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Jewelry Box 2

Submitted by yhaas on Thu, 12/17/2015 - 20:58

I built this as a Christmas gift for my office partner/best friend.

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Jewelry Box
Estimated Cost
$50 (bit of a guess, more if I add finishes which I already had, less if using scrap wood)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used wood conditioner, then stained with Goudey stain in Rosewood. Next was a shellac washcoat, followed by glaze in Van Dyke brown, another washcoat, and finished with 2 coats of Tried and True varnish oil, then another 2 of Tried and True original wood finish. Knobs and felt were from Lee Valley.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Patio sofa

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 14:02

Went with regular cheap studs and extended the couch to make 4-across seating.  Probably should have used better wood because it was hard to find studs that were straight and not full of burrs and knotholes!  AND...studs are actually 1.5" x 3.5", so keep that in mind if you go that route when you're cutting from detailed plans because your dimensions will be off slightly.  Staining and adding spar urethane coat took the longest amount of time.  Cushions are 24" x 24" from Lowe's.  Wood = $80, Cushions = $180.  A little extra for screws and a few pieces of hardware.  This pic shows the couch without a back brace that I added later.  It's a beast, too!  After all that wood the couch probabaly weighs close to 150 pounds!     

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
Estimated Cost
$280
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Puritan Pine Wood Stain, Spar Urethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Kitchen Buffet

Submitted by bbcarey on Mon, 11/28/2011 - 07:20

We wanted a buffet for our kitchen- but couldn't find just the right plan. So I modified the "Dresser with open bottom shelf" slightly to remove one shelf and enclose the bottom with Doors. We matched the colors from our dining room set (black bases with stained seats and table top). The glass was purchased from a local company and is called 'cord glass' to match some other custom cabinets in our home. I do have the sketchup plans- been trying to clean them up so I can get a plan posted... but can email them in their current state if anyone wants them.

Built from Plan(s)
Dresser with Open Bottom Shelf - Open Leg Version
Estimated Cost
$400 (but can be done for less)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
High quality latex with Floetrol additive for smooth finish. If I were to redo it I'd spray it on as it wasn't as smooth as I'd wished. I matched the top stain with our kitchen dining room set.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

GotWood

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 10:42

Wow, BBCAREY! Great job! I love the way this looks and it shows that you put a lot of hard work into it. I like your choice in pulls... very nice, but doesn't pull any focus away from the buffet.

bbcarey

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 11:30

Thanks- I didn't say but this actually was my first BIG project from Ana-white. It did take me longer than I anticipated (two long weekends) the painting was probably the most time consuming as I was trying to get it 'spray on' like- but didn't quite achieve that look.

Re. the pulls; I think there was a total of 5 trips to Menards and HD with different options being considered- we finally went with these as due to the large drawer size all others seemed to be under-per-portioned. So thank you - glad to see it shows well.

Appreciate your comments!!

Tuyetti (not verified)

Wed, 11/30/2011 - 11:34

This is beautiful! You did an amazing job. This is exactly what I was looking for to finish my dining room. May I please see your plans? Thank you so much.

[email protected]

dhendy13

Mon, 11/28/2011 - 16:36

This piece if a beauty. Your hard work does show very well.

I would like it, if you don't mind, if you could send me the plans. That would be awesome. I will email you if I need to to get something explained.

Just moved into a new home and this piece would go great in the dining room.

Thanks,
dana
[email protected]

viola

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 10:13

Mr Carey, I love your buffet. I to would love to have your version of this plan doors and all. Thank you for sharing...Vi

StacieM

Tue, 11/29/2011 - 20:53

This is exactly the type of thing I've been wanting to make for our dining room. Great Job!

Crystal12345 (not verified)

Thu, 12/01/2011 - 19:54

Looks beautiful! Can I please have the plans as well? Been looking for something just like this to build. Great job! [email protected]. Thanks!

mexiian1

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 13:06

bbcarey, I love the way that this buffet looks. Is the top one solid piece of wood? I can't tell from the picture.

bbcarey

Tue, 01/10/2012 - 14:48

The top is actually a 3/4" oak veneered plywood with 1x3 (sides) and 1x4 (ends) framing. I used a friend's biscuit joiner and glued the sides on with biscuits. I thought about using pocket holes but wasn't sure how to make the boards stay straight... and had used a biscuit joiner before - so opted for that. Let me know - I can send the google sketchup plans if you want them.

mexiian1

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 13:17

bbcarey, I love the way that this buffet looks. Is the top one solid piece of wood? I can't tell from the picture. Also, I would really like to see your plans for this too, if you wouldn't mind e-mailing me. Thanks!

