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Modified Wide Bookshelf
I added an additional shelf to the plan so the sides were longer. Used the pine plywood and Benjamin Moore Super Spec paint in black to match the desk I made.
First Project - Loft Bed!
This is my first ever piece of furniture. I bought the Kreg Jig, which is awesome. My son has a fairly small room, so extra floor space is handy. I plan on turning the bottom into a reading nook with come comfy pillows, some lighting and a few small bookcases.
I used 2x6s to support the mattress. put in 6 slats, but I think I'll add one more for extra support. I also want to add a 2x4 across the back to keep the legs in place. Pretty sturdy though. I got up there with my son and between the two of us we're about 230lbs.
Can't wait to build something else!
Benchright coffee table
Love building a beautiful table for a fraction of the cost!
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Loft Bed
Built this loft bed for my tween girl who needed/wanted a hangout area and has always dreamed of having a loft. It may look daunting but it's actually quite simple. 2x8"s built to size in the shape of the bed, screwed into the studs in the wall with lag bolts. A 4x4" holds the frame up where it is not supported by the wall. I considered a pole or chain or other suspension method from the ceiling but decided that a nicely trimmed 4x4" would look nicer and it really doesn't get in the way since the ladder is there anyways. I built the bed frame bigger than I needed for the twin mattress to accommodate free space for clutter, e.g. books, pillows, etc. Once the frame is up I added supports for the mattress, with 2x2"s spanning length and width, then plywood. 2x4"s are screwed in vertically and then topped with a flat 1x3" and spanned with a 1x2" to protect her from falling. Since she's older I didn't feel that I needed to add as much support around both open sides. It has not been an issue at all and I am fully comfortable with it. I installed small LED color changing lights in the underside of the bed. The headboard was made from standard 5" t&g boards and has a small shelf to hold "stuff." A custom in-wall shelf holds more of her "stuff." The wood color is just a dark walnut Danish oil that I love working with.
Finally, I built the base for the couch with 1x3". The couch itself is two separate futon style chairs that open up into single beds, perfect for sleepovers! They are meant to just lay on the floor but I wanted to make it look more like a couch. We bought those from Walmart. I recommend! Hope you like. Let me know if you have any questions. I don't have formal plans but can try an answer all questions best I can! Cheers!
Elephant rocking hotse
My great niece was turning 1 and I wanted to make something original for her. I wanted to make sure she could use it and keep it to show her kids, hopefully. It took a few weeks of working and waiting for finishes to dry and working out the finer details to make it solid and sturdy.
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Potting bench
I used the plan for the simple potting bench, but because I had a lot of reclaimed wood, I used well supported 1x4's instead of 2x4's, simply because I had an abundance.
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five board cross brace console or side table
I saw this on Pinterest and loved it. It looked simple enough for my first project. I made it from barn board that my uncle gave me.
Rustic 4x4 Bench
Modified the Cherished Bliss plan a bit to include Carriage bolts instead of pocket holes and I notched the top of the legs to make a shelf for the top.
Legs were cut at 18" and the top is 40". The two center 4x4's are connected with two internal (and smaller diameter) carriage bolts and glued together. The end 4x4's are glued and then a 1/2 x 6" carriage bolt with a pre-drilled "Head" hole (using 1" paddle bit).
Very easy to make but this baby is heavy!!!
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First rustic build
My wife loves the farmhouse style, so this was my first build based on the X console plans for sofa tables. Its very "rustic" to say the least, but is very functional and was a great project to get started.
Modern Adirondack Chairs!
My mom and I made these together as our first Ana White project! So much fun making both these chairs and memories! Next up is the three pedestal farm table and bench!
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Not quite the same
This was something I build a couple years ago, it's not the same as this plan, but very similar. When we moved in to the house, the slab was already poured, with 4x4s already in place, I just used what was there and my imagination for the rest.
Scooter
This was such a fun build! When I found out my youngest sister Lindsay was expecting her first baby, I wanted to make her something special and when I saw the plans for this scooter I knew it was perfect as both of us love scooters. I made a few adjustments to the plan (thicker hardwood for the main body, cross supports attached to inside of rails with pocket hole etc.). I also added a bell on the handle bars and a mirror. I can't wait to give it to her. My 2 1/2 year old daughter isn't sure she wants to share it. May need to make one (slightly bigger) for her!
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Wed, 03/04/2015 - 07:42
I know this is an old post
I know this is an old post but this scooter is adorable! Where on earth did you find that cute little mirror? And did you cut out the 2x10 out with a jigsaw or a bandsaw?
Thu, 12/03/2015 - 20:49
So adorable!
What an adorable little build! I would love to know how you created the "wheels" and like the above poster, how you cut out the 2x10. :)
Family Treee
Made with 1X6 pine. Stained with Minwax Classic Grey, tree is latex white paint I had, and birds are chalk paint that I already had in my supplies.
Farmhouse bed
Just love your site so many great ideas
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Vanity, Console Table, 2 End Tables
The Vanity was my first attempt ever at building any type of furniture. Then the console table w/ matching end tables. It was not hard at all I’m not even a carpenter. Just a guy who enjoys working with wood. I Just follow Ana White’s plans. This will not be my last builds bc my wife keeps finding things she wants me to build. Happy wife, Happy life.
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Thu, 12/16/2021 - 13:39
Amazing first projects!
Thank you so much for sharing, those are all lovely!
King Farmhouse Bed
Classic king farmhouse bed build
*Primed with white primer
*Painted with Behr Silk Pillow - Satin finish
*Sanded edges to expose wood (rotary palm sander and palm block sander)
*Applied Minwax English Chestnut Stain over whole surface using foam brush being sure to saturate exposed wood areas
*Used old T-shirts to wipe away excess stain
*Sprayed with matte clear sealer (Krylon)
Rustic Country Shelves
Super simple and great looking shelves! Because of my set up, I chose not to do the key-holes on the back and instead drilled directly through the back lip. I also adapted the shelves to be 6" deep vs. 4". In order to make it easier to lift my jars from the shelves, I trimmed the front lip a 1/2". The color is "Ebony". It goes on jet black, but ends up looking like old barn wood--with out the splinters! They turned out perfect!
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Corner Cupboard - Bookshelf
Modified corner cupboard to use as corner bookshelf in boys room. Omitted the lower doors otherwise shelf cut to specs. Painted with bold blue to match boys colors.
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Bedside table
Added front to the drawers using the scrap 12x1 and feet on the bottom for maximum leveling
Rustic Barn Door Cabinet
This was a great project. My son and I took your design from "Barn Door Cabinet with Mini Fridge and Microwave" and changed it up a bit. Let me start off I needed something small to a mini fridge in my "man cave". When I saw you design I used the plans to make the frame but then I took old fence slats and gave it a twist. All we need now is the mini fridge.
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 11/13/2021 - 09:34
Awesome!
Looks great, the pipe is a great addition!