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Tryde Coffee Table - First Build
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My friend and I made this table. It took about 8 hours, mostly because we were trying to figure out the drill & we cut one of the wood pieces wrong and had to go get another one. We also cut all the wood with a jigsaw. Crazy yes, but it worked out ok.
My second project
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This is the second project I've completed and I'm very proud of it. The design was changed just by adding four legs instead of three. It took me awhile to get the color even. Sanding between coats of the clear coat semi-gloss finish would leave white marks/residue that was difficult to clean away. I would have to restain those sections with a swift wipe on/wipe off action. This made the color deeper but also richer. During the summer months, the bench will be outside but will serve as indoor seating in the winter.
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Rustic X End Table
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Rustic X end table
Mini farmhouse coffee table
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The original plans make a pretty big coffee table (52" wide). I made this one (32") with the left over pieces of 2x6 from the bigger one. It was fun to make and is great for someone with a smaller living room
Double dog kennel
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Absolutely love how this double dog kennel turned out!!!
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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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Corn hole
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Another great tutorial and project done. Thanks Ana
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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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Pottling bench/greenhouse/water collector
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I modified the simple potting bench into 3 components. The potting bench, a place for seedlings and a sink.
We get a ton of rain up here in the mountains of Puerto Rico. So much so that it tends to drown seedlings if they aren't covered. So I took the Simple 2x4 Potting Bench plans and modified them to fit the space I had picked out for the project. Since we get so much rain I wanted to collect it. So I added a clear pvc roof and with a gutter made with pvc pipe which flows into a 27 gallon storage container. This disperses into the sink. There is a bucket under the sink to collect the water.
Note: I had to add a 2x4 support under each shelf. I made the two big shelves a little longer so it needed it to support the 1x4s.
I am an avid gardener so I should have given myself this gift after years of not having any level/proper space to work.
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Tue, 03/15/2022 - 09:34
Great set up!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful project, looks great and super functional!
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Ana White Admin
Mon, 01/17/2022 - 09:06
So many projects!
Thank you for sharing, these all look amazing!