Patrick (not verified)

Sat, 01/14/2012 - 16:14

My wife and I think that this buffet looks great. You have done a great job. We were thinking about making one also. Could you please send the plans to [email protected]. Thanks ahead of time.

amp024 (not verified)

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:41

The buffet is almost a replica of what i am looking for in our dining room except it will cost less than 1/2 the price to make it! I LOVE the buffet. Could you send me the plans please? [email protected]

amp024 (not verified)

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 12:41

The buffet is almost a replica of what i am looking for in our dining room except it will cost less than 1/2 the price to make it! I LOVE the buffet. Could you send me the plans please? [email protected]

nkpearson

Sat, 05/26/2012 - 22:11

The Buffet looks awesome! You have done an amazing job. I really like the glass doors.

Neal

Claudia Ingles (not verified)

Mon, 08/06/2012 - 04:07

Mr Carey, this buffet looks stunning!!!And I've been looking for one(ready to buy) for quite some time and nothing!!! Did you use spray paint to achieve the SO SMOOTH look? It really looks amazing!!!
Can I also receive your plans by email?Thank you!!
[email protected]

KATHY W (not verified)

Sun, 01/13/2013 - 20:02

This looks great!!! you did a wonderful job on it!!

tcaffrey

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 15:29

I would love the plans if you have them!!! Excatly what I have been looking for!! Thanks it looks great

bbcarey

Mon, 03/04/2013 - 19:25

I saw on another post that the sketchup model could be shared to the warehouse- which of course I knew but totally forgot. So- I've uploaded the model for this buffet to the warehouse and it should be able to be accessed from this link:
http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=8acc2d1db12502a9cc04…

If I had the patience to work up an actual plan I would - but hopefully the sketchup model will help - there should be dimensions and I have the cut list in the model as well. Still let me know if you have questions and I would LOVE to see anyone else's finished project!

bbcarey

Wed, 12/18/2013 - 08:02

Glad it helped- I need to learn how to post a plan- but for now sharing the sketchup plan I am hoping helps (I have some other plans out there as well). I do all my projects ahead of time in Sketchup to plan for materials etc..

mommap7200

Tue, 10/06/2015 - 18:50

Any chance you still have these plans? I can't see them on sketchup.

mommap7200

Sun, 10/04/2015 - 19:11

Do you happen to still have the plans for this buffet? My email address is [email protected] if youre able to send them. I would love them. This buffet is really nice and the sketchup plans are not working for me.

Adirondack Chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/19/2023 - 18:40

My husband built this Adirondack chairs. They are so comfortable.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Easy Build Adirondack Chair

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Farmhouse Table

Small Farmhouse table with custom made husky legs and side trim. I used my router to create the legs and trim.It was my first attempt at turned legs. I used minwax white wash pickle, then I went over with a mixture of minwax of dark walnut and golden oak.

Built from Plan(s)
Small Square Modern Farmhouse Table
Husky Farmhouse Table
Finish Used
minwax white wash pickle, then a mix dark walnut and golden oak, polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Comments

Val Manchuk

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 08:18

Great job on those turned legs! That table looks beautiful!

Val
artsybuildinglady.blogspot.ca

JoanneS

Thu, 11/07/2013 - 12:23

Your table looks awesome! What an amazing job you did turning the legs, and the finish is fab! Beautifully done!

Sectional Sofa for Teen room

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 11:31

My teenage niece asked me to build her a cool seating area for her new bedroom. So I used Ana White’s Outdoor Sofa with Sectional for the plans. I modified the overall size for the space and the seat depth to accommodate the seat cushions she bought, painted it white, and let her add pillows and blankets to make it soft and cozy. She loves it and I’m the coolest Aunt ever!!

Built from Plan(s)
One Arm 2x4 Outdoor Sofa - Sectional Piece
Estimated Cost
$87
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer & white latex paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Easy Kitchen Island

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 06/29/2023 - 09:21

Easy Kitchen Island. This was my first big woodworking project so I bought the top and recycled some old wood. I learnt a lot, it took me about 20hrs to complete including painting and staining. I found the plans easy to follow and I’m super happy with the results.

Anji B

Built from Plan(s)
Easy Kitchen Island Plans

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Luggage Rack

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:20

Turned out great! Problem with the plans: written instructions for legs say 35 degree angle but the diagram shows 40 degree angle. Which one should it be?

