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When my wife and I moved we sold our old table and was in need of a new one. We've shopped around and didn't like anything we were seeing. She insisted that I build one but I never had any time due to my job. In the past it would've been easy because that's what I did was woodworking. So she researched and came across ana's plan and she loved it. Keeping the wife happy I made time. I made my material list & cutlist but was concerned with using construction grade lumber for the tabletop due to over time it likes to cup and warp in the right conditions. Instead I went with 8/4 Poplar which will make a solid tabletop and last forever. I was only able to work weekends on the project so it was finished in a month which I added the total hours & it equaled 1 week.  She loves her new table and is now shopping for 5 canvas chairs to go with it. With her posting on social media I now have requests to build more. Where will I find the time?

I apologize for not having before and after shots from the same perspective, but this is the bookcase I built to replace the very poorly sized and very poor quality bookcase that was in this room before. The room has a slanted ceiling that goes from 8' to 16,' and has baseboard heaters that got in the way of cabinetry. I worked around it. These were my first cabinets, and they didn't come out exactly has I had envisioned, but they're pretty darn close! The shelves are all on brackets that are screwed into studs in the wall, and the boards that make the sides of the bookcase aren't even screwed down. I wanted something that would be sturdy and yet easy to take down or change. I left space in the middle because we'd like to put in a fireplace one day...

Quick and easy to build, the bit that took the longest was the stain, I used a maple satain and varnish.

The original (project from That's My Letter) was longer, deeper, and had two doors. I needed something smaller and narrower to fit the space and hold a tv. By cutting down the size, I was also able to make this using 1 sheet of 3/4 inch plywood instead of 2. After painting the aluminum hardware and pulley wheels, I learned that I probably could have had them powder coated by a family member. Unless you don't mind some of the paint coming off where the wheels rub, I would suggest trying powder coating or some more durable finish. Since it's a rustic look, I guess it doesn't matter all that much if some paint comes off. I used an off-brand pocket hole jig to construct the stand.

I decided to make longboards as birthday gifts for some of my other nephews.  I had made a regular skateboard prior, but I decided to try longboards this time and I'll probably make one for myself down the road since I'm a bit of a child myself :)

More details and photos on my blog:

http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/diy-longboard

Cheers,

Ian

Built Cup storage shelf after adding a new set up cabinets and wood countertop.

I needed a way to turn my large, open, many-windowed Foyer into a functioning entry way. I Loved Mimi's Storage Bench, but i needed the dimensions to be very different, so I used her bench as a concept guide.
The bench under the window is 76 inches, and the bench on the right that backs into the corner is 58 inches. I used a four inch foam pad. I think the pad might have been excessive- it cost a lot more money than I had intended to spend.
This is my third building project. Previously I built some bookshelves and a set of shed doors.
I would consider this an entry level project. The hinges on my fold down drawers were the most aggravating part. The whole project would have been much easier if I had been able to use Mimi's exact plans. As it was, I had to make my own cut list and purchase list.

So I was searching for a sturdy table to build for outdoors next to my grill. I came across your plans for the Gaby kitchen Island and decided to give it a shot. Off to the lumber yard and as I am new to this I accidentally bought 4X6 's for the legs which threw me off just a little. No harm no foul just had to adjust and just made it that much more sturdy. I also wanted something I could use to throw some "beverages" into and decided on a basic stainless steel kitchen sink. Put in some plumbing and added a piece of 3/4" plywood to the top cut a hole with a router and routed the edges. Now I just need to close in the sides at the top and I am toying with the idea of making a butcher block as a lid for the sink. Then a little paint and it will be ready for summer.

My Father and I worked on this table together and had a blast! I was searching for something that I could customize for a long wall in our Family Room and these plans and resulting table were perfect. 

Kinda new at working with wood but I enjoyed this one and did it in under a day. I also just recently built a complete wooden fence before I did this so building frames was fun.

This design is a modification from another entertainment center I built earlier this year. I had a neighbor come over and fall in love with mine and asked if I could build another. I think it cam out pretty well, but tell me what you think....

With a newly finished bathroom we were looking for some stylish storage that fit the space.

During the demo a number of pieces of cabinetry came down and a salvage most of that wood. I also had a couple bi-fold closet doors in my garage that i decided to put to use.

We're totally satisfied with the end product and will be continuing to try our hand at custom pieces.

A much needed space to keep all my usb plugs and chargers but leave room for the dvd burner.

So I took your plans and modified it to suit my needs.

thanks for the incentive Ana as this is my second project I made after the outside bench :)

This was a fun project to do. I am going to add a piece of 24 x 24 sheet metal to the top of it to serve as a smooth flat area to write on. I didn’t have any 1 x 3′s on hand so I ripped several 2 x 4′s down to 1 x 3 which is where I came up with the 1 x 2′s that are running across the top. I’m working on imagineering a chair to go with it, I will post pictures of that as well when I get it put together. If you have a questions or comments feel free to post.

I used the Vintage Bar Stool plans and modified the height and depth of each chair so that they would fit with an indoor bar height. At the time I didn't have a kreg jig, so I used dowels to connect everything. It took much longer since I had to wait for the wood glue to dry, but they are very sturdy and you can't see and drill marks. I used milk paint over stain to get the distressed look, and I love how they turned out!

This was a fun project.  Used just the standard cheapest wood from home depot.  Seems like no matter how hard I work on trying to get good pieces, there is always something off with them.  While the main parts of the project didn't take that much time, the sanding took a good deal of time.  Maybe ill buy some better wood next time!  Used a 60 grit, then a 150, then a 220.  Used a minwax stain with a minwax poly in satin.  sanded the poly with a 220 not to just get it smooth but to give it a less shiny look.  Very happy with the finished product, but every project I learn a few things to bring to the project and improve.  This table is very heavy.  

My version of the 8’ Grandy Barn Door Console. I made it deeper to accommodate a sink that we haven’t put in yet. It was so fun building again. I haven’t built a piece of furniture since high school. Thank you for your amazing plans!