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Japanese Inspired Black Walnut Stool

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 08:06

As my first piece of furniture, I made a Japanese design inspired dining stool. The motivation was requiring a few extra seats around the dining table when we exceeded the seating capacity of 6.

This stool is all black walnut. I started with a template for the curve, made from 1/2” mdf. This template was used to curve the legs (curves on both outer faces), the long and short stretchers, and also the bench style 18x12” seat. Joinery was done with mortises and floating tenons (dominos). The stool was finished with two coats of Odies Universal Oil. 

Console Table

Submitted by jrees09 on Wed, 06/15/2011 - 07:22

This was my first attempt at building anything. Ever. I am fairly pleased with how it turned out. There was a bit of uneveness on the back side of the table, where the top joined with the back and where the back joined one of the side pieces. They were hardly noticeable and I was able to sand it down. All joints on the front side of table were prefectly aligned, though. I don't know if the wood was uneven or if it was just an error that was likely due to my less-than-ideal work space. You can check out my blogspot for pictures of the completely finished project.

Blog Link
McKenzie-Childs Knock-off Console Table
Built from Plan(s)
Simple Rustic Modern Console Table
Estimated Cost
About $50, for a first time builder who needs basic supplies....
Finish Used
painted, distressed, then stained.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Crib for Ella

My husband recently designed and built our daughter's crib. After looking online and measuring another crib to make sure he had the rail spacing just right he came up with a plan and built it over a few weekends. He also built the changing station and will later build an armoire for her room as well.

Built from Plan(s)
Changing Table - Brookstone
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum American Walnut on rails and frame
Minwax Gunstock on oak plywood (head and foot)

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Pabs

Tue, 07/30/2013 - 18:53

Beautiful!, I've been searching the web for plans to build a crib and haven't found any, would you mind sharing yours?, I think it looks amazing!

Potting table

This is our version of the potting table all made with free materials. We love it!!!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Teak stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

First Coffee Table

Submitted by anmillard on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 21:39

Inspired by the Pottery Barn benchwright square coffee table, I made this approximately 36'' square with one large drawer.

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Wood Coffee Table with Two Drawers and Shelf
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Dark Walnut stain with Minwax Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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New side table for our guest space

Submitted by Tbacks on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 04:57

I was making a set of side tables for my daughter and decided to make an additional one for our spare room/guest space.  I love to try new wood treatments so I used Apple Cider Vinegar applied with a steel wool pad on this table.  Let the steel wool soak for about an hour and then applied.  Sanded after dry to even out the finish and then applied a gloss finish to give it a beautiful shine.  

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X End Table
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Apple cider Vinegar applied with Steel Wool Pad
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kendall Dresser

Submitted by PRBarnette on Sat, 04/23/2022 - 19:19

Here’s a pic of the Kendall Dresser I built for our spare bedroom. The drawers are finished in contact paper so if we want to change the decor we can remove the contact paper, do a little sanding and re-apply. 
 

Built from Plan(s)
7 Drawer Extra Wide Dresser

Laundry Dresser - 6 the short way

Submitted by VegasLove on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 21:46

As the Superkids are getting older, I'm slowing trying to reclaim neglected areas of our home and make them a bit more stream lined and organized.
(I love organization! It is another true passion of mine.)
Anyway, while Stumbling I ventured upon the site Ana-White.com loaded with FREE easy furniture plans. Upon seeing a laundry storage option, my heart fell for a clean and crisp laundry basket sorter.

Previously, in my laundry area was this chrome rolling cart which housed my mismatched laundry baskets and other miscellaneous items. It was sturdy and served it purpose.

Now, I have all beautiful white baskets all lined up ready to sort all my laundry. Thank you to Superman who surprised me on Father's Day by cutting all the pieces for me so we could get it all screwed together. I love it!

- Purchased 6 laundry baskets at Wal-Mart @ $2.75 each.
- Scrap Melamine in white left over from another project.
- Left over drywall screws.
- Some light weight Spackle.
- 1 small bottle of craft paint from Hobby Lobby on sale after the holidays for 19 cents.

