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Spice rack
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Thanks for the plans!
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Wed, 10/19/2022 - 08:32
Great spice organization!
Looks great and perfect space saver and organizer!
My Ultimate Changing Table !!
Built it for our recently arrived baby !
Butcherblock Farmhouse Table and Benches
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My parents needed a table for their newly expanded dining room at our cabin. I love the look of butcher-block, and wondered how I could design a table with the thick chunky look. I decided on using 4x4's for the majority of the build. This project took me a while to complete because in the middle of it, I twisted my ankle while lifting the table! Ha, building can cause some damage. Although, the ankle did slow me down, I was still able to deliver the table and benches to the cabin in time to give it to them for their anniversary present.
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Famowood glass poured on top
Poly on Benches
Modern Craft Table.... made much bigger!
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My husband used the directions for the Modern Craft Table as a guide, only making it MUCH bigger to fit in my craft room. It came out beautifully!
More photos and details at https://inkitall.wordpress.com/2016/01/03/my-craft-room/
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Ultimate Workbench/Miter Station
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This plan is exactly what I needed for my workspace. I ended up adding some slat wall pieces and cabinets above from cubicles in an old office nearby that closed down for a tool wall and storage. I left the right opening empty due to how unlevel my floors are. I may close it in later with drawers or cabinets, but it will be my sitting workspace for now. I trimmed out the edge with 1x2s and painted and stained everything for aesthetics.
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Mon, 03/06/2023 - 17:36
Stunning workbench!
WOW, this looks so good! Thank you for sharing your amazing work.
Rustic Computer desk with Shou Sugi Ban and Epoxy Top
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I slightly modified the Rustic X Desk plan to make my L shaped computer desk with a monitor platform! The desk surface is Shou Sugi Ban with an epoxy finish. All made from stock lumber and a lot of pocket hole screws. Thanks for posting your plan Ana to give me the idea! Construct for around $200.
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Tue, 03/14/2023 - 18:34
Superb desk!!!
Love your modifications, additions and finish! Thank you for sharing.
Mudroom closet
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I added a bench with hooks for hanging coats and storing shoes. Are use the plants from the mudroom closet on this website.
Kitchen Shelf
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I needed something to fill an empty wall in my kitchen. I wanted something for both baking and wine storage so I modified a couple of things I saw on this website. Wine storage on the very bottom (the slats are wide enough apart that the wine bottles sit in the cracks and stay snug) with baking stuff above that. I think I'll build a matching shelf or two for the wall above it
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Fri, 07/06/2012 - 15:17
very nice!
I want to build a kitchen island and yours is very nice. Great Job!
Mon, 02/25/2013 - 11:22
What kind of material did you
What kind of material did you use for the table legs? Looks like 4x4?
Easter Dinner
For our first Easter, my wife wanted to bring both our families together to celebrate in our new home. I've never done any woodworking before but the plans from Ana and Shanty2Chic allowed me to stretch my creativity. I got some awesome power tools from my father and started cutting away. 2 weeks later we were eating, drinking, and laughing over a 106" farmhouse style dining table. The materials were from the local home store and it was untreated lumber. Because of my inexperience I bought Prime Douglas Fir. The table took 4 of us to move from the detached garage to the living room. Who knew that wood was so heavy!!! Thanks to Ana and the girls at Shanty2Chic for some great tips. I relied on the pocket holes to attach the top boards but added a 4x4 in the middle for a feature piece to the table. The table top support beams are through tenon and mortise (I researched this on YouTube) but shimmed a bit since I didn't make them 100% perfect. The bottom 4x4 support is laid into the 4x4 on the leg support. Such fun, and am definitely looking to start more (perhaps with a lighter wood) projects soon. I'll continue to post any/all future projects.
I also sanded the first coat with 180 Grit in some areas and then rag stained some Dark Walnut and immediately wiped it off with a lint-free rag.
