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Woven back bench
I started building a different bench, but I decided halfway through that I didn't like my design. I found this, and loved it, so I modified my partially built bench to incorporate the woven back design. I substituted in a few mortise and tenon joints for strength, and used either kreg or waterproof glue for the non-structural joints. The seat bottom is made from 2x4's I resawed in half. I also rounded over the edges of the 'Y' pieces, which I think makes it look a bit more like they're woven together. Thanks for the plans, this is a great addition to my front porch!
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Entry wall cubby and bench
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This is a modifed version. I made it with old pine boards that I had laying around. I used wine corks for the hangers. No stain or anything on it.
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Blanket - Scarf Ladder
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I love blanket ladders and decided to make one.
I have to admit this was trickier than I thought.
Getting the slightly tapered angle right was a pain in the butt. I do love the final result though.
I used screws and a hammer and random things to give the new wood an old look.
I used the vaseline technique for the paint distressing.
Bar Height Round Dining Table
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We wanted a round bar height dining table for our kitchen area and no one really had that. I used Ana’s wonderful plans and lengthened them with some additional support for the X-Base. My first project of this type and Ana’s site is a god send. Happy to share specifics if interested
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Chairs and Round Side Table for the yard!
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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.
Workbench Console
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I followed the plans except I decided to do a chevron top instead of the 3 long boards. I used two coats of gunstock stain on the major partrs and 2 coats of semi-gloss clear on everything. Also I did not put caster wheels on (client did not need this thing rolling).
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Painter's Ladder Shelf for Back Yard
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I came up with the idea of having something on my back porch to hold all my outdoor stuff.... things I wanted handy, like Pool Towels, Gardening tools and gloves, Sunscreen and Bug Spray. I started looking around for something to buy and finally decided to look for something to build. I was looking on the HGTV website when I found this and thought it was perfect. I'm not sure what exactly made me take it one-step further, but I found a small link embedded in the article and I clicked on it, and a love affair was born. I found the Ana-White website with tons and tons and tons of plans to make all the things I've dreamed about making. So, I signed up, printed the plans and got to work. First time I have built from plans and had to work slowly and not rush to complete it the same day. Snuck away in the evening, after dinner and cleanup, and spent about an hour a night in the garage with the heat and the mosquitos. BTW, tucking dryer sheets in your clothing does really keep the critters at bay. And here is the finished product .... doing exactly what I had planned and fitting perfectly in the location I wanted. On to the next project..... I have several printed out and haven't decided which to start on..... Is it the toy box for my son's toys that scatter around the living room.... or the queen-sized Farmhouse bed for my daughter who has been begging for more sleep room. Or the bookshelves for my room..... So may choices.... and I love that about this webiste.
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Narrow Farmhouse Table
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Another fantastic project built! We used the Narrow Farmhouse Table plans to create a Sewing table.
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Entry way shoe dresser
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I built this for our entry way at our cabin. I added a drawer at the top for sunglasses and keys.
Console table
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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!
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Scrap 2x4 Bunny
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I wanted to make a quick spring decoration. I dug through my scrap wood pile for some inspiration. This past winter, I made some snowmen out of scrap 2x4s. I decided I would make a bunny out of some scrap wood.
For more details and pictures of this and my other projects, please check out my blog at JaimeOfAllTrades.blogspot.com
This was super easy to make and it didn't cost me anything at all! What makes it great is that it is completely customizable! This would also make a great spring craft for the kids!
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Grandy sliding door console
6 foot sliding door console with barn door style doors. Dark walnut top. Handmade hardware for the sliding door.
Garden sectional and table
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Easy to do though some thought required for conversion into centimetres .
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Modern Craft Table…Done!
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This was mine and my husbands first project ever! And it turned out even better than expected….now we are hooked! Next the loft bed!
Sturdy Workbench
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Today I built a workbench from wood found in my alley. No money was harmed during the making of this workbench #renew #reuse #recycle
Play Kitchen
I made this for my daughter for Christmas. I used peel and stick tile for the back splash and marble look contact paper for the counters.
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For Clyde
Great plans! I tweaked some dimensions to make it several inches longer, and I made the bars 12 inches instead of 6 to open it up more. Clyde loved it immediately!! It goes perfectly with our craftsman/mission themed design. Thank you!
Expanded Planter Box
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I wanted to put a planter around our new mailbox. So, I took your single planter design and build it as if it were three separate boxes only leaving out the interior pieces. It required making a T section for the middle pieces, And I made sure I used plenty of glue to firm up the structure and provide stiffness.
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Madison's New High Chair
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Less than $15 for wood and paint. Learned the incredible value of a Kreg Jig in the mix. We ended up painting it a princess pink :) We think this will be a great gift for our friends' toddlers!
Adirondack chair
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Easy and fun. Don't worry yourself over the angle on the left side of the stringer. The 15 degree one matters, the other, not so much. Buy an extra 1x4 unless you want to spend a pile of time figuring out how to cut them to maximize the space!
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Ana White Admin
Sat, 09/11/2021 - 21:38
Happy boy, awesome bed!
Thanks for sharing, that turned out totally awesome!