Two Sizes from One Set of Plans
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We followed Ana's plans for the large project bench. We altered the plans to make a bench for our compound miter saw with the saw platform level with the project bench.
We followed Ana's plans for the large project bench. We altered the plans to make a bench for our compound miter saw with the saw platform level with the project bench.
I made 4 Simple Lounge chairs and 3 Ottoman/Accent tables. They are made out of 1x3 and 1x2 furring strips. I was worried about how sturdy they were going to be but, in the end they turned out PERFECT!! We absolutely LOVE our new set!
Tue, 08/09/2011 - 17:27
What a steal, $15 bucks for each chair!!! Amazing! The color is just fab just fab!
I built this for a friend of a friend. They had seen a similar hall tree on line that ran between $300-$500. It was made of a mix of materials, including mdf and veneer. It was for newlyweds so I did the finishing (something I really hate) and I made the cushion. I had the mirror cut at a local glass shop, and had it cut a bit shorter than how it appeared in the picture they gave me - I was afraid someone would toss somthing onto the cushion and it would end up hitting the mirror.
They seemed happy with it. I hope to get a picture of it in place so that I can add it to my album titled "Look what Gramma made when she could still do things".
Tue, 09/03/2013 - 16:45
I was considering making the hall tree for our bathroom and wondering how you stabilized the back without those curvy side supports? I like how yours turned out!
Tue, 09/03/2013 - 20:31
It was an easy build and would be really easy to anchor to a wall. I suggested to my clients that they just add anchors to the top piece and screw to the wall there. This is 72" tall. Most people wouldn't even see the anchors. You could also screw through the back from inside the cubbies. It wouldn't budge!
This is my first project! My friend and i were debating what to gift our friends for their anniversary. This was perfect. Good first time beginner project.
I enjoyed making this project! My wife loves the table and benches.
Dear Ana,
I was able to change classrooms and needed a place for my students to hang their backpack, lunch, coat, and snow gear. I used a combination of your ideas and created this. Each shelf is 8ft. Long with cast iron supports and coat hooks. The zinc hooks were too thin and we could bend them. The wood was sanded, stained with golden oak, and routed out the edges. I pocket holed every 8 inches and joined wall board to the shelf. The coat hooks are 6 inches apart. I cannot wait for the class to see it on Monday. Thank you Ana for all the ideas and making me feel comfortable to create on my own.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Sat, 08/20/2022 - 21:01
Thank you for sharing your projects, no doubt everybody is going to appreciate what you've built and use it everyday!
We made this for my daughter's bedroom. There was not enough room for a canopy, so we adapted it a bit.
Tue, 09/20/2011 - 07:41
I love it! I was wondering about how much it cost?
This table is SOOO great, and I get tons of compliments on it. It was easy to build as well.
I did have a problem, in that I made it to use outside and outdoor tables are shorter than indoor tables, depending on the chairs you use. I had to cut apart the legs after I had them built, which was a pain, but was completely my fault.
For an outdoor table, make your leg uprights 18-1/2" - all other leg cuts are the same.
I made mine 17-1/2" and used 2x4 material for the feet (my 1x4's kept splitting). You will also need to adjust the length of the center angle pieces, which I laid out after the legs were assembled and the horizontal supports were attached.
You can see from the photos that the unfinished legs are according to the original plan. Once the center was cut down to the new length, the angled pieces make more of a true X.
I also flipped the base upside down to attach the top. I used 2 1x1 'stringers' cut at the same angle as the top of the legs, centered the base on the under side of the top, and screwed through the stringers to the top 2x10s. I used nickels to space the top planks for drainage. I then screwed the stringers to the side legs from the side. You won't even see them unless you're sitting on the patio - standing or sitting in a chair, you don't notice them. But then there are no screws showing, nothing to patch, and it's sturdy to pick up and move.
Built this for our dining room. Added two feet to the length. Neighbors started talking and now I've been commisioned to build a table and bench!
Turned leg coffee table from pine. I also built matching end tables (shown in another post). :)
Wed, 12/26/2018 - 13:47
This is gorgeous!!! LOVE! Thanks so much for bragging.
Sat, 12/29/2018 - 05:56
Thank you! I had stained it with varathane dark walnut and I wasn't happy with the color. I sanded lightly and went back over with the golden oak that I had from another project. I love how it warmed up.
Thu, 12/27/2018 - 09:04
Did you turn the legs yourself, or order them from somewhere? They look great, as does the entire piece.
Sat, 12/29/2018 - 05:54
Thank you so much! I ordered the legs from Osborne Wood products. They are the Shanty legs.
In reply to Thank you so much! I ordered by kwildman
Sat, 12/29/2018 - 06:10
I'm actually familiar with Osborne, I basically drove past them going from ATL to CLT this week... They do have some nice legs at a good price.
Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:13
Yes if you click on the plan, there is a link to the exact legs from Osborne.
Mon, 01/07/2019 - 09:15
Thank you! That is so sweet. I am very happy with it. :)
Cedar 4x4 and 2x4 frame, cedar fence wickets for the rest. Added - built around- a plastic planter box from big box store. Untreated, but good for covered outdoor area I think.
