My First Project-Outdoor Bar-height Table
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The fist project I tried was this console table. I wanted something bar-height for outside entertaining. It's not perfect, but it's still standing! :)
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The fist project I tried was this console table. I wanted something bar-height for outside entertaining. It's not perfect, but it's still standing! :)
I changed the measurements in order for it to fit perfectly into the expedit unit. So easy, I will definitely be making more. Thanks once again Ana.
Fri, 07/12/2013 - 15:42
I love the clean, natural look of this crate. :) Definite contender in solving my problem of having a lack of baskets and bins.
In reply to I love the clean, natural by yurra-bazain
Sat, 07/13/2013 - 13:20
Thanks Yvonne.
Built using birch as the main wood for the headboard and footboard, everything else is pine. Turned out great!
Ever since I saw the "wild rose" I knew it was the one I would build for my mom. I wanted a tiny house she would not have to climb a loft for her bedroom and still fit everything she would need. This is a brilliant layout! Many family, friends, and strangers donated money, time, appliances, and windows to get this house built. My husband and I have been finishing it up ourselves with some professional help in between since September and just put the appliances in today. Tomorrow the sink and counter-it's really happening, pinch me I'm dreaming! Thank you Ana & family, I can't imagine what kind of house my mom would have ended up with without your help. This was a really easy and fun build. Thank you so much!
Had fun with this build. Love how large this table is. Gives me a place to put my feet up and there is still room for the kids to play with Legos. Lots of storage space underneath.
Finished with Varathane Golden Oak with Minwax Ebony lowlights.
Wed, 01/19/2022 - 12:29
Great job on the build and finish choice! Thanks for sharing:)
This was my first project and gave me the "umph" to get started as a builder. I loved them in Pottery Barn, but didn't feel good about how expensive they were to buy. So I bought a jigsaw and made two of these. One for each of my boys. I did the large size and I love them! They are a really pretty blue and hold a ton of books and were fun to make. I think I will make more for gifts and for our homeschool room.
I was looking online for a spinning DVD rack to buy when I stumbled across a picture of a custom built rack. I decided to give it a try and this is the result. This is the first project I've done outside of basic shelves and it was a great learning experience. The overall fit and finish isn't quite where I'd like it to be but overall I think it turned out pretty well. I was able to find a 12" lazy Susan at a hardware store that supports over 300lbs and worked perfectly for this project.
I used pocket holes for the shelves, finishing nails for the top and screws for the bottom and lazy Susan. I also used pocket holes to attach the shelf backs and hid them behind the shelves. One thing I definitely won't use next time is spray paint/enamel. The finish isn't nearly as nice as I wanted and it cost far more than I was expecting.
This is also my first time using SketchUp and I'm really impressed with it. I've uploaded a copy of the plans.
Criticism and suggestions are appreciated.
-Dan
Sun, 07/14/2013 - 11:35
I like this spinning DVD unit! Coincidentally, I just finished using spray enamel to redo some cupboard door handles. It's horrible stuff! I ended up sanding it off, and doing it over in flat black. I roughed up the edges with 180 grit to antique them a bit. Looks much better!
Sun, 02/12/2023 - 01:19
Can I get a design drawing for this piece?
Turned into a more time consuming project than I first envisioned. I think it turned out great as everyone seems to like it. Going with the two-toned design made the finishing much more difficult but produced good results.
My husband and I just moved from an apartment to a house, the first place we've ever lived with a dining room! I knew I wanted to build a really special table for us and I LOVED this plan. It seemed straightforward enough, and my stepdad had all the tools in his workshop. So my stepdad, mom, and I built the table over the course of a weekend. It was SO fun and it looks perfect in our first little house!
Yea, I know these were posted way back in 2013, but I only recently found them. Was looking at some kitchen organization ideas and I knew I wanted to make a paper towel rack. I liked this idea and went with it. My variance from original was to use a dowel rod for the paper towel holder and I cut 45 degree angles in place of the radius.
Sat, 01/29/2022 - 08:50
So glad you found it and built it! Thanks for sharing:)
I made this breakfast nook by taking apart an old teak outdoor dining set, sanding all the boards, and turning the chairs into benches. For the full story and more pictures, please see my blog post on crunchyurbanites.blogspot.com entitled, Our Teak Breakfast Booth. Just click the link below to navigate to my blog. Happy Woodworking!
