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Truss End Table

My husband and I built these end tables together. The construction took about 3 hours.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Special Walnut 224 stain
and Polycryllic
We only used these because the stain matched the table I built. The off-gassing takes a little too long for me (because I am chemical sensitive). I have used Saman products for other projects and liked them much better.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Painter Ladder Shelf (modified)

Client wanted some to sell cookies out on her porch. So I added a blackboard at her request so she could put prices and e-transfer info. Top shelf will also house an honor box for cash. Papa & Grammy Creations.

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Very first build...Rustic Media Center

Submitted by tcoche on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 19:14

I really dont have any plans for this build. I wanted to purchase a nice rustic media center for my living. I am mounting my flat screen on the wall and wanted a cool media center to sit below it. So I came up with this project. I still plan on lightly sanding it some to bring out the grain and have that look of streaks. I also still need to add polycrylic, clear gloss. I literally just got done staining it. The pictures really dont do it any justice. It looks wayy better in person. Being that this is my first project it took me 1 week to build, sand and stain. Still have some work to put it to it, just a coat of polycrylic and light sanding. I probably have over 30 hours in to this build and around 40 bucks for screws, sandpaper, stain, glue and countersink bits. I think that is it, if you have any questions or comments please let me know! :)

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Kona stain and soon to be minwax polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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tcoche

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 19:09

Thank you!! I appreciate it. While I was staining it in my garage, with the garage door open. I had a few couples that walked by stop to talk and ask questions about the piece. Made me feel good that your hard work is appreciated. Thanks again!

Stacy Daybed

Submitted by Dave1344 on Wed, 03/25/2015 - 14:52

My daughter needed a new bed and I needed a project, so we headed to ana-white.com to find a plan that filled both of our needs.  We settled on the Stacy Daybed and got to work.

I followed the plans pretty much on par, but made a few minor changes to make it easier to take apart and put back together. You can also see that I added width to the legs in front, allowing the weight of the sleeper to set on the legs instead of being supported solely by the furniture bolts and metal thread inserts I used to hold it together.  I duplicated this in back to keep the design balanced.

This project was fun and challenging and the plans were very easy to follow as well as modify to my needs. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dutch Boy Antique White. I used a 4 inch roller for the frame and flat parts, but needed to brush on all the angles. It was time consuming, but turned out really nice.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

One Arm Outdoor Sectional Piece

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 11:24

Father and son project. Took less than half a day. Already have three offers to build for friends. Couldn't find 10' Cedar so had to use 8'  Using scrap pieces of cedar to make a coffee table. Great plans! 

Estimated Cost
$580. $260 for wood. $50 a pair for cushions.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished for now. Will probably clear coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

2x4 Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by skow23 on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:35

My first “Ana White plans” project. Great plans and easy to follow. Very comfortable chairs.

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DIY Backyard Climbing Gym

My very first woodworking project was Ana-White's farm house bed! I've made so many projects now, I decided to start fancy'ing up my backyard!. We took all pressure treated wood to make the wall foundation, painted it, sealed it, then used Screw on Holds to make the climbing portion.

I have a full tutorial listed here http://www.impatientlycrafty.com/2013/05/07/diy-backyard-climbing-wall/

Thanks Ana for helping inspire me to create more wood stuff!!!

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted with latex paint, and acrylic paint, then sealed it with rustoleum clear coat (4-5 coats)

we simply sketched out the design from ideas online..
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse King Bed

Submitted by J_hebert on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 20:22

We finally built the #1 Project on my to do list. Took about 3 Days total with finishing and all. Love it so much, defintately my fave project to date! Have to do nightstands next!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
One Coat Minwax weathered oak ( Canadians can find it at Rona) One coat Special Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Junior loft bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 09:55

My very first furniture build! Took me about 5 days, but as a beginner I found it very easy to follow the plans. I did buy a Kreg jog for this project, highly recommend it! Other tools used were a miter saw, circular saw, and drill.

Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Ebony stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse nightstand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:55

I have built various projects. A work table, a barn door cabinet and couple of Farmhouse nightstands for my grandson and granddaughter. It was fun!!

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Kelsey's Simple Cheap Easy Console Table

Submitted by community-cont… on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 10:43

I just wanted to send in some photos of the simple, cheap, and easy console table that my father and I made a couple weeks ago. It only took us 3 1/2 hours to build, and your plans made it incredibly easy for beginning carpenters like us! We modified the plans slightly by adding a fully functionable shelf to the bottom, and used the Minwax stain in Ebony for a sleek Pottery Barn meets Cost Plus look. The total cost for this project was less than $50, and we still have leftover wood for future projects! Your tutorials are great, they make carpentry not-so-scary for beginners like us!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! For more pictures, feel free to drop by my blog http://www.jamesandkelsey.com/ Thanks again!

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sandbox with built-in hinged benches

Submitted by jlhamilton on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 11:55

Gave the plans to my father-in-law who built it for our daughter. Turned out great with no real issues with the plans! I love having the lid/seats built into the design.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Left it sanded but unfinished. No stain or paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Fun project.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 18:30

I'm making this for my wife, I added a little Riser on the back because it won't be leaning up against the house and I didn't feel back was high enough.

If you find yourself in the 6-foot range I would recommend increasing the leg height and adding a 4th 2x6 or even a 5th to increase the bsckrest.

 

Estimated Cost
About $50 in materials the cushion was $65 ( because that's the one she insisted on)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farm House Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:22

My daughter found this plan on the Ana White website and now, we have made 3 tables total. Pictured is the 2nd one we built together and is currently in her house now.

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Kitchen set

Submitted by ShannonB on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 06:48

My husband I built this kitchen set for my daughter's 2nd birthday. She just loves it. For the sink I used the same plans as the stove and changed them a little. There is not enough room below but we used the Cute Play Pie Hutch plan too. The double door fridge we use as a pantry. I can't find the plans for the fridge but we used Ana's plans for that too.

Estimated Cost
Under 200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White semi gloss paint and Pink semi gloss paint. We primed it before we painted it.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

My Farmhouse Queen Bed

I admired this project the first time I saw it, I thought about building it for a few months and got the opportunity when my Fiance left town. I completed this project in a weekend with a had from my friend (more just to hold the pieces where I needed them). I had previously built her a hope chest out of a Rare and Beautiful tongue and groove pine, I used the same wood for the head and foot board so they would match. Overall these plans were great, I changed a few things to make it a little more what I wanted. I made the foot board 24" in height with a total of 20" of tongue and groove. I also used some wrought head nails to give a little more character to the piece as well, you can find them here, http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=1152 . I wont do too much to the piece, more than likely just add a couple coats of shellac to match the previously mentioned hope chest. I hope you all enjoy this project as much as I did.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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liam91

Wed, 07/03/2013 - 08:44

Did you need to pre-drill the nail holes? I am worried the wood will split with these types of nails. Thanks

capecodfarm

Thu, 07/11/2013 - 12:36

Yes you do, I made a jig so I knew all the nails would line up with my wood and be in the same place. The bit was half the size of the nail, they are really just for a decorative look. Good luck with everything.

liam91

Thu, 07/11/2013 - 12:51

I figured out my biggest mistake was not lining up the nails with the grain of the wood. Once i had the nails lined up in the right direction they went in mostly without a hitch. One of the panel boards did split but was hidden by the 1x4 face board. Thanks again for the idea and i'll post pics when completed.

Rustic entertainment center

Built for a bike shop. 90L x 20D x36H

Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Provincial
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Ladder Back Chair

Submitted by Dlwj27 on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 11:44

I adjusted the plans to make this a chair that would fit under a regular table. The front legs are 19" and the back legs are 40". Then I followed the plans as written.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained chair with Mini Wax Wood Finish Stain in Provincial #211. Then dry painted Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Timeless. After paint dried I rubbed Steel Wool over the whole chair to give a distressed look. I applied a coat of Mini Wax Polyurethane Clear Satin to finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Wedding Arbour

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:43

Hi, I built this wedding Arbour for my daughters wedding a while ago and unfortunately, I have no plans as I built from my head. It now sits in pride of place within thier garden as arch for thier garden.
I built this with a drop saw, hand saw, router, drill and hammer only.
I follow Ana's plans every release and save her plans for when I retire in two years to build for our house as well as try to run a small business from my shed.
Thank you Ana for you continued plans and wonderful advice.

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