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This is my first woodwork project, completed as a team, with my husband. Was good fun at times and frustrating at times! Our wood was thicker by a couple of millimetres out meaning the plans needed to be tweaked. Table was designed with the chair structure. We had cushions and covers made to measure (we live in SE Asia so cheaper than UK or US) about £200. Looking forward to building some deck chairs next!!

This bench is just perfect for the front porch. I have built several for friends and family. The plans are easy to follow. I wait until the end to cut the angled 45 pieces to be cut to fit exactly. Also filling the pocket holes on the legs and sanding prior to attaching the stretchers has saved me some frustration in finishing. I prefer the minwax jacobean finish with a minwax polycrylic in satin. I use any exterior flat with the same poly on top. I don't like the look of filling the pocket holes on the 45's so I try to place those on each end, countersinking my screws. Can be challenging to get screws in that way, but it looks better in the end. These are very sturdy and easy support 2-3 adults for seating.

I used the basic plan by Ana, but modified it for the size I needed. Its 2x12 pine with english chestnut stain and tung oil (formby's) finish. I did use 4x4 posts for the legs instead of 2- 2x4's. notching out was the most difficult part. (Should have watched the video by Ana 1st. Lol). I did want some over hang so I cut the leg notches 1/4 shallow so there would be detail. I regret not using the kreg jig on the top, as I have much bigger gaps than I like! But I started buying better tools during this build when I realized mine were not getting the job done. And it definitely makes a huge difference!!! I still have to finish the benches. Just trying to find the time. I can't wait to start the next project!

Watts Built on Wolfe Way

Used the plans for the Rustic X coffee table as a starting point. Left out the X's as they don't appeal to me. Took a butane torch and burned the base and tabletop before staining, and stained the table in alternating stains to give it a really unique appearance. Stains used were Rustoleum Summer Oak, and Minwax Early American, finished with Minwax Semigloss Poly.

The construction of this project itself took me just over an hour. All my time was out into making it look very old, and staining it just right. I am very proud of how it turned out. Looks a lot better in person. This table is for sale.

Hi there!  This is Dani from The Project Lady!

I wanted to share my building plan and tutorial for these dining room benches!  Total cost is about $20 for lumber per bench!

Head over to my website for step-by-step instructions and pictures!

Happy Building!

This is my first woodworking project ever. I wanted an outdoor sectional for my screened in porch, but couldn't afford to pay $1000 to $2000 to buy one. I saw this plan and decided to give it a shot! I used pressure treated 2x4 lumber rather than 1x4. My Dad always built everthing from pressure treated if it was to be used outside... so I followed suit. I have to say I am more than pleased with the final product. This piece of furniture will outlive me! I have three young girls so it had to be durable.... and this is definitely durable. Thanks you so much for the great plans. It felt great to accomplish this project and we'll enjoy this sofa for years to come!!

My first build, easy and fun.  Finished in a weekend .  Added handles to help my little man.  He loves it, and so do I 

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I needed something to hang above my scrapbook table to hold alot of heavy albums and supplies.  I got instruction from Ana's  General Store Cubbies plan but I modified it to 48" long since the boards were already 48" long.  I went with 30" tall so it would hold the 12"x12" format scrapbooks comfortably.  I hadn't bought my pocket jig at this point yet so I just used glue and screws stratigically so they are mostly hidden.  I already had some trim so I threw some of that on there to cover a couple flaws. 

I then made the bulletin board hanging below it.  It is a ceiling tile cut in half and painted the wall color.  I used the miter saw (yikes!) and even made some awesome 45 degree joints for the frame!  Before I added the frame, I fastened some ribbons criss-crossed to tuck things behind.  This picture doesn't show the final addition: some undercabinet lighting. 

Now I just need to build a new TABLE to go under it!

This was my first build and I definitely learned alot about the new pocket hole techniques. Nothing too technical about it except I made things more difficult by adding a metal bedframe kit because I was in a hurry to finish because of some company arriving. The only issue is that you can see the support legs of the bed frame kit so I'm sure I will dissassemble it once the company leaves and build a lumber frame and remove the metal one.

Otherwise, the only two variations from the Ana White plan was that I added the Arch trim board and I also used 1.25" sheetmetal screws on either side of the pocket holes that attach the verticle boards. I pulled the boards up tight to the horizontal trim boards and made a cleaner line. I also learned to sand and prime every board before assembly next time, there are several hard to reach areas that need sanding once it is assembled.

This bed is built like a tank and is beautiful.

Wanted a new computer desk, fits the space perfectly, clean and simple lines with a beautiful natural wood and white finish. LOVE HOW IT TURNED OUT