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Modified Michaela's kitchen island

Submitted by jodib77 on Sun, 01/19/2014 - 17:32

The top was made with reclaimed wood and we used pine for the base. We decided to go for a "chunky look" so we used 2x4's for the sides and skirt. We used 1x3's for the shelf slats and also spaced them to give it an airy feel. We had to customize the size due to the limited space in the kitchen. This was finished with an antique white paint for the base, mahogony stain for the top and finished with a water based poly for durability,

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax red mahogony for the top and antique white in satin for the base. Finished with a waterbased polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Easy Shelving

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/12/2016 - 12:52

So easy. Being able to just use 2x4s was so convenient for transporting and cutting. This is a small room so the only hard part was figuring out the math to get 4 rows in this tight space. I made 2 changes: instead of 4-2x4s wide I did 5 so the bins fit better, and I didn't use a any 2x4s on the bottom shelf because they can just sit on the floor, so it saved me buying more wood. Super happy with this, now I just have to make another one for our garage so we can store more things!

Built from Plan(s)
DIY Garage Shelves [Freestanding]
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wine Caddy & cheese Board

Submitted by mark hunte on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 15:29

This was such a great idea for a gift, I used some Oak ( from a company that sells offcuts ) , added some magnets and grooved out the back corners for two cheese knifes and corkscrew.

I also added some pegs on the inside to seat the bottoms of the bottles on.

I used decking screws and oak plugs and glue to assemble.

Thanks Ana this went down a treat and I am told it will become a family heirloom.

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Wine Holder - Stacks, Stores and Serves
Estimated Cost
£19
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Tung oil.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Media cabinet

Submitted by Milhouse on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 22:46

I needed a tv stand that wasn't ugly. This was one of my first projects, and I learned a lot from it. It's not perfect (the drawers don't work well), but it looks nice :)

Built from Plan(s)
Turned Leg Media Console
Estimated Cost
~ $100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted it BM Revere Pewter (flat) and applied a satin poly top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

spiceylg

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 03:55

Came out beautiful and I love the paint color. My goodness did you build all of these projects at once or just post them at once?

Guest (not verified)

Sun, 04/08/2012 - 22:29

I love this table! By any chance do you know the name of the paint color on the walls behind it? I have been looking for the perfect color for my living room and LOVE that color :) thanks and good work!

Rustic x console

I modified ana white's plans to build a smaller x console.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain by minwax with an oil base varathane finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modified Square

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 21:46

We modified this table to make it larger for our growing family. It measures 42" (10 inches larger than the original plan). We added 10 inches to the length of the 2X6's and added 5 2X2's to increase the width of the width of the table. We love the interest it added to the table. 3 coasts of minwax cherry and three coats of minwax helmsman poly.

Built from Plan(s)
Small Square Modern Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Mixwax Cherry Stain
Minwax Helmsman Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse coffee table

My first project from this websie! From the moment I saw this table I wanted to make it! Really loved it.

it was A little bit harder than I thought it will be, especially because the X’s, but also because the top plate, i had some trouble to figure that out, but After I figured that out it went well.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Coffee Table [Beginner/Under $40]
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
A Semi Transparent paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Scrap Wood Cart

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 15:50

Only things I bought were the wheels and dowels. ALL of the wood came from Home Depots "dryer boards". Those are the boards that come under bunks of lumber. The Home Depot stacks them up out back and gives them away to any one that wants them. Easy to make 1x2's and sometimes 2 x 2's. Last night I made some 2 x 3's. I only need 2 more to make Ana White's Lift Top Coffee Table

Abell Woodworking from Angela Marie Made.

Sideboard

Submitted by emilyr on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 17:01

This project took me a lot longer than I wanted, but I love it. I worked a few hours each day and it seems I had to stop because I forgot one thing or another. I changed the way the top looked, I wanted to work with angles, so I framed out a 1x6 with two rows of mitered 1x4. It turned out better than I hoped, but I don't know if I will work with angles again... Like the plan says, it is HUGE!!!

Estimated Cost
About $100
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Black paint for body and Red Mahogany Stain for the top
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Comments

Jessica H (not verified)

Sat, 05/19/2012 - 09:24

Emily, this piece looks awesome! What did you do on the doors? It looks like wire.
I also noticed that your estimated cost was quite a bit lower than Hillary's cost. How did you keep your cost low? I am wanting to make this piece but I could really benefit from a smaller price tag!!! Again, yours looks great!

bunk bed Converted

Submitted by Mamabear2 on Thu, 01/23/2014 - 10:26

My mom purchased a bunk bed set for my children at her house but since they were only 1 and 2 at the time, we separated them and used the rails on my sons single bed, then my daughters we converted into a twin size crib

Estimated Cost
50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
used a light stain to match the already existing
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Window bird feeder

Submitted by CSaintD on Mon, 04/18/2016 - 08:22

Made the birdfeeder by Ana for my Daughter in-law's birthday. She loves it and so does her cat. My bandsaw stopped working, so had to cut the center out with an oscilatting saw. Surprisingly it worked really well.
The hardest part was figuring out where to get suction cups without the hooks on them. Ended up at Michaels where I found some rated for 7 pounds of weight. They seem to be holding up well. I ended up screwing them into the back of the birdhouse. Tried construction adhesive and it just did not hold.

