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Live Edge Coffee Table

Submitted by canuckiwi on Tue, 09/18/2012 - 22:58

I located an 11ft piece of cedar 5 inches thick and 21 inches wide. The first thing I thought was to splice it and make an outdoor dining table....but realised i could get some distance out of this and decided to start with a coffee table. The tryde coffee table was the inspiration to get this made. It was a weekend project that was done while my 2 year old took his afternoon naps. My wife loves it, so managed to score some brownie points with this one. It didn't take too much to sand, a quick skim with 60 grit to get rid of the major splinters and saw scars, then an hour or so of 120 grit. The legs are s4s cedar 4x4 posts with s4s cedar 2x4 supports. I don't have too many tools so used a band saw at my neighbours workshop to quickly rough out the joints. once all pieces were cut and sanded, it was assembled with glue and held in place with multiple bar clamps and cured overnight. The top was assembled the next day with glue, sanded in place and stained / urethaned on day 2. A fun project for a novice like me.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Honey Pine Stain, Minwax Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Ging (not verified)

Wed, 09/19/2012 - 04:16

That's beautiful. Nothing compares to a beautiful piece of furniture made from eye catching wood..and cedar is just that. Great job!

Joni

Fri, 02/01/2013 - 17:21

Wow! This is so nice! With the 2x4s inset into the 4x4s -- it really changed the design into something unique. The top is fantastic. The finish looks very professional too.

Triple Bunk Bed

Submitted by apsands on Wed, 07/16/2014 - 20:44

I created identical sides and then added the ladder afterward. I modified the plans to create a triple bunk.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Morelo gloss white paint over a primer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

loft bed by JESSE DECOR

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 21:12

toy storage ,cable t.v and spot lights inside with dimmer switch.

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

Simple Farm house bench

Submitted by Varonec on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 06:29

We had recently gotten a house and had acquired an old antique table. After fixing it up with wood glue it was still quite rickety and just didn't have the look and feel I wanted for the room. Loving the rustic look and being pretty new to wood working I took on this project. It was a great a learning experience. I have to completely redo 3 of the top table board because they warped during the staining/polyurethane process.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut danish wood oil
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Narrow Farmhouse Table Computer Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/21/2012 - 07:58
My husband and I made this computer table together using the plans for the Narrow Farmhouse Table. We altered the plans to shorten and narrow the table even further. We also added a secret shelf underneath to hide any unsightly wires, boxes, and plugs!
 
This was a very easy project and only took a few hours to build (especially with another set of hands to hold the wood), and then another day to sand, stain, and varnish.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$140.00 including stain and clear coat
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sesame by SamaN (low VOC- no odor)
Clear Matte Finish by SamaN (low VOC- no odor)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Bay Window Standalone Desk

Submitted by jonnymac on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 16:16

This is a bay window standalone desk. The desk has an enormous top and fits snugly into the bay window. It did not have to be attached to the wall. There are four pieces in total: the top, 2 base units and a support that spaces the desks at 36" and further secures the top.

The base unites are built from the File Base Classic Wall Storage System and the top is glued up 2x12s that were planed down and straight edged.

Estimated Cost
$175.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
The bottom was painted with Chalk paint from Lowes and the top is stained with one coat of Jacobean. Both top and bottom were sealed with a Minwax Protective top coat.

This was my first desk to build and learned a great deal. Looking forward to my next project!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse X Table

Submitted by Sb1212 on Wed, 10/26/2016 - 21:25

This table is 78 in which is shorter than the plans. I think it turned out great!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American and Weather Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Adirondack

Submitted by carolq on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 22:38

This modern Adirondack chair is a really fun build. I added a little pillow for fun.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Hamper

My family is expanding, which means more laundry! (I am 39 weeks pregnant now) So I decided to build a big enough hamper for us (two adults, one toddler who constantly dirties his clothes). For finish, I tried to mix two stains "weathered oak" and "dark walnut" and I think it came out really nice! I must admit I love my new hamper!

Estimated Cost
$40~50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
weathered oak : dark walnut = 2:1
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

momkanof6

Wed, 04/01/2015 - 05:00

I liked this design of hamper you made. After looking at your photo and doing some figuring I started working on my own yesterday. So far I like it, although I think mine maybe taller. Again I really like your idea here.

Wide Camp Dresser

This was an easy build...until I got to the drawers. This was my first time building drawers and they took FOREVER to get right. I did not account for the extra width that the paint would add, so my drawers that once fit did not after I had it painted. Ended up sanding it all down and starting over. Now I know to put the slides on, then paint around them. I added height to the are with the baskets to accommodate their size as well as clear an outlet behind the dresser. The plans do not have the top cover the back panel, so I moved it back slightly to cover the edge. This made the front look too shallow, so I added 1/2 round to the upper edge.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Primed with Zinnser 1-2-3. Then did a few coats of SW paint in "Creamy". Finished with Minwax polyacrylic spray.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Craft Desk

Submitted by barkley40 on Fri, 10/28/2016 - 18:34

Put some trim on it.  My wife is a professional seamstress.  Thanks for the plans, cause I am not good at woodworking.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint, put a laminate on it.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Wooden Cooler

These outdoor wooden coolers are a real treat to have at any BBQ, tailgating event, or get together! Available for order contact for details on shipping and prices.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American Stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X Coffee Table

Submitted by Aiddins8 on Wed, 07/23/2014 - 19:44

This was our first project and I love how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$140
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Carrington by rustoleum. Sanded down. Driftwood by rustoleum over the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Needed a new Patio set after Hurricane Matthew destroyed mine.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 18:00

Between my day job and daily chores I somehow managed to build this, make the stain with the vinegar/steel wool, and sew all the cushions in about a week and a half.  The hardest part for me was lifting the sofa onto the deck by myself after I built it.

I also made the chairs from this site (simple white outdoor chair) and the coffee table.

Thanks Ana and everyone for contributing your plans and for everyone posting their projects.  It helps me do it to.

 

Estimated Cost
for foam, wood, screws, sand paper pillow stuffing, waterproof fabric 400 bucks
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
steel wool/vinegar/coffee grounds and then UV flood protector
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Seasonal And Holiday

Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by MPoliski on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 10:11

Second table I made from these plans. Dark stain really accents the grain and the glue that I did not clean up :(

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$90
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Semi Transparent 'True Black 274' (2 coats)
Minwax One Coat Polyurethane Clear Satin (2 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic Farmhouse Table

This is the very first thing I've ever built! I would never have thought it could be so easy! Thanks so much Ana - your my hero!!!

Estimated Cost
$125.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax - English Walnut
8 coat of Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Playhouse Loft Bed

I had a good time with this project, and I learned a ton!

It took me a very long time (months!) because I had to work on it during nap time, and I had a baby before it was finished. There were times when I thought it would look terrible, but my husband assured me that after sanding and painting it would be fine - and he was right!

I had to modify the plans slightly (ladder in front) so the bed would fit in my daughter's tiny, tiny room. I also made the door and front window a bit larger. If I were to build it again, I'd make the railings higher as well - the mattress we bought is pretty tall, and there's only about 5" of railing above the mattress.

My daughter LOVES the bed! :)

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
1,000 (including cost of some tools)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Natura paint, tricycle red and white rock
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kids bookshelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 17:52

Had to half the length due to room size, but was happy with the results!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Charcoal spraypaint and clear varnish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments