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Virtual learning desk
Modified from the hutch and desk plans. Made for a friend’s daughter who needed a larger desk to accommodate all of her virtual learning needs.
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/desk-hutch-file-cubby-ba…
https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/desk-drawers-and-file-cu…
Ultra white semi-gloss
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The Simple Bed (Full-Size)
We had been looking for a headboard for our son for the longest time, but could never find anything we liked in the shade we needed in the stores. Fell in love with this bed, thought it was one of the more "boyish" styles that I've seen which was what I wanted for my son. Asked my husband if he thought he'd be able to build it, he said he'd try and voila! We, however, modified the plans a bit and only made a headboard, but overall, I love it!
4x4 Truss Beam Table - Wholesteading.com
This was my first ever Ana White woodworking project. It was also my first time using a Kreg Jig. I had a ton of fun and can't beleive how great it turned out! I learned a lot while building it so I'm sure I will have even more success with my next project. I highly recommend this project for first time beginners looking for a huge feeling of accomplishment and personal satisfaction.
Thanks Ana!
Anthony
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Farmhouse Bed and Nightstand
I made the farmhouse bed and nightstand using 300 year old pine that was on a local home for 150 years. The bed rails I used 6/4 white oak and recycled pallet boards for the vertical boards. The bed posts I used two 2x4's laminated together and I wrapped them in the pine. The nightstand I used the same pine and pallet boards for the case. I then used 4/4 whit oak for the table tops.
Dream Dollhouse Revisited
We made a modified (and scaled down) version of this dollhouse. Check out our blog for a complete list of details, plans, dimensions, furniture plans, and a downloadable sketch-up file to help you in building this. SUCH a fun and wonderful project. This was a Christmas gift and we are hoping it will be around for years to come! Thanks Ana.
http://www.thoughtcomics.com/projects.html
Have fun! We are beginner builders but it took us quite some time to build this. 20 Hrs...??
Email any questions!
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Chest of Drawers
Wanted a chest of drawers with Deep Drawers. As the drawers were so deep I used some scraps to fit supports to the undersides of the drawers as shown in one of the photos. I knew the drawers would be stuffed to the brim and would need to be quite strong. On the bottom two drawers I fitted three supports from scrap 1 by 4 and 1 by 6.
On this piece I didn't bother covering up all the internal pocket holes like I normally would either and it looks a bit of an ugly duckling on inside but once top is on and drawers are in you cannot see anything.
I thought the natural colored backing gave it some interest too.
Happy to share my plan with anybody who wants it.
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Tue, 11/18/2014 - 11:11
awesome piece
I was about to build something just like this. would you mind sharing the plans?
Thanks!
Small Old English Style Farmhouse Dining Table
I got the legs from a old dining table my mom had that was damaged in a move so when i saw this plan i knew this was perfect. So simple and easy to build, yet everyone who sees it is in love with it. Thanks Ana!
Cabin Loft Bed, OSU Design
As a Notre Dame fan, this was a tough one, so I charged extra for having to stomach the OSU red. It was a long build, and by far my most ambitious piece of furniture since the customer wanted it to be full size (as opposed to twin). They were very happy with the finished product (especially the desk top w/logo, which was a surprise).
Most of the joinery was done with a Kreg jig, I used dimensional lumber for the support & cabinet grade plywood for the shelves. Thanks for looking.
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Printer's console
Printers console
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Fri, 11/21/2014 - 09:23
Only for $85 that is awesome!
Only for $85 that is awesome! This is great work!
Farmhouse bench
My husband and I built this for a wedding gift. We love the plans, so easy to follow and alter measurements. This one is white washed with monogram design.
Entryway bench
Thanks Ana for all you do to help us find our inner wood worker. I took one of your designs and modified it slightly to build this entryway bench for my daughter as a Christmas gift and hopefully future keepsake for the grandkids.
Extra tall bar stool
I built a breakfast bar into an existing wall shared between our kitchen and living room. I built it on the taller side of average since I wanted to have room to install new electrical outlets above the counter on the kitchen side. After the project was done we went to buy bar stools to use with the new bar and found that even the "tall" stools were too short to work. Research into extra tall stools showed that what we needed was going to $400-600 each! Luckily my wife found these stools on your site and we were able to make three of them for around $115. Also, they are much sturdier than anything we looked at to buy.
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Mon, 01/28/2013 - 20:40
I really like the crisp black
I really like the crisp black and white. Looks great!
Simple Changing Table
I used MDF and Pine for the build. It's a simple 3 tiered design with a small easy access storage section on top. One end of the top tier has been shaped so that the baby doesn't hurt it's feet when kicking around. The change table also has a decorative trim to jazz it up a bit.
My king size farmhouse bed
This was first major woodworking project. I used mostly select pine, a little knotty pine and some spruce studs from a local hardware. For the headboard panels I used tongue and groove pine boards. I used Benjamin Moore primer and paint for finish.
Tip 1: make sure to measure your hallway and doors before trying to bring this from the shop or garage into the house. If building in the bedroom, make sure to plan for the day you want to move it. I ended up taking mine apart to get it through the bedroom door and ruined the finish on all my legs.
Tip 2: I added blocks behind the legs because I didn't feel like the legs would be sufficient support. I also created by own rear legs similar to the front for more support.
Tip 3: the instructions on how to mount the headboard to the bed aren't really clear / don't work. I had to add some extra 2x4 material to the rear legs (on the inside) in order to have something for the bolts to go through. Once your headboard and bed are built, you'll have to be creative and come up with something.
Tip 4: I added support legs under the cross supports to hold the weight of the mattresses better.
My first Build
My first build. Toddler chair. Had to cut the legs from the original plans since my 2 year old nephew’s legs dangled and it was hard for him to climb on to. Loved it. Thanks Ana for the plans.
Little Helper Tower, my modification
My daughter sent me a copy of your plans for the Little Helper Tower with the question, "can you make this?", to which I said a hesitant "yes. I decided to modify the plans so that instead of just making two ladders and holding them together with 6 sticks of wood, to make the sides also with vertical 1x2s, then use barrel nuts and furniture bolts to hold it all together. This gives you four pieces and a platform once it is disassembled should you ever need to take it apart.
I took some rough African Mahogany and Sapele and planed it to thickness (3/4") then cut to the required dimensions (1x2, 1x3, etc). I used a biscuit joiner to make slots and then glued the horizontal pieces, using the wooden biscuits, to the vertical pieces. I could not get myself to attempt lining up dowel holes, which would be a stronger attachment. I know this is not the best for a vertical application, but I used Titebond II wood glue and am confident it can take the weight of my grandson.
Daughter's Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table Plans
This project made from http://ana-white.com/2013/05/plans/mini-farmhouse-bedside-table-plans was a birthday gift for our daughter who was moving into her own apartment and preparing for an approaching marriage. This is exactly what she requested. While I did use Ana’s posted plans you may see some slight modifications.
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tweaked X console
Slimmed down version of the original plan. 60" x 11" x 35". Super happy with how it turned out!
Kitchen Island
Built with Red oak had to glue to get 2 by 4, then minwax stain with red mahogany, top is maple center with mahogany and walnut strips around.