King Bed Frame
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My daughter got a new king mattress. We went shopping for a bed frame, they were all really expensive or junk. Decide to make our own. So far its coming out great. Total build time 5 hours.
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My daughter got a new king mattress. We went shopping for a bed frame, they were all really expensive or junk. Decide to make our own. So far its coming out great. Total build time 5 hours.
My latest project - a bunk bed for our grandboys, coming to visit in a few weeks from Germany. The end slats are connected with 36 stopped mortise and tenon joints. The rails are connected with 8 through mortise and pegged tenon joints. The drawer pulls are walnut and large enough for a toddler to operate with both hands. The fences use dowels and are pegged on the ends. The ladder utilizes a french cleat to hold it in place.
I think this should have been my first project. My kids love it and will spend long periods of time without demanding anything of me - which means that I can work right there on my other projects! I'd have finished that play house I want to make by now if I had just thought of making this first :)
This is a very easy build and it is very rewarding because it works so well and looks so nice. I used 2x8's instead of 1x8s on the sides because I had a bunch laying around. I would definitely recommend doing that as it is very strong this way. If you use 2x8's be sure to make the short sides a bit shorter to make up for the extra width. I had to make it exactly 2 inches shorter. Also, the arm rests are a bit short because it seems that the 1/2 inch spacing was not taken into account when calculating the length in the directions. I wish I had seen that and made them 1/2 inch longer so the bench back could not move forward as much when in the seat position.
If I had had childcare this would have been a very quick project, not counting the staining. As it is, I am embarrassed to say how long it took to build this. I think I was working on it for two weeks.
I spent more then I originally thought I would but it was still reasonable. The sand cost about $36. It is pictured with 7 1/2cu. ft. bags of sand. I bought 10 so I went ahead and added the other three bags but it is definitly too much sand. I have to dig out for the arm rests to shut the lid. So if you go with 8 bags it should be perfect.
Total cost:
Hinges: 8 @ $2.12 = $17
1x4 6 @ $2.42 = $14.50
Handles: 2 @ $2.00 = $4.00
Stain = $17
2x4 = $4.00
2x8 = Free
Total: $56.50
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 12:34
I couldn't wait for someone to actually build this! YAY! And I'm sorry about the arm rests. I'll have to check to see why I made them too short :-/ Beautiful build! Great job! And your kiddos are adorable!
Tue, 03/27/2012 - 17:27
I forgot to say that in my post - THANK YOU so much for these plans! I saw them a while back and loved them. I am so glad I built it. I've had no problem with the extra movement of the seat back so really no worries :)
I love love love this table. I got the inspiration from here, but it is totally original. I made several design change, but I also added handmade iron-forged bolts and washers.Don't forget the floating top!!!!!
I loved the design of the desk, but needed it to be just a little higher so I could use it as a standing desk in my office. (So I'm not sitting ALL day). The plans were easy to understand and very clear.
Thank you Ana....You are awesome!!!
Built this for my garage shop in a day. Added a cutout for my Kreg Pocket Hole Jig, a power strip and casters for ease of movement.
I used these plans and did a little modification!!!!
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I recently refinished an antique oak dresser. It originally had a mirror attached to it but it was long gone by the time I bought it. My wife asked me to take an old mirror from another dresser and to build a new mirror to hang above the newly refinished dresser. I wanted this new mirror to look as if it came with the dresser which was built in the early 1900s.
The front of the mirror frame was built using red oak 1" x 6" stock. I did rip it to measure 4" wide. The mirror is 38" x 24" so I designed the frame so that a 1" lip was available to adhere the mirror to the mirror frame. The corners of the mirror were mitered at 45 degrees. I attached the corners of the mirror frame together using 1 1/4" pocket hole screws.
My next step was to flip the frame over. I then used red oak 1/2" X 6" stock which I ripped so that a 1" lip was available for the mirror. I did not miter this and I attached this using wood glue and 1" finishing nails.
I then used red oak 1/4" x 2" stock and made a frame for the outside of the mirror. This was mitered. I attached it using wood glue and 1" finishing nails. I did set the nails and fill the holes with stainable wood filler.
I then did all my sanding using 120, 220, 320, and 400 grit sandpapers. I rounded the edges a bit.
The appliques were then attached using wood glue and a few 1" finishing nails. I did set the nails and used stainable wood filler.
My next step was applying two coats of gel stain. I then applied 3 coats of fast drying polyurethane. I did some minor sanding between coats.
