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My second build, built the X coffee table too. But had to share that the Property Brothers used a table just like this plan in their show!
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My second build, built the X coffee table too. But had to share that the Property Brothers used a table just like this plan in their show!
Modified the plan to create an 96”L x 18”D x 36”H buffet with:
Super easy plans to follow. I modified a bit.
Smaller version of Ana's Dog Kennel. Took me about 3 weeks (working on weekends and few hours after work). Made from maple and cherry.
Sun, 11/06/2011 - 16:07
This really looks fabulous! Great job!
As a 'dog family', we always have rescues and visitors on board. This looks so much better than anything I've seen in stores and for less money, too.
I'm definitely adding this to my to-do list.
P.S. Your pup is adorable, too! ;-)
Tue, 12/06/2011 - 16:44
I have 2 yorkies and would LOVE to make this for them, this is sooooo going on my todo list.
Koli is tooo cute as well!!!
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/
This was our first build together and first furniture piece from woodworking. The kreg jig really helped out and we didn’t have any major issues while building except for some board being warped but we fixed it with a planer.
Finished building the entire table in one day and staining and coats of poly took 2 extra days. It was a very easy build. When we move to a new area that has better access to lumber I’d like to remake this using oak/maple.
I used a lot of scrap 2 x 4's I had laying around. It's not pretty but I am really proud of it, I am going to be 70 this summer! So not bad for an "old lady!" I had so much fun making this!!
Sun, 02/26/2023 - 16:32
Not bad at all! Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see what you build next:)
I have been searching for great barstools for years. So I was so excited when I saw Ana's Parson's Chair plans. I adjusted Ana's plan to create the height and dimensions of a barstool. I used more 2x2s for legs and rungs. The angle was changed to 5 degrees for legs and 10 degrees for seat back (Rather than remember geometry formulas, I found an online triangle angle calculator to get accurate leg lengths). I also have a hate-hate (not love hate) relationship with my sewing machine, so I chose to upholster with a staple gun and found tips for this at youtube. To take the guesswork out of the finishing I also found tips and techniques for that on youtube--namely that General Finishes gel stain is the way to go. The dry time on the finish is why I considered this a weeklong project, but this could easily be finished within a day. Thanks again Ana--thanks to you we have great barstools at such a fraction of the cost.
Fri, 03/02/2012 - 19:22
Would you mind sharing the measurements for your version? We are in need of 24" barstools/chairs for a counter height table that was given to us, and cannot seem to find DIY instructions for what we are needing, anywhere! We'd REALLY appreciate it!
Sun, 08/05/2012 - 11:49
This is beautiful. The fabric and finish look great! Really wonderful work!!
This project should have only taken me a few hours, but with a little one to take care of, I managed to make it take forever!
Super simple plan to follow - absolutely love how it turned out!
We used the basic kitchen cabinet plan and my kreg jig for the first time to create a couple of the cabinets and the island in the kitchen. The plans were an inspiration that did not quit. We added the lit up open cabinets above and then framed them all the way to the cathedral ceiling.
Here is my first attempt at this bookshelf. Don't own a pocket hole jig, so I used screws(1 x4 shelves) and brads(Molding) through side boards. Gotta invest in the Kreg jig for future projects. I used a jigsaw with a guide to cut the back panel. I cut it a little outside the line and sanded it flush with the sides. (no table saw, either)...
For the fronts, I used molding. I found out that the pre-painted molding, doesn't like to hold paint. Took several coats of the Hunter green to cover sufficiently for the base coat. Time estimate was given for construction and sanding. Thanks for the awesome design Ana. My wife's Kindergarten class should really enjoy this in the classroom along with the Kinder-nook.
This was the first project I had ever built through Ana White. A great table.
Hello Ana, I decided to modernize your project a little ...
This is 3DS MAX ... ;)
Thank you for your work ...
Regards, Serge...
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.
Tue, 03/14/2023 - 18:34
Love your modifications, additions and finish! Thank you for sharing.
I know we've all seen this piece done a lot, but I knew I had to have it as soon as I saw it. I finally got around to making mine. I altered the plans slightly to allow for 4 doors. I also omitted the upper portion of the backing to allow for easy access to component wires. The piece fits perfectly in my space.
Wed, 11/30/2011 - 06:02
I love it!
The dark top looks great with the white.
We recently built a new home, which left us with a lot of empty rooms and not enough furniture to fill them. Loving the look of pottery barn and restoration hardware, we started looking around for ideas. This truss beam table is exactly what we had envisioned for our modern farmhouse dining room. Mike (my hubs) did the building, which took only about 4-5 hours total. Then I did the finishing, which is what took the bulk of the time. We are super happy with our table and it is finished just in time for the upcoming holidays!! Thanks Ana White and Shabby 2 Chic for the inspiration and free plan!
I made this for my grandson's 2 nd birthday. I followed the plans to a T. It did cost quite a bit more than was stated, the wheels alone were $60 but should last a lifetime!
Built these pieces in one day. I made the chair first and decided to modify plans to do the loveseats for lounging. The stain is Honey by Minwax and used an outdoor polyurethane. The seat cushions are 24x24 from Wal-Mart and I waited for a sale at At Home Store for the rest of the cushions.
We had an open pantry that was an eye sore in our updated kitchen. Im 75 years old and I always liked to take on new projects so I thought about building a barn door from scratch. It was a bigger opening than one would think of as a pantry goes (at least I thought as much) . The opening measured 50 x 60 approximately so the door was made 56 x 65. Plenty of door to cover the eye sore. The door was built more or less on our garage floor and up on four saw horses! I had no idea if it was was going to be successful and the staining was yet to come (Gulp) As Ana said just do it. Well the build came out pretty good Squared and level. And I totally suprised myself staining the wood to the color we were looking for. Self help videos are very helpful so Id consider it before starting out. Everything was a process and I took my time. As with some things I have attempted in the past rushing sometimes ended with disastrous results. Oh boy, not to mention a waste of time, materials and money. What I hadnt bargined for with this project was the final weight to this barn door. IT WAS HEAVY. In any event I purchased the hardware for the railing and handles and pretty satisfied the way it came out. I had no plans to work from but settled on a build that I saw from several websites on barn doors.
A quick easy project to put a few of the many books that we got for the nursery on display. I love how it turned out, and it barely cost us anything!