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Needed a Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 09:21

The boss requested a table to the patio, figure I would keep the theme going and use the same size wood that used for the pergola. Followed the Fancy X Farmhouse Table plans with a few exceptions. Instead of 2x4, it was constructed with 6x6, 4x4, 2x8, 2x6 (Doulgas-fur, rough-cut). The bench plans can be found on the site as well, the original plans were for a full-length bench, on one side two benches were built with half the length. 

Had a weekend to complete it for a party the following week. table top needs to be refinished.

Great look and feel for the backyard patio.

Estimated Cost
$500
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Wood stain / linseed oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Patio Planters

Submitted by TeresaK on Mon, 06/14/2021 - 15:52

A friend of mine asked me to build her a patio enclosure for her restaurant, but she wasn't sure what she wanted. I suggested modified planter boxes as they were easy to make and the supplies could be purchased locally. After the planters were painted, my friend was thrilled with the final look and she is constantly being complimented on how pretty they are. Thanks for the free plans Ana!

Cheers,

Teresa.

Finish Used
Outdoor water based latex paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Outdoor sectional and coffee table

Submitted by mattkins99 on Sat, 04/13/2013 - 22:10

My wife and I actually built this the summer of 2011 after my sister (ferbit on this site) told me about Ana-White.com. I have to say it turned out awesome.

Note, we used pine here partly for cost as this was our first try ever building our own furniture and we didn't know if we'd totally fail at it but also because the cedar at our Home Depot and Lowes didn't have the nice clean edges that the pine did. Also, the paint counter assured us the paint we were getting would protect the wood against the elements. Time will tell, but we are also planning to re-paint every couple of years to keep things looking fresh as well as "just in case"

Believe it or not when we built this we were living in an apartment (granted one with a very large balcony) in a downtown area (I wish I still had the pictures but I can't seem to find them anymore) The neighbors didn't seem to mind as we got all the cuts done as quickly as possible during the middle of the day. We got all of the cutting and drilling done in one day. The Kreg Jig my sister recommended is really what made this project possible. I don't know how we would have done it without it. The Second day was all about assembly and the following weekend we bought some saw horses with special little pointed risers specifically made for helping with painting. For paint we went to Home Depot and just asked for what they recommended for outdoor furniture in the Seattle area. Two coats later with some drying time and we had this amazing set.

The coffee table btw, is simply a highly modified seat from the sectional.

Now that we've moved, we're planning to build a second set this summer as I like to hold BBQs and invite lots of friends and family so a single set this size just isn't enough :-)

Estimated Cost
$150 not counting cushions.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Two coats of outdoor paint and primer in one paint. Something Home Depot said was the best they had for outdoor furniture.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lydia Daybed

Submitted by pde00311 on Mon, 03/02/2015 - 07:58

My father in law wanted to remodel an old bedroom to a princess room for our daughters' visits. We came for a weekend with our tools and built it in pieces, which was easy to assemble and finish after the rest of the room's remodel was finished.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Gobi Desert with minwax polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Ukrainian Sand box with built-in seats

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 05:28

 I live in Lviv Ukraine and painted it in he national colors of Ukraine.

The wood came from a old pallet.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor enamel paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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LuckyGirl

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 03:09

Last summer, I built a sandbox with built-in seats for my kids. I think this is something innovative. I was inspired by this article https://noticiasdelaciencia.com/art/49785/una-trayectoria-de-innovacion… and made playtime for kids much more enjoyable. The kids loved the comfortable seats and the extra space for their toys. It’s amazing to see how small changes can lead to greater enjoyment and practicality in everyday life.

Adirondack chairs

Submitted by DeGi_DeVa on Mon, 06/21/2021 - 13:13

Built a set of six. First chair wasn't perfect, but with each build it got easier.

Estimated Cost
70
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Acrylic paint with polyurethane sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Squared2 Wall Art

Submitted by hoffer5353 on Sun, 04/14/2013 - 20:12

I was looking for an affordable way to decorate my new office and use scrap lumber I have piling up in the shop.
I thought the Squared2 headboard would look great since it make a nice large piece of art.

Estimated Cost
0-$5
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
semi gloss interior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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spiceylg

Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:18

What a great idea! You could even put a cool wrapping paper behind it for an added dimension.

Triple Pedestal Bench

Submitted by pde00311 on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 07:39

If you build the triple pedestal table, you also have to build the triple pedestal bench.

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Custom stain from Sherwin Williams to match chairs with gloss Minwax Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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kgauthi

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 06:19

We are going to try builiding the triple pedestal table. Thank you so much for the detailed plans. Are there similar plans for the accompanying bench? I see pictures, but no measurements or instructions. I've looked in the pdf and printer friendly versions as well.

