Wood Outdoor Seating Set
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I wanted an outdoor lounge. My partner had to work so he helped me get started and I finished it alone. He surprised me a build a corner table to complete the look.
I love it !!
Donna H.
I wanted an outdoor lounge. My partner had to work so he helped me get started and I finished it alone. He surprised me a build a corner table to complete the look.
I love it !!
Donna H.
I went with a 1x6 on the bottom so that I would be able to display more than just pictures. So far they are working great and I love them.
I used the kreg jig, filled the holes with wood filler and then painted them white.
This was my first project! I took my time, learning many lessons as I went and borrowing tools from friends. Although there are some flaws, I am so proud of these chairs. They look awesome on our front porch and are the perfect spot to relax after work and watch the sun set with a glass of wine. After building the first chair which fit my husband (6'3" tall), I decided to slightly change the angle of the second chair such that the depth better suited me (5'4" tall and short legged). Thanks for the inspiration Ana, I can't wait to start my next project!
wife wanted some new tables.
I picked up wood working as an indoor hobby during the Coronavirus and working from home. I was doing everything on the floor in my garage until I saw these plans for the Pony Wall Workbench. I'm 6'4 so having a bench to work at is such a savor for my back. I didn't have as much room, so I just used the 8 foot section and dropped the miter saw into the middle, two drawers on either side. I'm a big golf fan as well, so I spiced it up with some old golf balls I had laying around for drawer knobs!
I really appreciate this site and all the plans. I'm looking forward to many new builds, not on the ground haha!
My granddaughter picked the stain color.
K-man
When I built the Mom's Train Table, I wanted the top to flip to look like an actual painted train table. That meant while the kiddo was playing trains, he wouldn't be able to access the storage below the plywood. To solve that problem, I used almost the entire storage space for two drawers, one for trains, one for track. The drawers were built on wooden slides, using 1x4" pieces for the sides and backs. The slides were waxed to slide better. Since the drawers allow access to the inside of the table, I also decided not to add the "access hole" to the center of the plywood top.
Fri, 10/19/2012 - 20:18
Unreal!You could use this for lego too & glue base plates to it.
As part of my backyard overhaul I've added an outdoor shower and chalkboard against the wall of the house. There's also a small sand pit and deck area, so the shower comes in handy to wash the dirty feet. I had a few pallets sitting under the deck for years and finally put them to use. Some cuts here and there and some sanding and they look great. For the floor mat I just cut the pallet piece you can see in one of the photos in half and framed it with treated 2x4". The chalkboard is a plain sheet of 2x4' project board primed and painted several coats with flat black exterior paint. I used this over the 'chalkboard' paint because it's exterior grade. It works great, even better than chalkboard paint imo. The frame is made of the cut slats of the pallet, just glued and nailed on. The fence also is a cut pallet. I just made random cuts about half way through on varying angles which resulted in two mirrored halves of the pallet. They fit the space perfectly. I love the random look of it and may give it some paint eventually.
Built this from the mini farmhouse bedside table plans, but decided to use the lathe on the legs (which also added a lot of time). This was one of the first furniture projects I've done and it was pretty easy to follow the plans.
Thu, 01/12/2017 - 10:15
adorable! the turned legs add alot of character too!
I loved the design that Lady Goats and Ana had created but it wasn't quite right for me, so I used the 'essence' of the coop and tweaked it.
I had some leftover metal roofing sheets from a tool storage area I'd made so used this on the roof, and also made the roof a pent shape. I moved the doors to the side, and also reduced the size of the planter. Next to the planter I've made a lift up hatch so that I can more easily replace the water and feeders.
I've added in a 2m x 1.8m (approx. 6.5ft by 6 ft) run so that the little chicks are safe and can run about from their coop.
The whole coop is covered in stainless steel rodent mesh so not only can foxes not get in (our main predator in the UK) but also rats and mice won't be able to get in to take their food and bring their disease.
I undercoated all the wood and then double-coated in exterior weather-proof gloss. Inside the coop I triple coated (I wanted to be thorough!) and also sealed every single joint in the whole build to avoid water penetration as well as mites setting up camp. It's already very easy to clean and hopefully should last a long time.
Hope that you like what I've done here. I'm so pleased with the results but pretty tricky to do by myself.
I'm learning, learning, learning though :-)
P.S. Sorry that the pics below aren't the correct way up -I don't know how to make them appear in the right direction.....
I'm a high school teacher and like flexible seating. I needed something that is very sturdy and can take a beating from teenagers. I used Ana's "2x4 Outdoor Sofa" plan, made it longer, added some extra braces, and here it is! My new classroom couch.
Julie Stanfill
I built this console for my living room. I love the style and the color of the console of shanty2chic and I wanted the same.
Thanks for the plan and inspiration.
Sun, 09/01/2013 - 06:46
You did a great job! Any tips or hints about steps that you may have done differently from the plan, or found challenging or got you stuck?
I modified the legs to fit a counter height table
I made the seat 25in tall to fit a 36in table...
Changed the top a bit, but otherwise matches the plans.
