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Sideboard

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 19:59

Intermediate project. It is not specified how to attach the top but I would recommend using the Kreg Jigg on the outside ends. Beautiful and spacious amount  of storage. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200 in bought lumber
$50 hardware,stain & paint
(Hard to estimate BBC I used scrap wood I had Laying around)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Top- Mini-wax walnut
Enchanted chalk paint
Dark wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Stocking hanger with added top

Submitted by stamhow on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 20:12

Started built from https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/stocking-stand plan.
My finished product is mostly the same, except I added a little to beef it up. I added decking board size wood for the feet to give it more stability. Santa leaves heavy things in sticking sometimes. I wanted to be prepared! 😁 I made the top 2x4 flush with the top of the sides and added a 1x6 across the top like a shelf. If I get to do it in time, I'm going to add a 1x8 (or 2x8) stained a dark wood color on top and may add a little trim between it and the 1x6 to beef it up. I love it! Might be able to repurpose someway during the rest of the year. Thanks Ana White for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Less than $20 because I had most wood and finishing materials on hand.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I painted it with a gray color satin wall paint I bought from the sample section and after it dried, sanded it up to distress. I then wiped on a Chestnut Minwax stain for a short time and wiped it right off. After that dried I wiped it all over with the Minwax Wipe-on satin polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Tables

Submitted by LARMO on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 18:54

Made from leftover 16x24 and 12x12 tiles from my daughters bath room remodel and leftover treated 2x4's and 1x6's. The legs and cross pieces were ripped from 2x4 and attached using my Kreg JIg. I glued the tile tops with silicone Calk and ripped 1x6 's for the shelf bottoms and nailed them to the lower cross pieces. Opposite side cross pieces were 3/4 in lower to accomodate the 1x6 shelf to make it even. The width and length of the tables are 1 inch less then the respective tiles to allow a 1/2 inch overhang each of the tile tops.

Estimated Cost
Just cost of Kreg screws $3.00. If you were to buy materials $25.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Left to age from treated lumber
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Guest Room Addition

Submitted by AKMan279 on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 09:36

This project took me a couple weekends and turned out great.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Flip down art desk

Submitted by Nphartw on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 14:23

This is our first project. My wife was searching the Internet for a small desk to buy/build after we decided it was time for the little one to have a dedicated art station. She was previously using a small chair in her room. Followed the plans with the exception of making it 18" tall instead of the 16" the plan calls for.
Overall it was very easy. But definitely attach the hinges before finally assembly of the bottom frame. That took about an hour to put 4 screws in with fingers, screw bit, and a wrench.
I built and my wife painted.

Thank you Ana White and everyone for their follow up comments.

Nick

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr paint and primer in one.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Easiest Industrial Cart

Submitted by Joss on Thu, 11/27/2014 - 03:13

So easy to make!

Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Farmhouse bedside table

This was made for a bedroom at our cabin. Nice extra large drawer and storage baskets. My favorite finish colors so far!

Estimated Cost
50$ not including baskets
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Strong tea, with steel wool and vinegar and sealed with clear varathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table

Submitted by Rendouthit on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 12:33

Fantastic project! Our first ever woodworking adventure and it turned out beautifully!

Estimated Cost
175
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rust-Oleum Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Turned leg farmhouse table

Submitted by tracysmith on Sun, 11/30/2014 - 10:37

I built this table awhile ago and have been enjoying it with my family.

I used the husky farmhouse legs from Osborne Wood Products, painted them with APC mineral paint in Beach Glass and finished with MMS Hemp oil

The top, I used two project panels 6' long, finished in Minwax Dark Walnut stain and finished with clear, satin polyurethane.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I spent about $140 on the legs alone - yikes! and about another $65 - $75 in project panels and other supplies.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Oil based stain in Dark Walnut
APC Mineral paint in Beach Glass with MMS Hemp oil to seal it.
Clear, satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Storage bench

Saw the plans on the site and decided to make it. We had been looking for plans for a bench and my wife really liked this one.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$ 75.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Painted the body and lid with semi gloss paint and two coats of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Trunk Side Table

Submitted by carriesty on Wed, 12/03/2014 - 11:03

This was one fun project. I needed a functional side table next to my big chair. I took my inspiration from Ana White's Emerson changing table. I love the rustic planked look. Thanks for the inspiration!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$65.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Provincial and Walnut. I also used painters tape and white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Rustic X Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/08/2017 - 08:42

This was a great project! I didn't use the 2x6's for the top, as one wasn't quite straight. I used some pretty poplar I had in the basement and it worked beautifully. I wouldn't use poplar for a high-use project but this table top won't see much abuse.  Used pocket holes to connect them and used finish nails and glue to attach to the apron. Minwax Provincial stain and wipe-on poly in gloss. 5 coats on the top and shelves. 3 on the rest. This is a really sturdy, beautiful piece. And so cheap! Took 2 weekends  - a few hours here and there and time in between poly coats.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Less than $100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Provincial and Wipe-on Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King Farmhouse BED

This is my DIY for a farmhouse bed. Inspired by Anna white and Pottery Barn. I wanted a sturdy look and used 4 x 4 posts and decided to make a king!

Check out my blog:

http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/king-farmhouse-bed-diy

 

Cheers,

Ian

Estimated Cost
$ 270.00 CDN
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut with a water based polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Outdoor sectional

Submitted by maw0130 on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 07:44

This is built similar to the Reef sofa from Crate and Barrel. The Design Confidential had some plans, but I made my own. My 24" x24" cushions didn't fit their plans so I modified to fit. Plus the base and frame are modified a good bit. Also, I've built a swing too that matches. I'm loving it...and so are the fur babies. 

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Folding lap desk

This is my first project that I’ve done entirely by myself and I’m so happy with how it turned out. These plans were great! The only thing I did differently was make the legs 1/2 an inch longer and I stained the table instead of personalising. I made this for my mum and she loves it, thank you for these awesome plans ❤️ This only took me an afternoon to build and then just going back and puttying the screws and staining the table was done over a few days. The wood cost around $30 and I already had the putty and stain at home. It would cost more to make if you had to buy the stain and putty.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Clothes Line Picture Frame

Submitted by jzacharuk on Tue, 02/05/2013 - 21:33

This was a fun little project. Not only did we get to use Ana's new picture frame plan, but we also tried out the whitewashed stained finish.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Range Hood Cover

I have a very ugly, plain old range hood that needed to go.  It's not in my budget to get a custom range hood or to buy and insert.  So, I decided to cover up the existing one.  Turned out great IMHO :)  For details and a step by step tutorial including cut list for my project, click over to my blog.  Thanks for looking!!

 

 

 

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Off the shelf Semi gloss White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Lofted Kids Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 10:49

I took the Fire Station plans and the Little Cottage plan and came up with this for my grandson.  He wanted a slide so I came up with that on my owe 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$175
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate