overall much easier than I expected. I believe my neighbors will be very excited when they arrive home from the hospital tonight to find this in their living room. Thanks so much for all you do to teach and inspire all of us!
We have a laundry problem in our house. It piles up in un-organized piles and takes days to sort through and actually get in the washer. Honestly, we could do laundry every single day of the week and still fall behind. I guess that comes with the territory when you have 3 small boys in the house.
This organinzer is going to be great. We currently use it for whites, colors and "grown-up clothes". This keeps us from accidentally washing some of Mommy's more delicate items in the general colors wash which saves me money when we don't ruin her clothes.
The plans call for the 1 x 16's, but I had extra 2 x 4's laying around so I just built a frame using my kreg jig. The most expensive part was the beadboard for the sides and I used some S4S 1 x 4's for the top. Overall the project tooks me months, but that was more a product of my "shop" time coming after 8 pm and general apathy.
I definitely have the bug and have already starting a new project!
I made this quick and simple wall art using some scrap wood and some pieces I got from a pallet. I nailed them onto a scrap of plywood and used a stencil and some spray paint to finish it up. It came out great!
Easy build and looks fantastic!
Mon, 09/14/2020 - 09:42
I love this two seat bench. Are the plans for building such a bench available?
Housing three (3) hens now that are about a month old. Probably late January before can expect any eggs.
Great project. Metal roof worked well. I used flashing for the ridge caps. Have allowed for as much ventilation as possible for this Southwest Florida heat.
Thanks Anna, for sharing this project.
I've done a dozen or more of these letters now. Each letter has to be cut differently, but they are all made from 2x4s and pocket holed together using my Kreg Jig. I have also made some letters with curves (such as R, B, J, etc). I cut the curve out of a 2x10, left over stair stringer and then join it with some 2x4 for the rest of the piece. To make the base plates, I cut small blocks of 1x3 and rounded the edges with a palm sander. I used glue and finish nails to attach them. I have more projects like this on my blog http://pneumaticaddict.blogspot.com .
We built this table from Ana's plans using only a circular saw. Yea Ana's plans!
Great beginner project. I needed minimal help from my husband. Everyone in the family now wants a bench like mine. Thanks a bunch for the easy to follow plans. Love your website!
I built my coffee table to fit my sectional sofa. My dimensions are 56x32x17 1/2. For the bottom shelf I used 2 rough cut 1x10s cut to fit and the top is rough cut 1x8s. The 2x4s are reclaimed from the trash pile of a local construction job.
This was my first project.
Wed, 01/16/2013 - 17:47
Great work and result for your first project. Something as simple as this bench/table still results in a thing of beauty, especially if it is square and level when you are all done.
This isn't really woodwork but was something made to get my step daughter interested in the art of making things from wood (and other materials)
Made from scraps of wood after an idea we saw on Pinterest. She helped paint them and make the eyes and scarves for them.
It's the smallest project ever done but hopefully will embed the "bug" into her that making things with your hands is fun.
She has another 5 to decorate ready for Christmas.
Maybe she will be the next Ana, you never know!! :-)
Modified from the hutch and desk plans. Made for a friend’s daughter who needed a larger desk to accommodate all of her virtual learning needs.
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/desk-hutch-file-cubby-ba…
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/desk-drawers-and-file-cu…
Planked wood sideboard without drawers, used as a media console table.
