Peanuts Adirondack Chair for Kids
Had just watched the new Peanuts movie.Kind of liked it.
Had just watched the new Peanuts movie.Kind of liked it.
Great Plan! Loved how easy it was to build and how little the cost was.
Tue, 07/28/2020 - 09:52
Did you use decking screws or pocket holes for the visible portion of the couch?
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 18:40
Looks amazing! What method did you use (pocket holes, dowels, deck screws, etc) to join the visible portions like the arms?
Very quick and came together nicely! The only change I would make would be to raise the large bars on two of the sides because our daughter likes to stand on it and balance there (I see in some of the brags that some people did exactly that), but that wouldn't be an issue if she were bigger and the platform were lower (and I imagine that will happen soon enough!). You can see her just starting to try to stand on it in this photo. She is only 18 months old, so I'm looking forward to many years of use!
My friend, who is expecting a baby, asked me to build a changing table for her. She provided me with a couple of things on her wish-list. 1. to have a big enough top to change a baby (of course) 2. a cubby or cubbies for easy access to baby stuff 3. big enough drawers to house all those cute baby clothes. Well, she was given a couple of changing tables and the project just turned into a dresser. In any case, the Patrick Beach Cottage Dresser was a great design to work off of. This was my first build that I made for someone other than myself or my family. Every build becomes my favorite and this one is my newest favorite.
Wed, 03/26/2014 - 23:39
Wow! You did a gorgeous job & you're friend is very lucky to have received such a beautiful gift. Initially, when I saw you're photo, I thought it was a media dresser. The cubbies could also be used for TV components (DVD player, cable box, ect.) I can only hope to make such a great piece someday.
Several months ago, my sister approached me with the request of helping her build a media console for her home. We left off the doors and drawers in favor of having open shelves. We worked on this project over the course of several weekends and my sister is very happy with the final result!
I built this from the Ana White Console X Table plans and specs. I originally had planned on a rustic style like on your blog, but once my wife saw it she liked it and decided she had the right spot for it providing I painted it.
Shiplap fireplace build. Painted with Behr Marquee in color Calligraphy. My first building project ever!!
Jenn Lawson
This was the result of another weird space in our house. Our bedroom is actually the smallest bedroom of all four in the house, it's actually intended to be a nursery or a private office off of the Master Bedroom. When we moved in I just couldn't find a layout that I liked for our bedroom to be in the master bedroom, also there was only a single crank out window in that room & while the house's venting is set up for central air there is no unit attached, so there was no way we were going to be able to stay in that room. So we moved into the smallest bedroom of the house & turned the master into our enormous walk in closet, which I just love & the small bedroom is actually very cozy & easy to keep cool/warm. The only problem is there is an outcropping into the room from the old chimney. Well I filled the space under the window with our storage bench but didn't have shelf to fill the other one so I made one from left over wood from building our bed frame. I also had pegs from some shelves that were lost in a basement flood years before so I just measured out & drilled the holes for adustable shelving!
My shopping list
5 1x8
2 2x6
13 2x4
2 2x10
8 1x4
I ended up not using the 1x3 like in the original plans and instead use an additional 1x8. I finished it with an ebony stain.
Started off with the intention of buildings the 2x4 sectional. Decided on building two couches instead to be able to move around based on needs. The biggest expense were the cushions ( found the back pillows on clearance). Plan to stain later.
I actually built this back in 2015 and just never got around to posting about it. I guess I was just so excited to get it done and set up for my wife I forgot. Anyhow, I did it all with a worm drive saw and a piece of plywood set on saw horses...would’ve have been so much fun aside with a table saw (still haven’t convinced the vamps that I need one of those 😏)
Scrap wood comes in handy when you need to build something quick. Our other end tables are in the garage because our little one likes to tip them over. So this was a quick fix, but we might use it as a writing/ coloring desk later.
Sun, 06/10/2012 - 22:46
What a great idea! I love scrap material because it comes in handy so often. We significantly reduced the cost of building a chicken coop by using up a bunch of the scrap material we had laying around.
This is the sequel to my first kitchen cabinet build, the awesome base unit to the right of the stove. It's another custom design to fit the space (and replace some horribly inefficient metal cabinets that, while cute, really looked like they belonged in a different kitchen). And my first time working with maple and edge banding! Thank you, thank you, no applause please. I'm calling this project "intermediate" skill only because I chose to router the doors and install cup hinges. Otherwise, they're just big boxes on the wall, for real.
