Made these side tables for our master bedroom using the wood from 3 wooden pallets. The pallets took about 45 minutes each to disassemble and the plank sizing required us to ripped the boards to 3 different uniform widths.
I used 2x12 instead of 2x4 for the base and four 2x6 instead of six for the seating area. So this modified version is higher and narrower compare to the original plan.
built from your plans, with a small change to dimensions and a roundover bit on the legs for a softer look.
My first project and it was so much fun to build! I had no problems cutting the wood and getting it sanded and ready to go. I made a mistake putting it together and didn't realize it till several steps later. Luckily it was easy enough to unscrew it and go back and fix it. I was brave on the gray/light walnut colors I chose but I like how it turned out. Glad I tackled something easy for my first project. Now I'm happily looking forward to my next one. Thanks for the great plans!
Did them for a friend that owns a bakery.
I don't have access to new lumber unfortunately.
The bulk of what I make is pallet. That's why there are four instead of 3 slats.
Same plan though. Pretty easy to follow.
I did add some handles to make it easier to move
since they will be brought in and out daily.
Yun
I changed the design a little, using 4x4's for the legs, eliminating the side X's, and tried to save a little money by cutting the top 2x6's so that I could use the same board for both the top and bottom shelf, so i didn't have to buy the 2x12's recommended in the plans for the bottom shelf.
I used Rustoleum Sunbleached for the finish, then covered in 2 coats of brown wax, let it dry for a day, then removed some wax with Motsenbockers Paint and Varnish remover, which is Biodegradable and low VOC. I think this really gave the wood the look of old reclaimed barn wood.
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 20:36
I looooove how this turned out. I am straight up stealing this. Keep my flings crossed that mine turns out as well as yours did!
Sun, 02/10/2013 - 18:36
What kind of brown wax did you use? Love the finish!
Sat, 08/03/2013 - 09:25
LOVE what you did here. I was wondering if I could do the same thing - use 2x6s for top & shelf! That'll make it a little easier to narrow it as well. And I'm ditching the X's also. They just don't appeal... so you know, just write up new plans for what you did, eh? :) Great job!
Sat, 08/03/2013 - 09:26
LOVE what you did here. I was wondering if I could do the same thing - use 2x6s for top & shelf! That'll make it a little easier to narrow it as well. And I'm ditching the X's also. They just don't appeal... so you know, just write up new plans for what you did, eh? :) Great job!
Sat, 08/03/2013 - 09:26
LOVE what you did here. I was wondering if I could do the same thing - use 2x6s for top & shelf! That'll make it a little easier to narrow it as well. And I'm ditching the X's also. They just don't appeal... so you know, just write up new plans for what you did, eh? :) Great job!
Sat, 08/03/2013 - 09:33
sorry for the extra comments. One other thing - For the bottom shelf: It looks like you used 2x4s to attach to the 4x4 legs; is that right? What did the dimensions of your table end up being? And, if you don't mind my asking, what *would* they be, if you eliminated one of the top 2x6s? Thanks!!
Sat, 03/28/2015 - 13:22
Hi Bob, your table looks awesome, what did you do for the base support under your top and bottom pieces? Thanks !
Finished building this table with the plan provided by Ana White! Worked out great. I stained it in a with a transparent deck stain in natural sequoia. Happy to help if anyone has any questions!
Tips: Definitely cut as you go. If you get the angles are off in the center when all the long pieces connect is it makes each top piece larger or smaller.
One thing led to another, and we got a rescue dog – Arthur. The good little guy finds the apartment too big to stay alone when we are not around, and it is a recommended practice to have a dog crate so that the dog has a confined space of its own. The options to buy were hopeless, and the cheapest ones were just made of metal wire. They look horrible inside the house and it looks like a prison cell. There are nicer wooden ones, but they cost few hundreds of dollars. So, I put my DIY hat on, and thought of building one for our new buddy!
Material Used:
Refer my blog post for all step by step instructions and optimal material usage.
Someone on my street had thrown out 2 couches. The cushions were in perfect condition. So I built chairs and fit the cushions! I built a matching coffee table to fit a glass I had. To finish the space, I added a table to have my morning breakfast.
Mon, 11/01/2021 - 10:09
That's a steal! It looks like a very relaxing spot to hang out, thank you for sharing~
Love Ana’s 2x4 patio loveseat sofa sectional, it was easy to follow. I have made 3 sets for my close neighbors.