Blog Link
DIY Laundry Dresser
Built from Plan(s)
Laundry Basket Dresser
Estimated Cost
Less than $20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Malemine Finish & White paint for cut edges.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Denibell

Wed, 08/24/2011 - 11:07

I love this one in the other direction. I also love that the baskets are set back a bit in the cubby so that a spring rod with a curtain can be placed across the front to hide the whole thing from company.

Will you post your measurements on here so I can duplicate it?

thanks!

Buglady11 (not verified)

Mon, 06/25/2012 - 22:07

I have a rolling cart with 4 bags that my family can just drop their Clothes in. I've been admiring these baskets dressers for some time. I notice you left a little more room between each basket. How is that working for getting dirty clothes sorted for you? How much extra space did you put between them compared to Ana's original plan?

Fancy X Farmhouse table with built in copper cooler

Submitted by J Dixon on Sun, 08/23/2015 - 01:54

My version of Fancy X Farmhouse table with a built in copper cooler!!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut colored danish oil base with satin poly top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Codding58

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 12:27

VERY nice build!   How did you make the copper cooler, if you don't mind me asking.    Great Idea and love that you can hide it away!  Cheers

Sausha’s Washer/Dryer Pedestals

Submitted by Kisha41474 on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 13:07

I feel in love with these plans as soon as I saw them, but didn't have front loading washer at the time. So...I talked hubby into buying me a new house, which meant I had to have new washer and dryer, now I have my pedestal..and I LOVE it. It was soo easy to build. The hard part was getting heavy washer on it, thankfully hubby and teenage son are strong!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Washer Dryer Pedestals Bases
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
First I primed, then I painted it a shade of grey that I had left over from painting my halls. After I got it all painted, I realized, I didn't like it that solid grey, and didn't think it would go so great in my laundry room, so I sanded it down some, then I stained it with a mixture of jacobean and something else that I already had mixed, wiped it down, then sprayed it with poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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sgilly

Thu, 07/14/2011 - 10:32

Good job. And I love how you finally got your pedestal! My daughter fell in love with this, too. It's on my build list for my next visit!

Apothecary Media Console

Apothecary Media Console Table. No modifications to plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Apothecary Console Table
Estimated Cost
$200-$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut Stain, Rustoleum red spray paint, and Minwax Finishing Paste Wax. I stained the bottom trim and top board. I then spray painted 2 coats over all visible MDF surfaces. I sanded the spray paint and used the stain to glaze all visible surfaces. For the false fronts, I stained them first. I then rubbed soap (standard hotel soap) all over the fronts, heavily coating the edges. I then spray painted them red. Using a large chisel, I chipped off the paint around the edges, distressing where I thought appropriate. I glazed back over the paint with the Minwax stain. I stained the wooden knobs. I finished by applying the clear paste finishing wax all over and buffing.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

4x4 Truss Beam Table Black

I had trouble with the angled cuts not fitting perfectly. I have a circular saw, not a table saw or miter saw, so I had to measure with a protractor and mark, then try to follow my lines exactly. Tedious, but I like the table. It is mad heavy though!

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
Estimated Cost
$30 for stain. I had all the rest of the reclaimed wood. Otherwise, $150.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax "ebony"
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My Dream Sofa and Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 11:55

I am so grateful to you as I have learned a lot from your videos. I get the true inspiration from your videos and explanation.

During the pandemic, I was taking my classes online which gave me some extra time and I built two out door sofas and a coffee table. The sofa is from the home depot website and the table is again from hoe depot website but it was you who built it/

Dr. Akhter

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa

Bathroom Sign

Submitted by jsle_bel on Wed, 06/29/2011 - 19:49

I've been wanting to create some bathroom decor....here it is!

Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Wine Glass Rack

I made this after seeing the Rustic Wood Entertaining Shelves on the Pottery Barn website. I fell in LOVE with the wine glass rack, but $80 was way too much for me. I had some leftover 2x6s in the garage, so I Kreg jigged them together to make the shelf. I found some under cabinet mount wine glass racks at Bed Bath & Beyond for $10, so I bought them and spray painted them with Rustoleum oil rubbed bronze, and attached them to the bottom of my shelf. I found some shelving brackets at Home Depot and used those to hang the shelf on the wall. I could not be more proud of my wine glass rack/shelf!

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Stain in Kona & Rustoleum spray paint in Oil Rubbed Bronze
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project