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Adirondack Chairs
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Easy plans to follow and build .
DIY Changing Table
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Changing Table.
Scott and Judy Sparks
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Sturdy Work Bench
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I built this using the sturdy workbench plans. I hesitate to call it a brag, as it is my first project, and I used some 2x4s from Home Depot. Premium... Yeah right!
Despite my crooked cuts and warped wood, the sum of the parts is actually pretty sturdy!
I did modify it a bit. As I'm 6'2", I made the legs approximately 35" and used 2 3/4" Sheets of 24x48 MDF as the top. This gave me a total height of about 36 1/2" of height, which is pretty comfortable.
I would have preferred more workspace, but I'm limited to a portion of my one car garage, so 24x48 will have to do!
Finally, though this was definitely an hour or two worth of project, it took my about 2 weeks to complete, working in increments as small as 15 minutes, sue to having a 4 month old son!
Now to decide what to build next!
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Computer Desk
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This is my first furniture project I wanted to replace my cheap computer desk that was falling apart. The build was pretty simple, the only problem was finding a good project board and finding a good stain. Tried several different stains an a piece of scrap before deciding on red elm gel stain. Project took longer than I anticipated but most of that time was in getting the finish right, the build part was pretty quick.
clear matte poly spray
almond color paint
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Mon, 05/05/2014 - 08:29
Great job on computer desk!
Well done. I feel your pain in looking for good boards - it takes me about an hour at Lowes just to find 4 or 5 good boards. Wish I had a lumber yard close by.
I like your finish on the top. I will try that one next time.
Not your typical garage shelf
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After undertaking many home improvement projects over the past few years, my garage was getting a little out of control. I had too many bulky tools taking up space, making it hard to get work done efficiently. I decided to build a storage shelf, but looking for more of a challenge, I wanted to add sliding shelves to provide easy access to items in the rear. Check out my blog post at JustMeasuringUp.com for all the details. I documented the project from beginning to end with lots of pics.
http://www.justmeasuringup.com/blog/creating-more-garage-storage
The shelves are 3 ft deep and stores a lot of stuff now. When I need something at the back, rather than wading through the stuff at the front, I just grab a handle and slide the whole shelf forward. So if you're looking to improve upon the pretty standard garage shelf design out there, check out mine!
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Solid Wood Outdoor Table
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Farmhouse outdoor table.
Donna and Shelley
Rebecca Media Center Console
I have been needing an entertainment center for so long. When this plan popped up, my husband and I went into action. We designed this piece a little differently though. For one, the plan is too narrow for us and our tv-so our console is wider but shorter-to save on costs. Another note-we needed a place to put our computer so it can charge without our twin boys getting ahold of the cord. You can see that feature on the lower left hand corner. I also used a picture in a very well known catalog and I used the picture to get the stain just right. This might just be my favorite piece so far. I will be adding the bookcases and hutch to this. I am also in the process of adding 2 doors to this console. They needed to be stained before I could add them though.
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Wed, 07/18/2012 - 10:22
I also wanted to note-we will
I also wanted to note-we will be adding bead board behind the middle part of this console. We are leaving the other 2 backs exposed because I don't have a router to notch out holes in bead board. :)
Dog Crate
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Recently I added a family member and his name is Myles. He needed a home so before we picked him up I built him one of these for him to grow into. The one pictured is actually the second one I built that was built for a friend. I followed the original instructions. I used a couple different bits of material. My table top is 1x4's and for the sides i used bead-board. I painted it an off white with eggshell finish. The table top is stained with Minwax Ebony stain. I love how it turned out and most of all my puppy enjoys it as well.
I left the bottom open. The dimensions in the plans make it so you can set the crate right on top of a crate replacement trey series 700 from PetCo. This makes it very easily to clean by just lifting the crate off the trey and hosing it off and also prevents the wood from absorbing any liquids.
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Old pallet wood, wine holders
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I had to make the back legs longer, since I used all pallet planks for this, threw me off a bit. And I made the arms an extra 5" long to notch in wine glass holders. If I do it again, I'll angle the back a bit more, but as is its pretty great. Guess who picked pink?
European Doll Bunk
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I have resized the bed for European dolls, and adjusted the wood used to standard measures available in the Netherlands (18x27 mm). All connections are without screws.
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Rustic X Console without the X
My wife wanted a sofa table near our sliding door going outside to backyard / pool. She was looking online and found some cheapo "made in China" types at some of the big box store sites; yuck.
I had to come home from our family vacation sooner than the wife and kids which meant I had 12 days at home alone to make some sawdust. The wife got her sofa table which she really digs. My boy got a bed (different post) and daughter got her room painted.
I didn't add the "X" feature at the ends as I like the console better without them. Also spray painted some corner hardware; L brackets and lag bolts a textured black / copper spray, but didn't add them; wife liked the table without the added decor so it stays as is.
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Sun, 09/30/2012 - 09:59
Looks great!
I love this console because it looks good either with the x's or without! Yours turned out great and I'm sure your wife was ecstatic at your accomplishment in her absence!!
Outdoor Sectional
We were inspired when we saw Ana's Outdoor Sectional on Pinterest and after checking out the site we decided to build ours using the modified plans with 2 x 4s as it was much more cost effective. It was a really fun weekend project for my husband and I and not difficult at all.
Stepped version
A modified version with tiered areas. 2x4's tie layers together. Happy Mother's Day!
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DIY Stuffed Animal Zoo Tower
This is my second stuffed animal zoo tower. This time around I used cheap 2x2 furring strips. Not the best pick of lumber, but it gets the job done well. :)
COVID 19 end of year home school project success
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Great build. Hubbie extended to couch one seat and added legs for additional support. We painted after assembly and the x’s were a PITA to paint. Love the end result. Now to pick coffee table plans!
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American Girl Doll Trundle Day Bed
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My neice wanted a bed just like hers for her American Girl Doll. I did manage to find one, but I also found plans here! Thank you!! :) So I modified the plans a little bit to add the back of the daybed. She loves it!
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Modern Adirondack
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Lots of room for improvement but I'm pretty excited for my first time following plans.
Thanks, I love your videos and have learned a lot.
Modern Farm Bed
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Only medication - cut 8” off the headboard to fit in our Maverick for transportation to Dallas. Stain is half minwax special walnut and half early American with dark minwax paste wax finish.