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This was our first project using Ana's plans. I wanted a new table for our kitchen area. I didn't have a lot of room so we modified the small pub table to 3.5x3.5. We also used wood planks for the top instead. We also left a 2 inch lip instead of having it flush. Love it!

Original Plans: http://ana-white.com/2011/03/pubcounter-height-table-seats-6

I wanted to find a perfect entryway table and looked EVERYWHERE for one that fit what I had made up in my head - then I finally thought - duh, I'll just make it. So I did! And I ADORE it. To top it off, 4 months later, Ikea came out with the exact project I had made (colors and all) for more than double what it cost to make it! 

I started with the sturdy workbench plans ( http://www.ana-white.com/2011/03/sturdy-work-bench ) but enlarged it to 38x64x33 to accommodate my new CNC machine.  The plans give you enough enformation so that making a size change it very easy.  I used scrap wood I had and Plywood so the project only cost $85.00 to build.  I didn't have many 2x4's so I used the 2x6's I had instead.  Very sturdy table that took about 4 hours to build.

Thanks,

Janet Fox

I made the two different sized tables to accomodate the size of the room and to not encroach on the window too much.

Built a breakfast table using the plans from the Tryde console table (just increased the height of the legs). Fits perfectly in the nook in our kitchen, built it on a sunday afternoon, then just needed a day or two to stain and poly. 

We don't have a Kreg Jig, so we combined the original Farmhouse Table plan (with the 2x2 supports) with the dimensions of the Updated Farmhouse Table plan. We had to adjust the size of the benches to accommodate the shorter table.

The finished product is great, but keep in mind it's pretty heavy! We built the legs and top separately in our basement and assembled them in the dining room.

The chair is going to be used by my daughter in dance class. She will be sitting on the back and doing an arabesque on the seat. Because of this we added extra support to the back to make it wide enought to sit on. We also added extra support to the frame of the chair to make it sturdier. It also makes the bottom heavier, So the chair is less likely to tip it over.

Great weekend project!!! 

I loved Patrick's Jelly Cabinet, so I figured I would tackle one on my own. I used the oxidized finish that I saw on a different project on this blog, and it is quickly becoming my favorite finish. I added some cabinet hardware of course, and it all came together quite nicely from the plans given.

Approximate cost was $85 for lumber and another $10 for hardware. It took me a few days, as I just worked on it here and there.

Thanks for any comments or suggestions!

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These are fun little shelves that I made with left over wood from larger projects.  We have split loyalties in our house that's why we made both Toronto and Detroit. Lol!  It's a really simple project that ends up looking great.

Took us two weeks to get this monster built, but we could not be happier with it.  Used weathered oak stain on entire table.  

We followed the links below to create our bed frame and headboard. The last link had some good tips that helped us. My big contribution: Use bolts to fasten everything together. Taking careful measurements I created a track for for the 2x4 spacer. This makes setup of the spacer incredibly easy. Then I put all three benches together and drilled 3/8 holes and used 3/8 bolts, washers, and wingnuts to fasten. This makes everything easy to setup and take down. http://ana-white.com/2010/03/plans-reclaimed-wood-look-headboard-king-s…

Great table which serves as our everyday table, easily fits 6 people 

In the plans of selling our home and move from Indiana to Washington, I visited  Ana's website I was able to build this easy, simple attractive outdoor furniture to give a little "Curb Appeal" Besides the couchs, I made a corner table. The cushions are made for chairs and the pillows are cheap pillows with new covers that my wife made. Sad thing about this is I hate to leave. I will just have to make another set some day?

Costume closets aren't just for girls. A great place for all the superhero, pirate and ninja clothes.

We needed a way to confine the dogs in one room when not supervised to protect our new living room furniture.  I wasn't willing to pay the price it would cost for a gate large enough (if I could even find one), so I started the hunt for a plan. I couldn't find exactly what I wanted so I took ideas from several and this is the result. This folds into itself and against the pass thru bar when not in use.