3 chairs- Love that these are strong enough to hold even me. I placed these in the bedroom as lounge chairs in front of the TV (see http://ana-white.com/2013/09/mini-media-center)
Thank you so much for these plans! As soon as I saw them, I knew I HAD to build it! I absolutely love it - and now all my friends are asking for one!
I chose to use 3/4" plywood for the back board as it's what I had on hand. I used my kreg jig and just attached it with pocket hole screws.
Edited: After posting pictures of my finished shelf on facebook, I've had friends request I build them shelves. I've just completed my NINTH shelf! The picture shown is the first set of 3 that I finished and have already been delivered to their new home. :)
Thanks again!
In reply to WOW, you got on it! by Ana White Admin
Mon, 11/23/2015 - 23:11
Thank you so much! I loved building it and have had a request from friends for SIX more! 
I built the 4x4 Truss Beam table and bench and followed Ana White's instructions along with Shanty2Chic.
Instructions and design were easy to follow and was a lot of fun to create.
Here's my take on the Tryde Coffee Table. The only modification that I made was in the legs. Instead of untreated 4x4s, I used a 2x4, 1x4, 2x4 sandwich.
I also made the legs detachable for easy transport. This was done by drilling holes in the side piece and then screwing in these magic "screw/bolt" things [picture 5] into the leg. To assemble, I just pushed the legs through the holes, and then put a washer and nut on the bolts [picture 4].
[Candlesticks are made from logs with a hole bored in them and the coasters are coiled sisal rope held together with hot glue]
Tue, 04/17/2012 - 06:17
I remade all the trim work on my old house (it was tiny :) ) using pine, a router, and a stain very close to what you used there. Love the color!
And great job on the candles! Very original, might have to borrow the idea for my woodworking brother when he gets his own place. Great work!
I needed a place to store larger toys, but was nervous about having a toy box with a lid. This project was fun to make and did not take long to complete. I love the finished product!
I added a base moulding and mitered the edges, using wood filler to fill any gaps. I also added bun feet to match other furniture in the room. I love the stability (and forgiving nature!) of the bun feet. I'm really pleased with this project - it was my first time to use Ana White plans, and I will definitely be back for more! So much easier than my typical "start from scratch" project!
I built this cooler box using the plans posted here by "Jenny from Birds and Soap". Great plans, easy to follow. Thanks Jenny. As you can see, I made some cosmetic changes. The clock and "rare earth" magnets behind the front panel to catch the bottle caps. I also added a hook for a towel on the side. Turned out pretty cool looking.
plans and instruction were perfect. I made it for my son and daughter-in-law.
Thank you
I made this for my boy who's turning four tomorrow! (Sep 1st) He loves building forts and I don't mind rearranging the furniture, but set up and clean up is so time consuming, we'd both rather spend more time playing. This is an indoor tent, but I took it outside for pictures. Aside from the obvious difference of adding doors and a back, the changes I made from the original plans are: using an 8 foot 1x3 so the tent is 4 feet deep instead of 3. Instead of stapling the fabric on the 1x3s at the bottom, I wrapped the fabric around and used velcro so I could remove it for washing. I sewed a tube of fabric and attached it at the top to make removal easier. Time Investment is so long because of the sewing involved for the tent. If you have an Ikea near you, they've got this stuff called glaze paint (more of a stain, I think) in all different colors - it doesn't need a top coat (unless you want it shiny), it's solvent free and, are you ready? $6 for 12.something ounces, MORE than enough for this project. To make it even easier if you're using fabric instead of curtains like me and you've got the room, cut a 8ft 1x3 in half so you've got two 4ft pieces. Most quilting cotton at fabric stores is 44-45 inches wide selvedge to selvedge (the ends that don't fray) and if you follow the plan according to where to drill for the top bolt, you'll need 4-4.25 yards of fabric, depending on whether you are going to use velcro or staple. I would use 4.25 if using velcro, the fabric can go right over the top bar and over the other side if you don't want to sew a tube like I did. If you don't want to sew at all, use iron-on hem tape on the cut edges and iron on velcro. Make sure of placement of the velcro before ironing on. More pictures on my blog =)
I made this desk for my niece, and I am really happy with how it turned out. The bookshelf was really easy to make and came together well. My sister wanted a smaller sized desk, so I shortened the top and decided to make one of the sides a bookshelf instead of both sides. I think that made it a little less stable than it would have been if both sides were bookshelves but it still holds up well.
