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Project numero uno!
This is my first build from Ana’s plans. First I had to build the work bench in order to have something sturdy to work on. Thanks to home depot it was very inexpensive to build. I didn’t use wood conditioner and now I wish I had. I also used a 2 in 1 stain and seal. In retrospect would have used stain and then a varnish. All and all I’m very happy with the look and the stability. Even though I built it in my garage while its 94 degrees here in Florida I still enjoyed the project.
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Mon, 07/25/2011 - 05:36
Wow great looking little
Wow great looking little bench. Thank u for all of the procedure pictures it makes it so much better to visualize. Will try to make this with the hubs.
Mon, 10/24/2011 - 21:37
Hi, thanks for the feedback.
Hi, thanks for the feedback. Let me know how yours turns out.
Sat, 08/20/2011 - 15:22
Awesome! Thanks for posting
Awesome! Thanks for posting the in progress pictures, very helpful.
Fri, 09/23/2011 - 05:14
Great work!
Hey - thanks for this inspiration! This might be my first bench project too!
Mon, 10/24/2011 - 21:40
thanks
Thank you for positive support. I hope to see your projects soon. Email me with any questions or to show me your projects. Ill be waiting.. [email protected] good luck
Rustic X end table
Took a Saturday to make this project. Loved the plans!
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Sun, 08/11/2013 - 20:50
One day wonders
I'm amazed by 1 day projects and the builders, like you, who pull them off! =D It must have been an incredible feeling to built it and bring it the same day.
DIY Faux Marble Round Table
Hi friends!
Jen Woodhouse here from The House of Wood.
Take a good look at this round marble side table. Would you guess that isn’t real marble? It’s contact paper! Yep. It’s true. We’ve been wanting to put a table here between our sofas for months now, so I’m thrilled to have this project finally crossed off the list. This sleek side table cost about $50 to make!
I built this table in about 3 hours – the super simple yet sleek, modern design is beginner-friendly so if you’re wanting to tackle your first project, this is a great one for you.
Be sure to tag me @jenwoodhouse if you share photos of your build on social media. I'd love to see it!
You can get all the details for this build on my website jenwoodhouse.com.
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Tue, 10/03/2023 - 14:40
Thank you so much for your…
Thank you so much for your help, I am learning a lot at least. I for one have learned a lot from this.
Rustic Farmhouse Table
This table was quite simple to build. The hard part was the sanding and the painting/staining. It is sturdy. I also like that I can sand or touch up stain if it is ever damaged. Most store bought tables don't have that ability since the table top is usually a veneer.
Step by Step Summary on my blog - http://thequaintcottage.blogspot.com
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Sat, 07/09/2011 - 18:47
Love the paint job
Your paint job for the legs is awesome. I went to your blog to look at the whole process. Great work. The colors for the legs and top go together beautifully. Wonderfjul job! :) J
Sun, 07/10/2011 - 17:45
Thank you!
Thanks! I really didn't know if all the colors were necessary or if it would turn out how I pictured it in my head, but I just posted a close up pic of the finished leg and hints of the colors show. It is as close to I could get to weathered boards without waiting years to make them.
In reply to plans by grandeb3660
Sat, 09/03/2011 - 18:22
Farmhouse Table Plans Available
I added the plans to my blog, the link is above.
My new Table inspired by Big Ur, Farmhouse and iTable plans
We needed a Dining table to fit our growing family and our friends. Combined ideas from the iTable, Farmhouse and Big Ur table plans. Used 8ft boards so with the breadboards it measures roughly 8ft 7in long. Rustoleum Kona stain. Only took the weekend to build. Thanks Ana!
Board and Batten Fireplace
Our fireplace wall was quite plain to say the least. We thought about stone, tile but then ended up doing a simple and inexpensive board and batten wall. This is a simple DIY project, we kinda made up the pattern as we went.
More details on my blog - http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/board-and-batten-fireplace
Cheers,
Ian
Simple Outdoor Modern Chairs and Ottoman
2 modern outdoor chairs and and a matching ottoman.
My firZt Ana White build
I moved from a big apartment to a small house and I needed more horizontal space. Shelves look great in use and are very stable. All the newbie mistakes in picking wood, cutting and sanding fade into the background.
What did I learn? - This is one time when getting the nice dressed lumber is worth it since they laminate better. I spent a lot of (useless) time applying wood filler trying to get the gaps invisible. - Get the scraps out of the way ASAP so I don't keep confusing them with the cut pieces. - It's hard to set the miter saw to the "same" 10 degrees more than once since its not a preset on the miter saw, so do all the angled cuts at the same time. -For some reason, one shelf was shorter than the rest.