Cedar Planter

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 08:29

This was a Mothers Day gift for my mom.  She absolutely loves it!  She lives in a retirement complex and neighbors are complimenting her on it all the time! I did decide to go with all cedar instead of using any pine, so that did increase the cost. I also altered the plan like others and added a trim piece on the top. I think that makes the planter! Thanks Ana for the wonderful plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50 because I used all cedar.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lego Table Birthday present!

Our kids were starting to get into legos recently and they were ending up in the dogs mouths and in our toes so of course, the hubby turned to Miss Ana’s site and found this perfect sized table ! Fits both kids even on one side !

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springncreations

Fri, 07/09/2021 - 15:42

Nice and sturdy , I painted it in chalk paint and sealed it up …. Added 12 gray lego plates (I had to cut 4 to size with the circular saw to fit perfectly)

Assembly Workstation with Storage and lockable wheels

Submitted by AndyH on Sat, 03/07/2015 - 15:00

Assembly Workstation with small drawers for tools and hardware supplies and large drawers for scrap wood storage.

Has lockable wheels so can be stored against wall when not in use and pulled out to allow easy access to move around the piece I am working on.

Drawers have 3/4 inch ply bottoms for strength and the big ones have full extension drawers.

Top is 66 inches wide by 34 inches deep to give plenty of work surface.

Total cost was about $300.

 

 

 

Estimated Cost
Total cost was about $300.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Classic Gray (2 costs). Varathane Satin Poly (3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/05/2017 - 13:31

Great bench

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modified Toy / TV Armoire

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 20:11

Used Ana’s Toy/TV armoire plans, tweaked the dimensions to make it a bit taller. Added drawers and a hanger rod inside. Found deer antler used for handles. Color and cosmo wallpaper thanks to my wife. Perfect for a quirky old cabin in Colorado. My first attempt at furniture. Thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Under $200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint and stick on wallpaper
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Parson Chair

Submitted by moosmani on Sat, 04/20/2013 - 14:05

This was my first time making a chair. It was easier than I thought it would be. The instructions were very easy to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

New kitchen storage including trash can, made from hollow half wall

Submitted by Tjkelly on Wed, 03/11/2015 - 12:22

My wife and I made loads of additional storage space by using a hollow half wall 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams white satin paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My First Greenhouse

This was my first attempt at building a greenhouse. I wanted my cucumbers to be able t climb high so I made the house higher than the plans showed. It's also a little larger too. Since I am in Europe my dimensions are in meters. The overall size is 3 x 6 meters. I also built it on top of 100mm x 100mm lumber (the equivalent of 4x4's). It took 5 sheets of 6mm thick polycarbonate in 2 x 6 meters.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Sewing Table

Submitted by deschudon on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 07:34

We did it in MDF as suggested, used piano hinges, and changed the height to 36" because I'm used to work at counter height and wanted a larger surface, plus I don't mind sewing sitting on my stool. We had the store cut all the pieces, but this table is very heavy using this material. We also made the legs at 4" considering the weight. The only disadvantage of making it 36" high is that the legs will stick out once folded, unless you have the room and adjust the depth at 36" as well. I overlooked that detail but in the end, I don't mind since this table is stored away out of the view when not used. It did soak up a lot of paint... Already used it and it's great to have my space ready to use roll away, not having to clear the counter or dining table to work.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$144 CAD
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr paint, satin finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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jwk

Tue, 01/28/2014 - 05:11

Do you happen to have the new measurement layout for what you did????!!
I was trying to work it out, but math isn't my strongest suit!
Also-- did you consider making it wider so the legs wouldn't stick out??
(I am planning for plywood instead of mdf)
thanks!

DIY Vintage Step Stool

Several years ago, the first woodworking project I finished was the Vintage Step Stool built with plans by Ana White.  I use the step stool just about every day.  I had some scrap lumber taking up space in my garage, so I decided to use it to build another step stool.  Check out the blog link for more project details.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint in Boxwood and Ironstone, ECOS Paints WoodShield in Special Walnut and their Satin Varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 06:05

The table came out great! I ran every board through the table saw to make sure each piece was square. On the breadboard ends I added 2 1 1/2x1 1/2 x 9 supports. I decided to take off a lot of material with 40 grit sandpaper so every top board was completely smooth. Added adhesive felt to the bottom and used minwax polycrylic finish.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125 with stain, polyethylene, brushes and rags.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax oil base Esspresso
Minwax polycrylic semi gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Square Picnic Table

Submitted by frmoody on Tue, 08/10/2021 - 07:05

Enjoyed this project although with the price of lumber it was a little expensive to build. The only modification I made was to put a cross brace in the centre of the table top. That allowed me to attach the top boards a little more securely as some of them were a little bowed. I'll add a better photograph once I get it out of my garage and on to the back deck. It is a little heavy.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$240
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I stained the dark part of the table with Behr water based English Chestnut and the seat and top with Minwax Ipswich Pine followed by four coats of Varathane Exterior Gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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