Community Brag Posts

table

Submitted by gavriel on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 16:40

wife wanted restoration hardware table after looking at the price decided to make it myself cost was about 300-350 dollars -  spend a nice amount of free time on it ~ 10 feet long - solid pine wood

im not a such a skilled carpenter but think it can easily be done with the correct tools

Estimated Cost
300-350
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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gavriel

Fri, 04/03/2015 - 11:37

First I drew it out on a cardboard template then once chosen I traced the edges on the wood and cut it ,i made them using table saw, jig saw, miter saw, orbital sander.

Modern Outdoor Chair with a twist

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/05/2017 - 15:59

Taken from the Modern Outdoor chair project and added a back. Then decided that I love the andorak style chair arms and thus the Andrmodern chair was born.. 

Estimated Cost
$35.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Will use the Behr two in one
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Picnic Tables

For my son's 4th birthday party, we were doing it at our house and needed outdoor seating, so I took on the task of building 3 Toddler picnic tables and 1 smaller one. Building them was not that big of a deal, but painting all 4 took some time! After the party, we sent 1 to my parents, 1 to in-laws & 1 to my bro/sis-in-law, so only ended up with 1 left over. FYI-the picture on the plan is one of mine, thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I primed each table, then painted them with 3 coats of paint and sealed them.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Seasonal And Holiday

Family Tree- Group project

Submitted by slice79 on Sat, 04/04/2015 - 20:03

We wanted to a group painting class that seems to be really popular right now and offered all over the place. Instead of spending $30/person on a class we thought we would try doing something like this on our own! We had a great time and would do it again! Ours was smaller than the original in the tutorial because we wanted to make 4.  Each person found an image online that they liked to make it more individualized.

Now that I've had a taste of working with wood, I'm ready for more! Ana, you're an inspiration! Thanks for the great site!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15/person (because we had to buy everything since we don't usually work with wood)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded with a medium grain block.
stained with special walnut with an old t-shirt
Used ultra white paint that we had leftover from painting our interior doors.
Birds were a random 50cent jar in the mismatched pain section at home depot. :)
Used toothpicks for the small writing.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Sliding Door Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 00:26

Built this one based on a few of the other brag posts. We are happy with how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
paint: swiss coffee; Stain: english chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Patio Furniture

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:18

The Anna White patio set (2 chairs & love seat combo).
I added seat backs for comfort, painted them white and distressed the edges…
They are perfect for lake front-windy areas… They are heavy duty and will never blow away!

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mh6558

Thu, 02/29/2024 - 07:29

I absolutely love the curved backs! I live in a semi-windy area and really like this look and the idea of more durability. Did you just add three vertical 1x6's and use a jigsaw to round them? Please advise as I would love to use this technique.

Danielle's Painter's Ladder Shelf

Submitted by zigmommy on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 13:50

This was the first good-sized project I built by myself. I finished it more than 4 months ago and it still makes me smile every time I look at it. :-) A simple, functional and BEAUTIFUL shelf that will work anywhere and for anyone! I was so impatient for it to be finished I didn't put poly or any clear coat on it and I'm still in love!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About $30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams 'Sierra Redwood'

(The grain in the wood shows through just BEAUTIFULLY!)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Our on the Dawsen Media Console

Submitted by nwcw2001 on Mon, 04/06/2015 - 22:03

We built our version of the Dawsen Media Console to replace our TV stand. We adjusted the size to fit our living room. The length is 59" and 20" deep. We went with the open areas and enclosed the front middle to "hide" the tv boxes.  We also used the screen in the doors to match the middle screen.

Estimated Cost
We had a lot of the wood on hand from other projects and scrap from area shops. So our out of pocket expenses were roughly $150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Two toned black latex paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farm Table and Bench

Submitted by markyro on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 06:54

Farm Table I built for my Son. 2 two different sets of plans then modified to the size I needed.

