Thank You for this Headboard Plan. It was very easy. Other than painting it I completed it in less than 3 hours. A nail gun sure saves some time. Everyone loved it. They wanted me to put clear coat on it because it looked really good, but I ended up painting it to match my other bedroom furniture which is Black.
Scott Boyd
There are no plans for this as I just winged it one week when my son was in between summer camp and school.
The nicest thing about this chest is I used all scrap wood that was just collecting (saw)dust. The cost of the drawer pulls is what will get you, but then without them, the chest would not be as nice.
Using a piece of plywood that was ~24" X 48"
the case is 16hx30wx8d
Cut the ply wood into three equal widths
3@ 8x48 (you will loose a bit due to the kerf of the saw)
from two of the pieces cut off 16" for the sides
from the remaining piece, cut 2@ 16 for the interior dividers between drawers
these will be cut down a bit more so they fit inside the case
rabbit the edges of the top and bottom and two side so they fit together nicely.
Then dado two slots for the interior dividers.
You can dress up the front facing of the plywood with small strips of wood. Use the same size strips to make dividers between drawers, and drawer guides.
For the drawers a simple box with a stylish face will do. Add a bit more class by using a router on the draw face edge with an ogee or small round over.
We recently moved and wanted a larger table. My wife came across this website and it had the table we wanted! I have never built anything before so this was my first attempt at something like this and we are very happy with the results! More builds to come.
Sun, 01/19/2014 - 18:04
Your table looks beautiful! I am getting ready to build the same table tomorrow! What are the dimensions of your table top?
My take on the Farmhouse Table
We have a vent-less gas wall heater, but had no mantel for hanging stockings. Thanks to the new plan, we have the perfect solution! We already had the 2X4s left over from the simple panel bed project, so we only purchased hooks and stains for this.
We shortened the width to accommodate 4 stockings instead of 5 (we cut the 2 cross pieces 9 inches shorter). We also decided to add a large 2X6 cap to mimic a mantel, which really seems to tie it all together much better. We love this and have ideas now on how to make slight changes so it will more easily slide "over"/around the wall heater
(yes, we are not keeping it that close while stockings are hung, so as to not risk catching fire)
Outdoor Sectional
My wife found a birdhouse she liked online, so I did my usual and made one with my own flare and design. This is a two story birdhouse with and feeder on the side. Welcome to the Bird Bed and Breakfast.
More Info / Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Hanging-Basket-Column/
This project is an expansion from my project (Pallet Planter Box) posted 2+ years ago. The pallet planters are holding up great but the finish was looking dull after a couple of years in the sun. I decided to refinish them with a darker walnut stain (vs. original red oak). At the same time, I thought it would be a good time to upgrade the planters. To provide flowers for the deck, my wife had been talking about a hanging basket column that could be placed in the ground or in pots. We found something we liked in a catalog; but to me, the price of $86 per column seemed pretty high for something so simple. So, I created this very simple project from 4x4 lumber, end caps, base plates and hangers. I made it a little more complicated by cutting down the 4x4s to match the decorative end cap dimensions but that isn’t really necessary. We are very happy with the results and the cost; it was less than $20/post to make. Now we have hanging baskets and the planters to provide seasonal flowers
Barn Door Console with mango wood top.
Built off the Ana White plans with a few bespoke adjustments.
Mike Fitzmaurice (West Coast, New Zealand)
I have used the farm table plan many many times! My customers always love the classic look the table offers. I decided to switch it up a bit by adding 45 degree angle support brackets to the legs. So far the look has been a hit!
Took the plans from the laundry dresser and adjusted them so it would hold 6 laundry baskets. My wife wanted a counter she could throw the clothes on and fold right there so this worked well for our needs. Added some trim to the end to match the shoe bench we built in our drop zone right outside laundry room.
Stained with Cabot deck stain, mahogany flame
Got a load of wood out of a friends barn and decided it was time for a coffee table. Couldn't find anything that I really loved at any store or that wasn't made of saw dust or a million dollars. So I decided to make my own. Turned out pretty nice and its as solid as can be, actually quite heavy so it doubles nicely as an ottoman or extra seat.
