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Colin's surf shop

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 18:07

This bed was fun to make and our son loves it!

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Outdoor Furniture Set

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 16:56

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.

Estimated Cost
$875
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Seasonal And Holiday

Wood Pallet Wine Rack

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!

Estimated Cost
$0
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Water-based poly
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Little Adirondack Chair

Submitted by wabilinski on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 13:31

Built this for my daughter to enjoy sitting around the fire pit roasting marshmallows on crisp fall evenings.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~$30
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
-Valspar Duramax Exterior Matte Tintable Latex-Base Paint and Primer in One
-Cabot Satin Spar Varnish Aerosol Spray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Noyehx4

Mon, 07/20/2020 - 14:50

These are so cute! Debating on sizing...my 11 year old is almost as tall as me, 4 foot 11 inches, and daughter not far behind him. Would you say this is geared towards 6-10 year old kids? Thinking of making the regular sized for my son. Or is this for 3-5 year olds?

Murphy Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 19:21

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!

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Full farmhouse bed

Submitted by hrsgrl337 on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 09:33

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...

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Chalk paint and glaze

Our Fancy Hall Tree

Submitted by lbmcdaniel on Sun, 01/13/2013 - 15:10

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.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax in English Chesnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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rhettar

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 21:17

I love the color and the little finishing touches. I love my Kreg Jig too, that was my Christmas present to myself... :)

Pottery Barn inspired griffin console table

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.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$20-50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum hammered finish, Polyurtrane matte finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Bookcases

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 04:42

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

Finish Used
Painted
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Desk

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 02:24

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.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$84
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American oil based stain, one coat, polyurethane to finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Braden Entryway Collection

Submitted by LTBrebner on Fri, 01/18/2013 - 14:17

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.

Estimated Cost
$400-$500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Aura Interior in simply white. I added two coats of simply white. I also put a clear coat on when the white was dry.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Juanita_r

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!

LTBrebner

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.

Worth the effort!!!

Submitted by Kel.n.Rob on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 07:47

Love this piece! Thanks Ana!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel wool soaked in vinegar...which turned the console a purple color. So we sanded that down a bit and diluted some grey paint and stained over the purple with that. Then we waxed with briwax and bowling alley wax. The finishing technique is a blog post included in Ana's "rustic x" furniture plans.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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MrCoffee

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.

18" Doll Wardrobe

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 07:33

I used the 18" Doll Wardobe plans! I decided not to do the Murphy bed. I loved how it turned out and the plan was easy to follow! Looking forward to more DIY projects

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Style Coffe Table

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.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Natural Look of Rustic X Coffee Table

Submitted by aleeman27 on Mon, 01/21/2013 - 19:01

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!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cabot Natural Stain with glossy polyeurethane. make sure you use the finishing sponge in between each coat to get that super smooth mirror shine
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

rhettar

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!

andrew gonzalez (not verified)

Tue, 01/22/2013 - 17:20

were did you get the corner brackets? i have been looking everywhere thanks in advance

jwilson

Wed, 03/19/2014 - 03:02

Did you use an oil based or water based poly on the top of the table?

Triple Printer's Cabinet/Media Console

Submitted by shawndye on Sun, 11/16/2014 - 17:13

We used the plans but slightly adjusted them. We added a piece of lattice to the inside of the cabinet for a door stop, and left out the center drawer and made a shelf instead for our cable box and internet. The second photo compares it to the Restoration Hardware piece that costs upwards of $1400. Total I spent just under $400. We bought the hinges and cabinet pulls on overstock.com.

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshades in satin black
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Kitchen cabinets

I took an old storage closet and turned it into a kitchen so that we could rent out our downstairs using Ana's basic cabinet plans altering them to fit my space. I really liked that she used 2 x 6's for the base of the cabinets and it worked out perfectly for the toe kick. 

Estimated Cost
$300 for materials and paint
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
exterior primed with zinsser oil based primer, top coat is oil infused furniture paint white on top, medium gray on the bottom. The inside of cabinet is clear shellac + water based polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kid's Country Bench

I made the kids bench with 2x rather than 1x because i'm a pretty big guy and wanted to be able to actually sit on this and not be worried. This was my first woodworking project since middle school.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
left over red paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Entryway Lockers

My husband and I built this based on the braden entryway system with a few modifications. Love it!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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King size farm bed

Submitted by rburmania on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 18:55

A gorgeous king size farm house bed. Created for a customer. If you are interested please check out our Facebook page, R&L Custom Creations of West Michigan

Estimated Cost
$350.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Provincial minwax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

2x4 Modern Adirondack Chair and Loveseat

Submitted by SofiaTaz on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 12:51

We loved the Modern Adirondack Chair pattern so much that we adapted it to have a matching love seat. It turned out beautifully!

Estimated Cost
$200 CAD
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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