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Lumber Storage
We are so excited about have an organized way to store our lumber and scraps. We only had to purchase 4 2x4’s for this project and were able to use a lot of on-hand scrap pieces. The plans were so clear and easy to follow. Thank you for sharing!!
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Wed, 08/24/2022 - 09:50
Sweet Lumber Storage!
This looks awesome and that 's great you had so much on hand to make it happen! Thanks for sharing.
Farmhouse Railing Upgrade - by Sara and Chris
Amazing stair railing upgrade shared by Sara and Chris!
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Murphy bed
So I've always wanted to build a Murphy bed. And by always I mean since I first came across plans here that made it look so simple. It ended up taking me a while to do because my job has me working 6 days a week so I was only able to work on it for short chunks of time.
I ended up utilizing a few different plans and mashed them together to build a full size murphy bed. The shelves are the support legs when the bed is down. The "hinge" mechanism are heavy duty 360 degree seat swivels.
All-in-all it turned out WAY better than I expected with only some minor issues throughout the construction process.
Next up is a twin xl Murphy bed with a murphy desk attachment that will serve as a craft table when up.
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Estimated Cost
3 - 4x8 sheets of 3/4" plywood ($25 each)
3 - 1x2x8 to wrap the frame ($2-3 each)
1 pack Door Hinge pins to serve as the pins to hold the bed upright ($3-5)
1 pint stain
1 pint shellac
2 - Heavy Duty 360 degree seat swivels ($20)
Screws/nails/etc.
All told, this project probably cost around $200
3 - 1x2x8 to wrap the frame ($2-3 each)
1 pack Door Hinge pins to serve as the pins to hold the bed upright ($3-5)
1 pint stain
1 pint shellac
2 - Heavy Duty 360 degree seat swivels ($20)
Screws/nails/etc.
All told, this project probably cost around $200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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The Gíaffe TV Stand
The Gíaffe Free Standing TV Mount. Handcrafted and engineered to use its center mass to deliver strength and balance for tv sizes 30-60". Display your television without detracting from your home's decor. The Gíaffe Free Standing TV Mount is the perfect solution and its rich finish will be perfect for any house/office room.
Estimated Cost
$109
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain - Dark Walnut - Varathane - 2 Coats
Finish - Water Based Polyurethane - Varathane - 3 Coats
Finish - Water Based Polyurethane - Varathane - 3 Coats
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Wed, 03/11/2020 - 07:16
I absolutely love this!! Are…
I absolutely love this!! Are there plans available?
Patrick’s Router Table
As a beginner woodworker I was searching for a router table project and came across this one. I constructed it entirely out of birch plywood. I will admit is was a challenge for me as I had never done drawers before. The biggest challenge was the small drawer for bit storage. I used a Rockler table top and it worked perfect. Overall I’m pleased with the way it turned out and have already used it in several projects
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Linseed Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Farmhouse Doll Bed
My handy husband whipped this little bed up from the leftover wood of the rustic "X" end table! I love it so much, a great toy / newborn prop!! I wanted to finish it with the steel wool/vinegar method, but it was too late, he already painted it. I love it just the way it is! Thank you for the awesome plan!!
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Estimated Cost
$15 - or free if you use leftover pieces of wood
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint-Beautitone Satin Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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Special Teacher Gifts
My son Jack, has Down syndrome. He's had the same preschool teacher for the last 3 years, and now it's time to move on to kindergarten. Not only does he have a dedicated teacher, but he has two paraprofessionals (teacher's aides) that take turns in helping him 1:1 all day long. I figured that it was time for all three of them to relax this summer. So, in appreciation, I made three of the adult sling chairs so they can enjoy their much deserved relaxation.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25 - $30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Since I used cedar, I didn't want to do anything to it except put a coat of Thompson's water sealer on it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 06/21/2011 - 00:00
As an OT in the schools, I
As an OT in the schools, I can understand your connection to the dedicated teacher and staff that work for your son. I'm sure that these gorgeous chairs will show your appreciation! What great choices in fabric, too!
Tue, 06/21/2011 - 15:18
What a fantastic gift!!!
Seriously so thoughtful! I love how they turned out!!!
Tue, 06/21/2011 - 18:20
I got my fabric at JoAnn's too!
