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My son needed a dresser that would fit a small space (no more than 40 inches wide). I modified the Cabin Collection plans to fit the small space. Looking at the plan, I wanted to brighten up the wood and opted not to stain. Instead I purchased an airless sprayer and was very pleased with the finish. For the drawer faces, I found old barn wood. The barn wood was a little tricky because some of the boards were warped. I brushed the wood with a stiff nylon brush to bring out the deep grain texture of the wood. Finally, purchased bronze finished drawer handles. Very pleased with the outcome. Thanks for the plans. Can't wait to start my next project.

Replica of rustic X coffee table but with chalk paint 

1st I want to say, the part thats uncovered on the middle will be covered but Im letting pops customize that spot with a picture or whatever he chooses.

My dad made most everything I have ever had in life including the house I live in. So I wanted to make him something this dad's day that he could really use and enjoy. He just built a hang out place in his back yard that I call "his fort" Since he's in his 60's now and a little more mellow, he has a lot of little parties with friends, family, basically anyone who wants to come hang out in his back yard. lol. (He claims to have made the fort a covered stage for my 12 year old and his band. But I know the truth. hehe. it's his fort :) ) So I thought this cooler stand would come in handy. He saw me working on it a few days before fathers day and told me he was afraid I was gonna make his something girly. hehe. He's such a man's man. I love my pops and am soooo happy he likes my gift. Its already in use in the fort. hehe

I used local Colorado beetle killed pine. I based the table on Anna's Farm House Table plans. I used the bread ends to create pull outs for 11 inch extensions on each end.

Adorable gift ready for Christmas!

This was our first project. A bunch of "nfl widows" decided to make these tables together. While building with friends is fun, doing all the cuts and prep work for three tables at once will take forever!

If I did it again:
1) Let your wood fully dry out before laying the top boards - it will warp and lift a bit
2) Stain the top and all sides of the 2x6s - if they do warp you don't want to see unstained wood
3) Be extremely careful with your glue - stain will not stick to glue
4) Wood filler does not stain the same as the wood and you will be able to see it
5) Attach your end boards to the 2x6s first. Otherwise they will tend to sag and tilt down.

Easy project for making bunk beds. Plan was very easy to follow!

We used the plans for the Farmhouse Table Knockoff similar to the one from RH, to build this table. We made some changes, and some hints:

1. The table is made of Cedar, as it will be used outside. Pine is just not an outdoor-friendly material, but Cedar is rather insect-proof. This will be used at a beach house.

2. We used 1x, not 2x on the top. The top just seemed to clunky with the 2x size. Plus, it's near impossible to find 2x in cedar.

3. We couldn't find 8x1 or 8x2 for the breadboard, so we used 6x1 (same as the table top).

4. We measured the length of the breadboard before we cut. I"m glad my husband made that suggestion because I found the seven (7) 1x6's totaled 38 3/4, not 38 1/2 as the plans call for. So it really does depend on the wood and humidity and such. So I think it's a wise decision to measure the width of all of the boards before you cut that piece.

5. We did not screw into the table top as recommended by the plans.

Simple farmhouse table

Modified plans to make it a little larger. Top is brown and bottom is ‘wild currant’ (red)

Used Annie Sloan duck egg blue paint and glued 1x2s end up to make a butcher block top

We built our table from the rustic table plans and I am in love. I am a beginner and I was so scared but it turned out amazing!! Thank you for giving me the courage and confidence to start building my own furniture!