Community Brag Posts

We liked the look of the PB Benchwright living room collection but wanted to make a few modifications. The side table tops were cut a little larger and not perfectly round as we wanted to have a small flat surface on each side. We also wanted to have the same look among all pieces so rather than angle the legs on the side tables, we cornered it so it matched the other pieces. Table tops are 2x6 Douglas Fir boards that we added a 'V' groove in each of the seams and sides.

Enjoyed building this for my wife for Christmas

Took me a week to build but not bad for a one-legged man and no help. Instead of shingles I opted for corrugated pvc. Setting up shelves inside and going to build a bin for scrap lumber with scraps in the corner. I think I made some cutting errors on the doors there is a 1" gap between them. I put white marble stone down to keep it from setting directly on the dirt. - Edd

Followed the plan perfectly. A little too perfectly, as the table turned out so well that I have To go back and rebuilt the iSideTables ;)

Same as the plan, used Kona stain, but I left it on for 2 coats.

I have lived in my house for over 9 years and have never done anything to it until recently. I have made the commitment to move away from plain white walls and boring "plug-n-play" furniture. I discovered Ana's site a few months ago and have been a daily visitor. I made this dining room set with the confidence Ana's instructions gave me and I am forever grateful.

I made a few adjustments to the Parson Chair, making it longer in the back and used 5 degree angle instead of 15 and made the seat wider for our hefty hips and I used all 2x3s for the "chair bones".

Followed exact steps but messed up on the alignment of top piece. Still came out great!

Thanks Ana!

BGE table DF base, redwood top.

Piece of cake compared to building the table. Added hardware and stain, just have to put on the finish.

Custom built media console with distressed black finished and chestnut stained top. features adjustable shelves and full-extension drawer. This is not a build from one of ana white's plans. I built it from scratch but just wanted to share.

- Brad

I built this bench to fit a foam matress that I had (kids are sleeping on it in my bedroom when they wake up at night).
The matress is 63 inches by 20 inches and the foam is 4 inched thick.
The bench is only 15 inches off the groung in height.
1 - 2x6
7 - 2x4
fabric
foam
staple gun
Kreg Jig
Glue
Mitre Saw
Miniwax Jacobean stain

Loved the version Ana shared and then added a belt holder at each end. Also routed the edges each end to add something more. Used Mission Oak stain.

Entry table. Frame is cut from 2x4's. Top is solid piece of 1 x 12 pine. Cut shelf slats from 1 x 4 common boards. Antique Chestnut stain. Total cost, included finish and screws...$100. Now ai have to buy a lamp and some decorations.

So I bought this print, sized 16" x 20", from an independent photographer. My husband said I could get it only if I built the frame, so I was on the hook.
I used pine boards and glued and clamped the outside part since I don't have a nail gun. I sanded the really rought parts, but probably could've sanded more. Finished with Valspar's black spray paint and used mirror clips and 1" wood screws. Blue had glass pieces in 16" x 20" for less than $6. Hung with D rings and picture hanging wire.
Time estimate includes time for paint to dry and rigging up all the hanging hardware.

Easy to build! Some woodworking experience is definitely a plus when completing it over the weekend.