Rustic Adirondack Chair... Nailed it!
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My first project using Ana's plans and they were easy to follow! I feel great about the project and plan to expand on it. I may double the width and make a little Adirondack bench seat!
My first project using Ana's plans and they were easy to follow! I feel great about the project and plan to expand on it. I may double the width and make a little Adirondack bench seat!
Very simple plans and project. Cost about 30.00 to make and about 2 hours to build. Painted it matte black and sanded for a distress look.
Snooker and Pool ball cabinet with lift out ball storage trays.
Wanted somewhere to store the differnt balls and wanted lift out trays so the balls could be easily carried to the table.
Apart from the top the cabinet is made from Poplar. The top is made from Pine and the sides are 1/4 inch Birch ply.
Used full extension drawer slides.
Actually made the ball trays first and then made the cabinet to fit based on the width of those and the depth they needed to fully extend by to allow the trays to be lifted out.
Made a couple of mistakes on this one and had to scrap the first drawer I made as put pocket holes on the pieces for the sides not the front and back. Kept the drawer though to use for another project. Lesson learnt!!
The poplar legs were on offer at Home Depot and only $2.50 each. Bargain!!
I've been a DIYer for as long as I can remember and recently I decided to start documenting them on my new YT channel. I try to keep the projects as simple and fun as possible for parents with little to no experience in DIY. This project was super easy and my son absolutely loves it. We use this desk for learning and playing (reference video). And since it folds up it saves space for his play area. I hope that you too feel inspired to try a project like this.
Used the plans for the spa bench to make a easy entryway bench...
Mon, 02/18/2013 - 17:37
Beautiful job! Congrats on your first project! It looks really super and I love the finishes you used!
This console table was exactly what I wanted! We changed the measurements and made it a little smaller to fit in the corner of the room. My brother built this table for me and he was able to build it in 2 hours. The directions were easy and informative. Thank you so much Ana! I love your furniture!!!
Loved the twin sized cabin bed but my grandson is a few years away from needing a big boy bed. Husband scaled down the plans and this is what we came up with.
The table is the fancy x desk. This was my very first wood project. My first time using power tools and painting furniture. The picture frames are from Ana Whites book, The Handbuilt Home. They were my second project. This is located in the back of my frontroom. I love the color. Thanks Ana!
P.S. this was my first project, so I took my time.
Wed, 02/20/2013 - 21:32
Very nice! Love the color! So cheery and bright!
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 05:43
What a fantastic job! (the color is great too) I am choosing this plan as my first project as well. I have built small things before and I am familiar with how to use saws and such, but this is a build that I have been working up the confidence to tackle, lol. Wish me luck, cause this is the weekend I will be starting it :)
Again, you did a great job!
Thu, 02/21/2013 - 06:07
By the way, I agree with your last statement about asking the paint associate at your Home Depot for advice on which paint or technique to use, I am an associate at The Home Depot and the folks we have in our paint department are fabulous!! they are very knowledgeable and most have years of experience and a background in the painting trade.
My daughter and I decided to build her a desk this past summer. We went with a precut project board from Home Depot for the top. I didnt like how the bookshelves were attached so I used round head bolts and nylock bolts underneath. This way I can later resurface the top as well as makes it easier to move. We used a redwood stain and 4 coats of clear semi gloss.
We are loving this outdoor sectional! It was super easy to build! The hardest part was figuring out cushions. I made the bottom cushions and got the back pillows on sale at Costco for less than I could make them. Thank you!
This Leg and Foot Rest is a perfect addition to the Modern Adirondack Chair designed by Ana White. Using the same basic design, the Leg and Foot Rest allows you to put up your legs and feet for added comfort while relaxing around the fire pit or patio.
Plans were created using SketchUp and include Shopping and Cut Lists.
For more details, contact Custom Wood Creations at https://gmarmo48.wixsite.com/mysite or write to us at [email protected]
This plan is from Ana's book, "The Handbuilt Home." Construction was completed over a weekend but the stain and finish took some time between cold weather and family needs. We started just before Christmas and finished by Valentines. Thus Tracey's Christmastine Present.
It is a sturdy table but it has some play along the length of the table. I like the plans for the support beam from the website better but we stayed with the book plans. The Pocket Holes were great to use. I am not sure I like finish nailing and glueing the sides to the legs, it seems it needs something stronger but we will see how this works over time.
I did not like mixing Pine 1x4's with the Douglas Fir but after seeing the finished stain it has an interesting look. You can see this on the photos of the legs. The wood was purchased from Home Depot and they did not have Doug. Fir 1x4's.
We only used two coats of Poly. Tracey did not want to wait any longer. The wood is soft as evidenced by the handwriting marks in the table from my daughters homework. Hey, she is doing homework at the table! Lots of "Character Marks" to come.
Overall it was a great project and fun to complete. Looking forward to some small tables and picture frames.
Loved this idea so much - I developed it as a kit for my Scouts to put together.
Love this new piece in our game room. It was my husband's first time using the Kreg tool and it went relatively smoothly!
I made three of these caddies from Ana's 'Reclaimed Soda Crate Caddy' plan. I finished all three in white semi-gloss paint and added mason jars to hold flowers, pens, silverware, you name it. I kept one for myself and gave the other two to my mom and mom-in-law for Mother's Day. I completed this project around 3 years ago, and since then have used my flower caddy whenever I remember to get a bouquet. It always brightens up my decor and receives compliments. It's a very cute and unique project. Enjoy!
Built this several years ago to display my sons action figures
Started with building the table for our ever expanding family. We priced out a new table and chairs at the price of $3700 and was able to build the table, bench and 5 chairs for $400. The table is perfect for our big family and very solid. The bench and chairs went together fairly easily. I adapted 1 of the chairs for my son who has to have arms to keep him safe. Great for any family.
2x4 chairs are from morelikehome.net day 4 build
We built a slightly sturdier version of this patio table with 4x4 legs instead of 2x4 legs.
Used left over deck boards
Made these for my niece as a wedding gift. These were one of the first of many of these I have made.
Fri, 02/26/2021 - 09:54
Love this build and your finish! Great job, what a wonderful gift!