Built top from oak hardwood floor and adjusted table length and bench width to meet customers space needs.
6 Ana White Adirondacks replaced 6 crappy plastic Adirondacks. I changed it up a bit by attaching the arms to the front legs with the kreg jig and filled all the screw holes with putty before I added finish coat. Neat and clean looking. Thank you Ana White!
Franko_6789
I liked Sausha's design, but I wanted a more "built in" look for the one I built. I didn't follow the plan much, but used it for ideas
We modified the cabin bed plans to a loft bed. This created a space for little man to have all his own area. We also made the roof on a hinge so that we could open up the roof for easy bedding changes. Also used Jen's modifications so we can take the bed apart and move it easier.
I love the Adirondack chairs and they were so easy to make. Your directions were perfect. I added an inexpensive cushion from Walmart although I think technically Adirondack chairs don’t have cushions. But they do help make them more comfortable. I also added some tin work design because we live in the south west.
James
So I went off most of the specs on this table except I didn't want the brace on the bottom. Instead we braced it under the table with extra 2/4s. The longest part of this was the staining and poly due to it being cold as heck in Washington.
Sat, 04/21/2012 - 21:03
Hello,
I love you table! It is beautiful. I too would like to build this table without the brace at the bottom. could you maybe add some photos of how you did the bracing??
thanks!
In reply to details about the bracing under the table by Janelle Kay (not verified)
Fri, 04/27/2012 - 08:45
It's actually pretty easy, I took an extra 2x4 and braced it on the table top right against the table legs. It makes the table really sturdy.
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:32
I have been looking for a table that I like and that won't break my pocket. Haven't found one so I want to build this. Can you tell be the measurements of the wood pieces that I need. Thank you I would really appreciate it.
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 08:41
All the measurements I used are on the link below. This is a pretty easy build as long as you have the right tools. The only difference with my table I didn't use the leg braces like the plan states, I braced my legs right under the table so you wouldn't be able see the braces.
http://ana-white.com/2012/02/plans/farmhouse-dining-table
Mike
this is the little play kitchen I made for my kids for Christmas (they are 3 years old and almost 2 years old). It was my first project.
My husband has been interested in woodworking for a while and owns some tools. We watched a lot of the new yankee workshop videos together. I received the homebuilt home last Christmas and didn't get a chance to use it until this November!
I was so happy to read how Ana White and other wood workers did some projects only a couple hours a day after the kids went to bed.
It was a little bit challenging at time and I made many beginners' errors. I also adapted the plan to fit the 2 shelves I had as leftovers from my husband's last project. (We live in France and DIY material is relatively expensive). I also wanted them to have both the oven and the sink but we didn't have enough space to put 2 kitchen modules so i added a divider in the middle of the top shelf and attached it with cleats to the countertop.
I could not find any bowl with a lip to do the sink so I used an ice cream container! and the tap is a real one because it was somehow cheaper than getting a garden tap or a fake/toy one!
I took me about 3 weeks to complete because I could go only a couple hours at a time, sometimes less after the kids were in bed, and being pregnant makes me seriously slower in decision making and acting!
I kept it as a surprise for both my kids and my husband on christmas morning. I'm really happy with the result. Like the book said, it is not perfect and I can see many little mishaps, but it's my first project and I cherish it.
I stained the table and benches dark to match our cabinets.
I created matching benches based loosely on the table plans. The benches are made of 2x6 for the top and breadboards. I left out the stretcher on the benches as the 2x4 and 4x4 frame structure was more than sufficient.
The table was finished with a paste wax rather than poly. This gives it a smooth, water resistant finish without being overly glossy. The goal with this style, after all, is to make it look somewhat old. The wax does a great job.
Used construction pine 2x4s. I was lucky to be able to use a family members planer and table saw to cut my pieces.
Dual tone: painted frame with stained slats! Final finish with spar varnish and epoxy packed feet. First woodworking project, thanks Ana for the plans! You rock!
Overall took a long time due to the sanding and multiple coats of paint, stain and varnish. The plans were easy to follow and cuts were easy to make. A belt sander really helped with cleaning up some of the messy 2x4s! Looking forward to my next project!
I've finished my swing but my porch don't have enough clearance so I built A frame stand for it.
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 07:09
You did such a great job on your swing! I hope I can build up to making one someday.
In reply to I love this swing! by beachmama79
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 14:02
Thanks and you will. I just added the dimensions in case
Fri, 04/19/2013 - 15:37
I love the idea of adding the A-frame considering that where i live there are no real trees to hang it on and building a porch where one doesn't already exist is a pain in the butt! Lol. How wide do you think we could go before it starts compromising the frames integrity? And how much weight can it hold?
I "doctored" the plans for the reclaimed wood look headboard to using 4x4's for legs and created a footboard of the same style. I then make the siderails for my bedframe by laminating a 2x8 to a 2x6 to completely encase the box frame. I was able to put my boxframe inside by screwing and gluing 2x2's along the inside of the frame. This is a STURDY bed frame!
Mon, 02/06/2017 - 10:07
How did you go about doctoring the plans to use 4x4's instead of 1x3's and 1x2's?
This was a nice easy project that i built for my son for his christmas present! A few pieces of lumber, a blow torch and clear coat.....Done. I recomment this for a starter project!!
I made something quite similar to the plan you suggested.
I onlychanged the top of the table diagonally.
Thank you very much Ana
Just a shorter farmhouse style bench
Fun project
I wanted a TV console table but didn't need all the bells and whistles of cabinets and drawers. I actually couldn't quite figure out the "Rustic X" design so I decided on side panels instead. Plus, I didn't really want to see all our stuff from the side anyway.
I used 1x6s for the top, 1x12s for the middle and bottom shelf, 1x3s and 1x2s for the side panels, and 1x3s and 1x2s for the trim. I used 1/4' plywood for back support and to hide cables.
This thing is solid! I live in CA and I'm not fearful of my TV falling with "The Big One" coming.
I'm so glad I found Ana's website, especially the plans for the doll beds. I have been wanting to build some photo prop beds for my tiniest models and the Farmhouse doll bed got me hooked. I want to make one in every color
