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Ana White's plans are super easy and fun to do! I made these for my mom and I really enjoyed doing it. It’s an antique white water base stain.

David Marks

Followed the plans but used hardwood for the edging instead of a veneer.
On the desk version I found that screws are needed from the inside of the desk sides to the frame to strengthen the joint. I also added a cross brace to support the desktop, the brace also conceals the power strip and laptop cables.

The desk version also needs to be secured to the wall with more than the picture hanging kit. I used a painted screw and fender washer on the middle shelf. With that attachment the desk is solid as a rock.

These bunk beds are a big hit for daughters, nieces, granddaughters, and even full grown kids. After making a few as gifts, I decided to make three at once and cover several birthday parties at once.

The plans were very well done and I just followed along. Worked great!

Thanks for the plans!

Peter

p.s. I put that these take more than 20 hrs, because there's a lot of gluing and waiting time while doing the guard rails.

p.s.s. An old pillowcase is the perfect size for material for the mattresses.

This bench was really simple to make. I built it over the course of three days - I needed the first night for the wood glue to set, and then the second night for the paint to dry. I added two 2x8 boards on top, stained a dark walnut, for a more finished look. I'm so proud of how this turned out - it's my first wood working project of any sort since my grade 8 shop class! Next up: the Bigger Kid Picnic Table. :)

New bed for my boy. Great plan and not expensive.

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This is a mini version of the Laundry Basket Dresser that fits 2 baskets instead of 3. VERY easy to do!

Thanks Ana White for creating such great plans! This was my first furniture build and I must say I am so happy I did it! Our living and kitchen area are now complete (finished mine just in time for Christmas) which was a life saver! This table can hold a lot of decor and cookies!!

Have yet to get the hardware spray painted and attached - but even with out it looks amazing (already have been asked by 4 friends when I can build them one). We decided to go with Grey Stain and a satin poly.

We've just moved and closet space is very limited to just clothes for my two girls. I have been wanting to get them a toy box but wanted something that I could say that I had made for them. The original plan was ok but these kids have a lot of toys. Most of the time I'll build the full project and then disassemble to ensure that everything lines up properly, that's when I decided that the depth wasn't going to be enough for these young hoarders. Before final prep I added an extra 1x4 to the front and back of the side panels. Overall I'm very happy with the way it came out. 

Every year I ask my dad to help me build something and here is our project for the year. I absolutely LOVE this bed!
 

Samantha

We made this in king size, and used a 2x4 instead of a 2x6 for the center so the mattress would sit a little lower. We also built the legs around 2 1x6 blocks each instead of one.

Toy box plan from sunset magazine and letters from elentology.com for name letters. I traced the letters from printer paper onto the back rest using a pen, painted the letters and traced with a black painter pen.

Love my flag table

Square Outdoor Table

Great plans! Great table! Thanks!

My first attempt at any furniture. My mother has been asking for one of these for a long time. I finally got to it

Todd North

This was my 3rd project...and quite an undertaking. My first project was the dollhouse bookshelf (plans available on this site). Second project was custom designed under bed drawers, which now house many thousands of LEGOs. And then, the dresser. It was my first time using the Kreg pocket hole joinery. Once I learned the setup it went fairly quickly, though keeping boards square and flush was challenging and not always successful. But, that's why there are sanders.

The plans are awesome!! Loved the shopping list. Walking down the wood aisle selecting and checking. Sorry, no coupons or 2-4-1 specials. Being an amateur taking on an "advanced" project I am a bit hesitant in commenting on the plans or design changes. But, I feel it necessary so please don't hate me.

* add to cut list: 4 - 2x2@31" - Dresser Side (sides). Needed in Step 3.

* Step 9: (picture) to keep the drawers from tipping while opened I added a stop above each dresser drawer slide. These were made from 1x2s cut to 4" - 5" and beveled on the front. I used a 1x2 + 1/8" - 1/4" thick scrap strip together as a spacer for the drawer drawer slides and a little bit of wiggle room.

* Step 10: (picture) add a 2x4x2 block under the bottom center support and drawer slides. This will help distribute the weight to, and add a place for,
attaching the center leg in Step 11.

* Step 11: instead of screwing the feet directly into the dresser bottom use a table leg straight plate mount.

*Step 16: I mitered the drawer trim corners so it would match the mitered corners of the decorative cap moulding.

Instead of painting I stained. This was my first staining experience. We were trying to match the color of an existing chest of drawers. Overall, I think it turned out very well. Next time I might prestain the pieces prior to assembly as there are a few spots that glue prevented good absorption. And yes, I thought I was meticulous cleaning the drips with a damp rag.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I did building it and will using it.

This is from the Rebecca Media Center project. With my wife being an avid book collector and my children being avid toy collectors, we were quicking running out of space for both. Being the amazing husband and father that I am, I made this project and solved both issues. I had a wall that was 13 feet wide and thought this would be a great place for some bookcases. The plans provided were almost perfect. I only had to change the sizes by a few inches to make it fit the wall and raise to the ceiling. I also added a string of led lights across the top. These were cheap, hid well, use little power and came with a dimmer to adjust the brightness. I really like them. I think they came from hit lights for around $30.