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I modified the plans slightly to go taller so it could fit a standard propane tank. I also added a hinged lid based on an image I found on Pinterest that did something very similar. I still need to sand and stain it next weekend.

Like others, I had a little trouble keeping the fence planks from splitting when screwing them to the 2x2 legs, since there was about an 1/8” gap between. I tried to find some scrap to fill in the gap and didn’t overtighten the screws. The lid was made entirely of 1x3”.

Made this for my wife. Smaller one was made using same idea with some scrap.

I made this porch bench for my daughter-in-law 's birthday. She purchased bench cushions from Pottery Barn and asked if I would build the corresponding bench. Using the dimensions of the cushions and examining online photos I was able to build the framework and tried my best to duplicate the
Chatham series bench. Not quite ready to tackle the curved bench rest and arms but after watching YouTube on how to make curved woodworking items I might just take a shot at it next time.

She really loves the bench and I am pleased with how it turned out.

I did the top in two pieces of rustic walnut and instead of using bard door hardware, I used black pipe. I made the door frames and the inserts are decorative metal sheeting

I followed the plan, but added some floor molding to the top and bottom. I did this to attempt to cover the seams from the plywood / 2x4s.

I built this lovely, modern park bench from plans I found at Ana White. The only adjustment I made was to make the legs out of 4x4s. I like this plan because it's all straight, right angle cuts, a one day project, which I tackled by myself. I'm definitely getting more comfortable with the miter saw. The wood cost under $50. I plan to paint it with primer, then white exterior paint, both of which I have around the house. Stain would be beautiful, too. If I had to do it over again, I would paint all the pieces before assembling. And I wish I had a brad nailer; it would make attaching all the slats go much faster, and would have to fill as many screw holes.

This was a fun little project to make. The goal is to open the box. 
Build Instructions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Nail-Puzzle-Box/

How it work: https://youtu.be/9t4GRjx8-y8

Made from farmhouse plans

Thanks to Ana White and Lady Goats for the idea from their prior plans on the Rustic X Bookshelf. The bookshelf is 6ft tall and the shelf height is perfect for DVDs or books.

Designed and submitted by Andre

Toddler Jeep bed made to fit Ikea youth mattress. Looked at a lot of toddler bed plans before custom designing this one.

my first project, loved how this came out. Thank you so much for the easy plans. I made this for my wife as a surprise mother's day present. She loves it, we will be using it all summer. Made with Redwood, and just a clear coat finish.

This was one of those "Labor of Love" projects. I was nervous about the rockers but the hardest part about them was getting the ends rounded perfectly. I didn't scribe the legs, instead I cut and assembled both sides and then laid them up against my rocker 1x4s. I marked where the legs met the rockers and then cut the rockers leaving the areas where the legs met at full width. Made it much easier. I also rough cut the rockers and used my orbital sander to bring the wood down to my pencil lines. I had the rockers clamped together for the entire sanding/cutting process. I love the silky smooth finish of the milk paint and hope my nephew and his wife love the finished cradle as much as I do. Thanks for a wonderful project Ana!!

Submitted by Abigail Marolt on Facebook -

I made a your crib mattress sectional with an extra armless couch to make one large U-shaped design! It was my first project with a kreg jig and a circular saw, but it certainly won't be my last. We love using this couch every day!