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When I first saw this and showed it to my wife it became number one on my Honey Dew list. I did not like the open space between the bottom shelf and top, saw on this site where someone put a wine rack of shorts as a second shelf. So I did the same I used 1x4 instead of the 1x10 used on bottom shelf. I also used 1x4 for the top to help eliminate the gaps between the boards that the 2x4’s would cause. To help give something for the 2x4’s and the 2x6’s to attach to I screwed 2x2’s to the 1x4’s around the edge. Gives the illusion of 2x4’s and makes for a very smooth and flat surface for the top. The Hutch I made it taller to be able to put taller things under the first shelf. I also installed lights on the top shelf and trim.

This is how we modified your plans. The project was built on the school campus then transported to the final site. We made this in frame sections and then assmbled with let in bracing to give ridgidness to the structure. We coverd with corrigated metalm and corrigated clear PVC glass. THe edges were covered with 2" x 2" dripedge. We will set it up on block and fill the middle with gravel to support water runoffand to give a solid walking surface. Our goal was to make a good quality movable greenhouse at the lowest cost possible.

Notes: If i was not concerned about cost, I would have used cedar 2x4 and would have used a heaviedr guage metal and glass. these two changes will raise the cost to around $1200.00

I decided to build a table large enough to fit me and all the kids. Looking forward to decorating it around Christmas time.

I am a single father, and a firefighter/medic. I noticed that every time I took my son to the station with me all he wanted to do was play on the trucks. So I decided it was time he had his own.

I found the plans for the firetruck bed and though.... this would be cool, but it's a bit too simple for my tastes.

I took the original plans and made the bed two foot longer, and incorporated a pump panel on the side.

The pump panel is full of old pump dials and switches taken off of a salvaged truck Each one of them works (well... they show a reading at least) and light up when you throw one of the switches. The second switch on the pump panel controls the red lights on the top of the bed.

Inside of the bed I set up a 20 inch monitor hooked to a pc hidden in the upper storage, the PC has no keyboard or mouse, it is controlled remotely from my phone or computer via VNC, or remote desktop. It streams any and all of his favorite shows and movies from our network and allows him to interact with his mother via Skype.
We built a dash and installed a steering wheel.... (because how else would you drive the truck?) and a CB.
The CB was gutted and a county scanner was installed, so whenever he turns the CB on he can here the county dispatch
There is a pressure regulator valve on the dash (which he pretends raises and lowers the bucket) the valve has a switch underneath that turns on his flashing bubble light up top (which was also taken from an old firetruck) and starts a siren sound that I took out of an old firetruck toy that he had broken.
The ignition switch was taken off of a little tykes car that he had outgrown.

I posted this bed to reddit and the response was overwhelming! Check out some of the articles people have written about it!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/19/diy-firetruck-bed_n_2716538.ht…

http://now.msn.com/fire-truck-bed-photos-dad-makes-son-cool-bedroom

So easy! We need to hide a return vent on the wall and a faux fireplace was an excellent solve!

Thanks for the idea, we really needed this kind of desk.

My in-laws were in need of a place for their new tv. They choose the plan and I got to work.
I really wanted it to look similar to the furniture that They already had so I used oak and provincial stain.
I surprised them by adding one pull out drawer to each side for easier location of the movie collection.
I was happy with the results!

This massive 10 foot sofa table had to be built in 2 sections for transport, then re-attached in place.  Power strip is in a hidden cubby in the center of the table with a cover that pops off when in use.  Boards cover the end of the table to prevent the kitties from hiding behind the couch.

Used a combination of several plans to create my own design!

I thought you had a plan for these but I'm looking through and the closest I can find is the Vintage Step Stool. Either way it is because of your site that I have learned and become comfortable with building so I thought I would share these stools here. I made a little toddler chair to go with them to that you can see on my blog. Thanks for helping to make things like this possible!!

For my first build I am super proud. Plans were very understable & made it easy to build. Definitely looking forward to building more things! 

I actually emailed Restoration Hardware and although they no longer carry this chair , it was priced starting at 795$!!  Not even close to what it cost me to make it myself. I spent 88 $ on the cushions, 5$ on screws and approx 65$ on the wood so all together this chair cost me about 158$. Thanks Ana!

I tried to make a similar sand box as yours but as space was limited I decided to only make a 1 seat version.  As a first attempt of making something proper I think it turned out well.  Base frame is made of 4 x2s and the lid and seat contruction it pallet wood planed to make it nice and smooth.  Granddaughter loves it.

I saw the Shirley table post and was inspired to build this for our entryway in our new home. Maybe not the best first project to pick in the new home, but man was it worth it! Turned out great. Used some leftover paint from an old painting project and it works really well with our new living room set. I listed it as a weekend project because if you're not super experienced or don't start this early in the morning you will probably need to take your time and finish this over two days.

Build Instructions:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Harvest-Basket-Garden-Trug/

Video of Build:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DlhZ6-gpak&feature=youtu.be

This is a simple design built from reclaimed wood and purchased ¼” wood slats.  It cost very little and only took a couple of hours to complete the build.  The goal was light weight, shallow and wide for collecting leafy vegetables, easy to handle and somewhat attractive.