My wife has always been a huge fan of Ana White's website, and we've wanted to start making some of the projects now that our children are a bit older (5 yrs., 3yrs., 5 mos.). Plus, after finishing my Ph.D., I've finally found the time to begin woodworking as a hobby--and I love it!!!
This was our first project together. I did the building, and my wife completed the painting. The kids love the table, which we use as a breakfast and snack table for them.
Ana's plan was wonderfully simple and clear, and the materials were inexpensive and purchased at our local small town lumber store.
My only suggestion for others interested in building this project to be a food table is to consider using a solid piece of wood for the tabletop and perhaps the same for the chairs. We are constantly cleaning food gunk out of the seams between the joined tabletop planks. I imagine that this will require a bit more work for the chairs, but with little kids who make horrible messes with their food.
Blessings,
JB
I made this chair in pine based on the plan for the Bristol outdoor lounge chair. But I changed the dimensions to fit my pillow (21"x21") and I raised the seat (increased the length of the legs by 3.5"). I modified the armrests so that they don't cover up the pillow since I didn't want to lose 7" from the seat. I plan to use this indoors at our mountain cottage. It still needs to be sanded and stained, but I'm pretty pleased with the result. I may have to make a matching ottoman next.
Fri, 09/06/2013 - 02:54
Great job converting the Bristol Chair for indoor use! I love the mods you made. It looks really comfortable too. Where did you find your cushions? What finish did you choose to go with that beautiful red?
Fri, 09/06/2013 - 07:13
Thanks! I found the cushions on Amazon. The bottom one is the Greendale square floor pillow. I haven't picked a stain yet, but maybe something oaky with some gold tones. All the furniture in the room is fairly light so I don't want to go too dark.
This was a great project. Added diffrent door design which resulted to great outcome.
This was a fun project that ended up being a multi-use table! This was originally built as a small island for the kitchen but as the family grew it became a changing table! The top was purchased online at home depot, the base is made of douglas fir 2x4's and the corners accents are Simpson Strong-Tie ZMAX Galvanized 16-Gauge 2X Rigid Tie Connector available at HD for about $2 each. Thanks for looking! See more at my website analogwoodworks.com!
Diy project with scrap wood laying around the garage. Using a hole saw, cut 1 1/2 inch cookies from several pieces of wood. Glued them into 3 separate towers. Using 1" fostner bit cut recess for tea light candle. A quick sanding and coat of polyurethane. Also, included an example of using plywood cuts into a rectancular shaped candle holder.
They look pretty good for a quick fun project.
After the success of my first project, I had to go for #2. I loved not having to predrill and countersink anything on this...just pound away with my hammer. Since I had a bit more confidence about building, I was also able to move a lot faster on this project. I modified the plans by not adding a drawer and keeping the bottom a shelf, as well as adding smaller doors and maintaining an open shelf above them.
I made this bench for the daughter of a friend to be used as the guest book for her wedding after seeing this brag post - http://ana-white.com/2013/07/wedding-guest-book-bench-modified-fancy-x-….
I made similar modifications, including the use of a project panel for the top. I made a couple of other changes. I added two reinforcements under the top. And instead of using a 2 x 4 for the legs, I glued up two 2 x 2s.
I also matched the font of the wedding invitation for the bride and groom's names and wedding date.
While the total time spent building was somewhere between three and six hours, it was built over a couple of weeks.
Sat, 09/07/2013 - 20:32
You did a great job on this bench, I bet the couple was thrilled with it
I made these shelves for the top of my work bench to keep from going insane,,,,they are 57" tall with shelves every 14", 8 feet long and 16" deep. I had to loose 2-18" deep shelves to accomodate my drill press. , I used 5/8" plywood for the shelves and 1 by 12 and a 1x4 for the top shelf. Everything is glued and screwed. STURDY like a rock! I took a long time to over engineer these shelves, should have taken about 3-4 hours or less but I took my time...warped pine makes life ugly use the best wood you can afford.- See more at: http://ana-white.com/2014/09/free_plans/easy-economical-garage-shelving…
Modified Anna White planked sideboard plan. Made the unit smaller and changed the center cabinet to a wine rack. This is my very first piece of furniture. It's not perfect, but I love how it turned out. Routed the edge of the top to add detail and used a tablesaw to square edges of 2x4's for a sharper look. Fits nicely under my husband's antique mirror.
Based on Ana's 2x4 patio furniture blog and plan wirh some modifications.
Built all in cedar.
Seats are 1x6.
Seat back height is at 36"
Backs are 1x6 .
Cushions are from Home Depot:
Bozanto Sunbrella Deep Seating Cushions
24" x 24" seats with 6" thickness
Back cushions are at least 6" thick.
2200 UV hour fade life.
Aceent cushion are from Lowes.
Stain is Cabot Gold Sunlit Walnut put on with 2 coats.
Covers are custom ordered from Covers and all. Www.coversandall.ca
Estimated all in cost lumber, supplies, stain, covers - $2,500.
Much cheaper less than half than the retail cost for similar quality patio furniture.
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Ana White Admin
Thu, 08/11/2022 - 20:31
Great set up!
This looks awesome, I foresee many projects being built here!