Mon, 01/06/2014 - 20:34
Hi this looks about the length I want for my four year old son. Can you provide the dimensions for this desk. I know I will have to alter the height as well.
This was my first project and I think it came out pretty nice. I changed the plans slightly as I wanted the base to be made out of 4x4. However, the only 4x4 you can by locally is treated, so I combined 2 2x4's and ran them through a jointer to get the look I wanted. I also ran the table top pieces through a jointer so that the edges would not show. This however made the top too narrow so I added a 2x4 to the top. So, the top is 4 2x19 with 1 2x4 in the middle.
i can't wait to start my next project!
Couldn’t find any barn door hardware that would fit the console, at least for a reasonable price. Made my own with aluminum strips and steel rollers, spray painted with a textured black paint.
Not my first project but this time, I took picture to add a brag post.
Not in a garage but in a washing room kind of.
Length: 8 feet
depth: 16 inches
I was alone to do it and it is not so easy... better to ask someone to help you
cost: don't remember exactly but there is 8 2*4 @8feet + one complete prenium plywood sheet 1/2. Should be around 75 CAD $
Fri, 11/25/2022 - 12:37
This looks amazing, thank you for posting to the brag board!
I desperately needed a podium to help me stay organized while I lectured in the classroom. After learning that none where available at my school or even in the county, I decided to "give it a go" and tried making one myself. This is what I came up with! You can access a step-by-step tutorial at http://sawgrasshome.com/
My Niece is 13 and into homemade hair bows, ribbons and jewelry. When I asked her mom what I could make for Colleen for her birthday? We settled upon three of Anna's $10 buck shelves and as a surprise a Jewelry cabinet with Elastic ribbons across front for her bows to be place on.
It was a big hit!
Thank you for your inspiration!
Best Regards,
Work Safely
Bob C.
I am an extreme beginner, this is my very first woodworking project ever. The hardest part was modifying the plans to accommodate the electric fireplace insert that I bought and our space. I wanted a fireplace surround with mantle but I wanted it significantly shorter than most traditional mantles. I used 1x8's for blocking to give the fireplace it's depth. I originally was painting it white with leftover paint we had from our baseboards, but I wanted to make sure it was durable so I went to go paint crystal clear polycrylic over top and it started to turn in the project yellow. I had to sand the project down and start painting again, I purchased a durable paint from dulux called melamine which I was told it does not require a topcoat and is extremely resistant ( we will see). Considering I have never used a drill,nail gun or power saws of any sort I'm really happy with how it turned out.
Fun project
This entertainment unit was inspired by the 4x4 x base pedestal dining table with planked wood top. It completes the set which also includes the Table, coffee table and lamp table.
All 4 pieces have the same top design
Made from 200mm x 50mm pine sleepers and finished with Cabots benchtop clear finish
Got a new (and larger, King sized) mattress this summer, and wanted to have a real bed/headboard for the 1st time ever instead of just using one of those metal frames. Looked online for awhile, and somehow stumbled on this site - and so so glad I did, it saved me tons of $$! I really liked the farmhouse beds from PB, so decided to modify the plans from here to look more like that one - with a solid headboard and footboard (I used plywood for it).
It took me a long time to finish because I did all the sanding by hand, and used a hand saw to make cuts that I didn't get done when I bought the wood (the only power tool I own is a drill - and prior to this I'd only ever used it for drilling to hang shelves on the wall).
I've definitely got the building bug now, and have so many ideas for other projects I want to tackle. Thank you so much for this site and all the inspiration! Even though its not absolutely perfect, I absolutely love my new bed!
Thu, 09/08/2011 - 07:03
You should be very proud of this piece, it looks wonderful! Very nice work with the hand saw and sanding, you worked hard and it shows!
Thu, 09/08/2011 - 11:46
I have been thinking about this project for some time. You should be proud this is a great bed.
My wife and I needed space in our kitchen to store various items. This cabinet works perfectly for that purpose.
Fri, 09/27/2013 - 21:17
That paint colour is beautiful. As is the pantry, very well done. I wish you could find out the name and brand of the colour. It is stunning.
Fri, 09/27/2013 - 21:17
That paint colour is beautiful. As is the pantry, very well done. I wish you could find out the name and brand of the colour. It is stunning.
Mon, 09/30/2013 - 05:30
I believe this was the color. Red Brick S-H-170 by Behr. Hope that helps.
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AllenB
Wed, 01/15/2014 - 06:19
chairs
what are the different sizes for children's Adirondack chairs