Farmhouse table and bench
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I built this farmhouse table and bench from 2x6s. For legs I cut different sized blocks and used different router bit profiles then glued them together.
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I built this farmhouse table and bench from 2x6s. For legs I cut different sized blocks and used different router bit profiles then glued them together.
Made this for a friend of mine with the intention of doing the oxidized vinegar finish. Unfortunately, I didn't read the directions too well and ended up with an awful brassy red color. So I had to remove that (quite the task) and then stain. The end result is still something pretty rustic since the vinegar discolored the wood some. X's were tricky because my miter saw didn't cut that angle, but it worked out in the end.
Tue, 01/08/2013 - 07:20
I love it! I like how the finish turned out. What are the black straps on the corners? I'm hoping to tackle this project after the Farmhouse bed.
Tue, 01/08/2013 - 11:14
It is so great to see this in its practical setting.... Fantastic job!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 09:28
Thanks so much! The black straps are L-brackets spray painted black. They're just for decoration. There's bolts at the bottom of the legs too just like on the original plan post.
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 11:33
Thanks for the reply... L brackets....that's exactly what I was going to add to the farmhouse table but thought maybe you have found some sort of strap. I love the look and love em in black!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 13:57
I'm in the process of making this table but this is the first big project I've started & I had a question about making the bottom shelf. In the directions it says to make the pocket holes in the 2x2s & screw into the 1x12 but how do you do that if you have different widths like that. I know how to do it if the pocket holes were made into the 1x12s & then screwed into the 2x2s but that's not what the plans call for. If you could clarify that for me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 13:59
I'm in the process of making this table but this is the first big project I've started & I had a question about making the bottom shelf. In the directions it says to make the pocket holes in the 2x2s & screw into the 1x12 but how do you do that if you have different widths like that. I know how to do it if the pocket holes were made into the 1x12s & then screwed into the 2x2s but that's not what the plans call for. If you could clarify that for me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 15:11
I'm not sure how you would put pocket holes into the 2x2's. i definitely put mind in the 1x12's. My best guess is that's it's a mistake in the plans. If I remember correctly the image on either the end table or coffee shows the pocket holes on the 1x12's and that worked great for me. Hope that helps!
Wed, 01/09/2013 - 18:26
I figured that was the only way to do it but just wanted to double check. Thank you so much for the quick reply!
I really enjoyed this project. The plans were very well done and easy to follow. I had to make some changes so that all 5 drawer faces had a functioning drawer, but still stuck pretty close to the plans otherwise.
Sun, 11/02/2014 - 19:58
any suggestions on how to flip these pics so they can be viewed right side up???
I don't know why they came out sideways My grandaughters are Minnie fanactics so I am building them each one for Valentines day. Thanks for the pattern and instructions!
Loved building this recycling center. Basically made three cabinets from the plans and then attached them together. Now the dog can't get in the trash and the recycling and empty cans don't gather in the counter and it looks great! I used piano hinges for the doors which makes them feel much more stable.
I was inspired by Ana's plan for a reclaimed wood bed. I went through the wood in my garage and was able to make this bed in an afternoon and for $0!
Tool List: Drill and screws, jigsaw (or handsaw), orbital sander (or sandpaper), nail gun (or hammer and brad nails), miter saw (or handsaw), polyurethane and a paintbrush.
Material list: 2 wood pallets, 2 – 4×4 posts cut to 54″, 2x4s and 2x6s to make the bed platform (I have a double bed so the finished product is 53″x74″), 1 – 2×6 cut to 57″ to make the ledge on the headboard.
Built using 2x4 pressure treated lumber. Made two ottomans with one used as a corner piece. I made that one three inches taller to help keep cushions in place. I also made the sectional back legs taller for more back support. In doing so I had to add an extra cross piece in the sectional back to support the pillows. I love it!!
This set was the first thing I've built. I did it completely by myself and am so proud! I started with the coffee table to get a hang of the tools the. Moved on and made the sofa, love seat, and two chairs. I had a little trouble finding cushions but eventually found some at Lowe's. The cushions are just so expensive. I didn't love the color of the stain on the coffee table and the plan was to sand it and retain after staining the rest but I actually like how it stands out. It took a long time to finish because I had to work on it whenever I had spare time but a motivated individual with some building experience could do this all in a weekend or two. Coat of wood and screws for the whole project was $350. All the cushions were $518.
Tue, 11/10/2020 - 09:42
You did a magnificent job! The investment is definitely worth the payoff!
Fri, 04/09/2021 - 09:59
We are building a small house in the woods which will have a screened in porch. I hope it looks as good as this one does. Love it! Great job!!
Wine Rack
Material: Re-claimed wood
Specs: 32″ width x 5.25″ depth x 21″ height
Description: Two shelf wine rack.
I had an old pallet leaning up against my garage and decided to build a wine rack for a birthday gift.