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Sat, 04/02/2016 - 16:18
Can't wait to do my first build...
...because these "first build" posts are amazing!! Great job!! Goes beautifully with your gorgeous home!
Outdoor Wood Cooler
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Philadelphia Phillies Outdoor Wood Cooler, I used a 48qt cooler and enclosed with pressured treated wood. I also ran plumbing from the spout and attached a brass faucet so it can be emptied when you want to. Three handles were also attached one each side to carry it and one on the lid so it can be opened.
Bunk beds
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Customers wanted bunk beds for their grandchildren. Everything was custom and change orders galore lol.
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Built In Storage Bench
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I wanted to make a built in storage bench for the breakfast nook in our eat-in kitchen, but wasn't entirely sure how to go about the process. After seeing Ana's "Mimi's Storage Bench" I thought the plan could be modified to fit our space, so I convinced my husband to give it a shot. We've done a fair amount of carpentry in our house, but this is the first piece of furniture that we have ever built. Thanks to Ana's plans and our new Kreg jig, it turned out better than I ever imagined. We absolutely love the new bench, where my toddler spends every morning eating his breakfast while staring out the window and giggling at the squirrels in our backyard.
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Fri, 08/02/2019 - 21:25
What did you use in the area…
What did you use in the area of the floor grate? I’m going to be doing a built in bench over a floor grate too. Thanks!
Simple Modern Outdoor Double Lounger.
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Finished it in about two weeks, but that was during my sons daily two hour nap window and two days of staining. Had to make a few adjustments so the pillow from West Elm would fit, because the plan calls for 11 slats on the deck when it should be 12. I added some wheels to the back and will add pull out drink tables soon. It was a fun project and my wife is thrilled.
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Farmhouse Small End Table
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My 2nd ever build! Made to match farmhouse beginner coffee table. This is the smaller size posted. So Easy! Thank you for the plan and for the videos. I love them and am learning so much!
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Cabin Bed
This was so much fun to build and it turned out really great. It was the perfect gift for my son on his fourth birthday.
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Cedar planter boxes
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I used the main plan for ideas, but opted to use 3.5 inch pickets instead, which allowed for a smaller planter that wasn't as big. Also chose to miter 1x3s for the top which I think really finishes it off. Sanded everything with a belt sander to 220 grit. Used min wax golden pecan plus three coats of poly inside and out. Finished size was about 17x17. Tile spacers work great to keep the gaps even!
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Farmhouse Headboard
When we moved into our new house, we quickly realized the boxsprings for our queen-sized bed were not going to fit up the stairs. So while hubby was busy with his own projects, I made a 2x4 bed frame at 16-1/2" off the ground and built the farmhouse headboard. We like to use the end of the bed for sitting and putting on socks and shoes, so I did not build the coordinating footboard.
I absolutely love the way it turned out and have received so many wonderful compliments. Take about an ego boost!
Cutting took about 1 hour (first use of a radial saw) and assembly took another hour. I applied 1 coat of Minwax Red Oak stain and 2 coats of Minwax semi-gloss polyeurethane sealer.
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In reply to NICE! by Rusty Cottage
Thu, 08/23/2012 - 12:49
Thank you
Good eye, I forgot those were in the picture. Thank God for scraps!
Outdoor DIY Grill Station
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I saw this table and nesting grill station on your FB page. I changes it up a little bit, but the concept is perfect for my back yard deck.
Dharris
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Hard Wood Waterfall Coffee Table
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Hard Maple waterfall edge coffee table.
Scott
My Chair based on Ana's Modern Adirondack Chair
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The design plan from the https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/2x4-modern-adirondack-ch… worked out really well and with tiny modifications to the dimensions i was able to build this in a couple of days. All the wood used was discards on a construction site plus a neighbor discarding a dismantled old fence. Added my footstool which was fairly straight-froward as well. My wife made a few cushions at home for it and its super comfy Really happy with the way the whole thing worked out. Thanks Ana
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