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This entire project was built with 3/4 MDF plywood. The lid is 3/4 MDF with sides routed for rounded edge for professional appearance. Inside the box are two friction hinges ( one on right and one one left) to support the lid.

On the bottom of toybox are four casters with mounting plates that attach to bottom. Two of the wheels have locks while 2 are 360 degree motion.

The paint is Signature Series and primer used is Kills high hiding low odor.

The letters on the front are 4 inch letters purchased from BIGLOTS. Holes were countersunk into the letters, screwed to front of toybox, and filled with wood filler.

I couldn't be happier with how this project turned out.

We built our version of the Dawsen Media Console to replace our TV stand. We adjusted the size to fit our living room. The length is 59" and 20" deep. We went with the open areas and enclosed the front middle to "hide" the tv boxes.  We also used the screen in the doors to match the middle screen.

I made this project for a friend.  It was very important to get straight boards for the back in order to make everything square.  Let me know if you have any questions!

My wife has been asking for a sideboard since we moved into our new home.  I started it some time ago and finally finished it.

Accidentally flipped the outsides but like how it came out.

We followed Ana's plans for the basics but went on our own for simplicity. We found the letters at Hobby Lobby. I also added some ceramic knobs to hang things on.
To make it easier we eliminated the handle holes and did not round the top edges. Just used some kreg jig screws for the bottom and second shelf and screws for the rest. That's about it! Pretty easy. The hardest part was the painting.

I made this picnic table for my upcoming wedding with the intent of using it as our guestbook.  I'm hoping to have people sign, carve, and woodburn their names or a message on the table.  I painted the legs and supports white and stained the top and seats with a cherry stain.  I still need to put some finish on the whole thing, but overall I'm really happy with how it turned out.  And so are my dogs.

Sliding door to my laundry room with etched, stained glass window

We finally got our grass green and back yard clean, after all that work the lop sided blue little tykes picnic table stood out like a sore thumb. This was the perfect table to fit our back yard make over.

When Ana says read all comments she means it. Cherie posted "if you plan carefully you really only need 5-2x4's instead of 6. Cut 2-2x4's in half for the seats. Cut 2 legs and one seat support from the third 2x4. Repeat for the fourth 2x4 and finally cut the bottom suppport and the 2 table supports from the 5th 2x4. Just plan carefully." I still bought 6 2x4's but only used 5.
I did pocket holes on almost all the joints. I put the table on risers and was even able to use a pocket hole to add the seat boards. I did have a bit of a problem with the table top supports, I am not sure what others did but I cut mine at 45 degrees and they still wasn't enough to get the measurements the plans had. I just left it and marked where it would have been. I had some scraps from a fence pickets I ripped for my $10 raided garden bed left,over that I used as a spacer for my table top and seat boards, made it so easy and they are perfectly spaced. They are just over 1/2 an inch but It worked great.

http://ana-white.com/2010/04/plans-bigger-kids-picnic-table.html

I used Ana White's plan as a base but completely modified to suit our needs.  The post on our site includes detailed pictures, instructions, and even the SketchUp file so you can easily modify the plans yourself.

This is the dining room table I built for my house. It was based on the 4x4 truss beam table plans I found here on Ana's website. I opted against stain, and decided on a clear polyurethane finish to highlight the wood's natural beauty. I've had this table for over a year now, and it has withstood the rigors of young children quite nicely. Thanks Ana!

Sincerely,

Ron Floyd

Portland, OR

Memorial Day weekend project for my wife and I. These will go around our firepit out back, but it was raining so we just took pics in the garage where they were assembled. I built the woven back bench and used the plan (and SketchUp) to modify the plan for 2 chairs as well. I mirrored the weave on the bench and the 2 chairs for a bit of visual contrast.

I also used the plan for the folding camp chairs but simplified it a bit by removing the upper strechers and dowels and just making the fabric on there permanently. These will only be pulled out if we have more than 4 around the fire.

Modified the plan to use pallet wood and stained it classic grey for a weathered look.