Got this idea from the blue cooler project - but decided to deck it out with vintage trimmings. Everyone who has seen it loves it! Very fun project.
I need some shoe storage near my front door that would hide all of our shoes. I used the plans from the book for the secretary's desk and added an extra shelf. Check out my blog post for step by step pictures.
I only needed a headboard for the full size bed in my guest room. I attached it to the existing metal frame with carriage bolts. I built matching nightstands from plans found elsewhere on this site.
Thank you for creating Awesome plans
Teezy
This was the first woodworking project I have undertaken from this site and it is simply wonderful!
very easy to follow plans, and easy assembly.
I have this daybed hanging from my back deck across from my hot tub and it is the most wonderful creation I've ever attempted!
I included a twin sized bunk-bed mattress instead of a traditional twin so that it would be thinner.
I zipped a vinyl cover over the mattress and then added sheets, decorative pillows, a throw blanket, and some lanterns to the platform.
I plan to hang a canopy that will drape over the ends.
The backdrop in the picture is comprised of two cloth shower curtains that hang from eyelets along the edge of our deck.
My very first furniture build! Followed the construction plans and my bench turned out great! Thank you for helping others enjoy this craft!!
Solid Wormy Maple Top, "clear" grade, no knot westerd red cedar 4 x 4 legs, 4 inch lags (no Kreg Jig), Spar Urethane on top (clear satin, 3 coats), and Danish Oil on legs (one coat to keep "dry look"). Wormy maple boards, S4S, joined and plained. Bench is one solid piece of wormy maple, same top coat as table top.
This is my version of the horse stable. I used wood I had laying around in the shop. As a result I tweeked the plans slightly. I use 1x material for the roof and floor. This made is much stronger. I put stops in for the door added hook and eye latch and toped it with gree and brown paint. My Granddaughter loved it.
Two Girl Scout troops combined to work on the Cadette Woodworking Badge and made this birdhouse (https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/diy-birdhouse-one-cedar-…). We used cedar decking, so some adjustments needed to be made to the plan. We looked up what types of birds in our area would use different size openings. The girls had a great time and worked together to make sure everyone finished in time. My troop has built a lot of projects, but this was our sister troop's first build. They did an excellent job! So proud of their hard work and I get the feeling we'll be building more in the future!
Sarah Eiseman
We have really been enjoying our new Weatherly Sectional that I built with Ana's fabulous plans! I love the way it fits perfectly in the little corner of our deck.
I only made a few simple modifications:
1. I added an arm to the loveseat, as we wanted an "L" configuration and not a "U"
2. I added at least twice as many 1x3's for the seat slats, as I wanted to be able to sit on the furniture when the cushions were stored inside. I put about a 3/4" space between the slats for water drainage.
I made a 36" x 36" ottoman/coffee table out of scraps & it fits perfectly.
I bought the cushions from the Improvements catalog and they fit great. They are not as nice as the ones from RH, but they were about $40 each and were 20% off with free shipping. Here is the link: http://www.improvementscatalog.com/deep-seat-chair-cushion-24-1-2f2-22x…
Thu, 08/23/2012 - 00:35
You actually make it seem really easy together with your
presentation but I to find this topic to be actually something
that I feel I'd by no means understand. It seems too complex and extremely vast for me. I am looking forward in your subsequent publish, I'll attempt to get the grasp of it!
Corner unit for kids bedroom. Added fabric boxes from ikea. The fit perfectly
This was so much fun to make and so relaxing to enjoy.
After posting about my 20 Second Tidy Up table I built on my blog, a local reader commissioned me to build one for her too! I used a Kreg jig for the top and sides, as well as the 2x2 frame supports. I also added some L-brackets to the sides for added stability. This thing is solid! Since Lowe's doesn't carry fixed-wheel 1 5/8" casters I used an epoxy putty on them so they only roll in one direction. It keeps the trundle from bumping into the sides and being hard to open. Love the table, and so does Christine!
Sun, 04/29/2012 - 20:12
I've only built a couple of things for sale, and came up with a basic pricing method that I'm happy with right now. I start with cost of all materials, then charge $10/hr for how long it takes me to build, sand & finish. Cost was $80, and it took 7 hours from start to dried poly.
I have always wanted a farm bed and didn't think I could make it but here it is
Thanks for posting this great project.It took about 5 hours. I used a Kregg Jig to build it and I love it. I have built a lot of other things with it sense.
this was a lot of fun to build
Hand made dining table with 4 benches made with brown chalk paint white pine for the top of the table and benches
Beautiful storage mantle by Lynae Moore on Facebook
Project took me about 6-8hrs with cutting and assembly (each). I used Home Depot's Top Select Pine. I will be giving it a distressed look this week with Minwax's Dark Walnut!
Mon, 05/07/2012 - 05:48
Just finished the 2 Kentwood nightstands and they look like yours in this picture (untreated pine). Wow, these took a long time to do. I'm dreading the thought of finishing the insides of these. I also built shelfs inside. Can you post pictures of your finished nightstands. Any tips on finishing? Did you poly? I'm going to use a Minwax mahogany gel stain, but unsure of what to do after that.
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 13:49
Yeah, no kidding, it did take longer than expected. I ended distressing the tops and sides of the nightstands and the technique I use is...
1. Spay the surface with water. I use a regular misting bottle. This will soften the wood even more to allow the make for easier distressing
2. I used a combination of screws, hammer, chisel, and screwdrivers to make my indentions.
3. I do light coats of Minwax dark walnut on the wet surface to allow the stain to absorb deep into the wood and not on the surface.
4. Since oil and water don't mix the wet surface will not hold the stain on the surface but deeper into the wood.
It seems to work for me. Let me know what you think!
My precious second granddaughter loves her tower!
I made a few mods:
1. Eliminated the curvy top: no band saw.
2. Used piano hinges for strength.
3. No need for anti-tipping legs; just lower the platform to lower center of gravity.
4. Kreg-Tool a MUST. Didn't like the KregTool white plastic hole plugs.
PS I built my precious FIRST granddaughter a toy box to match her bedroom furniture.
And a Cradle Boat:
http://www.clcboats.com/shop/boats/rowboats/dinghies/baby-cradle-pram.h…
When a friend sent me a picture of a Restoration Hardware inspired dining table from Shanty to Chic and asked if I could recreate it as a coffee table, I was up for the challange. After sketching up new plans to the measurements she needed, I came up with this and am thrilled with the finished piece...and so is she!
All lumber is knotty pine. I used pocket hole construction for most of it, but used my 16 guage nailer and glue to attach the angled pieces. I attached the table top with "z" clips, first cutting a slot with a biscuit joiner for the clip to slide into.
Sat, 05/14/2016 - 18:16
I love this. It's perfect as a coffee table. And the finish you used is perfect. Excellent job!
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Wed, 05/18/2016 - 22:27
Thank you so much Jackie! :)
Cristina
Mon, 03/21/2022 - 17:06
Could I get your plans?? I would love for my husband to build this for me!
Comments
birdsandsoap
Mon, 02/03/2014 - 16:37
I love it! The Coke sign is
I love it! The Coke sign is very cool!
birdsandsoap
Mon, 02/03/2014 - 16:37
I love it! The Coke sign is
I love it! The Coke sign is very cool!
DIY everything
Tue, 02/04/2014 - 21:32
Very Nice!!!
I'm in the process of building one out of this plan too except I'm trying to use pallet wood. I love how your cooler turned out so I hope you don't mind that I use the same Coke sign. Awesome job!