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Dad Wins Again!
Scrap wood comes in handy when you need to build something quick. Our other end tables are in the garage because our little one likes to tip them over. So this was a quick fix, but we might use it as a writing/ coloring desk later.
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Sun, 06/10/2012 - 22:46
What a great idea! I love
What a great idea! I love scrap material because it comes in handy so often. We significantly reduced the cost of building a chicken coop by using up a bunch of the scrap material we had laying around.
Upper Cabinet Awesomeness
This is the sequel to my first kitchen cabinet build, the awesome base unit to the right of the stove. It's another custom design to fit the space (and replace some horribly inefficient metal cabinets that, while cute, really looked like they belonged in a different kitchen). And my first time working with maple and edge banding! Thank you, thank you, no applause please. I'm calling this project "intermediate" skill only because I chose to router the doors and install cup hinges. Otherwise, they're just big boxes on the wall, for real.
The carcasses, shelves, and door panels are all Purebond plywood. The face and door frames are 1x2 and 1x3 maple. The french cleat used to hang the two pieces is also plywood (more on my blog about that). Unfortunately, I don't know enough about wiring to add/move that outlet so that the microwave cord could be hidden...but at least the microwave itself is off the counter! It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.
The wineglass storage is a sort-of take-off on a few other plans on here and some pieces I saw down in Amish country. It's a little rough-looking outside of the cabinet into which it is installed because I didn't design that element very elegantly. Plus I kept changing things on myself mid-stream.
The concealed cup hinges...were totally intimidating. And at first I bought into all the hype about "you HAVE to use a drill press or you'll RUIN your doors", but in the end I just eyeballed it with a plain old forstner bit, and all 6 doors turned out fine! Plus, I got to use Blumotion hinges...you physically cannot slam these doors!!
I'm super proud of this project, and my mother-in-law (in whose kitchen they reside) is thrilled. Btw, the crown moulding is not yet installed, which is why the trim pieces up top look so funny.
Polyurethane on the shelves (which in retrospect should have used polycrylic...they turned out a little yellow, which is unfortunate)
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Fri, 04/04/2014 - 16:14
Awesomeness!
Definitely the perfect description for this project, your cabinets are spectacular!
Coffee table
Outdoor coffee table. Used 2x6 for table top. Legs are 4x4 pressure treated wood. Stain is white vinegar and steel wool mix.
Lap desk/Standing desk
Built this last weekend so I would have the option of standing at my desk - these plans work perfectly for that purpose! Quick and easy build that I was able to do with scraps on hand. Highly recommend for anyone who has suddenly found themselves working from home and is finding their desk chair just isn't comfortable enough for a full day of work. Easy to move out of the way when not needed and provides a nice way to quickly move work things off to the side but keep them handy for the next day. Thank you for the very timely plans!
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2 Tier Stocking Stand
This my expanded Christmas Stocking tree. With a growing family we needed room for at least 9 stockings. I decided to hope for one more and made it large enough for 10. Decided to make the sides look more like a candy cane and added red stripes. Thanks to Ana for the ideas.
RBM
Shabby Chic Farmhouse Table
Finally got a chance to try my hand at whitewashing and I just love the outcome!
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Sat, 11/17/2012 - 13:12
What were the final
What were the final dimensions of your table? I've been wanting to modify the plans so it will fit in our space as well. Thanks so much!
Wed, 07/24/2013 - 06:49
Shabby Chic frame house table
Hello I ahve seen your post here. I liked it, but one thing which i want to make sure that, these same things i found much expensive here on the http://www.biglovestyle.com/
I am not confirm what makes you to keep low:(
By the way, I am a little bit late to read your post. :(
Last Sunday me and my wife has changed all the old furniture and replaced it with the new.
I hope next time i will go to your shop first:)
Farmhouse King size bed
Built entirely from 2x4 - 22 studs altogether - the tricky part was cutting a rebate into the trims so that they look like 1x4 from the front. adjusted plans to suit australian king size mattress & made everything lower & used plenty of kreg screws to put everything together (inspiration from plans in the book). here studs are sold 'rough headed' - so there was an insane amount of sanding - not helped by the fact that I was a novice to the belt sander. Took the best part of 4 weekends to get it all together
country media console
nice little project had fun building it with my wife. looks way better then the store bought junk we had before
Modern Outdoor Chair Mod with High Back and Full Couch
I made a few modifications to the Modern Outdoor Chair build, including adding a larger backrest and making a couch version that can fit 3-4 people. I felt the original plan didn't hold up the couch cushions well unless it was against a wall, so the modification solves this simple problem!
Wood was Douglas Fir for the price point, although I would've preferred a harder wood. The stain was Minwax Wood Finish in Gunstock 231, Which I felt really sold the Doug Fir as a darker, more elegant wood.
Cushions were from Target and were the cheapest I could find. They've already started to flatten a bit but I plan on restuffing them soon.
Sketchup file available if you need it, but didn't see a way to upload it directly.
Spar Varnish Spray
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Fri, 05/01/2020 - 08:02
Sketchup please
Hello how can I get the sketchup file for these? I'm really interested in making both the chairs and the couch.
Sun, 05/17/2020 - 16:11
Hey smarincak, I'm not sure…
Hey smarincak, I'm not sure how to send you the sketchup file but if you send me a private message I can email it to you.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 05:54
Hey Matt, I would LOVE to…
Hey Matt, I would LOVE to see the modification plans you made if you don't mind sending them to me. Thank you! Do you feel like the mods you made to the back were comfortable?
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 08:15
Modern patio furniture
This is perfect and they look great! I was hoping someone had already created these with a higher back. If you don't mind sharing your plans, I would really appreciate it!