We don't have a useable basement, or a garage, so we knew that our first project had to be a multipurpose one- both a workbench and a kitchen island. We changed the dimensions of this plan to make it counter height as well as slightly wider and taller. Additionally, we had some concerns about being able to get the finished product out of the kitchen and out of the house if/when we eventually move. So, we made the pieces in the following parts:
-4 legs
-Shelf and shelf supports
-top and top supports
We then proceeded to use 2.5" 16 gauge bolts to bold all the parts together for easy disassembly. We are thrilled with the results!
Sun, 01/26/2014 - 14:49
Great job on your island/work bench! What a smart idea too make it detachable for moving. And your finish looks super!
My husband helped me build this awhile back. Not perfect, but for a first build, I am pretty happy with how it turned out. Still need some new baskets to go with;)
This was my first time building anything from scratch! I used the plan "Mudroom Bench with Easy Drawers" for the bottom section. I did not make any modifications, but I did have some trouble with the drawers. First I made the drawers 1/8" wider than the available space (after adding the hardware); so to resolve that I had to notch out the frame and sink one of the drawer slides.
I never realized how finicky drawers can be, but I learned a lot from this project, and my family loves the finished product.
I chose not to use the plan for the hutch, because the cost was starting to creep up, I didn't want walls on the left and right. So I just added bead board directly the wall (glue and brads) and added some trim. For the upper unit (cubbie), I just made a basic structure out of 1x10's, and I used some bead board scrap as a backer (turned the pattern out). I then sunk a couple of anchoring screws into the back (which will be hidden behind baskets) and added a couple of decorative shelf brackets for added stability.
We wanted to create a table to fit perfectly within the space of our living room. It turned out great. Using the pocket holes definitely helped and gives it a more professional finish. We stained it with early american and then used pickling.
My wife and I were looking for a new dining table, the one we had was a bar height which worked well for our daughters high chair, but she was going to be transitioning to a booster seat . We shopped around and had sticker shock at the cost of a dining room set. We enjoy playing board games and I had been looking into possible buying a board gaming table, but those more expensive and some had long lead times as well. I tossed out the idea that I could make our table and my wife agreed but gave me a deadline. I had built a few smaller pieces before but nothing like this. I based my plans off the farmhouse table for the top and used store bought legs. The top needed to be sturdy since it is not attached to the base, I did add blocking on the back so the top doesn’t move around and it is heavy enough that it doesn’t flip up if you lean on it. I moved the typical supports down to the bottom of the side rails and added a ¾” piece of MDF that I had for the gaming top. We used spray adhesive to attach some batting and used blue suede for the gaming surface since we are fans of Doctor Who. I added handles to the top on the inside to help when it is moved off the table for gaming. I built the bench too and made it so we could slide it under the table to save on space when we did not need it. The other chairs are hand me downs and Salvation Army finds that we spray painted. The only addition that I have to make is to build some sort of cup holders.
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 19:43
this is awesome! I hope to build a board game coffee table. I love your idea of the table top.
In reply to this is awesome! I hope to by handmadewithash
Tue, 05/03/2016 - 08:59
I like your Star Wars marquee, I might have to clear some wall space for that.
Changed the width, added shelf dividers. Used three six inch wide boards for shelves (actual width is 5 1/2 inches each) 16 1/2 total, perfect for the project. Used poplar. Mini barn door kit from Amazon. Put a strip of felt with adhesive on the lower back side of the door and on the front inside of the U bracket guide to prevent scratching.
This is the Seesaw I made for our Granddaughters, plans were easy to follow and the girls love it.
sawhorseworkshop
Wed, 09/13/2023 - 09:31
You dd such a fantastic job! Thank you for sharing.
This was my first big project from Ana's site. I had so much fun building it, I didn't quite get the "X" right, so I left it off. Hope it doesn't hurt the strength. I made it for a friend of mine as a wedding present. I can't wait to give it to her.
My family was so struck by what I was able to accomplish!
Can't wait to make one for my home!