Todd Ellis
Plans are from the Rustic X Coffee Table. Since my miter saw only can make miter cuts up to 55 degrees it was too tough to make exact 60 degree cuts. My wife and I decided to put columns on the sides of the table instead of X's. I think the table looks really good without anything on the sides as well. Also, we added some addition table top supports with two, 2x2s, placed horizontally across table.
Fri, 01/05/2018 - 23:05
The table looks great. I am thinking of building one soon myself. I noticed you built this quite a long time ago. Have you had any problems with the table warping or splitting? Did it hold up well over time? Thanks!
I was inspired by this workbench post to create a workbench, especially since I needed one! I painted it with exterior paint and added wheels. I also added extra wood around the bottom to make it sturdier.
This was my first attempt at the leaning bookshelf project. I decided upon a modern-contemporary look by using white laminated 1x4s and opted for dark wood staining to give the shelves contrast. It was my first time using a compound miter saw, as well as intensive wood sanding and staining. I struggled with cutting the white support beams into the directed 5 degrees, and just made my best guess with a hand saw (however, I will try to improve upon this for our next set, since the additional cost of a second bookshelf is only about $50.)
I also learned about the trick of a 5-point shelf leveling (one for each corner, and the center point) in order to get a truly level shelf. Creating the jig in order to space out the distance between each shelf is a really good idea to help implement all of the setup.
Overall, I really enjoyed this project and wanted to thank Ana for her inspiration and plan details.
I look forward to reporting yet another success on our second bookshelf (and following writing desk) soon!
Built for my daughter!
Carol Hebert
The minute I saw this mini media stand I knew that I would have to make it for our playroom. I tweaked the measurements slightly since my wood sizes were slightly different from Ana. This was a pretty easy build for me and I would consider myself a beginner.
This was my wife and I's first Ana White project. We are now hooked, and loved spending time together building something we will enjoy for years, and our dog mindy of course was the first to test our beautiful bench out!
Thanks Ana,
Steve & Courtney
I'm so grateful for these plans! Since we were building in a basement against a concrete wall, we just made each side with the vertical 2x4 supports, then anchored the shelves to the exposed studs on the side walls for safety. This project was so fast and easy -- I put them together one night after the kids went to bed. They're 8' long and 2' deep, very sturdy, and they were highly economical to build. I love that the shelf is smooth and flat, too, as this makes it easy to store small things as well as large totes.
This is my first try at one of your projects. I made the console table 48 inches long to fit the space of our entry way. I thank you for all of your amazing content, and still having informative and wholesome things to watch.
We built your farm table following your instructions for a table on our back deck. It was our first project and we had no clue what we were doing, but it turned out wonderfully! We have already received many compliments! Very excited to do the benches next!
rachellake.ca
This was my very first woodworking project. It took me longer than it should have due to my unfamiliarity with power tools. Overall I would say that this project is a pretty easy build. The plans were clear, and I only made a few changes/additions. I increased the overall height of the chalkboard by 4" and attached the back legs with a hinge rather than screwing straight into the back of the chalkboard.
Sun, 08/26/2012 - 04:00
This really came out nice and welcome to the community. Love the idea of the hinges; smart idea! If you painted directly onto bare wood, without applying primer first, that would be a cause of the paint not taking evenly. The bare wood can be like a sponge so primer helps with it adhering to the wood.
Tue, 08/28/2012 - 22:53
Thank you spiceylg for the help. I should have applied primer first, but the spray paint I used said that no primer was necessary. After the first coat didn't take I should have went back and applied a primer coat.
These crates are inspired by vintage farm and orchard crates, made from discarded pallets, and personalized with a
easy image transfer method using only wax paper and inkjet printer. At
the end you will also see some fabulous diy failures so you can get a
more consistent result with this technique. Also included is a nice homemade non-toxic furniture wax recipe to finish the crates! You can find the full detail tutorial here- http://www.apieceofrainbow.com/diy-pallet-wood-crates-easy-image-transfer/
Thu, 06/19/2014 - 21:44
Pinned and bookmarked! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely be using this info to make cool stuff!
In reply to Pinned and bookmarked! Thanks by Pam the Goatherd
Thu, 06/19/2014 - 22:22
thank you! have lots of fun pam! =)
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