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Starting with a used drop leaf cherry cocktail table

This plan inspired me to buy a used drop leaf cherry cocktail table and make the storage bottom with wheels.  The oval deisgn of the cocktail table helped it fit in my daughter's small apartment kitchen, which is a pass through to the bedroom.  She also really needed the additional storage space.  Thanks so much!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60. $40 for the cocktail table. We also had some scraps we used.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Black paint for bottom, polyurethane on the cherry top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple stools

Submitted by Glynn6153 on Tue, 03/06/2018 - 16:30

Thank you for the basic stool design. I’m new to wood working and have been using you website for the last two years. I built these stools using 2by3’s and an oak top. And the lichtenberg figures filled with color resin is my specialty. I completed the tops of stools with clear  table top resin.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Provincial stain
Polyurethane
Table top resin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easy Rustic Console Turned Shabby Chic Vanity

Submitted by cbeach1717 on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 20:32

Why not build this tiny table? It will only set you back about $20! It takes about 10 minutes to build! And the plans are extremely flexible--not to mention forgiving!

But I knew that rustic was not the way to go for my new guest room. I needed something a little more feminine--french-inspired, EVEN! So I decided to stain it ebony and paint over in a satin white. The result was great!

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony stain, white satin paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Salvaged Wood Planter

Submitted by JoA on Tue, 07/30/2013 - 02:49

I built a planter box from salvaged wood all by myself in a morning. While the project was a little more involved than I had expected it really encouraged me to keep trying to build new things.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
FREE
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Natural; unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Farmhouse table + bench + extensions

Submitted by Mikethier on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 06:20

My wife saw the farmhouse table and wanted me to build it so bad, that she sold our current dining table the next day! Looks like we had to do it! Just love this table and the plans were so easy to follow. We modified the legs and a few other things, but all in all we are so happy with the results. This is only my third build, so im learning as I go, but we couldnt be mroe happy with the results! 

Estimated Cost
$450
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Table and bench tops -Minwax wood finish in dark walnut, sealed with Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane, Table and Bench bases- Minwax wood finish dark walnut, painted over with latex antique white paint and distressed by sanding, finished with Polycrylic satin finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Convertable Picnic Table

Submitted by docfin02 on Fri, 06/17/2011 - 09:59

I love these benches/table. They were easy to make and are comfortable to sit in.

Estimated Cost
$60 for wood and hardware, $60 for stain and stain supplies
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

docfin02

Fri, 09/09/2011 - 10:04

There should be a link at the top of this page. Under "About This Project" it says "From Plan: Picnic Table that Converts to Benches" and the "Picnic Table that Converts to Benches" is the link.

Pipe and Wood Slat Bed

Submitted by nancroy on Mon, 08/17/2015 - 09:29

This is a bed that we did for my son's room, Star Wars theme.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Patio Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/23/2022 - 11:34

This was built using waste from polycarbonate hurricane shutter project as well as free steel bed frames a neighbor had put out for trash pick -up. Only other materials required were 2 X 4 lumber , caster wheels and paint.

A 30th birthday gift for a friend.

Submitted by deanna_g on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 16:03

My best friend's 30th birthday was approaching and she had mentioned that she needed some nice chairs for her front porch. I got so excited when I saw these. So I made her one! Unfortunately, I had a few issues with the prop support, but I think we've remedied it. The dowel kept splitting when weight was bared on it. Now, neither of us are "small" girls, but we're not huge, either! So I replaced it with an oak piece of 1x2. That seems to have fixed the problem, and the corner of the 1x2 fits in between the slats nicely and holds it in place. Sorry the pictures are awful. I'll have a finished product picture up soon. (-:

This was actually my first "real" project. I've fixed several things before and tinkered around with woodworking, but I'm just starting to get into it. I can definitely say that I've found my hobby!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Mahogany Stain and satin poly coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

jeckora

Mon, 08/12/2013 - 02:48

This tends to happen in situations where the gift is given with an understood or explicit agreement between the giver of the gift and its receiver that some type of service will be rendered often exterior of usual legitimate methods because of the gift. http://bestdaggers.tumblr.com/

raniokoye

Fri, 03/07/2014 - 05:08

Though I must say I like the chair, I personally would have reservations about the choice of colours. I think something a little more colourful would be more befitting, maybe something more immature, because people don't like to be reminded that they are getting old, the extent of which depends a great deal on their achievements. With that said, it gives me ideas about what I might decide to give to a friend as a gift.