Built from Plan(s)
Upgraded Luggage Rack or Suitcase Stand Benches
Finish Used
Used a white stain on legs and brown stain with dry brushed gray stain on top. Sealed with poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Sister's Table

This was the second table I built - it was much improved on my first and was for my sister as a Christmas present. It has 4x4 legs that I notched out with a circular saw for the legs and a spruce top. I modified the length down to 6' for her house but added extensions on the end that make the table up to 9' long when fully extended.

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut with Polyurethane and a epoxy coating on the top to seal all the cracks, as sister has two little kids.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Faux Fireplace with Storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 16:33

Went with a black, high gloss finish which I sanded down with 220 grit sandpaper to soften the look. Cut up a birch tree from the backyard, back-lit the logs with two strands of orange Halloween lights from the dollar store (we drilled a hole in the bottom back for the plug for the lights).
Added a remote extender so we don't have to open the front middle door in order to operate our streaming devices.
Love to be able to decorate this for the holidays--can hardly wait for Christmas!

Built from Plan(s)
Fireplace TV Stand with Hidden Storage
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Black high gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Playroom Stage!

Submitted by kdins31 on Thu, 01/02/2014 - 09:48

I had a perfect corner in our playroom that was reserved mostly for clutter and always wanted to do something fun with it. The base is made with 2x8"s topped with Handscraped Hickory laminate flooring. Bored holes into the floor and installed 1" diameter color-changing LED decklights. Added theatre-style tracklights, disco ball and other dance floor lighting for extra effect. Of course the stage wouldn't be complete without wireless microphones for karaoke and mic stands hooked up to a small amp and speakers in the ceiling. I made the shelving on the right side with 1/2" black pipe and used leftover 2x12" shelves from an old garage shelving install from 7 years ago! The kids were ecstatic on Christmas morning for the reveal!

Estimated Cost
$125-150 for wood, flooring and moldings. Black pipe is very inexpensive.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Send me message if you'd like to know which products I used, e.g. mics, speakers, lights, etc.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Garofola2013

Wed, 04/16/2014 - 11:53

I would like to know which products you used...e.g. mics, speakers, lights, etc. We want to do this is in our basement =)

THANKS!

Snix26

Sun, 07/27/2014 - 15:52

This is great! I was just wondering what your dimensions were? I've been looking for something like this to do for my niece but have been struggling to find a plan and figure it out myself LOL.

kdins31

Tue, 08/05/2014 - 05:58

Hello, the back wall is 8' and side wall is 6.5'. The stage comes out about 2.5' on each side then the front is around 7'.

Hope that helps, good luck!

atilley

Tue, 11/18/2014 - 19:37

 

Great job!! can you tell me where you got the microphones and mic stands for this?

 

dmbphoenix

Sun, 04/10/2016 - 14:44

Actually, I was wondering ,what lights did you use? I'm working on a very similar project and was curious to the lights your used please.

Mls4460

Wed, 11/13/2019 - 09:53

Do you have the actual plans to build this?

I would love to copy this idea for my 4 year old!

pixelpusher67

Sat, 09/28/2024 - 11:01

I would love to build this for my kids! Can you send me the details for everything? (dimensions for the stage, lighting, microphones)? Amazing job!

Newbie- so I forgot to add the height of the shelf to my calculations...

Submitted by Red wicked on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 10:16

I forgot to add the height of the shelf when I measured for the placement of the two by two shelf supports, but it still turned out well. 

Built from Plan(s)
Miter Saw Cart
Estimated Cost
$90 beacause the hinges were soooooooo expensive at Rockler
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Christmas tree

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 21:01

Thank you very much for the Christmas tree plans, was a nice and fun project, I added a star, can be removed if people wants to use the tree year long.

Thank you again
Sergio

Built from Plan(s)
Wood Christmas Tree Shelf
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I burnt the wood with a torch to begin with, then I mix water base paint with water , (more water then paint) brush it and wipe it off, then I use a clear finish. I did stained everything before I put them together. Took me 20 minutes to cut the wood for 2 trees, the time consuming was waiting for the stain to dry. Awesome project and fun.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Square Outdoor Picnic Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 14:49

6 seater Recycled Fijian Kauri with extra leg supports, one side higher & closer for kids.

Marty

Built from Plan(s)
Square Picnic Table

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Outdoor L Shaped Sectional and Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:36

My wife used you patio sectional and table plans to make herself a summer oasis. She built it specifically to fit a corner of our patio that we were never using. Now it is used almost daily for reading, visiting or just sitting outside watching the birds.

Tony for Julie

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
2x4 Outdoor Side Table
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