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Cedar & Marine Varnish

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 20:07

Total cost per chair about $70 each. Cedar, Marine varnish & stainless screws are quite expensive. For the arm rest I used 1x6 Cedar rather than 1x4. All wood cut, sanded and varnished. All screws pre-drilled. All Cedar countersunk.

Estimated Cost
$70 x 2 = $140
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Marine spar varnish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Desk - With Drawers

My spin on the Ructic X Desk. My wife is a school teacher. This is going in her class room. Stained whole piece, then painted over stain on some pieces and sanded for distress look. I also added 3 drawers.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
-Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Provincial Semi-Transparent Interior Stain
-White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Platform Toddler Bed

Submitted by sraper2 on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 08:18

I got my inspiration for this bed from the Fillman Platform Bed. I left the platform off, used 2x6s, and added bun feet. I love how low it is to the ground because I don't have to worry about my kiddos rolling off at night or jumping and getting hurt.

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Dart Board Case

Submitted by tedgray86 on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 22:04

Easy to build. Just used 1x4's and 1x3's.  

Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Cross35

Thu, 03/19/2015 - 05:57

Awesome looking project! And well done. Do you happen to have any plans for it? I'd like to have one at my house.

Juancarlosthomas

Mon, 01/02/2017 - 19:22

This is an awesome ide. I would like to build it, but I don't see the plans. Would anyone that has them, please share them?

X Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 20:45

Fairly straight forward build.  Used construction grade lumber which gave a rustic look.

Estimated Cost
$75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain - Minwax Provincial, Poly - matte
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Table/dog crate

Submitted by jpthecut on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 11:31

Nice and easy plan to build this beautiful table and dog crate.

Estimated Cost
150$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used a grey wood tint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bristol Outdoor Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 18:44

These were great plans to work from and we love how the entire set turned out.  We already had an outdoor table so we also built and replaced the top with one that matched the chairs. We spent more for outdoor fabric and marine grade foam for the cushions since they're exposed to weather, but the results were worth it. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300 for cedar and finishing supplies; $100 for outdoor cushion fabric; $250 for marine grade foam inserts.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
70/30 blend of teak oil and Helm spar urathane. The back patio of our home faces west and gets heavy afternoon sun.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Grandson's Loft Bed

Submitted by mmcuevas on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 10:20

So, my grandson's room is quite small and my daughter was asking for advice on how to arrange things. I found this plan and figured it would be perfect! It was quite easy to build, but did take longer than I thought. We had three of us working on it and we build it over Labor Day Weekend. It isn't perfect, but my daughter says it just adds character. He loved the bed and the extra space to play underneath. It really did the trick to open up the room. Thanks Ana for all the great plans! You are my idol!! Now, I just have to build one for all the grandkids!

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Simple White Outdoor Coffee Table

Submitted by gfranq on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 14:39

This table was a cinch to put together and only took a couple of hours

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
oil based primer and Behr Ultra Premium Outdoor Paint satin finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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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

Comments

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