Deluxe A frame chicken coop

This project was based on the A frame chicken coop. I changed the dimensions  to metric with the main frame being 3m long and each side of the frame being 1.7m. The 2x4 was from reclaimed decking with new 2x2 for shorter pieces.

I added a chicken door (with a rope to open and close) and an egg door (with a tower bolt)  at each end of the enclosed chicken house section at the top. The chicken house has a removable roosting bar and space for the nesting boxes.  One of the bottom sections has a hinged frame to allow easy access to the run.
The hardest part was fixing wire netting to the inside as there wasn't much room to swing a hammer to put the fixings into the wood. I used a mix of 13mm and 25mm mesh and welded 50mm framing. There is wire mesh all the way round the outside to stop foxes digging into the run.

 

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
£150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Water based preservative
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wine cabinet

Submitted by Nick72 on Sat, 03/31/2018 - 06:54

Wine cabinet made from grandy sliding door console plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Finish Used
Kona stain with satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Lydia Bed in a yurt

Submitted by florabora on Sat, 06/25/2011 - 18:22

We made the Lydia bed for one of our yurts. This bed is a perfect fit for our beloved Betty yurt.This bed adds a touch of whimsy and femininity. Guests love this bed and comment how it adds to the experience of staying in a yurt.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Dove from Benjamin Moore
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

In reply to by marlaandwilliam

florabora

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 13:41

Yurts are traditional houses from Mongolia, Kazakhstan and has been the primary shelter for nomadic herdsman for centuries. These circular wooden dwellings were traditionally covered with felted wool and skins. As the nomads lives revolved around the rhythms of nature, the yurt’s design was portable and able to withstand high winds and extreme temperatures. Even today, many pastoral families in Mongolia still prefer life in a yurt.

The yurts we have are a modern version of this with full amenities of kitchen bathroom etc. We are located in the lake country of Northern Saskatchewan Canada. You can find more photos or information about yurts on our website http://florabora.ca.

Thank you for the question

jigganancy

Mon, 06/27/2011 - 14:39

I live in Colorado and we have Yurts here. Yurts in CO tend to be more rustic, sustainable, easy to build, and small space in the mountains typically. People usually stay in yurts when they're backpacking, skiing, etc. Rather than leaving the mountain and going back to town, the yurt system in CO allows you to keep your adventure going.

Here are some links if you're curious

http://www.parks.state.co.us/Reservations/YurtInformation/Pages/yurtinf…

http://www.coloradoyurt.com/yurts

PS: cool space and awesome build!

Jen Elder

Wed, 10/07/2015 - 07:42

Seen this on pinterest and just had to say that Flora Bora is amazing, We stayed there a couple yrs ago and 100%enjoyed it. Such a welcoming family that owns Flora Bora too. They go above and beyond to make your stay a memorable one. Definetly recommend to anyone.

Toddler Bed

I needed a new toddler bed for my daughter because we have another baby coming soon. Instead of spending $60 on some rinky-dink bed from the store or pay way too much for a quality bed, I decided to try this project. I was able to use quality or standard pine for the entire bed (with a lot of sanding) so we saved a lot of money. Be sure to use dimensions specific to the bed and not what was listed. For the curved top, I recommend cutting and sanding a template out of MDF and then using a template router bit for the actual piece to be used. Great plan and cost savings!! Thank you, Ana!

Estimated Cost
30
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint and clear coat by Rustoleum.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Weathered Nightstands

For several years now we’ve put the guest bedroom at the bottom of our home decorating priorities, but a couple of weeks ago we decided to give the room some love and built these nightstands.

You can see all the details in my blog.

Finish Used
Minwax Stain (Classic Gray and Jacobean), Liming Wax, Polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Linda7

Tue, 08/25/2015 - 13:24

I really love the finish. Thanks for the detailed post on your website.

Making a wooden game board

I made a wooden game board for The Duke from Catalyst Game Labs. The Duke is a 2 player abstract strategy game. In some ways, it is similar to chess. For more details about The Duke visit the official website for the game where you can find the rules and files for a Print & Play version of the game. (Unfortunately, at the time of writing this tutorial the physical copy of The Duke is out of print.)

The game board for The Duke is similar to a chess board. It uses a 6×6 grid instead of the 8×8 grid in chess.

 

 

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil (Natural)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Small Hall Tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 11:26

I am new to woodworking. I made this hall tree, for my aunt, to fit between her 2 broom closets in her entryway. 

by Kimberly