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Very straightforward, but extremely functional

I followed the plans with 3 modifications.

Modification #1: To add more structural support, I used 6 more 2x2s. 3 of them went directly under the 1x3s that made up the seat. 3 of them went at the bottom, flush with the lower 1x3s at the base, right by the legs. I did not pre-cut these! I measured the lengths and did the cuts as I needed them because they needed to be a snug fit-had to use the hammer to lightly tap them into place before securing with 2 in nails. For the middle 2x2s, I tonailed in a couple of 1 1/2 nails to keep the 2x2 from twisting/spinning (because I didn't use 2 nails to attach it the first time!) See the pictures for closeups. 

Modification #2: I stained and polyurethaned the legs.  Stain color is MInwax Jacobean (The other stained parts of the stool don't need staining, but mine are because I used scrap wood for this build and they were already stained.)

Modification #3: Padding and wrapping and slipcover - I purchased a 15x17x2 inch foam pad for the top of the stool. I had some 1/4 batting in my craft room. I used an upholstery stapler ($10 at Hobby Lobby + an extra box of staples) to attach the batting. I wrapped it around the sides and top, securing it along the sides of the cube with the stapler. I used a spray adhesive to glue down the foam pad. Then, I wrapped 1 more layer of the batting over the top of the foam pad, securing along the cube edges. I flipped the whole stool over, trimmed the batting edges, leaving enough to fold over and staple onto the base frame. I made the slipcover as instructed in the link provided in the plans, but I had to take the measurements from my stool NOT their measurements, due to the extra bulk created by the batting and foam pad.  I used 1/2 in seam allowances on all seams, leaving 2 extra inches at the bottom. After making the cover and fitting it, I turned the stool upside down and stapled the cover to the frame, making sure that it all looked neat and secure. Tip: Some of the staples didn't fully sink into the wood so I had to use a hammer and a nail set to get them really secure.  I added a felt slider to each leg.

Finished dimenstions are 19 in high, 18 in (long sides), 16 in (short sides).

Enjoy your build and hope it turns out great!

This was a pretty easy project! It took my husband about 2 hours to cut and assemble and really required very little wood and materials. The long part was sanding, staining, and sealing it as we wanted to make sure it can withstand being in use in the bathroom. Looks great and we're really happy with how it turned out! We'll probably add the slats on the bottom sometime later.

This was my first project and I loved it!!  Can't wait to do more!!

From Ana White kids  kitchen plans

Thank you!

My kids loves their mini kitchen!! 

I borrowed the idea from the dog kennel plans, made obvious modification, and this is what it became. Enjoy!

Lots of kreg jig work, but remarkably easy to do when following the plan. This was my first "big" carpentry job and it went very well. I asked my 3-year-old which color he wanted, so "Magical Merlin" blue it is!

This was a fun and unique project. I've always wanted a farm house table. But to make this project so special my Father gave me Oak wood from the land that I grew up on. There is a small "accent" trim of Iron wood. I remember that tree before it was cut down. Being that all the boards were rough cut; I had to plain them all to equal thickness. But not one board was exactly equal width. So we made the outside "bread board" ends all the same, then let the inner boards remain slightly uneven in width. So the table ended up being 71" x 61" Iwas going for a very large square table and came close. But it fits our space perfectly! The other unique element of this table is that we designed it so the top of the legs show as part of the table top. The legs are 4 x 4 oak posts that came from the white fence in the front yard of my childhood home. We had to take them down to 3 x 3 and they even have some nails still in them. So much characher in this table. It is rock solid and doesn't move! And my daughter has already claimed it when it gets passed down. It will out live me for sure! :)

Chairs are next ;)

My very first furniture piece from scratch! It isn't exactly square or level, but my 19-yo loves it and he says I am the best "cooker, sewer, and can do anything!" I think that's reward enough. I made this with 2.5" screws, but after completing this I immediately went out to buy a kreg jig. I made it out of pine because I knew I would be painting it. I look forward to many more projects in the future. My husband said to me the other day "can I ask you a question?" And I said "yes, I will build our kitchen cabinets one day." All he could do is laugh.

I needed a cabinet for my $300 bathroom remodel that fit in with the rustic, handmade vibe. I sort of hoard old windows so this was a perfect opportunity to use one. The full details and tutorial are on my blog- http://OnBlissStreet.com

Teenager designed - mother approved DIY storage bed.

I knew a guy taking down a big red oak tree and figured it was my opportunity to make an awesome red oak slab table. I ended up using my buddies giant band saw to cut them, and it took what felt like forever for the moisture to soak out of the slabs. After that I spent hours and hours sanding, and I now know red oak is super hard hahaha. However the staining and coat of poly took no time at all. But I did blow about $300 on 1" thick steel pipe. Then coated that in black spray paint that gives it a hammered look. But I am thrilled on how it turned out, it is very unique. And very very heavy.

Video of the Build:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH3ABM3X3uE

Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Garden-Trellis/

This adjustable garden trellis for cucumber/pea/bean vines is a quick project for the vegetable garden. The trellis gets the vines off the ground and is more productive in less space. No giant rotting cucumbers to find three weeks after the rest have matured. It is made from small lumber and twine. Paint is optional but gives a nice pop of color. Just in time for the rapid growth of summer!

We made this sewing/craft table by combining plans from the modular office. It was a big job but SO worth it! We love your plans and use them all the time!

Submitted by Candace Ann Williams