I made this same chair for my husband and I got my fabric at JoAnn on sale! They have a great selection of outdoor fabric. :)
Fri, 09/23/2011 - 19:31
instructions
Would you mind sending the instructions for these chairs. I think this is something that I could do and would love to make a set for my husband for Christmas. We are all about homemade. That would be so great!
Wed, 09/28/2011 - 20:05
Instructions
Hi Sherry. To find the page where I got the plans, just click on the words "Wood folding sling chair - adult" next to the bolded "From Plan" listed above. That will take you directly to Ana's plan.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 03:45
instuction for sling chair
would love to make could i get these instuction thanks
Flower box steps
We added a shelf for the flowers otherwise it’s too deep
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100 each
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Modern Craft Table-Aqua
Love the Modern Craft Table! It has lots of storage space and tons of workspace on top. We used pine for the shelves and plywood for the top and edged the top with pine.
There is a spot for two counter stools at the opposite ends of the table which is perfect to give kids their own spot to craft/color.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primed and Painted with Two coats of Behr's Woodwind Springs. Top has two coats of polycrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 20:10
I love this table but I
I love this table but I wonder how do you use it to sew with? or do you sew on this table?
Sun, 01/15/2012 - 21:57
Brook, wow!!! This table is
Brook, wow!!! This table is simply amazing! Thank you for sharing such beautiful photos too!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:03
looks great
the whole room is beautifull. how many of the other pieces of furniture were built using Anna's plans?
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 10:03
looks great
the whole room is beautifull. how many of the other pieces of furniture were built using Anna's plans?
In reply to looks great by Guest (not verified)
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 20:49
Almost all of it is Ana Plans!
Everything but the dresser/hutch and barstools we built using Ana-White plans!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:06
I love this color.
This table is fabulous and I'm really in love with the color! Thank you for sharing. So many new ideas for my room now!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 12:06
I love this color.
This table is fabulous and I'm really in love with the color! Thank you for sharing. So many new ideas for my room now!
Mon, 01/16/2012 - 17:32
Modern Craft Table
You won't believe this...but today I was shopping for the wood to make the Modular Craft Table, but I did not buy the wood because I was trying to tweek the plans to change the "cubbies" and size. So, I came back to this sight and here is this craft table that would be much better. I want to make it table height rather than counter height so I can sit down and sew at it. I also want to be able to drop the back 12 inches of the table if I do not need it and so it will fit better in my room, wheels on the bottom to pull it out easily so I can extend the 12 inch table when needed. I love what you have done!
Tue, 01/17/2012 - 11:36
This looks great!
You did a fantastic job on this project! Love the way it looks and the color!
Great job!
Sat, 01/21/2012 - 07:00
Please Help!
I love this table, but I can't seem to find the directions to make it. Can you point me in the right direction to find it?
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 17:24
Not for sewing
Is there a reason you can't sew on this (from what I gathered from a previous comment)? I want to build something for my wife's craft room and love this, but she will need to sew as well. Help?
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 17:32
Sewing
Joe,
It would be hard to sew at this table because the table is counter height. You wouldn't be able to reach the foot peddle to run your sewing machine. You could alter the plans to fit a spot that could hold the peddle foot. I sew on a different table in my craft room and use this for cutting fabric and general crafts.
Brook
Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:26
at one time I had my sewing
at one time I had my sewing machine in a spot that was counter height. I used a wood box to put the foot peddle on. One of anna's steep stool plans or the bathroom platform for kids plan might be good to build with this. It was also nice when I was sewing small pieces that needed lots of ironing to stand and sew at the counter.
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 14:25
I have a modern sewing
I have a modern sewing machine (within last 5 years) and I routinely sew at counter height with no problem. I prefer it because it really helps my back. I cannot wait to make this!
Fri, 02/24/2012 - 22:36
Joe, I think it would work to
Joe,
I think it would work to mount the foot pedal on the inside of the shelf area. She would use her lower outer thigh to depress the pedal while seated.
Tue, 05/08/2012 - 07:47
Very nice!
I love this table! I'm with Brook and don't sew on mine. Height issue is easily worked around - main issue is usually back support. Sewing at a huge workstation tends to leave you feeling unsupported and sitting on a stool (I have a nice wide comfy one from Target) leaves your back unsupported so you usually slouch (bad! bad!). I sew at my smaller desk in a good supporting chair and use my table for everything else. I use this table for a true work area including cutting. I have an Accuquilt Studio and that sucker is HUGE and heavy!