This is a very simple project to tackle. I really liked the lettering on the pallet, so I wanted to make sure that was a feature in the finished product. I simply sealed the wood with water based poly to bring out the colors in the wood and to seal it.
If you are not a drinker it also makes a great spice rack!
More difficult build then I'm used too. Modified it to fit a full mattress but I think it turned out great! It's a lot cheaper to build than most Murphy beds to purchase out there on the market. Enjoyed these plans. Thank you Ana!
Full size farmhouse bed chalkpaint and grey glaze. I did have to modify to fit a queen mattress after so the side boards got moved out just a couple inches...
We LOVE our Fancy Hall Tree! A little hard work and time, and now we have transformed our entry way with this piece. We debated for about a week if we wanted to buy the Kreg Jig before we started the project, we decided to give it a shot despite the hundred dollar price tag. IT IS LIFE CHANGING! We already cannot wait for another project to use it on.
I took the end table submitted and modified it for a console table from the same collection with a piece of reclaimed wood as the table top. Please visit www.ourhomemadefamily.com for details on how I made it.
I own a small cabinet shop, in Missouri, we build several types of book cases fireplace surrounds and kitchen cabinets, would love to expand.
Maybe check us out @ Patriot Cabinets and Woodworking on Face book.
Jim
I had been hunting for a desk for several days, and this took less time to build than most of my shopping trips. This desk plan was so easy! I made it from start to stain in less than 3 hours.
As a mom of 5 children, my entryway was always a mess. I decided that I was going to take things into my own hands and figure something out. I found Ana's site and I saw that Ana had this Entryway system and decided I was going to make it. So one day, I went to town and bought the material came home and started to build. I also decided, I wanted to dress the hutches up a bit, with bead board and a trim. I think that it turned out awesome. With 4 boys in the house I ended up using a heavy durable slide and cut my draws a little bit smaller. I added an entryway carpet with a rubber bottom on it in the drawers, to keep them cleaner. My children love them so much and it has helped us organize and keep the entryway cleaned.
Sun, 01/20/2013 - 22:12
Nicely done! I especially like the idea of putting entryway carpet in the drawers to keep them cleaner.
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 01:59
This is amazing! I am a mum of 4 and i am so over the morning "can't find my shoes" panic every morning! I would love to have something this big, but i don't have the room inside and our garage isn't mouse proof (kids school bags and mice just seem like it might be a bad combo). Am going with something a bit slimmer for an empty closet we have and i am definitely borrowing the carpet idea. Just a quick question, re painting... Was the paint gloss, matte? And with the poly, has it made it go yellow at all? .... oh i am so excited to get mine done!!!! Thanku for sharing!
Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:14
Thank You, I love walking by and looking at them and seeing how my entryway looks now. It was totally worth all the work. As for the paint, I used the aura in egg shell. Then the clear coat was clear and did not yellow the paint at all. I went to my paint store and asked him for a clear coat that did not yellow. I can get you the name if you would like? Thank you again.
Love this piece! Thanks Ana!!!
Thu, 11/13/2014 - 13:38
This looks great. I like that you still have the option to add a shelf in the middle down the road. I really like the finish. Great job.
Farmhouse Coffe Table. Built my own custom Farmhouse style coffee table. Carbon gray stain with a thick coating of oil based polyurethane. Chalked white paint really makes a difference. Matte water based polyurethane on bottom.
This is my first real woodworking project. This is my version of the Rustic X coffee table. Was made from raw lumber, not what you normally buy at a lumber store. Made of White pine. It wasn't planed either haha. That took me lots of extra time sanding and evening things out. But I do love the knots! After everything was assembled, I used an ebony wood filler in some of the cracks around the knots or any slight splits to add more to that rustic look. I sure to love the fact I made that decision! After that set up for a few hours, I used a natural stain. Only one coat. I sealed it with about 4 coats of glossy polyurethane. I definitely made some mistakes and learned from them. Although, I have to say the Kreg jig is my most favorite tool! If you don't have one, GET ONE! Best invention ever. I am actually onto my second project. I am making the matching end tables out of the same wood, same tree, so they will all be identical. I cant wait to get them all finished and displayed in my living room!
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 20:18
You did a beautiful job for your first project, I love the finish. I love my Kreg jig too, it was my Christmas present to myself. I used the little single jig to build a project, man what a difference the upgrade makes!
Mon, 01/21/2013 - 20:33
I love the idea of using the contrasting wood filler! Brilliant...I am for sure going to try that on a future building project.
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 00:29
WOW! This is GORGEOUS!! Great job, I'm impressed... and jealous ;)
Tue, 01/22/2013 - 18:18
I got both the corner brackets and clavos (wrought iron nails) off of ebay. I looked for for quite some time to find them too! They come in pairs. I bought enough to do all 3 tables. Very good quality too. I was very impressed. Here is a link... hope it work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Decorative-Rustic-Iron-Mexican-Corner-Bracket-L…