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My buddy wanted this bed from Pottery Barn Kids but didn't want to spend $1300. It cost him $250 in materials and i built it for $300. So you DIY'ers could do it for $250. We also adjusted the size to fit a full size mattress.
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My buddy wanted this bed from Pottery Barn Kids but didn't want to spend $1300. It cost him $250 in materials and i built it for $300. So you DIY'ers could do it for $250. We also adjusted the size to fit a full size mattress.
This is my attempt at Ana's recycle console project from her new book "The Handbuilt Home". I made a couple of small changes to the pattern but for the most part stayed on course with her plans.
This piece of furniture is now being used at our cottage. I used 3/4 inch birch plywood for the cabinet and shelf and i used 1/2 inch MDF for the foldout compartment. I decided to use the MDF as it was a bit lighter than the plywood so not as much weight on the door when tilting it out.
The color is from Martha Stewart and is called Cayman Blue.
Instead of a wood top I used 2x 3/4" sheets of plywood plus 1/2" backer board to create a thicker top and used Ardex feather finish cement in 4 coats sanded and finished with Mexeseal sealant, recommended 4 coats of semi-gloss plus 2 coats of satin to get a matte finish (recommended by manufacturer) I followed the concrete countertop blog from "Young House Love" but used a different sealant when I contacted the safe coat manufacturer and they recommended their Mexeseal product.
I made this for a cousin, but now I think I am going to need to make one for myself too! I used shiplap for the back instead of plywood. It cost a little more but was less effort than cutting the lines into the plywood. Plus it was already finished.
First project from Ana White plans. Thanks Ana, looks great in my coffee bar.
Susan Comeau
We made 4 of these end tables using all the leftover scrap wood from the loungers. We painted them white so the backyard would look bright.
We made all 4 of them in about 30 minutes. They were so simple. We should have started with them, instead of the loungers since they were a little more difficult for us beginners.
When we built our small mudroom and pantry addition, I new I needed a tilt out trash bin, nothing on the market fit the space the way I wanted. So I of course came here to Ana-white.com :) the "wood tilt out trash can or recycling cabinet plans" were perfect with a bit of hacking I made it fit exactly!
I made 2 cabinets into 1 unit,
used salvage/old cabinet door fronts I cut to size
Painted the box red and kept the oak cabinets all wood grain
Added handles
Added ball chain to keep the doors from falling over.
LOVE this! fits perfect in our mudroom and it was a pretty quick project too!
Built from printers triple console plan.
Jkindle
Thu, 11/16/2023 - 11:53
Absolutley love the finish and hardware choice, thanks for sharing!
MY PALLET PROJECTS FINALLY COMPLETE!! TOOK SOME TIME TO GET DONE SINCE I HAD TO TAKE APART N DO TONES OF SANDING.. COMPLETELY WORTH IT THOUGH.. THE ADIRONDACK CHAIR I USED PLANS FROM THIS VERY HELPFUL SIGHT. THE STORAGE TABLE BENCH I HONESTLY JUST STARTED BUILDING WITH NO PLANS. FIGURED ITS A BOX WITH A LID, I CAN HANDLE THAT.. LOL WELL I DID AND CANT WAIT FOR THE START OF THE NEXT PROJECT. AND YES IT WILL BE FROM PALLETS AS WELL.
I got scared in the middle of the project and feared that my drawers would not work. I opted for a drawer and a shelf instead of three drawers. I wish now I would have followed through with the plans because the drawer works GREAT! I had a lot of learning opportunities with this project...but all in all, for my first big build...I LOVE IT!!
Great design and project! I am working on the second one in my wife's school colors. Thanks!
I built this X console for my kitchen, to replace an ugly cheap wardrobe that previously held my kitchen appliances. This made space for a kitchen organization space too- with calendars above, and bins for the kids' schoolwork etc.
The plan was easy to customize, and a great afternoon build.
This project was so easy and fun to make. Love the way the instructions are laid out.
David Van Dyk
We needed more counter and storage space in our rental house kitchen. We used this kitchen island plan to build a "kitchen peninsula." When it came time to stain the shelves it would have been a lot easier to stain the pieces before we put it together. The tiny space between the slats was difficult to get a paint brush in.
I built a narrow version to fit in our bathroom. We also decided not to add the drawer to this one. We really like this open style for this purpose.
I had all of the wood leftover from other projects so my cost was only for the stain I used.
This is the second time I have used the tapered legs on a project, and I am getting better at making them.
I started with the Fillman Platform Twin Bed plan and made a few modifications.
With a mitre saw, Kreg jig and nail gun, this project is pretty simple to put together. Obviously painting or staining takes some time, but the bed itself can be put together in 1-2 hours.
The current Covid-19 Pandemic has allowed me to re-explore hobbies that I have not had the time or resources to enjoy in the past several years. This coffee table is the first woodworking project I have made in nearly 15 years and it felt great to be back! Frame is painted white and finished with polycrilic. The top and shelf are finished with antique walnut and a polyurethane top coat for extra durability. Can't wait for the next challenge!
I made this charcuterie board for my niece and her family as a thank you for giving me an old miter saw they were not using… I have made a few now as gifts, and realize ….
Something “ made” means so much more to the recipient,
Because in the making we give our heartfelt generosity…
The stain is Watco food safe finish in hazelnut.
Ltr08
I have been searching for plans for a great end table that would look good in my living rroom when I canme across this plan! So i got cutting and building and this was the result . I am very happy with it and although its not perfect I learned a lot while building it and cant wait to start my next project! I thought with the angles and bevels in this project it would be a great precurssor to makign the benchwright dining table which is on my to-do list . Im glad I made this table first because now i will prevent some mistakes when making the dining table. The table wet together pretty quickly but the finishing took quite a while as I had to wait 2 hours inbetween each coat of lacquer.
Increased the 15.5" sides to 16.25" to fit the 32x16 pad I bought for a shower gift and it worked perfectly. Finish (all minwax) started with ebony stain, wiped of immediately, followed by layers of stain/poly mix in satin (each one thinner than the last) of Bombay Mahogany, Tutor, and then Espreso. Great plan, Ana.
Comments
dmcarwin
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 15:35
Beautiful!
I LOVE it! Very nice job!
Rachael Cabos (not verified)
Wed, 06/06/2012 - 16:35
Dimensions
What were the dimensions?
Alexis buchanan (not verified)
Sun, 09/23/2012 - 14:42
Double top l shaped loft bed
Both my boys want to sleep up top I have a nice corner window seal that I'd like to put the l shaped loft at mid height double twin any suggestions also would like the entry on both ends so my 9 yr old can descend without waking my middle son would like a detachable slide in the middle