Community Brag Posts

American Girl Dollhouse

Submitted by jhoulihan on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:09

American Girl dollhouse built using PureBond Plywood, Kreg K4, and Ryobi tools!

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pcook67

Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:11

Do you have more detail on the materials for the outside of the house?

Chairs and Round Side Table for the yard!

Submitted by tbman7 on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 15:38

My dad and I built these chairs by following Ana's Adirondack plan, and then adding our own curved back. We also routed all the edges to give the entire chair a rounded feel. We also built the simple little round side table to use with the chairs.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$25 per chair
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
unfinished, but plan on using an outdoor finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Nightstand in two colors

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 23:41

Followed the plans closely. Stained before assembly for the two color look.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane briarsmoke and worn navy. Satine finish triple thick poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Sofa and coffee table.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:22

I love my Sofa and coffee table!

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Picnic Table

Submitted by Medickep on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 07:39

My wife started looking at expensive patio sets, which I thought were not worth the price, so I decided to build a picnic table. This is not the cheapest table out there, but it's built to last for years!! I used a high quality cedar as I got a price cut from a friend. I also used deck screws, so there would be no rusty screws!! The table top measures 7' long and looks like one you would see at a state park, notHome Depot!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Cabot Australian Timber oil: For this project I went with an oil project so I wouldn't have to sand it every year, like so many in my area with their decks. With this product, you simply clean the table and reapply!!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Medickep

Thu, 09/05/2013 - 13:04

Thank your hanks for the kind words! This was my first real project and I was pleased with the results!

Gerry Czerniawski

Thu, 08/25/2016 - 09:48

Really like the picnic table - do you have plans for this? (I'm new to this site so apologies if they are here but I just could not see where?).

best wishes

Gerry

Farm House Table

I took the original plans from the Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans - and I modified it so that my table could be countertop height and join up to my counter -  like a modified breakfast bar, so this table it countertop high, and is also more narrow and alittle longer.  I can easily pull it away from the wall and sit 6 people around it.  It is now my favorite place in the house!  

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Oxidizer (steel wool and vinegar) and then sealed with Water Polyseal and then Miniwax Paste Furniture Wax

I added extra metal supports underneath to help avoid wood movement over time and added metal corner guards.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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outdoor sofa with one arm piece to make sectional

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 15:53

My husband and I built this on Sunday- I love how it turned out!  The hardest part was finding cushions, and carrying it up a flight of stairs!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
this has not been sanded or stained yet
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Slightly modified all tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:25

A friend asked me to build them a hall tree for their entryway because they couldn’t find one big enough to suit the area in their home. Thankfully I found the plans here for Mimi’s hall tree bench and hutch. I had to modify them slightly to make it a little wider and taller. They were very happy with the finished project!
Thank you for providing woodworkers with these excellent plans for all skill levels!

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Console table

Submitted by enzweicm on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 15:08

I built this using the plans for the Perfect End Table. I made it a little taller and jazzed up the shelf a bit.  The whole project cost me less than $35!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
RustOleum Ultimate Stain in Cabernet for the red!! LOVE THIS COLOR!!! Everything else was oxidized using the steel wool/vinegar combination found on The Friendly Home blog. Everything was sealed with 2-3 coats of semi-gloss polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Shabby Chic Bunny Box

Submitted by EAnderson on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 19:01

I had a lot of fun with this project! It was quick, and I already had everything I needed on hand. I have been wanting to get more practice with my jigsaw and this project was perfect for that. I used one cedar picket for the whole box and still had some left over. I added a burlap bow and made the tail with some extra pieces of rope and my glue gun. It was a breeze!

Estimated Cost
FREE! I made this with a leftover piece of cedar fence picket and paint/stain that I already had. If you wanted to purchase a picket they are around $2.75 each.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I first sanded and whitewashed the picket and then cut the pieces. After I had assembled everything and let the glue dry for a little bit, I roughed up the paint with my sander and applied stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Harold Webb

Tue, 03/31/2015 - 06:47

Excellent! I doubt that I will make it in 2 hours, but I'll try. I really like this kind of product, especially given the fact that my wife loves in flowering :). By the way, if someone need help in writing of any type of works, you can visit my website http://www.trusteddissertations.com/ and get a decent discount.
Have a nice day!

My handmade farmhouse table and benches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 20:32

This is the table I made for my wife using 2x lumber...I used the epoxy resin finish and it gives it a beautiful look and finish...my wife, family and friends love it...I'm very pleased with how well it turned out...

Estimated Cost
300 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Epoxy resin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

4x4 Truss Beam Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:07

I followed the plans for the 4x4 Truss Beam Table and it turned it out great! I definitely recommend the Kreg Jig HD for the 4x4's. I used non HD Kreg screws for the table top.

It's much easier to build it upside down to ensure you get all your pocket holes underneath. Also, use duct tape to keep the 45 degree angle posts clamped as it's much easier when screwing together.

As a bonus for the family I built it for, I cut their name out with my scroll saw and added as a personal touch for the piece.

Built from Plan(s)

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Modern Craft Table…Done!

This was mine and my husbands first project ever! And it turned out even better than expected….now we are hooked! Next the loft bed!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Ultra White
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Sturdy Workbench

Today I built a workbench from wood found in my alley. No money was harmed during the making of this workbench #renew #reuse #recycle

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$0
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Classic Bunk Beds modified for toddler mattresses.

Submitted by sjs1220 on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 11:13

Started with the classic bunk bed plan. Changed most of the 1x4s to 1x3 except the boards at the mattress level. Added an additional rail up top to make safer for my young children. Also added 1x3s on both ends of the head/foot board to make the legs a litter sturdier and to widen the frame as our mattresses turned out to be a little wider than standard. Took out the built in ladder and matched the rest of the rails. Then added detachable stairs to be able to remove during the day and make it easier for my girls to get up and down. Made a few mistakes along the way (when you write 57.5 inches and transfer 52.5 inches to your cut list you eventually have a really bad/sad day), but had a ton of fun!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax wood conditioner to start. Minwax (1/3 red mahogany, 2/3 dark walnut). 3 coats of spray poly. Then sanded with a 0000 equivalent fiber sanding pad.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Laundry Basket

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 09:09

This was super easy. Just make sure you bolt it to the studs in the wall. I bolted them to each other and to the wall for added support. It only took me the afternoon and then I stayed up all night to finish it and get it done. I made this system over 3 years ago and it still works great for our family. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Maybe less than $50? It was worth it whatever it was. And I used peg board on the back bc I already had it.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
painted
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Window Seat

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:32

I made this window seat for my home office from your mudroom bench plan. Turned out fantastic. Loads of storage in these huge drawers. Loving it!!

Built from Plan(s)

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Madison's New High Chair

Less than $15 for wood and paint. Learned the incredible value of a Kreg Jig in the mix. We ended up painting it a princess pink :) We think this will be a great gift for our friends' toddlers!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Princess pink paint in a semi-gloss for easy cleanup
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Adirondack chair

Easy and fun. Don't worry yourself over the angle on the left side of the stringer. The 15 degree one matters, the other, not so much. Buy an extra 1x4 unless you want to spend a pile of time figuring out how to cut them to maximize the space!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None yet.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Bunny box

Submitted by Josh_B on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 17:54

1/2" oak ply, cedar fence post, 1/4 inch oak ply

 

 

First brag! I had a little time to play in the garage and decided to join the scrap wood bandwagon. The wife loves the bunny box and now the mother-in-law NEEDS one. Back to the garage I go...

 

 

 

Estimated Cost
$0
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Classic gray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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