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:31
SKetch of modification
Love the chairs but would like the the sketchup file for the modification of the higher back. Thanks.
Sun, 06/21/2020 - 18:55
I would also like the sketch…
I would also like the sketch of modifications for higher back please!
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 09:28
Plans please
Matt- Would you please share with me the plans and materials list for this project! I love it.
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 19:21
Love the modification! May I…
Love the modification! May I please get a copy of the sketchup file? Thank you!
Helmet Stand
Modified DIY Coat Rack! We call this our "Bear Proof" helmet rack. My daughter's chihuahua (named Bear) likes to mark anything at his level, lol. So I took Ana White's free coat rack plan and added helmet hooks to keep everyone's helmet off of the floor and safe from our little Bear. Thanks so much Ana! We all thank you so much for your generosity!
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Family Project
My husband and I loved this idea but we don't have much wood working experience. My brother and sister in law were visiting and we decided to make this project together. Our son loves Turtles and we already have a bunch of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle "stuff" so we thought that would be a great theme. The guys cut all the wood and assembled and the girls did the painting. Then my brother in law who is super talented added in the details.
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Matching Stools for Kids
This was my second project from Ana White, and overall it was successful. I used a miter saw for the cuts (struggled with the bevel because my 12 inch saw isn't a slider, a kreg jig to attach everything (struggled to attach the 1x3s to the legs due to the angle of the dril and tight space), but everything eventually was held solidly together and it's really very sturdy. My husband is about 160 and he was able to jump on it with absolutely no give.
The paint is just small samples we had on hand from home depot to coordinate with other projects in the kids' rooms, and I handpainted the letters. I finished it with a double coat of polycrylic.
Rustic X Desk With Sliding Shelves
I used Ana's plans for the Rustic X Desk and made it a little longer to add the second side of shelving. I squared off all the edges of the 2x4s and 2x6s, so had to figure new measurements. I also widened the space between the shelf towers. I used drawer slides on the bottom shelves on each side for easy access to the printer and other items. I used whitewash stain for the body and Early American for the shelves and desktop with wipe-on poly.
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Wed, 12/09/2020 - 11:04
Sliding shelves!
Super cool build, thanks for sharing, love the sliding shelves!
Custom Coffee Table
I built this Coffee Table from plans I found online. It's made from furniture and construction grade Pine, with a two-tone stain. I sealed it with polyurethane. Now if I could figure out a way to keep the cats off of it!
Paul DiGiorgio
Laundry Dresser foling area and hanging shelf
more details on my blog. I built 2 of the laundry dressers. adjusted the placement of my baskets due to restrictions in the overall height of my unit (I have a ironing board cabinet built into 1 wall that I still wanted to be able to open and use :) I used MDF, but it was a bear to work with and next time I would spend the extra $$ on birch. i painte the bottom in a semi gloss. and plan to add the doors (which will have a beadboard backing) they will be painted white with a dark walnut glaze. The top and shelf /brackets are all done in a distressed finish with ebony and mahogany stain mixed then 2 coats of poly very sturdy even filled!
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Fri, 06/26/2015 - 00:00
Love the look of this
I have been wanting to make the laundry basket dresser but am holding off because we are moving. What color did you us on the walls, I love it.
Sideboard Media Center / Media Console
For the paint and stain:
The Wife and I really wanted a rich red color, but didn't want it to be so bright that it stood out funny against the rest of our furniture and settings in the living room. So, I went and picked up some Espresso Water Based Stain from Woodcraft, from the brand "General Finishes" for the base coat and the for the 1/4 board back. As you can see in several of the photos, I didn't cover the entire thing and in some areas I purposefully was SLOPPY (Yes my Wife's name is Amy). Afterwards... for the red coat with the finish.... my wife loves using this Annie Sloan paint that she uses to refinish other projects... Basically follow any tutorials on youtube or on her webage. It can be a hard to find paint, but I think a milk paint and clear wax and a brown wax will do the trick also.
For the build:
I took the planked wood sideboard plans and pretty much threw out the middle doors and drawers. I have a pretty serious entertainment center in our living room and the center channel speaker is by no means small.. It's so large that at the box stores, I could never find a media console that it would fit. I chose 3 shelves because I wanted it to look fairly even. For reference... the center shelving area is approximately 25 inches wide.
Nothing really special here, if you need some hints or tricks that I used message me and I'll help the best I can. I'm by no means an expert at this, Just take your time and anything you do will come out looking great. Plus. YOU MADE IT!
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Mon, 01/12/2015 - 12:41
Your media center is gorgeous
Your media center is gorgeous. Would you be able to share the dimensions you used for your cabinet? I would like to make something similar to what you have in size. My email is [email protected] if you would like to contact me personally.
Thanks,
Jessee
Tue, 09/13/2016 - 17:56
This is exactly what I'm looking for
if there is any chance you still have the plans and your modifications I would love a copy. I love the rustic sideboard however it's too long and as a beginner I don't trust my own measurements
Planked wood sideboard
We did it and we love it! Hand made by the LeFebvres in Canada. First attempt at cabinets and drawers. Definitely visit Hilary's site and follow her tips which make this so much easier to construct! Finished cabinet is not only big but VERY heavy to move. Love it.
Adjusted Counter Height Farmhouse Table
I liked the look of the “counter height table” and adjusted the height to make it a table for an office. I used 4x4s for the legs and oak for the top.
I used a biscuit joiner to join the top, a Dremel tool to carve grooves in the frame so I could attach the top with figure 8 fasteners (allows wood to move as it expands and contracts).
Farm Table and Bench
Farm table and bench.
Bill Morris