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My FIRST project!!!
I've recently started woodworking and have gathered a few tool out in my little shed (10x12) and started playing around. After finding this site and browsing the plans I came across this one and decided I'd give it a try. The leg lengths were a little shorter than what I had expected so I added casters to each leg to raise the height a little and to give it mobility. It took me longer to complete since I was doing it in my spare time and had to figure out a few things. I bought the Kreg pocket hole kit and had to play around a while with it. I also had to practice my staining since I hadn't done that before either. Also, if possible- I'd recommend finishing the slats before putting them on.. they're a pain to try and paint after assembled. Any questions or comments email [email protected] **update 4/26/12 - 2nd picture is where the island sat since I made it- finally had to say goodbye since my house is tiny-- Quick $125. First day it was posted on CL I had 5 responses- within a week and a half it was gone**
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a miniature version for a one year old
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I was looking for inspiration for the grandchildren when
I came across the full size version. I have now made 3 of the 1\3 sized as pictured, in different colours. It takes longer to paint them than make them.
Console Table
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First table I've built. The Rustic X Console Table was fun and fairly simple. A little complicated since we live in Hawaii and decent cheap wood is difficult to come by. Makes my entrance way very inviting.
X Farmhouse Coffie Table
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I built this over the weekend for my wife. Used white caulk paint for the bottom and walnut stain and polyurethane on the top.
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Rustic Farm Table and Benches
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We shortened the table and lengthened the benches - you can see all our details and changes in the blog link.
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JRSMRS's $50 Daybed Brag Post
The daybed took about 4 weekends, and started with a lot of trial-and-error. Around the 3rd weekend, and a lot of "redo-ing", it started taking shape! This daybed will go on our screen porch, along with the homemade outdoor pillows and mattress cover. This project was definitely frustrating at times, but has been well worth the effort.
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Fancy X Desk
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I made this desk for my wife's office space. The plans for this desk are great and easy to follow. The only change I made was I shortened the size of the desk top to fit in our space.
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Plus One Puzzle
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This is one of my favorite puzzles so far. You are given 8 blocks that must be placed in a box. They will fit and the box will be "totally filled." Once you are done, slide the lid on the top to complete the puzzle. Your test subjects might feel pretty smart by knowing that they solved this puzzle within a few minutes. However, you have a surprise. Pull the extra piece from the lid and tell them to place it in the box. I've tested this puzzle with 20 people so far and the common response is "No Way!". But yep, it can be done.
This video shows the solution but doesn't answer the why. Do you see a difference?
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Child Size Adirondack Lawn Chair
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This was a very simple build, but to do it again I would attach the arms to the arm supports at a 90* angle before attaching them to the chair itself. My kids love this style of chair and are thrilled to have their own nice loungers out in the yard!
Toy 2x4 Cubicle Shelf
This was the first project my husband and I attempted. I'm new to building but he has lots of experience. Went real well, I should have taken the advice though to measure and cut trim at the end. I did it at the start to get it sanded and we ended up needing to redo it all with new wood. So happy with the end result though, tons of storage for baby's toys.
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Halltree
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My wife was dying to have me build her a halltree for the entryway in out house. She drew up some "blueprints" and we started building together. I know the finished project is dark but from the before pic you can visualize it.
I'm sorry for not having the plans up. I will get her "blueprint" scanned for everyone to use as this was our design.
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Console X Table
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A lot of fun to try. X’s were challenging, and used the pickled white washed stain for the first time.
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Rustic x console table
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This was my first project! I love how it came out. Now my husband want the matching end tables. Can't wait to get started
Rustic x console table (size modified) 36" x 16.5" x 40"
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This was an easy build and it's a very sturdy design. I've had many requests for converting this into a media center.
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Tower Based Closet System
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cooler for dads day
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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
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Mon, 07/22/2013 - 20:43
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Thank you Sue :) his fort is so awesome. both my sister and I have houses on my dads property. The picture of his fort is from my balcony and I can see my dad in his fort every day. It makes me so happy to see him over there just relaxing (with his cooler hehe) looking around the yard at the trees, creek and all of his hard life's work. Everyone needs a grown up fort in my opinion.
Adirondak Trio
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New to building, but it went together fairly easily. I think next time I'll decrease the width of the foot stool, so I can just step over it and sit in the chair. Give it a try!
DIY Locker
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Thank you so much for the well explained plans! We had HD do all our 1x12 cuts so it would fit in the car (they were happy to help). We ended up painting it in Polar Bear White Semi-Gloss, and It turned out great!
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 13:39
WOW, great kennel!
That is gorgeous and functional! Thanks for sharing:)