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I live in a small mobile home, so I didn't make the dresser as wide. I also used a little combo of the 2x4 look from the Rustic X Console (which I already made a modified version of) I liked the 2x4 look and I wanted the dresser a little sturdier because I was making it a little taller without a bottom shelf. It's 44" wide and 40" tall. I wanted a space where my dog could have her bed out of the way (you can already see her in her spot :) ) Because I didn't make it as wide I also thought 3 drawers to the top would be too busy, so I put two to the top and one large bottom drawer. It is already given me more room for clothes.

I have to estimate on skill level and time, because I do it here and there, but I probably finsihed this with in a week. I haven't been real good at keeping track of costs because I have bought wood here and there, but this may have been around a $100 more or less?

This was also my first project with drawers. The first was a toughie...but the other two went right in (???).

But I am proud of it and love it! Without Ana and her website I wouldn't have been able to do it....

I also have 4 other dogs who started out as fosters....so more space saving projects on my list....tons to do! So, please don't look at any mess, still lots of work in progress :)

Super easy. Under $50 .. wanted an industrial look to match new shelves, and could storage laundry baskets. Wanted a certain width / color. Added extra pieces to bottom shelves to create a cubble shelve.

Love the outcome!

Here is my try at your table. I skipped the x's on the sides. 

We used Ana’s plans in the Grade 12 Custom Woodworking class this semester at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Surprisingly the all boys class really enjoyed the project and there effort shows in the final products. We built them to order and sold them at cost to the other teachers to replenish the ever shrinking lumber budget.

For the first few bookcases we used wood screws,dowel plugs, and biscuit joints, but quickly smartened up and purchased a Kreg Master System. If you were on the fence about getting this system, then take our advice and go out and buy one. We now have a second system on order.

We added customizations with mitered trim pieces, custom colours, wallpapering (see pink shelf), and choice of a backer board or choosing to leave it open with trim all around. The project is such a hit, we now have 6 more shelves on-order for next semester.

Thanks for a great website.

Greetings from Brazil. Thank you very much for the dollhouse bookcase plans. I did it to my goddaughter and she love it!

Made a couple of Tryde side tables for our living room along with a Tryde coffee table and kids country bench.

Great Project! a ton of fun!

Thank you for the inspiration! My daughter and I made a similar. We did a how to video here.

https://youtu.be/Hl25l7kfkHU

This is the prototype build for the Book Box plan.  It was a lot of fun coming up with the decoration ideas, and the build was quick and super-easy.  I plan on making more of these!    I used scrap wood and left over finishes for this build.  

We used Ana's plans from her dining room banquette bench and made a bench for our boys' toyroom. We didn't put a back on because the bench sits in the middle of the room. We love the way it turned out! Thanks, Ana!

I used the Cabin Bunk Bed system as a starting point for these plans.  This was my first major build of any kind of furniture, except for a small basic coffee table and pantry.  I took all the dimensions of the lumber, then put them into SketchUp to make sure the bed would fit in my daughter's room first.  My major mistake was using regular dimensions instead of board dimensions.  That cost me a couple days at least because I would have to go measure, then cut, then fit together.

I decided not to do the drawers because I didn't know how to do it and was exhausted by the time this was finished, so I'm using it as a cubby and robe hanger instead.  I designed the steps myself using 3/4" plywood.  I then painted the bed with semi-gloss white, 2 coats for durability. 

Structurally, I was wary because it shook pretty bad, but put an angled brace on the desk side.  That side was the weak point by far, but I got it sturdy enough for my daughter. 

Only 2 more to build. LOL

This was my second project. I am very happy with the way they turned out. The plans were very easy to follow. I did add L brackets to the legs as others have suggested. I added handles to my trundle because I could not get the cut-out handles consistent.

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