Flip Top Desk
Used the plans to make a desk for my girls!
Media Console
I based this off of the farmhouse media console plans, but made a lot of changes with dimensions, doors, etc. Originally we wanted the doors to slide sideways instead of opening outwards... but we couldn't figure out how to do that and still make it look nice! Very easy to build. I am happy with the end product!
An off white paint I found in the basement. Polyacrylic over the shelves for protection.
16" Garage shelves
I followed your plan for my 16 inches garage shelves and I absolutely love it. Tons of storage and easy to customize. Each 8 foot shelves is now costing $120 in material - which is still a great deal! Thank you @Anawhite 🙏
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Twin Storage Beds With Corner Hutch
These beds were the very first thing my hubby and I ever built! We had an old hand saw with a dull blade and a hammer and nails! It took us 7 full Saturdays to complete these beds and that includes all of the finish work. We had a great time and a not so great time building these beds but the memories we built together are priceless! We are so proud of the blood, sweat and tears that went into these beds! We love you Ana, well, mostly I love you! You changed my life and I am officially addicted to building! If you have time, check out my very long but very entertaining post about building these beds!
http://isteppedoutofmycomfortzone.blogspot.com/2010/09/and-built-bed.ht…
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Sun, 07/17/2011 - 09:15
storage hutch
I love what you have done! What a great way to use that space! Good work!
Fri, 03/23/2012 - 17:25
Do you have instructions on
Do you have instructions on the corner unit? We like this one better than the others on the site.
Sat, 11/29/2014 - 08:03
Plans for Twin Storage Beds With Corner Hutch
These are so cute! Where is the link for the plans on these beds? They would be perfect for my daughters' room!
Rustic X Coffee Table with Bread Boards
In need of a new coffee table and having a budget lower than what would allow for similar looking store bought tables, I decided to build a variation of the Rustic X coffee table. I used the modified plans by Pete Sveen which included the bread boards on the table top. We used a solution of white vinegar and steel wool to age the wood and used a clear furniture wax to finish it.
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Ana's Adirondack Chair
I still need to build a matching chair so we have a pair of adirondack chairs for around the fire pit. More pics of the build at my blog.
King Size Farmhouse Bed
This bed was made as a Christmas present for my parents. At the time, there were no plans for a king-sized bed so I modified the queen plans to fit their mattress. I added a 5th leg to support the center of the bed and also added some plywood sheets underneath to better support the mattress.
Counter Height Craft Desk
This was pretty easy for my first build! Don't look too closely though.... I raised thedesk to counter height to adjust for working while standing and add a bar stool. The hardest part was adjusting the angle of the diagonal braces. For the desktop I found a 2' X 6' piece of aspen at the blue big box store. Sanded well, grey "whitewashed" it and sealed with paste wax.
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In reply to This is Gorgeous! by Ana White Admin
Wed, 10/14/2015 - 13:00
Thanks!
Thanks Ana! I'm working on a dining table and ironing out the kinks....
DIY outdoor chairs for our firepit
Here is one of the new chairs I'm building for our new fire pit. They are made out of four pressure treated 2x6s (and one 2x4), and have a comfortable 18" seat depth, 19" seat width, and 110 degree angle for the backrest.
More information, and a link to our plans are located on our blog, FamousArtisan.com
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Patio chairs
Made 2 couches and 2 chairs out of red wood using your plans
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Outdoor Grill Trolley
This started out as the Outdoor Multipurpose Cart....and after my hubbies evergrowing wishlist, it quickly become THE GRILL TROLLEY EXTRAVAGANZA!!!! I added the bulk and the height which he wanted, a John Boos butcher block 24x18, which is removable. Funny thing is, I also sampled Ana's Farmhouse frame to cradle the butcher block! I didn't want to put any holes in the 100 clam butcher block so it has it's own little bedframe. It's totally waterproofed and stained since it's new home will be beside the pool. I used all Kreg joints, so you could sit on this it's so sturdy. I also added 2.5 inch locking casters for the bottom. There's a stainless steel bathroom towel rack which doubles as a handle, lots of hooks for his BBQ paraphenelia, and the most important addition...The Guinness bottle opener. Totally hubby customized. And the best thing> I did it myself, setting it aside whenever a problem arose, but always coming back to it. This was originally a Papa's day present
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Ana White Admin
Thu, 04/28/2022 - 19:40
Awesome playhouse!
This is so cute, thank you for sharing!