Mon, 11/12/2012 - 11:22
Love This Functional Table
I just talked my fiance' into building this for me to use as a desk. I need a desk for my work from home position where I can store everything as well as have a large area to spread things out. I loved this the moment I saw it and talked him into building it for me. Can't wait to post the pictures when it is finished.
Thu, 02/28/2013 - 16:15
Galvanized Pails
My husband made this FABULOUS Craft Table for me last weekend, it turned out PERFECT! Thank you so much for posting this with such detailed directions....
What do you have in your galvanized pails? What do the labels say?
Thank you!
Mary's sewing table
Built using your sewing table as the base idea. Pine cabinet, drawers and drawer fronts. The top is Hickory, poplar and red oak. base top dimension is 30x30 and folds out to 30x90. Mary will get this as a surprise on Christmas day. Cabinet and to is Varathane 3x. Casters are from Woodcraft and drawer slides are Hickory Hardware.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
250.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Varathane 3x
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Mon, 12/28/2020 - 07:05
build the size of cutting…
build the size of cutting mat. Add roller for fabric.
Grandy Barn Door Fireplace and Matching Console
We originally built the original console a while ago as an entertainment unit for underneath our television. We enjoyed the console so much that we decided that we wanted to do another modified console with a fireplace in it and make the other one into a buffet/storage area for the dining room.
Both of these are fairly modified from the plan, however the basic concepts remain the same. One big thing that we did was use 1x4s as much as possible to reduce the different sizes of lumber we were buying to both reduce complexity and end up with as little as possible scraps.
The frames are made of the 2x3s, The sides (4 deep), shelves, middle shelves and face frame are all 1x4s. The back and inside frames are scrap plywood. The top is 1x6s.
The addition of the fireplace was not difficult. What it did require us to do was to add the centre section and essentially create a box that is closed to the outside cabinets. If it were not closed off it wouldn't support the fireplace insert correctly. The important piece with the fireplace is to ensure you have enough clearance on the top and sides to allow the fireplace to mount safely without overheating. The nice thing about this setup is the additional shelf above the fireplace which we used for electronics. The wires go through the back of the cabinet and it looks very clean.
These are probably my favorite things I've built this year. They're simple to make and add a lot to any living space.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint for body
Minwax Polyshades Classic Black for top
Minwax Polyshades Classic Black for top
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 01/12/2021 - 19:34
This is beautiful! Any tips…
This is beautiful! Any tips on how your built the box around the fireplace?or pictures?
Kentwood Bookcase
A great plan that was so easy to follow! My hubby and I had a great time building this, even though it took us about a year from start to finish, actual work time on this project was not huge. The Kreg jig was brilliant and made everything so easy.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I would put the estimated cost at around $400 AUD. Looking back at the project I'm sure we could have cut costs by buying recycled timber.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dulux Whisper White Semi-Gloss
Dulux Colour matched Turqoise Low Sheen
Dulux Colour matched Turqoise Low Sheen
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Tue, 01/20/2015 - 13:43
This is beautiful! I love the
This is beautiful! I love the picture of your cat. :)
Modern Craft Table.... made much bigger!
My husband used the directions for the Modern Craft Table as a guide, only making it MUCH bigger to fit in my craft room. It came out beautifully!
More photos and details at https://inkitall.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/my-craft-room/
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$800
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Another cube bookcase
When I find clothes I like, I buy more of the same. Apparently this habit applies to furniture, too. This fall I built two cube bookcases for my 8 year old's bedroom. Last weekend, I built another, this time for my 6 year old. What can I say? The first two worked out so well I needed another!
For this bookcase, I had the lumber (at least the big boards, not the 1x2s) cut at Lowe's. The cuts were precise and square -- everything I want in a cut!
Just as I did with the first two bookcases, I used the Kreg Jig to put this one together and then I topped it with 1/4" MDF, attaching mitered cove molding underneath. At some point this winter I realized that my miter saw was out of square. I'm not good at fixing mechanical things, so my husband did me the favor of squaring the saw for me. Wow, what a difference! My cuts are so much more precise now that the saw is square again. Whew!
