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This project is one of my favourites. I loved it so much that I made 6 of them. 

They are extremely easy to make. The plans are super easy to follow.

So, after two years searching and not finding a square coffee table. I decided to see if I could build one. Having never built ANYTHING before I found Ana's plans and proceeded to get to it.
After we framed it, I kind of realized, "hey! I think I can do this."
One would think, since I belonged to a theater company for a while and I majored in theater in college, that I would have learned how to do this. However, I was very very good at walking up to people as they finished something and asking them if they needed help.
The breadboards didn't line up perfectly (the original plans were for a 2' x 4' table and I modified it. But, then i kind of fell in love with the edges.
The stain wasn't as red as I was hoping for. But it works. (Cabot Red Mahogany)
And now we have our coffee table.
I know. I know. Like bazillions of coffee tables haven't been built by humans over the years. But, this one means a lot to me. Cuz, you know, I'm really talented at handing over a credit card and asking someone else to do it for me.

Adapted from plans for Bedside charging table. Made it taller and wider to accommodate a hidden litter box inside. Cut out a cat silhouette for entry through the side. Cabinet is big enough for litter box and extra litter and scoop. Antique painted white finish distressed by sanding and used a coffee glaze over it. 

This was my 2nd woodworking project, so I was very pleased with the results. I wanted more seating and storage for my office area. I liked the look of the Farmhouse Storage Bed, so I decided to modify the plans and turn it into a bench. I made the seating area 30" wide and 68" long. Instead of headboard and footboard, I made 2 sides that were about 40" tall (36" 4x4 plus the 2x4 and 2x6). I made 3 24" deep drawers and left the back side open so that I can store electronics that need to be charged in them with the cords hanging out the back of the drawers. It was a lot of fun to make, and I know that my family will enjoy it!

Saw a basswood table just like this in Crate & Barrel for $750. And it really needed to be sanded and finished. That made wonder what one made of antique maple and oak would be worth.

I got the maple from a salvage place; three 10 foot 1 x 6s for $5 a piece. The wood looked terrible, but sanding from 80 to 320 helps anything.

Anyway, it's in my bedroom now and I already got a $650 offer for it!

It's the first "real" table I've ever made. I used my pocket hole jig and glue to build it up and it's solid as a rock.

When I do another, I'll do something different to secure the legs.

This is an absolute beginner project and took me maybe a day and a half to sand, build and finish. I sanded through at least six grits and quit at 320 because I didn't have anything finer.

About the only "non-beginner" this is that the height, width and length, as well as the distance of the bottom tray from the top are all Fibonacci relationships.

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Tryde coffee table

This was a very easy build and I love the way it turned out - Tim

It all started with my daughter asking me if maybe I could cut the wood so she could assemble it. I looked over the plans and thought to myself that there was no way that I could pass up the fun of building this for my grandchildren. Then I got to thinking that if I built it really nice then my kids could pass it along between them over time.

I like to overdo things sometimes so I chose a nice red oak hardwood to make this a durable project that could survive multiple families of use. Hopefully the urethane finish will preserve the good looks of the red oak grain. While I have done plenty of home improvement carpentry I never built such a nice finished project so this was something new and fun to build. I made lots of little mistakes along the way that fastidious woodworkers would notice but my customer is really happy with it and that is all that matters.

This was the first time that I used the Kreg jig system and I must say that it was amazing. I glued and screwed everything together nice and tight. The Kreg plugs were a great finishing touch to keep little fingers out of sharp edged holes and also made the project look a little more professional. The plugs added some cost and did use up some extra sandpaper for the random orbit sander but it was worth it in appearance. Routing all the edges with an 1/8” round-over bit and adding a little laser engraved insert (you gotta brag!) made the last finishing touches before stain and clear coat.

The little dude was clearly happy with his new found reach and mom has been using that to put him to work. He is having so much fun that he has no idea how hard he is working in the kitchen!

Repurposed twin headboard to shelf for a granddaughter's birthday present. I added a shelf from a repurposed bed rail leaving the supports and attaching it to the headboard with glue and nail gun. I painted it with Ace Royal neon blue, and Ace fluorescent pink and green on the knobs which I found on sale at a local building center. 

My husband built me this beautiful farmhouse desk for my guest bedroom! Thank you for the plans! I am in love with it and now enjoy working on grad school homework!

Danielle 

Weekend project, I used 4x4's instead of the 2x4's to give a heavier look, now off to buy a bandsaw to give them a 1/4" taper to give a more refined look.

My husband and I built this to place our huge white board on for homeschooling. We altered it a bit by adjusting the length to 7 ft. It was painted lavender ( my favorite color). I may have to add another easel to prevent the white board from sliding off. Thank you Ana for your awesome plans.

Still waiting to add the stained jail sign. But a dad's twist to a mom's honey do project added the porch to the front to catch my youngest if he falls out of bed. 

Necklace Armoire - a mother's day gift for Mom. I made this to go with the Fancy Jewelry box that I did for her for Christmas. Based on the Wall Jewelry Cabinet plan. This piece is made to stand like a narrow tower, and it opens up like a book. There are hooks inside, on both sides. I placed the hinges on the left, because Mom is left-handed. Dimensions are 6 1/2" wide, 14 1/2" tall, and 6 1/2" deep. Top & bottom are 1x6, box and door sides are 1x3, and door front and back are 1/4" birch plywood. The inside is lined with felt. The wood, stain and paint were already on hand, I just needed the felt and hardware. The build was very easy. The finishing took longest because it has both stain and paint, with added felt and hardware. On the right side I used some hooks re-purposed from an old jewelry box, and on the left side are 3/4" brass shoulder hooks from Lowes. Hooks are attached to some 3/8" craft board, which was stained and glued in place. I got to use my newest tool (23 gage headless pin nailer) for attaching the trim (very neat - it really was just a pin-size hole to fill). The front closes with a brass hook and eye. I sure hope she likes it! :) Happy Mother's Day!