Wood Console Table
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Used your idea with a few modifications
Used your idea with a few modifications
Built this for my daughter's 2nd birthday. Now her dresses, shoes, jewelry, etc. are organized and easily accessible! Of course she immediately threw out the clothes, called it a boat, and climbed inside. At least its being put to use!
This was built using the Cyndi Console Table plan as the basis. I modified it slightly by adding inset doors and trim between the drawers and doors. I thought that his gives it a more balanced look and feel.
I finished it by painting it two toned using Olympic One Burning Bush (red) and Arabian Sands (beige top).
I love how this turned out.
So not all of the measurements in this plan are correct, and it doesn't include any top for the table nor does it box in the back side of the tilt out. The instructions are also very scant. The table comes out very heavy and this design probably could have been done without the heavy 2x4's. I'm used to Ana's designs and this "lady goat" is not close to Ana's work. Definitely glad I have some experience otherwise this would have been a bust. Also with a little Googling, I found that 1/2" metal conduit clamps turned upside down work great for holding the kettle and keeping the heat off of the wood.
Been in need of shelving and new desk space for the family for a while. Used this post (https://www.ana-white.com/community-projects/ladder-filing-cabinet) as inspiration and then used Autocad to lay it out to fit its space. Took way longer than planned after hurting my back shortly after starting(unrelated) and then just having a busy life with work, family, church, etc. Very proud of the outcome.
I wanted to do the under drawer cabinet slides, but the width and weight of the drawer put too much stress on the slides, so I created pieces to hold the hardware on the sides.
It is just under 12' wide from end to end and 7' tall.
Oh. Em. Gee. The best bench ever. Like, ever, ever. Sturdy as all get out and dude, it's CHEAP. Each bench cost $12.50, man! Of course, this is minus glue, screws, paint, etc.... The second one went up so fast, I could hardly believe it.... I love these benches so hard.
The only thing I wondered about was the 45 degree, angled supports in the middle. In the ones that Brook put together for the plan's photos, they're angled differently than in the actual plans. I put them together according to the plans because I think they look a bit more balanced that way. Thoughts?
Mon, 05/21/2012 - 10:48
Your description had me laughing. I think it looks great!
Had some tired old mirrors but needed some new ones for the house. Used some left over 6 by 1s to try out my new router and make some new frames. Also wanted to try out the new Minwax Classic Grey stain on something. I like the look it has given it.
I built this bed for my wife for Mother's Day. I loved the idea of the drawers and I knew she would love the scrap wood look, and lucky for me it just so happened I had a lot of scrap wood. The build was pretty simple other than it was my first time doing drawer slides. I went with the ball bearing slides which were a little tricky to get just perfect, but with a little patience and finding a few tricks along the way I was able to complete this project in a couple days. I also added a simple headboard. I made 1x6 legs connected by (2) 1x4s horizontally with pocket screws. Next I cut a piece of 3/8 plywood the dimension of the headboard wanted so I would have something to nail the 1x scrap pieces to. Finally I trimmed the edges out with 1x2s and stained to match the bed. These are great plans and I loved the fact that I didn't have to be perfect when it came to staining it, all my whoops-a-daisies just turned into character instead of flaws like they normally would!!
My daughter got a bunny from her teacher (shaking fist in frustration) and I thought it would be a good opportunity to teach her some skills. I was inspired by the toy bunny hutch. When she finished she said, " I can make anything now" so mission accomplished!
My Kid loved his new bed, I made an extra storage for his toys in the space under the bed so he can play.
Juan Carlos C.
I made this see saw for my baby boy for his 3rd birthday. He loved it! Thanks Ana!
Sat, 05/11/2013 - 02:32
There are several birthday ideas that can help creating mesmerizing moments, if applied correctly. Do not hesitate to explore your unusual side, if you want to surprise others.
This is the first piece of furniture I have ever built. I am real happy with how it came out. Spent nearly nothing on it. All the wood is from oak and pine pallets I found on the street. The top piece ended up being the first piece I found and it came exactly as it is, not a typical pallet but was the perfect piece for the top. The brass hinges and lock were found around the house and the front handle is from an old dresser trashed on the curb. The top opens in order to create some easy access storage space. The wheels came off a vintage TV rolling table. Nothing I could afford would have looked this good.
This was an awesome project and very manageable. My only problem (besides filling the pocket holes) was the measurement for the side trim (1x2x11 1/4) - my 1x12 measured a little larger so I had to re-cut those to fit. Should have checked it out earlier. I thought about adding doors to the lower half but then changed my mind because of how nice it looked. Love it!!
I made one of these for my dining room table and my family liked it so much I made 2 more. The last one I made from a live edge piece of black locust and made the base out of black limba. The second one my daughter wanted a little wider so I used a 1X10 instead of a 1X8. A lot of fun to make and everyone really likes them.
Keith Ullrich of Windsor Woodworks
We made the top a solid piece, so we wouldn't have to deal with food getting in the cracks.
We modified the measurements to fit our space, it measures 48" w x 16" d x 36" h. I absolutely love this island!
This was my first build and it took me about a week to finish. My son has an L shaped room due his closet being the laundry room. This plan was perfect for his room and provided tons of storage. I could not find baskets that I liked so I just made bins using 1x2 for front and backs, left over scraps for sides and 1/4 plywood for bottoms then stained them. The approx cost for each bin was 5 dollars. I made my own chalk paint and painted them the same as the antique dresser i found on craigslist that I refinished.
My first project and I love how it turned out
This was my second Ana White project and I LOVE IT. In the picture you only see the first coat of paint. This bunk bed is so heavy duty, even I can sleep with my girls in there in case they need me - we love it
When I built it I did not have a Kreg Jig yet so I bought a teeny tiny little one hole pocket hole thing- so it took me propably an hour longer than it should have... now with the real deal Kreg bam I'm laughing!!!
I already have three friends wanting me to build them one too (there is no store here to buy bunkbeds... everything is with shipping and we live remote in Dawson City so there is A LOT of shipping cost...
I buy the way could not find this awesome plan online but I have Ana White's "The Handbuilt Home" Book where it is in!
I followed Ana's plans for the farmhouse table and bench. This was my first project and it turned out really well! The flash makes some of the table top look discolored but it does not look like that in person - just a weird flash thing I think :)
The project took me about a week - table and bench and I only worked on it during nap times and when the kiddos went to sleep! The original plan was for a 96 inch table - I shortened mine to 75 inches to fit our dining room.
A great dining room table for us and it cost around $200 for both table and bench.
I am so proud that I actually built something that my family can use and I get so many compliments on!
Thanks, Ana!!!
I found a picture of this online but couldn't find the instructions on how it was built. With some trial and error, I recreated the illusion.
Watching the video is the easiest way to see how it works. I've included a drawing which is linked in the video description.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3vbaZP2cL8
Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Illusion/
Sun, 03/16/2014 - 07:41