One change I made from the first two cube bookcases I built was in the finish. Instead of building and then finishing, I painted the surfaces that would end up on the inside of the bookcase before assembling the whole thing. Last time it was a bit of a nightmare getting into all the corners and inside tops of each cube. Painting the inside ahead of time was much simpler. Once the unit was put together, I sanded and painted the outside, touched up the inside, and then added two coats of poly to both the inside and the outside.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Ralph Lauren "Aged Mint" paint in a flat finish followed by two coats of satin polyurethane. I sanded lightly in between all coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Pantry Spice Rack
Love this simple plan! I took down a wall in my kitchen and, when cleaning out the cabinets, I found crazy amounts of spices. With this it's so easy to see all of them and find the one you want.
I did shift the shelves to make two 3 1/2" shelves and this made the bottom shelf 9" for some taller things. I found that I could not fit my shorter spice containers in the very top shelf due to the hanging board in the back of it. The hanging board may have been thicker than used in other's builds.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer & some left over interior paint from previous house owners.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
Sun, 01/11/2015 - 12:55
I love how you shifted things
I love how you shifted things around to accommodate for the bottom taller items. I need something exactly like this so I can tame the wild animal that is my pantry. Thank you for the inspiration. Great build!
Dark Stain entertainment console
https://m.imgur.com/gallery/e9J96Q2 Good build, certainly had its challenges. Overall totally worth it to see how much my wife liked the end product.
Estimated Cost
$450-500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Jacobean
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Rustic X Farmhouse Coffee Table with Storage
This project was made from reclaimed wood from my office where they had built a temporary safety railing out of 2x4s and 2x6s. I added a compartment for storage. The top is stained in a classic grey. I painted the body in black followed by white. I then sanded the body to allow the black to bleed through for a distressed look.
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Redwood Shower Bench
I wanted to build a small shower bench. I used the Providence Bench Plans and just made it a bit smaller with a few adjustments. This bench is 35" long and 18" tall. I did not use the cross supports on the bottom because it was so short. Also, you will see that I turned the bottom stretcher and side supports flat/horizontal. I put the screws for the seat boards through the top down just because this was the easiest way for me to do it. The plans did not show in detail how to attach the seat boards from the underside. It just said "finally, the seat boards." I guess they probably used a pocket jig. I bought a pocket jig and used it in the couple of places, but this was my first time using it. I used brown, coated decking screws in the places I did not use the pocket screws. This was my first attempt at building anything and my first time to use a pocket jig. I used a natural wood stain and Behr Weather-Proofing since it will be in a wet area.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr All-in-One Stain and Weatherproofing in Cedar Naturaltone (No. 5533). Because this is going to be in a wet area, I put 2 coats on and let each one dry 12-24 hours in between and before getting wet.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Hard Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
Hard Maple waterfall edge coffee table.
Scott
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My First work - folding workbench
So this is my first ever work.
I have a very limited storage place (outside shed) and the super benefit, is that folded, this workbench is just the perfect fit (you can see in the picture how well it's fitted).
I am a tall person, so I took the liberty to add some CM's to the total height, and also extend the 'Flap' to be bigger. It's both beneficial but also adds some risk, as it's less stable when folded. And needs to be taken care when moving around.
I added magnets to the legs, with a piece of metal on the bottom side of the flap, so when opening the flap, the legs are held until released. (you need a fairly strong magnet for the 2X4.
One thing I noticed, and needs to modify is that the hinges holes are paralel to each other, that mean, that you either need very flat screws, or as I did, screwed them on alternating holes. So when closed, there is no pressure from the tip of the screw. Another solution is to use a hinge where the holes are not parallel to each other. ( i saw something like that online.)
I still want to add 2 top drawers, and a shelf, but it's pretty complete and functional as it is.
Super excited !!!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
70$
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
ZenithWoodWorking
Tue, 02/26/2019 - 19:20
Plans?
Mark, do you have plans for that ultimate workbench?
mrbrucks
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 08:27
Love The Look
That's a nice build. I would love to know if you do have plans for this workbench?
simonster
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 22:27
great build
Would love plans for this too if available. Looks awesome!
dugmik
Tue, 03/23/2021 - 20:00
Are there plans for this? I…
Are there plans for this? I love it!!