The carcasses, shelves, and door panels are all Purebond plywood. The face and door frames are 1x2 and 1x3 maple. The french cleat used to hang the two pieces is also plywood (more on my blog about that). Unfortunately, I don't know enough about wiring to add/move that outlet so that the microwave cord could be hidden...but at least the microwave itself is off the counter! It doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful.
The wineglass storage is a sort-of take-off on a few other plans on here and some pieces I saw down in Amish country. It's a little rough-looking outside of the cabinet into which it is installed because I didn't design that element very elegantly. Plus I kept changing things on myself mid-stream.
The concealed cup hinges...were totally intimidating. And at first I bought into all the hype about "you HAVE to use a drill press or you'll RUIN your doors", but in the end I just eyeballed it with a plain old forstner bit, and all 6 doors turned out fine! Plus, I got to use Blumotion hinges...you physically cannot slam these doors!!
I'm super proud of this project, and my mother-in-law (in whose kitchen they reside) is thrilled. Btw, the crown moulding is not yet installed, which is why the trim pieces up top look so funny.
Fri, 04/04/2014 - 16:14
Definitely the perfect description for this project, your cabinets are spectacular!
Outdoor coffee table. Used 2x6 for table top. Legs are 4x4 pressure treated wood. Stain is white vinegar and steel wool mix.
Built this last weekend so I would have the option of standing at my desk - these plans work perfectly for that purpose! Quick and easy build that I was able to do with scraps on hand. Highly recommend for anyone who has suddenly found themselves working from home and is finding their desk chair just isn't comfortable enough for a full day of work. Easy to move out of the way when not needed and provides a nice way to quickly move work things off to the side but keep them handy for the next day. Thank you for the very timely plans!
This my expanded Christmas Stocking tree. With a growing family we needed room for at least 9 stockings. I decided to hope for one more and made it large enough for 10. Decided to make the sides look more like a candy cane and added red stripes. Thanks to Ana for the ideas.
RBM
Finally got a chance to try my hand at whitewashing and I just love the outcome!
Sat, 11/17/2012 - 13:12
What were the final dimensions of your table? I've been wanting to modify the plans so it will fit in our space as well. Thanks so much!
Wed, 07/24/2013 - 06:49
Hello I ahve seen your post here. I liked it, but one thing which i want to make sure that, these same things i found much expensive here on the http://www.biglovestyle.com/
I am not confirm what makes you to keep low:(
By the way, I am a little bit late to read your post. :(
Last Sunday me and my wife has changed all the old furniture and replaced it with the new.
I hope next time i will go to your shop first:)
Built entirely from 2x4 - 22 studs altogether - the tricky part was cutting a rebate into the trims so that they look like 1x4 from the front. adjusted plans to suit australian king size mattress & made everything lower & used plenty of kreg screws to put everything together (inspiration from plans in the book). here studs are sold 'rough headed' - so there was an insane amount of sanding - not helped by the fact that I was a novice to the belt sander. Took the best part of 4 weekends to get it all together
nice little project had fun building it with my wife. looks way better then the store bought junk we had before
I made a few modifications to the Modern Outdoor Chair build, including adding a larger backrest and making a couch version that can fit 3-4 people. I felt the original plan didn't hold up the couch cushions well unless it was against a wall, so the modification solves this simple problem!
Wood was Douglas Fir for the price point, although I would've preferred a harder wood. The stain was Minwax Wood Finish in Gunstock 231, Which I felt really sold the Doug Fir as a darker, more elegant wood.
Cushions were from Target and were the cheapest I could find. They've already started to flatten a bit but I plan on restuffing them soon.
Sketchup file available if you need it, but didn't see a way to upload it directly.
Fri, 05/01/2020 - 08:02
Hello how can I get the sketchup file for these? I'm really interested in making both the chairs and the couch.
Sun, 05/17/2020 - 16:11
Hey smarincak, I'm not sure how to send you the sketchup file but if you send me a private message I can email it to you.
Sun, 05/23/2021 - 05:54
Hey Matt, I would LOVE to see the modification plans you made if you don't mind sending them to me. Thank you! Do you feel like the mods you made to the back were comfortable?
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 08:15
This is perfect and they look great! I was hoping someone had already created these with a higher back. If you don't mind sharing your plans, I would really appreciate it!
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 12:31
Love the chairs but would like the the sketchup file for the modification of the higher back. Thanks.
Sun, 06/21/2020 - 18:55
I would also like the sketch of modifications for higher back please!
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 09:28
Matt- Would you please share with me the plans and materials list for this project! I love it.
Fri, 04/23/2021 - 19:21
Love the modification! May I please get a copy of the sketchup file? Thank you!