Open Bench Hall Tree
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My husband built this coat rack and it is amazing and beautiful.i love it. I know the hooks look crooked in this picture but they are definitely straight.
Tracey and Wilbur Fawbush
My husband built this coat rack and it is amazing and beautiful.i love it. I know the hooks look crooked in this picture but they are definitely straight.
Tracey and Wilbur Fawbush
This was made from Anna's Farmhouse bed for dolls plan and the trundle plan. I bumped out the dimensions since my DD has a "My Twinn" doll as well as American Girl Dolls and the My Twinn is a few inches bigger.
It was hard to find bearings for the bottom of the trundle so I used drawer runners instead. I also made the trundle first then sized the bed to fit around it. I added a facia to the trundle for decoration with mitered side edges to give a "lip" to pull the trundle out.
This was my second project, made on my first project... the workbench!
This project is based on the outdoor storage bench at morelikehome.net, which was based on an Ikea outdoor storage unit. I used 100 year old lath that I recycled from a remodeling project. The lid of the bench lifts off, it will eventually hide the timer for a drip irrigation.
I made two helper stools at one time one for grandmas house one for my granddaughters house. I had some leftover oak flooring that I trimmed to smooth edges and glued together for the platform,
I must have over tightened the clamps when gluing so I was going to make a new one but for the birthday celebration I just left it. It got a little rocky but she loved it. Every time it rocks she giggles a little. It’s off by 1/4” or so, so we’re keeping the giggles. Otherwise easy and fun project. Thanks for the great plans.
DIY outdoor couch, reader build
Daybed cushions and pillows, modified depth
This little dresser kicked my tushy! It was my second project and I was feeling confident coming off that first one and boy was I brought back to reality quick. If the measurements and cuts aren't perfect and I mean perfect it takes a lot to fix it and make it work! But I finally got everything worked out and it looks pretty great in my little foyer I think. I stuck to the plan everywhere but the 1x2's that go across the "drawer" parts because my wood had a slight warp to it I needed a 1x2 running vertical up the back to keep my shelves even and therefore the original 1x2's wouldn't fit. You can see it in the open picture. I used jute webbing in place of the 1x2's to keep the shoes in place. The front is quarter inch ply added to make it look like a dresser with cabinet. I took someone else's idea to use the ply from the brag post and found a dresser to emulate. That part was actually pretty simple! I love this site for that very reason, so many great ideas in one place! I painted the inside a barn red for a surprise pop of color and that's that.
I modified the plans for the cooler table to accompany and serve as a coffee table for the weatherly couch/sofa sectional that I built. With a two-year old and another on the way, we probably are not going to have too many opportunities to fill the coolers with beer and wine this summer. However, if a group of friends somehow all gets babysitters and shows up at our house, we are prepared.
Sat, 05/23/2015 - 05:43
I love how you scaled this down into a coffee table!!
Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:33
I really like the 4x4 vs 2x4s for the legs. Can you elaborate on how you attached them to the top and skirt? If you have pictures or any other pointers that would also be great! Our existing patio table is falling apart ($1000 buys you junk these days) and I'm thinking of building something similar to this as a replacement.
Thanks!
Only our second wood working project (after the x console table) and it was a success! Next time, we would do the doors differently as we made them with 1x 3's and 1/4'' plywood and we had to cut the shelves down about 1/4" so they doors would shut flush. Next time we would do the 1/3's as a frame and surface mount the frame then put the 1/4" ply wood on behind it. Absolutely loved how it turned out though!
