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Rustic X Collection

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 17:31

I'm building them all... this table is next! 

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Stuffed Animal Cage

Submitted by akwebb3 on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 14:30

I followed this plan exactly and it fit in my Grand-Daughters room perfectly. She has a lot of toys and stuffed animals and she needed some place to put them all. I don't like the look of the pet nets and don't like that she couldn't reach her animals when she wanted them. This was a simple project that really didn't cost me anything because I was able to use wood that I already had left over from other projects. It turned out so good and will get so much use.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Queen Sized Stoarge Bed - cheaper version

I made the bulk of this bed from 2 sheets of OSB to make it cheaper. The headboard is from salvaged pallets and scrap studs from a construction site. Baskets or drawers forthcoming. Easy plans to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White Kilz and and white Kensington & Clark.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Land of Nod Inspired Tabletop Puppet Theater

Submitted by jaime19861 on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 15:18

My niece's 4 year birthday was coming up, so I decided I would make something for her. I looked through my wood scraps and tried to come up with a project that would be quick to make and would make a 4 year old happy. I saw Land of Nod's Tabletop Theater and I knew it would be perfect! My measurements are not exactly the same as the Land of Nod version because I was using the scrap wood that I had on hand, but it worked out great! Not including painting time, this can be built in just a couple hours. You can find the step by step tutorial on my blog. 

Estimated Cost
I used all scrap wood to make mine. If you had to buy the wood, you could probably get it for around $5.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum paint in Chalkboard, Cherry Red, and Black
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Rustic X Console Table

My take on the Rustic X Console.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Slate Semi-Transparent
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Providence Table and Benches

I loved this plan from the minute I saw the post. We got the kids and their friends involved in this build. I love having a outdoor table that is large enough to have everyone around.

Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Ultra in Surfer
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Bed with Storage!

We LOVE our finished bed. We started out to make the Farmhouse Queen Bed but decided after completing the headboard and footboard that we wanted some storage with it. We made the frame from the Farmhouse Storage Bed plans without the actual drawers. We wanted a more open look to the storage. We are pleased with the way it turned out and love that Ana shares these wonderful plans online. Thanks again Ana! 

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King Farmhouse Bed with Matching Side Tables

Submitted by Danno on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 20:50

Just bought a vacation home and need to furnish the place. Started with the size Farmhouse bed with side tables. Used Behr paint from Home Depot called Cotton Whisper sanded edges and used a dark walnut stain to antique. Finished it off with 2 heavy coats of poly.

Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Behr Cotton Whisper
Dark Walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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mtz_lin

Tue, 11/08/2016 - 10:57

Did you use a metal bed frame or did you make the side rails and frame? i am curious how high my mattress will sit above the footboard because I want to make the side rails and use slats. I have a boxspring that I will be using. I dont want my mattress to tower over my footboard. did you adjust the length of the 4x4s on your footboard?

Farmhouse Queen

I loved this bed and started building it last summer.  Most of my lumber was inexpensive (meaning somewhat warped with dings, knots, cracking, etc).  Since I wanted a very clean and smooth look, I took a lot of time filling, sanding, filling, sanding, over and over in order to get it just right.  I also like the paneling look on other beds I have seen, so I added 1x over each of the panel board seams.

For the frame, I built using 2x4 and then ran MDF strips across.  With all of this wood, it is a very heavy and very sturdy (if we ever move, my wife says we are leaving it at the house).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint - White, 2 Coats
Annie Sloan Wax - Clear, 2 Coats
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easy free Changing Station

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 21:03

I made a few changes but not much!  I used biscuit jointers and dowels, so only nails for glue to dry.  Lock miter draw joints.  But all the wood came from scraps from the saw mill I work at :). 

Finish Used
Classic Gray
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kids Birdhouse Project

Submitted by gzarate on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 19:36

My two daughters really enjoyed helping daddy make these birdhouses but most of the loved painting them.

Estimated Cost
$3 to make two
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Kid safe paint and I sealed it with exterior clear finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Eva_15

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 22:33

Hey I was looking through brags and here you are!! I just posted my Cedar Planter on here!

Desk

Submitted by gfranq on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 14:51

This was my biggest project to date. The hardest part was finishing it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwyn Williams Acrylic Latex Satin in "Mosaic Tile". I then sprayed it with a coat of polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Double X Bench

Submitted by naomi on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 07:23

I made this double x bench from plans from www.hertoolbelt.com

This is seriously easy to make.

It looks complicated but it really isn't.

I used the vaseline technique for distressing.

This bench looks amazing at the end of my farmhouse bed.

Estimated Cost
Under $20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White enamel paint with vaseline distressing technique.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Triangular Rabbit Hutch

Submitted by Medeek on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 18:14

This is a rabbit hutch I created for my kids 5 rabbits. The thing that makes this hutch really nice is if you have a large lawn you can just move the hutch a little bit every day and the lawn gets mowed, fertilized and you don't have to worry about cleaning up all the rabbit droppings. I also mounted a rabbit feeder on the inside of the house door to keep the food dry, which has worked really well.

Here is a short blog of all the steps in its construction:
http://design.medeek.com/gallery/RH3080_COPALIS_2013/RH3080_COPALIS_201…

Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Exterior Paint brush or spray. Choose your color.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Medeek

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 01:52

I apologize I haven't got the completed planset up for this project yet but I will try to get it up in the next couple of weeks as well as a very complete materials list. You will need to go to a farm/feed store to get the correct 1"x2" wire and 1/2"x1" wire for the floor. Do not go to Home Depot and use the cow wire they have or the hardware cloth for the floor, neither of which are the correct choice. Home Depot has the lumber but not the wire. If you have any questions or even improvements to my design I would be interested in hearing from you.

Medeek

Sun, 09/13/2015 - 19:18

Finally got around to uploading the plans.  I still need to create a material list for this plan but the basics are there now.   We've had rabbits in it for about a year but recently we've tried some guinea pigs and it works great for that as well.  The guinea pigs can pretty much live off just the grass and dandelions but you do need to move it daily to give them plenty to eat.

Closet Tower

Submitted by Lady Goats on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 10:33

We had issues in Baby Goats' closet, which prompted a big closet re-do! Chose to use the plans for the Closet tower, and I LOVE it! You can read more about it here. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Ultra White in semi-gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Sliding barn door entertainment center

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 09:17

Fun project, ordered the hardware for the rail system itself and the wheels were too big so I made my own rail system.

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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4x4 Truss Beam Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:23

Inspired by the designs from Ana White and Whitney from Shanty2Chic and so thankful for the clear instructions, I built this 4x4 Truss Beam dining table using locally sourced clear Douglas Fir. We are so pleased with the results!

https://www.ana-white.com/woodworking-projects/4x4-truss-beam-table

Built from Plan(s)

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Simple coat rack

Submitted by Medickep on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 08:23

This was a simple coat rack I decided to make with some random scraps of wood I had from previous projects. The only out of pocket costs for me was the hooks!

***update****

I decided to make a kid friendly version as my kids were creating quit the pile of courts and backpacks when they got home from school, mostly because they couldn't reach the adult one! With some left overs, problem solved!!

Estimated Cost
10-30 (depends on hooks you choose and scraps of wood you have!)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a primer and latex paint!
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

carrmatt02

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 08:16

Exactly what I was looking to make without getting a router involved! What kind of moulding is that?

Medickep

Sun, 05/12/2013 - 12:17

It's exterior header for a window you see on some homes. Common at a lot of lumber stores. The best part is that it's solid, so no need for complex crown-molding cuts