I made this table for my wife. The top is some oak barnwood attached with table buttons to allow for seasonal changes, and the bottom is two by fours resawn to fit. Thanks for sharing this plan!
First attempt at Live Edge - I stubbled across this great slab.
I had so much fun building these beds! Thanks Ana for providing the plans for these. My boys absolutely love them. This was my first furniture build and now I can't wait to tackle some more. The bottom bunk is using an odd-sized mattress, so I had to change the plans a little, and the ladder has since been attached as well.
My first project! Used the plans on the website, but tweaked the top a bit. Made the top from maple plywood with maple 1x2 edge, so I would have a smooth top. Also changed the length to 86" to fit my kitchen. Assembled the base with glue and screws, sanded and filled the holes, then painted it. Attached the top with pocket hole screws. Worked on the project for around 10 hours, but took me 10 days to finish because the kids are home on summer vacation!
I'm from Israel, and i love your site.
i've already built several projects from your plans, but this one was the most challenging one.
I wanted the bed to support a mattress (without a base), so i had to modify the plans. I've added 2X4 to the siderailes, between the headboard legs, and to the footboard, and also one in the middle (see attached photos) to support the thin 1X3's that are the base for the mattress.
I painted it using a water based yellowish cream collor (I know that water based color in not the best choice, but it's just so easy to clean ).
I used a Wagner electric spray painter/gun to paint the bed, and the result was very satisfying.
the wood i used was pine.
I had a few days a week to work on this project. I needed to modify them by the following:
Size was 92" H x 47" W x 14" D. I had two football helmet cases to place on these shelves and they had big cases above the standards shelf size. The top of the case did not overlap the project. I cut it to size. I used Cherry Stain and did not varnish it. I am not a fan. One thing I would change is the wood. I would have paid double for the premium select wood so that I know it is cut straight.
This was my first project and it didn't turn out bad. I never used the Kreg, but I think I became a pro after this one. I would recommend going out and buying all the size pocket screws and have them on hand. Also, buy the vises that you will need. Trust me, they will come in handy. I hate having to drive back to the store for things I should have had.
Overall, I paid about 240 for the wood. Since I only had the Kreg and no screws, I ended up shelling out a lot of money for the big buckets of screws and vises. Total for the both came out to about 350, from wood stack to finish. I would have paid more for one smaller piece at a store.
My daughter needed chairs to use at her art/play-dough table. I used pallet wood for everything except the legs of the chairs. The legs were from some scrap wood that I had. I made two chairs and plan to make two more. They are each a different color.
This is a set of bunk beds that I made for my daughter Alicia for their getaway home at Canadian Lakes, MI. Now their children can invite their friends and have a fun place to sleep.
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 02:37
Wow! This looks absolutely amazing! I like the light and shelf in each bunk too. Spectacular!
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 04:45
Newfey, these are awesome! I've seen pics of this type of bunk over the years, but never anybody attempting them as a DIY from a non-professional, unless you are one? Either way, they certainly look professionally done. Love, love, love!
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 07:56
I am not a professional by any means and have a limited tool supply. My daughter sent me a picture and asked if I could make them for her. It was a big project as their getaway home is 165 miles from where I live. It took quite a few weekends to complete.
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 09:24
That was one of the problems, I had no plans, only the picture as a reference. It was a design as I went along and needless to say I gave a sigh of relief once that I saw the mattresses fit into their places.
Fri, 08/30/2013 - 06:48
I've been viewing pictures of these style bunkbeds for a while. I'm almost certain I could come up with something but most definitely lose my sanity along the way. This would be great in my girls room and you did an awesome job!
Sat, 07/25/2015 - 20:25
Ana I am looking to see if you have actual plans for a quad bunk bed? Also what about a quad corner bunk bed? We are trying to put our 4 girls in one large room and this would really help make it work!
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 21:11
I have been looking for plans for corner (L shaped) bunks. And haven't had much luck. I haven't purchased the following plans so I can't vouch for them but I am considering them:
http://stonebreakerbuilders.com/product/built-in-bunk-bed-plans-4-bed-c…
My Grandson Brax is staying with me for a few days this summer and I thought I'd get him invloved with a wood project. We decided on building him a "man crate" to keep toys & other boy stuff in. He was a great help, and got to have a lot of fun while learning to build a DIY project.
Maybe one day Brax will love to build things out of wood like his Paw-Paw.