Reader Build
Made my version of the Tryed table out of bowling alley maple which came with a purchase of nicer wood a while ago. The maple has random nails in it so instead of making it nice I just ripped it on the table saw leaving all the saw blade marks and holes etc. I thought I was gonna end up burning it but it turns out I have use for all this stuff! The construction is easier than the plans given. I omitted the inside supports. Just a top, 4 legs, 4 side skirts. Use pocket screws for skirts and legs, and 90 degree brackets for table top. Getting crooked distressed wood to glue up / line up nice nice is not as easy as using straight wood. The table top is tricky to glue up without squeezing out glue, so let it happen. Don't be tempted to wipe it off right away. I waited till it hardened then used a properly sharpened floor/paint scraper to scrape away excess, leaving a bit of distressing behind. You can't sand it much because you will erase the distressing. Crooked distressed wood doesn't glue and assemble as well so you must accept that it's not perfect. Believe it or not it took me 16 hours to complete this using: cheap table saw a very good quality DeWalt mitre saw Kreg Jig, drill bits and screws drill biscuit jointer to join the table's bread board ends (can use Kreg jig instead) lots of clamps glue floor/paint scraper (NOT A PUTTY KNIFE) measuring tape pencil COST $0
I have a friend who is a wedding coordinator, and she was doing a Gatsby themed wedding, which needed a marquee frame for a chalkboard picture she wanted to make. She couldn't find a nice (suitable) old frame to drill into, so she asked me to put something together for her.
Taaa daaaa!
The chalkboard comes out so she can put a 24" x 36" poster in there for an entirely different look. The whole thing is self-enclosed so that the wires aren't all sticking out the back.
I think it turned out pretty great - what about you?
There are more details about it on my blog.
built from your plans, with a small change to dimensions and a roundover bit on the legs for a softer look.
We LOVED this project. It was pretty simple, yet the outcome was beautiful. We used 2x8 boards for the tops of the benches, just to make sure we had enough space. We also have a toddler, so the bigger seating area is perfect for his booster chair. If you wish to use 2x8s like us, you will want to cut your middle support board 7" and the end aprons/stretcher at 10". So for example;
Cut list for one bench (adjusted for 2x8 boards on top):
2 - 2x4 @ 66" - long aprons
4 - 2x4 @ 16-1/2" - legs
4 - 2x4 @ 10" - end aprons and stretcher
1 - 2x4 @ 7" - middle
We used the normal plans for the table. The total came out to be $110 for both the table and 2 benches. That includes all the wood and screws. We were lucky in that we still had stain and wood filler from previous projects. Overall, I would 100% recommend these plans. Thank you ANA White!!!!
Happy Easter for the grandchildren. Your post inspired me....thankyou. I was happy with my
outcome.
Check out the bar stool also. I thought the inset being stained added a little touch. I use this as my desk. I get compliments all the time!
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.
One thing led to another, and we got a rescue dog – Arthur. The good little guy finds the apartment too big to stay alone when we are not around, and it is a recommended practice to have a dog crate so that the dog has a confined space of its own. The options to buy were hopeless, and the cheapest ones were just made of metal wire. They look horrible inside the house and it looks like a prison cell. There are nicer wooden ones, but they cost few hundreds of dollars. So, I put my DIY hat on, and thought of building one for our new buddy!
Material Used:
Refer my blog post for all step by step instructions and optimal material usage.
I made this gorgeous bench about two months ago as a gift for my mom on Mother's Day. She loves it and It's currently sitting out by her pool. We love how solid and deep this feels. This was my first project where I was using miter cuts, and it took a bit to get used to. I wish I had a brad nailer to help secure the X pieces on the back board. I used pocket screws and plugs, but it was a bit of a struggle trying to maneuver the drill. I ended up having to use a screw driver to make it fit.
This potting bench is my first project, and I am so happy with the way it turned out. I was a little nervous to paint it purple, but I think it looks pretty good. I originally planned to deviate from Ana's plans, but decided not to go overboard for my first project. The plans were straight forward and easy to follow, it only took me a couple of hours to build. Looking back though, I would have gone with a different wood (I used cedar), because I used conditioners and sealers and primers etc... and the cedar grain doesn't come through over the paint, and isn't really worth the extra cost for what I did with it. Overall a great beginner project. I am looking forward to many more.
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.