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plan supplied by Ana
plan supplied by Ana
Built of these bedside tables using Ana's book. The plan was very clear to understand and the cut and supplies list took a lot the guess work out of the project. Instead of using a circular saw I used a portable Dewalt table saw. This worked extremely well, especially for cutting pieces of MDF. It is worth noting that you DO NOT want to make large cross cuts using your table saw fence. I learned the hard way with ONLY a bruised hand (and ego). Once I removed the fence from my saw the second table was built much faster and I felt safer doing it.
The only other snag in the build was not being able to find the "1x16x72" MDF. Instead I purchased a 2'x4' section for $8. I planned on painted the tables all along so the MDF was perfect. If you were going to stain the tables you would want to use some sort of hardwood (I used pine everywhere else) on the top, sides, and bottom.
Both tables were finished in a weekend (took about 3 hours each) and I spent the following weekend priming, painting, and installing the drawer slides and hardware. I would highly recommend these tables for anyone looking to get a high quality bedside table at a fraction of the cost. Thanks Ana for the plan and I look forward to my next build.
Made these for my children at Christmas. Feedback was very positive so I made one to post on Etsy to see what kind of market there is for these.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/269080897/large-porch-bench
Received the wood from grandfather who had it rough sawn in Henry’s valley PA. I cut it down and made a more rustic top to go along with the standard base from osbourne and local lumber shop. Added the final touch with in memory of grandfather after his recent passing, at the time.
With all my bed frame scraps, I was able to build a small bench for resting and so the hubs doesn’t bump into the old ottoman when walking around the bed. by Mmade
Beautiful farmhouse bed - it makes a statement!
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:05
What a great job! I'm wanting to make this bed for my son and am wondering if you remember what type of inexpensive wood you used for this? I like the price tag! The stain looks really good with the wood grain, too.
I bought a house in 2011, and I didn’t like the way the door looked in a dining room that leads to the crawl space and a little broom closet. So instead, I built a bookshelf on hinges and painted it white and so with the help of the plans from Inset Bookshelf Doorway plans I was able to create some more bookshelf space within my house for my Fiance, who is an avid reader and Librarian. I apologize for the lack of pictures as I had no idea it would turn out so well. It was actually relatively easy using a circular saw, a kreg jig, wood glue, wood filler, and a spray painter, I thought it turned out well. At first, I measured the doorway, and adjusted the plans to meet my needs taking into account that a 2x4 is actually a 1 3/4 by 3 3/4. This was the hardest thing for me to adjust to is the actual wood size. From there, I started building out the frame. Once that was complete, I added in the shelves with the Kreg Jig to make sure that it was all flush and hidden. Lastly, I added in 1/4 inch sheet wood for the back. Now it was time to prep. I took wood filler and filled in the sides, where the drill holes were, and since I could not get sheet wood long enough for the whole door frame to make sure everything was smooth so I used wood filler and puddy to fill in the space in between. Once everything was dry, I used my Ryobi paint sprayer and may have over-done it on the first pass, since this was my first time using it. After cleaning it up, I applied another coat and I am pretty happy. Finally, I finished it off with a magnetic pin to lock it in place so it appears to be shut and all you have to do is to push to open. Future updates, per the Fiance's request is to use a book with string through the back to unlock it in a gated fashion. I hope you guys enjoy, and I apologize for the lack of overall detail. This was done over a year ago and I have since cleaned out my notes.
Look what I built my wife for V-Day! I built this 8'x3' (30.5" tall) harvest table from framing lumber using lap joints, homemade stain and 3" decking screws. All screws were countersunk 1/2" and covered with 3/8" poplar dowels. Seats 8-10.
My wife wanted a new King bed frame, and we were searching around stores to find one that she loved. All of them were close. but not perfect, and also way too expensive. I told her I'd just build one! It was my first woodworking project, and it came out exactly what we wanted. We even had some fun Saturday nights sanding and painting together.
My latest diy furniture project. Inspired by Ana's bench tree. I had to use some creative thinking to match the angles on my stair banister.