Me and my wife bought a new house, and instead of paying 1000$ for coffee/end tables and a tv stand I decided to go out and buy a Ryobi kit and kreg jig and followed these plans. Must say everything turned out awesome and love how heavy and sturdy they are. Can't get over how easy these plans are to follow !! Now I can't stop building things 🤷
Following the plans on your site, I decreased the angle to 3 degrees, used 5" pine tongue and groove stock, 1x2 & 1x3 firring strips at the corners and lengthened them 1" at the bottom to create legs. They are very sturdy and look great on the front porch and poolside.
Thanks for sharing the original plans!
Brian in Weatherford, TX
A fun project we did with my 12 y/o niece and husband. It was fun and fairly easy. We distressed the wood by using a copper brushalong the grain and used nails to make holes. We chose rustoleum sunbleached stain hoping to create and washed out gray driftwood look. It took about an hour to put together. The next day I sanded and stained , left it dry for the rest of the day then sealed it with polycrylic spray. The hardest part was getting up 2 flights of stairs, solid wood, it was heavy. The headboard was a little tall we thought. Plans are originally for Full so as bed gets more narrow the height becomes more noticeable. I thought about cutting down the legs a bit but after we got it in the room we thought it looked fanastic. We love love love it.
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 12:42
So beautiful! I love the height - what a nice project! Love the finish too!
My daughter needed a loft bed to give her more floor and storage space in her bedroom. I modified the original plans to fit her twin XL bed, which is 5 inches longer than a regular bed. I also added an extra 2x6 across the back two posts for extra support.
Cutting and assembly was relatively easy; I glued every joint and used pocket holes per the instructions. I sanded using 80, 120 and 220 grit. The finish is a Minwax "parchment" water-based stain, with 3 coats of Polycrylic. All pocket holes were pre-drilled prior to finishing.
I assembled the platform and footboard in the garage and brought it into the house as a single unit; same with the headboard. I brought in the rails separately. To assemble, I marked 1 1/4 inches from the outside post edges, and used wood scraps/clamps to align and hold the rails while securing them with pocket hole screws.
My daughter's mattress is very high; it rises only about an inch below the top of the top rail. So I build a bed-length shelf which also had the added benefit of providing a little more height/protection against her rolling out of bed in the middle of the night (see pics).
In all, I was surprised at how long this took me. Probably because I'm a novice and this was only my 2nd project. The totals are:
- Cut and assembly: 14 hours
- Sanding: 25 hours
- Finishing: 2 days
After finishing, I left all pieces in the garage for 5 days to air-out before bringing into the house.
Total cost the lumber was $125, 1 qt stain @ $13, 1/2 gal Polycrylic @ $50 per gal, and $20 hardware for a total of just over $200.
Tue, 03/15/2016 - 22:17
I am curious what your mattress size was here, please educate me as I think I will have a similar issue. I liked the shelf idea you did!
In reply to mattress size by mariad444
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:52
My mattress size was twin XL.
Thu, 04/09/2020 - 09:05
Nice job! Did you add just 5 inches to the length, making it 8'5"?
In reply to Nice job! Did you add just 5… by cmt2012
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 13:56
Yes, all I did was add 5 inches to the length. In hindsight I should have measured her room because the total length including the steps is about 3 inches short of the room... great, it fits, but alot of "things" drop through the slot like socks, candy wrappers, etc. Good luck!
So we finished construction on a new house in September and my wife wanted to buy a $3000 table for our keeping/breakfast room. I bet her a new TV that I could do it for 10% of that.
It's not perfect... there are some gaps between the boards and especially between the breadboard and those perpendicular to them... but it still looks amazing. And. Ow I have a new TV.
As soon as I saw this project I bought the material and built it in a day. The paint , stain and seal took a bit longer but just because you have to wait for second coats. I recommend for anyone building this chair to measure twice before cutting the legs.
We built three of these for a women and children's shelter. We had friends help us with various aspects of the project. The colors are definitely more vibrant in person. Table tops are painted with chalkboard paint. Because we built three, it took three weeks with some down time here and there. Haven't sat down and figured cost but I know other bragposts have included them if you are curious.
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 20:49
This is beauitful I love the colors! The children are going to love them too! Keep doing God's work!
Mon, 02/25/2013 - 20:57
It is amazing that you built these for a women and children's shelter. You are truly using your talents for good. :) Thank you for the inspiration.
In reply to What a Blessing! by yurra-bazain
Wed, 02/27/2013 - 17:47
Thank you for the sweet comment. God gives us gifts that I feel we should bless others with. Heading over to check out your blog! :)
Fri, 06/28/2013 - 22:27
Hi! I absolutely love the colors you used (and the chalkboard paint is pretty awesome as well). I did have a question. I saw your question about the type of material to keep costs down. The 1 in material in my town is way more expensive than 3/4 in quality Purebond plywood. Do you think the plywood would hold up? This would be much more cost effective and leave some change to do a couple of extra small projects. Thank you in advance for your help!
Tue, 07/23/2013 - 05:12
MrsPowers, I am just now seeing your comment, my apologies! I don't see why the plywood wouldn't hold up, but unfortunately, I am not the one to ask. I am still quite the novice! I had asked about material for the top because I originally didn't want to buy the pre-made round tops. However, time got away from us, so we ended up just biting the bullet and buying them after all. If you are on Facebook, you will probably get a question answered quicker there. Ana's wall name on Facebook is Knockoff Wood. Best wishes on your future projects and sorry I couldn't be of more help!