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Fathers Day Gift
This was my second bigger builds. It came out beautifully and I am so proud to have built this for my husbands very first Fathers Day. Easy to build.
Wood Queen Size Headboard
Queen size head board.
Jeanne L.
Rustic X Coffee Table
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.
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Mon, 10/22/2012 - 20:36
I looooove how this turned
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
What kind of brown wax did you use? Love the finish!
Sat, 08/03/2013 - 09:25
LOVE what you did here. I was
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
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
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.
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
Table base
Hi Bob, your table looks awesome, what did you do for the base support under your top and bottom pieces? Thanks !
Octagon Table Finished!
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.
Double Trestle Outdoor Table
We built this for our mother.
Used the plans provided but we beafed up all the sections to make a robust table.
Andy & Ralph
Modern Farmhouse Coffee Table
I built this coffee table with off the shelf lumber and finished with Varathane Sun Bleached and Weathered Gray Stains, and Minwax satin polyurethane. I applied a fairly even coat of the Sunbleached Stain and added a few streaks of the weathered gray. I used 1 ¼" pocket screws instead of the brad nails. I used a hammer and a couple of finishing nails for the braces.
Varathane Weathered Gray Stain
Minwax Satin Polyurethane
Fish Adirondack Chairs and Stools
I have used your plan, to build several of the 2x4 Adirondack chairs, made a few modifications here and there but basically the same frame.
Modified Rustic X Coffee Table
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.
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Fri, 01/05/2018 - 23:05
Quick question.
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!
Work bench
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.
Farmhouse Queen
Instead of just screwing the rails to the bed, I used bed rail hooks to connect the bed for easy disassembly.
KCup holder
I am so thrilled to share this. My very first build and I am so happy with it and so excited to share the build. My very first ever build of any kind whatsoever. I am inspired and buying a new home. Thank you for all the plans that will be so helpful to me with the upcoming house.
Dog Crate Side Table
Made this out of free wood I got from my workplace.
A. Clark
Mini Media Stand
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.
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Modern farmhouse side table
My first project since getting a miter saw! I'm so proud of how they turned out. We needed sturdy side tables so our toddler can't pull them down onto herself & these fit the bill. I dont have a brad nailer so had to pound in the nails by hand, which made it take a lot longer.... overall for me was a week & a half long project with 2 littles to care for at the same time. I used walnut stain, 2 coats. Can't wait to do another project!
Toddler Chalkboard
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.
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Sun, 08/26/2012 - 04:00
Great job!
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
Paint Help
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.
Pallet Wood Crates & Easy Inkjet Image Transfer
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/
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Thu, 06/19/2014 - 21:44
Pinned and bookmarked! Thanks
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
thank you! have lots of fun pam! =)
Lilia's Dresser and Nightstand
I made this dresser and nightstand for my oldest daughter when we moved her into her "big girl" room, as we were expecting a second daughter who would take the nursery. I ended up modifying the design a bit with the side panels to have them more closely replicate the multi-layered look of the actual Pottery Barn dresser. I wanted to add a nightstand to have another matching piece for more storage. I ended up taking some average dimensions from other kid's nightstands online and designed and built it in the same style and manner as the dresser.
The overall project took WAY more time than i thought it would but I'm very happy with the way it turned out. This was the first time that I used a router to cut grooves in the drawer box pieces to slide in and lock the drawer bottom in place. Also, this was my crash course with an HVLP sprayer as well. Hopefully, these pieces will be able to handle all of the abuse my 3 year old daughter will surely give them. Thanks to Ana for the wonderful plans! Also, thank you to Ed for his detailed write-up on his modifications, http://www.edhart.me/2015/05/how-to-build-a-kendal-extra-wide-dresser/.
Rust-Oleum Satin White Enamel Paint top coat.
Applied with Rockler HVLP sprayer.
Modern Outdoor Chairs with modifications
After renovating our screen porch at the onset of Covid, I searched online for an indoor patio furniture. As you probably guessed , with my limited budget, I couldn't find "affordable" and "quality" in one product . ALAS! Ana White's website and her Modern Chair Plans appears in my search. After reviewing her easy to use plans, my husband and I were confident we could tackle the project. With a few modifications, we are very pleased with results. Modifications: Added one additional 2 x 6 providing a higher backrest ; increased the chair height 3"(for us, making it easier to get in and out of the chair); and, used dowel rods to fill screw holes. Also with the extra leftover material, my husband made ottomans that under the chair for easy storage.
We love the results and use them daily! Thank you Ana for sharing your plans!
Chair slats: Espresso color stain
Chairs were sealed with Danish Oil (medium for frame / natural for slats). Chairs will be used in a screen porch protected from the weather.
Wood Outdoor Chair
I used dowels in the screw holes.
Mike Kimble
2-Person Desk
When my husband and I both started grad school, we needed space for both of us to work on our computers at the same time (after the baby went to bed!). I couldn't find exactly what we wanted to fit the space, so we built it! We got the Kreg Jig, which worked wonderfully! You can see some pocket holes in the picture, but they were hidden once we put all our stuff on the shelves. Our space was smaller than Ana's, so we made the two end units narrower (they still fit our CPUs and we used a doorknob hole drill bit to put cord management holes in the back panel). We love it! We built our deck before, but this was our first foray into furniture-making. We had fun and it turned out so well that we have a list of things to build next (we're thinking a murphy bed).