Estimated Cost
Used all scrap, but had to purchase suction cups which were about $6 total.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
painted with indoor/outdoor paint, then decorated with craft paints and spar varnish to protect finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

CSaintD

Mon, 04/18/2016 - 08:34

I always have such trouble posting brags to this site. It takes about 7 tries to do it. You have to have the exact URL of the plan you are basing your brag off of, and then it loses the links to the pictures. Finally got this one posted and now it doesn't show up on the front page in the brag area. I have tried viewing it with both Chrome and Internet Explorer. Really frustrating.

Entryway shelf with coat hangers

Submitted by Tonja on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 11:43

I needed additional coat storage, particularly for some of the larger family gatherings that we host in our home. My challenge was that the entry is long and narrow and is directly opposite and in full view from my formal dining room. I needed something that would have a cleaner and more formal look. I had been perusing various designs for months, but everything I found still looked like a mudroom. This design was perfect for my space! I made it the length I needed for adequate door clearance and to evenly center it on the wall. I altered the construction slightly. I used insert nuts to attach the dowels to the front board and screwed them from through the back. This left the face untouched and also allowed the dowels to be tightened down and provide more structural support. I also used a 1"x 4" against the wall and 1"x 6"s for the remaining sides. This resulted in the front being 2" lower than the back (like a skirt), so when you sat in my dining room it obstructed the view of the components underneath. If I didn't tell you, you would never know. I screwed it into 4 studs...it's solid as a rock. I managed to get it finished the weekend before Christmas Eve--the 'big test'...it held up nearly 30 winter coats! It was a big hit at the party--everyone wants one! It's only in primer right now, soon I'm going to paint it and the wall to match. Thank you for the awesome plan!

Built from Plan(s)
Floating Shelf Hidden Closet
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer / paint. I used a small velvety style roller to get a similar finish to the wall, since my intention is to paint them the same color. I used wood putty and sanded all the seams.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Star

Thu, 11/02/2023 - 10:33

I would like to make this floating shelf and use it in the entryway as well. Would you be able to share the cut dimensions you used? I'm new to woodworking and I have a question about the cut list on the blog post. It says 2 - 1x4 at 90" and then 1 - 1x8 at 96". Shouldn't the 1x8 also be cut at 90"? Also what are the end piece sizes 1x4 cut at 5 3/4"?

Tonja

Mon, 01/29/2024 - 07:14

Hi Star,
I had to go back and look at the original plans...Yes, you are correct. Per the illustration, all those boards are the same length.

Rustic X End Table as a Dog Crate

Submitted by Spooner on Sun, 01/26/2014 - 17:40

End table modified slightly so that the underside area serves as a Dog Crate. Used Plexiglass on the X sides and other parts from a portable dog crate for the front and back. Also, leather corners add a Hunting/outdoor feel.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X End Table
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax poly shade for the top and economy black spray paint for base
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 12:21

I used my router a lot on this project - routed the edges of the 2x6s so there was no dip/groove between the boards and used a roundover on the top edges and an classical on the bottom edges of the table top. A few hanges I made to the plans - the Xs are 2 lengths of 2x2 with a cross cut in the middle so they slot together, the table is wider and shorter so I adjusted the end x's to accomodate the new measurements, and I had to use 2 1x10s and a 1x8 for the bottom shelf for the wider table. Overall this was a great learning project for me! Really took me back to grade 12 math class with the angles :D

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
wood - $50-$60
screws - $10
stain - I had some sitting around from previous projects that I used
Top coat - $25
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Table - Minwax Provincial stain (oil based)
- I use an unmatched sock and wipe on the stain. I don't like how the can states I should do it (leave stain on for 5 minutes, wipe off), I find it makes it way too dark for me. If the stain looks lighter that I want I will go back and wipe over again.
Top coat - Varathane Professional 1100 satin finish (clear finish, oil based)
- using a brush I did 3 coats on the bottom shelf, legs, Xs and supports
- table top has 4 coats. Lightly sanded when previous coat dried, used a tack cloth to remove all dust. Repeat until desire finished is achieved!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Clothesline Frame

Submitted by bhammond on Tue, 01/28/2014 - 20:57

This is huge and fits perfectly in my previously lonely naked hallway.
I also made a smaller one as a Christmas present and it has received many compliments!

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Media Console and Side Shelves

Edited dimensions of the Benchmark Media Console to build this beauty for the Wife. Stained the shelves to give it a little something extra. Plan on building matching end tables with stained tops and possibly replacing the console top with a stained version. 

Built from Plan(s)
Benchmark Media Console
Benchmark Storage or Media Tower
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Satin Polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Comments

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