Carlos
These are the Play Table Stools that I made. I'm a beginner, and these were a little tough for me. I couldn't get the drill in the tight spaces to finish all of the pocket hole screws. I ended up just running a 2" screw through the last leg into the apron. The second one was a little easier because I think I made my cuts better.
They are both very sturdy, and they are the perfect height for my 4 and 2 year olds. They use them at the drum set and at their desk.
The black one painted just fine, but I should have primed the pink one first. It took several coats to cover the wood.
This was my first real build. I did some small furniture pieces for my grand-daughters to get my foot wet. I used the farmhouse table plans but mostly built by memory, which caused me to do it differently. Our Lowes don't carry 4x4's that's untreated so I glued two tx4's to get the legs. I still like the outcome. This build was during the spring of this year and it's still holding up. I didn't have a kreg jig so I used glue and brackets. I've learned so much since building and still learning. I used a water based stain and finish because I was concerned about the spill my grands would make. I'm planning on doing my dining table differently (using my mini kreg).
Wed, 12/18/2013 - 08:20
I really like the finish on your table! What brand and color did you use?
I used Mission oak stain with a satin finish. Picked out the straightest and best looking lowes 2x6's and did a lot of sanding. Came out wonderful and I love it! So easy. Built it in 1 afternoon and two days to finish inbetween coats.
I made this bed over a weekend while I “room crashed” my oldest’s bedroom.
I’m so happy with the result. I experimented with stains mixing two, well layering colors.
That was a lot of fun!
I hope to write a blog post about it one day. I will add it to my ever-growing To Do List.
Let me know if you have questions. I love talking about building and all things DIY!
Sun, 10/06/2019 - 15:57
You are amazing! Thank you so much for adding a brag post!
I saw this greenhouse built on the Justin Rhodes YouTube channel and immediately wanted my own. My husband was a champ at making my dream come true!
Thought I'd try two tone. A bit of a challenge after it has been assembled. Have to tape off, etc. The yellow ended up being brighter than I wanted so I decided to put stain over it and wipe it off for an aged look. The biggest challenge for me was getting the rounded ends, that the dowels go in, just right. Can be quite frustrating when you are a perfectionist but your skills aren't quite there yet. However, still happy with the outcome!
I made the mod bar and made some adjustments for what I needed. DIdn't need alot of wine racks. Getting the drawer on the slides was a real challenge. I added some trim that's hard to see in the pic. I will add another pic when I get it finished and in the house. Just used plywood and pine boards, and stained it with Golden Oak.
Full size bed frame. Made from 4 by 4 posts. ! by 4 and 1 by 6 boards for footboard and headboard.
Side rails from 1 by 8.
Used Ana's Modern Farmhouse Bed plan for the frame. Made the headboard with old pallets.
I made this for a friend and absolutely love it! The drawers were my first and proved to be as difficult as I expected since I had not done any before, but I refused to accept defeat as I made and remade them until they were just right. When choosing 2x6s i suggest choosing those that are more squarish than those with the rounded edges. This will prevent having to use a ton of wood filler if you are wanting a flat table top. I cant remember, but they may be a tad more expensive...but not much. As always, I forgot to take pictures and had my friend send me this one. I wish I had more because this picture definitely does not do the table justice. It is heavy and very sturdy unlike those store bought fake wood jobs that are way overpriced. I would absolutely say this is no small feat for the beginner but certainly possible as I still consider myself a beginner contrary to what other who know me may say. So get your wood and your kreg jig and get to it! It feels wonderful to be able to sit back, admire, and say, "It's Ana White and I helped!!"
I started this project with 1x3 mdf primed molding and used 1x5 for the base. For the hearth I used 1x8 knotty pine and created a box, distressed and stained it. I glued veneer to the sides so you couldn't see the seems. To finish off the project I used 1x6 mdf boards to create shiplap effect and painted them grey. I love how cozy this fireplace makes the room.
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Fri, 06/09/2023 - 14:31
Gorgeous storage bench!
Wow, this is stunning! Thank you for sharing. 😊