Concrete 4x4 Truss table
I used the plans for the 4x4 truss beam table to make this version with a concrete top.
I used the plans for the 4x4 truss beam table to make this version with a concrete top.
This potting bench was exactly what I was looking for. Ana's materials list and cut list were perfect. The instructions were simple and precise which all made the project easy. I used white pine with a deck stain and sealer. Cedar or pressure treated lumber might last longer, but cedar was expensive and PT was too heavy. So I kept it simple and I'm sure with the deck sealer this bench will last for years. I used pocket screws and wood glue which made the bench extremely sturdy.
I love this desk! My husband loves it too. He was surprised to come home from work one day and find it sitting in the office. Cutting the notches for the shelves was tricky. I bought the cheapest jigsaw from Home Depot, which would have been ok had I bought a decent blade to go with it. The blade it came with was terrible, but after much trial and error, and power sanding, it all worked out. I'm really happy with the finish. In person, it looks like the pit of an avocado, which is exactly what I was hoping for.
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 20:46
Beautiful! It looks like something out of a home decor magazine!
Built this over the course of a week, but could have been done in a weekend if I didn't have three young ones. My husband is military and we move often, so it is built to be broken down into three large pieces. Used these http://www.rockler.com/5-surface-mounted-bed-rail-brackets to attach the rails to the head board and footboard. This bed is a tank and doesn't move at all! We are in love with the way it turned out!
I made the first adirondack chair, then decided to modify slightly to include drink holders for the second chair. Super easy to make and the instructions were very clear and concise. The cuts were straight forward except for the stringers, which had very specific drawings to follow. I sanded to round the edges and stained the first coat before assembly.
This was my first table I built, very happy I found these plans. The legs were pressure treated 4x4's which made it very heavy one I put it all together. Thanks for the plans Ana!
Loved making the Weatherly for the back porch. Extended it out to be a four seater on the long side and 3 seater on the short. Finding a deal on the cushions is the key (I didn't).
Did make a jig for the X back to make them more exact and consistent.
I love Ana White's 2x4 sofa project. I chose a couple of upgrades: bought redwood 2x4's and a pocket-hole jig to reduce visibility of screw holes and, of course, installed the additional side and back rails. I finished with Tung oil and then read the directions on the can afterwards: 'This product is intended for interior projects only!' Oh well.
We ordered these cushions: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Arden-Selections-Plush-BlowFill-Sapphire-Blu…
which were rather expensive but I read too many negative reviews from customers who bought and used cheap cushions.
This was the perfect project for a retiree with too much time on his hands and some basic building skills.
Thank you for this!
Michael Smith
Thu, 04/22/2021 - 09:34
Wonderful job, it looks fantastic! Can't wait for you to get your cushions and enjoy!
I used Ana's camp loft bed plans. Built it directly in the room since I had the kiddo's with me and hubby working late couldn't help carry pieces upstairs. Built this "big girl" bed for my three year old and she loves it. Hubby and Bro-in Law got the mattress and it was a little high for the plans, so I have since added a foldable side rail for extra security. Plans worked great as is, no changes made.
My granddaughters requested beds for their multiple American Girl dolls. I found this project and it looked like it would be fun to make. Well, the girls have friends so the order soon totalled 19 beds. After making a prototype I realized this would be time consuming and the results erratic if I didn't fashion some jigs for constructing the beds. The jigs added speed and precision to the project. Also, after building a few and puttying the screw countersinks, I tried connecting side rails to the head and foot boards using pocket screws. This works great..Pictures of the jigs are attached.
My friend and I made this together and it was my first time using the Kreg pocket hole system. I was very impressed. The base of the piece is pine finished with a white-wash stain so the grain is still visible. The top is a restored piece of walnut finished with a simple clear coat of polycrillic. Thank you so much for the design idea! My friends love it in their living room!
We tweaked the Ana White Barn Door bookcase plan for a bathroom linen closet, made it a hair too wide (it was soooo close), and decided to use this for board games instead. It's PERFECT for storing long games like Monopoly, as well as puzzles, cards, and more. I decorated it with vinyl cut with my Cricut to give it that "game night" feel.
The project ended up being fairly time consuming because painting the shelf took a lot of time... if I did it again, I'd probably use a paint sprayer. I just don't have a great space for spraying furniture builds.
This is a cross between the Farmhouse toddler bed plans and the Brookstone storage bed. My youngest son's bedding was all western stuff that I had made and wanted a bed that did it justice. We combined the headboard from Brookstone with the Farmhouse plans. I think it looks pretty good considering it was our first project!
Hey, y'all. Here is how our milk paint dining table turned out. We are proud of it. Keep checking the blog and I will have more pictures of our complete dinning room flip posted.
Thanks,
Kira
Free wood from a local builders "trash pile" (I did ask) kreg Pocket Jig ($120, I needed it) 2 dollys from Harbor Freight $7.99 each. 2 handmade tennis ball shooting canons. 6x3x6. Thanks so much for the confidence! My first build ever!
This little space by the back door has always made the kitchen look messy. We put the garbage can there, and other random stuff we didn't have a place for. I got the idea to build Ana's Tilt Out Trashbin cabinet, but I also wanted a place we could put things like pet treats, etc. to get them out of sight. I made the upper horizontal space to house cans of dog and cat food, and bring the cabinet up to the same height as the countertop. The right hand side has adjustable shelves with bins for things like onions and potatoes. Left side is the tilt out trashbin. Top is butcher block stained black to match my countertops.
Sun, 05/09/2021 - 08:33
Thanks for sharing, that is so functional and looks fabulous!
In reply to Wonderful solution! by Ana White Admin
Mon, 05/10/2021 - 22:53
Thank you! And thanks for wonderful plans! It was easy to follow and adjust to my needs. I'm currently working on the upper cabinet that I ordered from ShelfHelpNow. I had the carcass built in an afternoon! So great!
So easy when you have the right tools. It is exactly what we needed. I can't wait for my next project!
Modeled after the rustic table. I made it smaller and taller. I used Pine boards and golden oak stain and also jacobean stain. The legs can come off by unscrewing them.
A full write up of this build, including photos & dimensions, is here: http://imgur.com/gallery/YyawW
Sligthly modified based on what I could find in Sweden. Very, very happy about this 😃 Thanks Ana.
Sun, 05/16/2021 - 19:16
That looks so inviting, love the added cushions! Thank you for sharing.
This was a modification of the Shirley Console Table. I had to change the dimensions to fit our entryway, and I wanted some color variation. Because I used two different stains, the pieces had to be fit together, sanded accordingly, taken apart, stained, and then glued/screwed together again. I learned how to use a router on this project, so it was a learning experience (thank goodness for wood filler!). I also inset the sides and back, though it's not really obvious in the picture. The drawers slide on a tongue and groove track. The pulls are white porcelain covered in teal sharpie (baked then coated with acrylic). Definitely learned a lot on this project! As this was made basically from wood scraps, I'm not sure what the cost was. The drawers, minus the facing, is 3/4" oak veneer plywood.
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:15
Great project! It's beautiful! Your porcelain knobs method sounds fascinating -- did you sharpie them first and then bake in the oven (what temp & how long?) - that's a super creative idea!
Thu, 04/04/2013 - 17:49
Thanks Joanne :) The tutorial I used is here:
http://www.tealandlime.com/2012/09/diy-faux-malachite-knobs
After perusing the comments, I decided to spray on a clear acrylic coat to protect the Sharpie from eventually rubbing off. It sounds like other markers may not work as well, so I'd stick with Sharpies. I think it would be fun to do other colors!