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This was my first DIY woodwork project. When I started exploring DIY woodworking ideas, tutorials and demos, I instantly became aware that I'd require a workbench before actually building any decent product.

This project uses 2X4 and 4X4 pine with top and bottom of MDF. Nuts and bolts were used to join legs catering for 6 inch wood depth. I provide around 3 inches protruding for clamps and I am glad I did that as it is used quite often as I work alone and needs a lot of clamping. The bottom shelf is very useful for stroing wood also.

This project is actually an amalgamation of different ideas I gather from woodworking websites and tailored for my suitability. 

I was looking for a table for my entry way.  I like the industrial look, but don't like the industrial prices at stores.  The plan on your website was just what I wanted for that space.  I substituted Red Cedar for the top simply because it was relatively inexpensive, and the cheaper pine 2x6's were in very poor condition at the store.  Since the 2x2's are generally a very rough grade of wood I had to make sure I kept the build as square as possible. 

With drying time I spent part of 2 weekends.  After dry brushing/ragging stain over the silver painted base it still felt a little tacky after drying.  But after using Polyurethane spray over the base the tackiness went away. 

I'm really pleased with the outcome.  I have very few carpentry tools, but I still feel I can complete some of these projects based on the detailed instruction provided.  Thanks for providing this website forum.

I needed a Christmas gift that would give me a lot of bang for my buck. Instead of buying 3 beds for my 3 daughters at $75+ each, I decided to build them! My sister-in-law made unique quilts for each them, and it all added up to a project that they loved.

My first build project. I purchased 35in legs as i wanted a pub height table. I think it turned out great :)

I upscaled the size of my table to 60" X 36" to match my oversized couches. I then used decorative corner brackets I found on amazon for the corners, and 1" decorative nails for the base of the legs. Fun project!! Next up are matching end tables and entertainment center.

Wanted to build a couple chairs to place around the fire pit and enjoy roasting marshmallows on crisp fall evenings.

love this plan!!! Thanks so much!

This was my first project and I'm really happy with the result. I didn't even make any mistakes! I love it and my friends always ask me to make one for them too.

This was built mainly as a place to bring our pond plants in for the winter. After looking at various kits we decided this was the best option for us and much cheaper.

The size was increased to 12 X 12 and the walls/ceiling were increased another 15" in height over the original plans. An entryway was added to block the cold wind as our original barnstyle door wasn't tight enough and ended up being too drafty. Also added an RV type autoswitching propane system and blue flame heater for backup. For the winter months we insulated the lower portion of the interior walls with spun fiberglass and 6 mil film stapled over it. 

This is a very utilitarian version that serves our needs well. Great original plans and easy to build.

This was my second Ana white project and first complex one.

I learned a lot and look forward to more.

We were looking for a temporary desk to fit in a space next to our fireplace until we can build some built-ins. We modified the width and depth to fit. This was super easy. We love it.

I used the Turned Leg Farmhouse Table Plans for the frame of the table, but changed the measurements to fit the table top from the Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans. I also saved a little money by using a set of black turned legs from an old kitchen table. 

I completed these chairs about 3yrs ago.  It was a great project and I learned a lot.  I really appreciate this site and have made a sofa and 2 benches as well.  Thank you Ana for the site and I wish HGTV or another station would pick up your DIY show!  

This set of tables is exactly what my fiance and I were looking for. Its rustic knotty look pulls the room together and glows a warm colour when the fireplace is on. Thanks Ana!

My wife and I just purchased a new home with our first dining room. While debating the expense of buying new dining room furniture we decided that we should try a do-it-yourself project and were lucky enough to stumble on Ana's website. While we had never done any real woodworking (we made a cat tree once), Ana's plans and the accompanying comments were easy to follow and proved that even beginners can make cool furniture!

We built the bench first and managed to complete it in one weekend without much trouble. This helped us learn the basics of the tools we were using, especially the miter saw. The table followed.

We wanted a slightly larger table and bench than those in the plans so that we could host more people and fill out the room. Our table is 78" x 38.5".
Increasing the width required adding an additional 1" x 6" on the table top. The only other change that we made was to extend the 2" x 2" on the side of the table the entire length of the table as is required in the bench instructions. We thought that this provided more stability for the bread boards. We used a threaded rods and turnbuckles on both the table and bench for the accent piece between the legs.

While we certainly had hiccups along the way, but we really enjoyed the process, and love the dining room set that we built. It was a really rewarding experience and now we're looking forward to building most of our furniture!

Special thanks the Ana for her plans and website. We couldn't have done it without her.

This took me about 1 1/2 week to complete.  I'm active duty military so my hours are always crazy.... I didn't get this from any specific plans. If anyone needs guidance feel free to get in touch with me.. you can also follow my work here...  

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