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Vanity Table
I started with the Cindy Wood Console Table but modified it. I wanted the center to be open so it could be used as a vanity table. I omitted steps 2 and 4 and altered step 3 so that the length of the centerpiece is only 8 3/4 long. I also omitted step 7. In step 8, I made the front-facing go all the way to the bottom, my cut was 27 5/8. All other steps were the same.
Since it is a vanity table, I also made a bench to go with it. I used 1X4 for the legs and side pieces. The total dimensions of the bench are 22 inches long, 12 1/2 inches wide and 18 inches tall. I had to buy an additional 10 feet of 1X4 to add this to my project. The cuts for the front and back of the bench are 14 7/8, the sides are 3 7/8 of 1X4. I used pocket holes to put the legs, font, back, and sides together. Because of using pocket screws, make sure to put the sides together first, then the front and back. I used leftover 1X2 pieces to create a railing on the inside of the bench for the seat base to rest on. I put the railings 5/8 inch from the top of the bench and secured them using wood glue and 1 1/4 inch screws. I used leftover plywood as the seat base. I cut the plywood to be 10 1/2 by 20 inches.
Five Board Wedding Guest Book Bench
To contribute to an upcoming family wedding, the mother of the groom asked me if I could build the couple a guest book bench like the one we had at our wedding. We only had a few days to build, so instead of using the same Rustic Bench plan I chose Ana’s 5 Board Bench. I had some spare 1×3′s so I decided to add a shelf to the bottom for added stability. It turned out to be a really cute bench! The little details were fun to add. For the art on the top, i traced their last name and wedding date in Cecilia font onto printer paper straight from my computer screen since my printer is out of ink. I taped it in place on the bench, then traced over it with an empty mechanical pencil which indented the outline on the wood. I filled it in with a silver metallic Elmer’s Painters paint pen. The guests used a fine tipped paint pen to sign it at the reception. A bench is so much more fun than a plain old book! Now they have something to display and use in their new home together!
Toddler Farmhouse Bed in Red
Built this in the summer for my son's birthday, so I don't remember exact details or costs, but it was my first build, ever. It took a few hours to build the bed. Many more to sand, prime and prime. Then I glazed the cracks with an antique glaze, valspar brand I think, for a more rustic look. Sanding and finishing was about a week while waiting for coats to dry properly.
More Time & More Money, But Look!
I made this project for my gentleman friend. He didn't have much of a childhood, so I made him this toybox and then filled it with toys from the 80's as a birthday present. These plans were perfect for the occassion.
I certainly spent more than the estimate. This was likely because I used select pine boards, and my finish was rather complicated including some pretty pricey hardware. However, the thing I like most about being able to make my own furniture is that I can make it exactly how I want it, and sometimes that ends up costing more money. In the end, I have a table that "looks like a Leonard project" according to my uncle, which is pretty much the highest compliment that can be bestowed on such things by any one of my uncles.
I also spent more time than was mentioned by others. All told, I spent about 24 hours on the project over a four day stretch. I did the project on my own, and my process for filling holes and sanding is rather laborious. I actually went through that process twice even though sanding is, by far, my least favorite task. The finish was also quite time intensive.
Speaking of the finish, this was done in all water based since I live in a condo with very little ventilation. I started with Minwax waterbased stain in American Walnut. I then applied two coats of white wash before sanding it down to reveal more of the wood grain. I'm so pleased with the finish!
However, the thing I'm the most proud of is how square this thing is. Math teachers could build accurate trigonometry word probems off of this thing! I decided to reverse engineer the most important bits in order to ensure squareness. For example, I built the table top first. I then drew out a perfectly square outline on the bottom side. I then used counter sunk screws to attach the frame to the bottom side as well as the Kreg jig to fit the pieces of the frame together. Similarly, I cut the bottom piece of playwood perfectly square, and then I attached the 1x12s to the plywood to ensure everything stayed square. Those 1x12s are just too swervy otherwise, which can become rather unweildy.
All told, I am very pleased with the finished product. I love having the ability to build high quality furniture that will live on for a long time to come.
Two coats of Minwax white pickling stain
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Tue, 05/03/2016 - 19:22
Beautiful!
You did an amazing job! Looks like a photo straight out of a magazine! Just gorgeous!
Adirondack Furniture, First Build!!
I just started my furniture business and Ana's page has been indispensable in my journey! I finished the project using Minwax Special Walnut stain and spar urethane.
Wood Outdoor DIY Furniture
Sofa, loveseat and chair based on the same design. Incredibly simple plan to follow. Love the plans on this site!
Mike & Sarah Semrow
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doll bed- my first project
This was my first project. I actually made 2. One for my niece and one for a friend's daughter.
Outdoor table
This is my first completed project. I repurposed an old four poster bed frame. I used the posts for the legs (they are a bit skinny). I spent about 10 dollars on the slats. Everything else was from my garage. A pocket hole jig and an orbital sander would have made this a lot easier. Sorry about the photo rotation. I can't seem to change that!
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Thu, 07/17/2014 - 13:20
Great Job!