I then attached the mirror to the frame using mirror adhesive. Next the backing from the old mirror was cut to fit down covering the mirror within the lip. This was secured using "points". Finally the back was covered using paper and double sided tape. A 200 lb. mirror hanger was then attached. It actually contained a bubble level on the hanger. I purchased this at Hobby Lobby.
Sat, 03/31/2012 - 10:38
Lovely!
Would like to see pics of the process though. I am a visual learner and have a hard time figuring out instructions without illustrations.
This is my first project. My wife decided I needed a hobby...and she needed a table :)
I used the Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table plans, but modified it to fit our kitchen.
Had some issues with pocket screws coming through on the 1x boards on the top, so be careful with that.
Our version of Anas' Kitchen Prep Cart .... We are in Australia which means we pretty much work by metric.. so the handyman of the house converted all measurements and we used what recycled timber, screws, hinges etc that we had on hand. The making of this all came about as handyman of the house brought home a chunk of timber offcut and I was thinking.. what can we do with this?? lol
This has been such a popular post this season, so I had to give it a try. I was worried that the angles wouldn't match up but it turned out wonderful. I think a beginner woodworker could build this if they had a miter saw and good measuring skills.
Thanks for a terrific plan!
Outdoor sectional and coffee table
by Stephanie
This was a first time woodworking project for me. I used salvaged redwood 2x8's from a friend's deck. The table measures.96"x41" and the benches are 34"x12". I used the plans for a Rustic Table and Rustic X Bench. Of course I had to modify them due to the wood I had available and I also wanted to add the breadboards to the table.
I modified the tower by making it a little wider so my husband's stereo components would fit. I used hardware cloth in the door for a more rustic look.
My take on the Rustic X Console
Hello Ana
Just a quick e mail to say how pleased I am with your chair plans , I did add a few extras hope you don't mind.
Modified the single bowl raised pet feeder for two bowls.
Let me tell you how happy I am that I have found this site.. This is my second project from this site that I have completed, but definitely not my last ( just haven't "bragged" about the first one yet) But any who....THANK YOU ANA FOR ALL YOU DO!!!
So I recently bought my first home and since then I wanted to make it MINE.. I always find my self glued to pinterest always looking for something to make or get into. That's when I came across this site and my mind started filling up with ideas and things I wanted to do for my house. When I first moved into my home it was during the summer time, and I didn't have any patio furniture and didn't have the finances to buy any. I know that summer is now right around the corner and I wanted to enjoy my back yard this year and be able to sit outside. Well.. I have found the answer to the problem. Why not build one... And o yea.. for $45.. Wow.. cant beat that.. So I have now completed my first Patio chair.. All I have to do now is Just build the love seat and couch and ill be all completed and set for summer.
The project was not difficult at all.. The only thing I alter was the back tie in, which was suggested in the comments that its better inside the chair then out.. Other than that.. follow the plans and it will be easy and wont cost more than expected.
Enjoy
This took a lot of time. Many nights and weekends. We used a grey stain and poly for the planks and white paint and poly for the trim. I had to remove the under bed storage because the mattresses we bought were very thick so it was modified a little. Also I added some additional support to each side with another 2x4 because I felt it wasn't sturdy enough with just one support on the stair side. I also included a full roof with cedar shingles so that one of my twin boys doesn't jump out. They are 3 year old maniacs.
Thu, 04/14/2016 - 20:40
I love the cedar shakes on the roof, what a cool looking bed!
My wife wanted/needed a kitchen island for more storage and prep space. After seeing the prices online of nice kitchen islands, I decided to take the time to make her this one. I would mark this as advanced due to the numerous cuts, joinery techniques, and sheer prep time it took. The build was a success as on Christmas morning once she saw this she cried out of joy! It took the better part of a month because I Hand Hewed with an axe the legs, the whitewash finish is of my own design(a 6 step process), all pieces were sanded, finished, and distressed before assembly. For the butcher block, I used Anna's rustic-x coffee table top design- I only wish I had a jointer so I could have the slabs flush, but I did plane and sand all the way from 80 grit to 240 grit to create a smooth finish. Then all pieces were treated with multiple coats and buffings of citrus wood wax.
I built this play horse barn for my daughter. She loves to play with toy horses. It is 33 x 28 Has a removable hay loft, Stales with working doors and drop down hay loft doors. Hinged on both roof sections for easy play. Lots of love and effort went into making this. I hope you enjoy.
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