Son's Bookshelf
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I decided not to use the wheels to keep my son from moving it around, stained it.
I decided not to use the wheels to keep my son from moving it around, stained it.
Awesome project. Very simple, doing the sanding and finish requied more time than the cutting and assembly.
This table is a dream come true. I have always wanted one of these but could never find one I absolutely loved. I have now.
Wed, 12/17/2014 - 16:04
I really like the look of the tabletop. How did you achieve that finish?
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 15:32
My husband painted the top with white paint, let it dry and then randomly sanded it all over and then put a coat of walnut stain on and rubbed it off and then put three coats of minwax polyurethane.
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 23:58
The design of table seems to be simple. However, I do like the color that you made for this. How can you mix the color like that?
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Fun project that turned out pretty good, we also made the matching end table
We loved the shanty sideboard and corresponding hutch. We painted the project in an offwhite with a brown glaze (consisting of 4 parts Behr faux glaze to 1 part minwax espresso stain). The only modifications to the plan are 3/4" trim pieces in the top part to hide the plywood, remove 1/4 inch from the sideboard shelves to allow room for doors to shut, and apply trim to the cabinet doors to dress it up a little.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 08:59
I so badly want to build this! But other projects are the priority right now. You did a great job!
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 11:16
You did a fantastic job on this. I love the finish - so "expensive" looking!
Fri, 02/15/2013 - 05:25
You did a wonderful job on this project. Keep it up and let all of us learn from your experiences.
Mon, 04/20/2015 - 17:50
How did you attach the Hutch portion to the sideboard?
We didnt include the stairs on this bed as there wasnt enough room in my daughters bedroom. We are very happy with the finished product, and so is my daughter. We didnt quite make it as high as the plans as we were worried out the fan in my daughters room.
The wood total was about $200. We added some height to the headboard for the build. The frame is done by screwing 1x2 boards along the side rails and laying (4) 2x4s across for the box spring to sit on. Absolutely love our new bed!
Sat, 11/30/2019 - 03:34
It looks AMAZING! Do you happen to know how much height you added to the headboard?
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.
I took Ana's Farmhouse potting bench plan and made it a workbench with some mods. I added the tool storage and adjusted it for different widths depending on the tools. I added some support under the tabletop to attach the tool storage piece. On the ends, instead of the X detail I built shelves for each end for added storage for screws and paint. Finally the pegboard back allows for more storage! The height is consistent with the height of my chop saw on my other workbench for when I need to chop longer boards. I am very happy with how this project turned out and it is now full and in use!
Fri, 01/29/2021 - 10:28
Nice job on this! I think the mods really are great and practical, you're a genius!
Mon, 05/09/2022 - 07:21
True inspiration! Love love love it and stealing it for my garage!!
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.