You did a great job on this! Can't wait to get started on my own! :)
Plate Rack adds much needed storage
I came across the plans for the pate rack and realized it would be a perfect fit in my dining room. My house is just shy of its 100th birthday and I have been tackling renovation one room at a time. I have been trying to find new ways to use all of the materials that have been removed or replaced during my renovation. I was able to use the damaged shiplap and warped baseboards from my first room's renovation and create a plate rack shown.
Thank you for the plans!
Fall Planters Front Porch
Beautiful fall planter front porch by farmhousewifey on Instagram
Coffee Table-bigger
I made this for a friend who just didn't want to spend upwards of $600-1000 for a large 42"x42" coffee table. Hmmmm... I wonder why?
I'd seen Ana's plan for the turned leg table and thought I could make something nice that would be more in their price range.
I always tell the people I build for that they'll have something pretty and functional - unless or until they decide to add it to their burn pile. So far, there haven't been any fires.
Truss Shelves for Boy's Room
We needed storage for my son's room, and this project provided the perfect shelves for all those legos.
Tryde coffee table
used a keg jig so all screws are hidden underneath. Lots of sanding, but was worth it for the finish though.
Dining table
Measured 3'6"W X 8'L X 30"Tall, seats 6 to 8. Built it entirely from red oak. I built and upholstered these 8 chairs to go with this table. All the wood I used on all of these dining room furniture you see on this photo came from trees damaged or felled by the April 27 tornado outbreak near where we live.
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Mon, 04/30/2012 - 09:29
Lovely! And I like that you
Lovely! And I like that you used naturally felled wood. You've made lemonade with the lemons!
Wed, 10/03/2012 - 17:31
I'd love to have the plans
I'd love to have the plans for the chairs you made as well. I WANT this in my dining room! Beautiful!!!
Wed, 10/03/2012 - 17:33
I'd really like the plans for
I'd really like the plans for the chairs that you built to go with this table. I WANT this in my dining room and plan to convince my husband to build it for me. Beautiful!
Rustic Bookcase
I wanted to build a piece for my living room that I could add onto later with other matching pieces. This was perfect since it has the matching coffee table, side table, and console table. It was my first time making angle cuts, and not tricky like I thought it would be. This is a very solid piece and fits in nicely with my decor.
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Outdoor Console Table
The console is tall, perfect as a serving comsole or for a portable BBQ. I used straight stair baulsters for the feet at 34". Fun, quick project. This was my third Furniture project from the Ana White site.
Clair
woodpaintcreate.com
Fancy X Corner Desk
I used the Fancy X Desk plans then made half a desk as a side wing in order to make it fit a corner. I made this for a niece who goes off to college next year, so I made the extra side to be detachable in case she wants to take the table or desk with her but has limited room.
DIY Baby Changing Station
Ultimate baby changing table. Made for new granddaughter who just return from Germany with her soldier daddy and mommy. Thanks to Ana and Jen for plans and emails.
Pallet Daybed Sectional
These are just a few of the photos we took while we built our first project. My daughters and I did it over a weekend.
We got 8 pallets from Lowes for FREE, and cut them down to fit two twin sized air mattresses (standard size) from Wal-mart ($15 each). We used about 1.5 pallets for the length, but stacked them two high for a total use of two full pallets, two half pallets, and then the remaining half pallets were used as back supports.
We sanded them after we removed any bad boards or nails.
Then, we used a circular saw to cut them to the appropriate length, added casters to the bottom pallets.
Secured the pallets together with brackets. Secured the back supports together with brackets.
Treated the wood, hated the stain we got at a special price from Menard's, so I decided to cover them with outdoor fabric.
Make the daybed skirts out of a flat sheet and outdoor fabric I got half off at Joanne Fabrics. Haven't sewn in 25 years!
Pretty happy with the first project. Still need to get cuter blankets, but I used what we had in the house.
Pricing:
Pallets free
Brackets and screws came to about $25
I didn't have the circular saw or sander so I had to purchase ($120 with some extra sanding pads)
Fabric $75
Air matresses $32
Sheet sets $20
Total: $275ish but I had sold some of my old patio furniture for $275, so it was a wash! And now, I have a circular saw and an orbital sander! Also, the fabric was optional. Had the pillows at home. Just recovered or took from the storage closet.
Now, onto other pallet projects! I have more pics if needed.
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Fri, 05/04/2012 - 09:52
What a great job and so
What a great job and so creative. I think it's awesome that you and your daughters did this together. Now, I'm going to go collect pallets.
Modified Rustic X Console
This is a modified version of the Rustic X Console, it isn't as long as the original.
I created this, with a little help from my Fiance, as a TV console. We have made furniture in the past, with plans from Ana White, but this is my favorite piece so far.
We looked for months for the right piece of furniture that wasn't extremely expensive or made of cardboard. Instead we found the plans for the Rustic X Console and thought it would be the perfect fit. I also created a cubby bookshelf at the same time to store my hundreds of movies.
Eventually our entire living room will be homemade, the next project on our list is the matching coffee table!
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Wed, 04/16/2014 - 14:21
Modification
Beautiful. We are planning on building this as well and wanted a smaller version. Can you by chance share your measurements? What size TV do you have on the console? Thanks!