For the Table Top I used Wood Planks (2) 2x8 (1) 2x10

For the Bread Boards I used (1) 2x8

For the Base I used (2) 2x4

For the Legs I used (2) 4x4

For The Bench I Used

Seat of Bench (1) 2x6 Left over from the table

Bread Boards (1) 2x5

Legs 4x4 left over from the table

Tools Used

Drill

Kreg Jig

2 1/2 and 1 1/4 Kreg Screws

Clamps

Sqaure

Glue

Mitre Saw

Tape Measure

 

Estimated Cost
$130.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Mini Wax - American Colonial Pine Stain 2 Coats
Mini Wax - Polyurethane - Semi Gloss 2 Coats
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Kitchen Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 15:36

Still in process, just waiting for the cabinet doors to match my kitchen. I got the car us from shelf help. Learned how to make the pocket holes and the face frame! Saved me about $3,000!

Built from Plan(s)

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Ana White Admin

Mon, 10/04/2021 - 16:51

Very cool, thank you so much for sharing and for using Shelf Help! Can't wait to see it all finished, it looks like an amazing addition!

Farmhouse Bench

Submitted by lhynx28 on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 16:34

Tools Used:
Jigsaw, Hammer & Sander.

FIRST Project! Made this for my brother who works out at home and uses his bed as bench when he lifts weights. tsktsk. It took me 2 days, on and off to finish this. :))

Thanks Ana for the plan. I learned a lot and I can't wait to try and build your other plans. :)

Estimated Cost
$35
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Portable countertop

Submitted by Spacemanta on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 20:53

I made this from the kitchen island plans, but added a countertop. It's really sturdy and cost about $65 in materials. I love it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Sideboard

Submitted by JoeP on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 11:06

My wife has been asking for a sideboard since we moved into our new home.  I started it some time ago and finally finished it.

Estimated Cost
Can't remember
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sliding Barn doors over sliding glass door

Submitted by Flowerchld on Tue, 08/08/2017 - 16:14

I have vertical blinds and came up with this idea to cover my sliding glass door. I did want to be able to look out, so I sandwiched chicken wire in the "window" portions.

Estimated Cost
$100 plus hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Steel wool soaked in white vinegar for about a week and painted on.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Cottage Bench with Storage Cubbies

Submitted by srodge1 on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 19:56

Cute little bench!

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Best Farmhouse Bed (Q)

Our fifth build.

Built from rough pine.

Modified for 1x2s in both panels.

Footboard is stacked a little different because silly me got carried away and cut a board, before it was time to cut, and cut it too short. Oooops. Still works though. And looks superb I think.

We did not screw the joists vertical, and through the sideboards. I cut 1 inch pieces off the scraps from the joists, and mounted them from the inside, then laid the joists thick side up, and screwed them down into the mounted pieces.

For step by step instructions, and details on where to buy everything, see my blog. I blogged each step of the way. It took us a month to build this due to life obstacles and bad timing on baby naps, but you should be able to do it in one good afternoon.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$115.94 - 10% + Coupon = Less than $100, seriously!
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rockler's General Finishes Espresso Stain, and General Finishes Aqua Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Vintage Step Stool

Submitted by chrisiross on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 08:18

I made this awesome step stool for my daughter to be able to reach things a little bit better. It works perfectly. And the heart adds the perfect touch, don't you think?

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
paint and poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Wholesteading.com Farmhouse style vanity with vessel sink

I used Ana White's plan as a base but completely modified to suit our needs.  The post on our site includes detailed pictures, instructions, and even the SketchUp file so you can easily modify the plans yourself.

Estimated Cost
Depends on materials used, especially the sink selected buy somewhere around a couple hundred dollars.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Ebony
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Bedroom Playhouses

Submitted by ___Ron___ on Mon, 08/21/2017 - 15:50

I drew inspiration for this project from Ana's basement playhouse project, however I made some modifications to accomodate the smaller (10x11) bedroom that I was working with.

Each playhouse has an upstairs and a downstairs, and each room is designed to accomodate a twin sized mattress. There is a secret tunnel under the stairs connecting the bottom rooms, and each room is wired with its own switch-controlled lighting. 

My daughter wanted her side painted pink and purple, and my son wanted his to be green and blue. I thought painting the stairs to look like a road between the two houses would be a fun touch, and the kids absolutely love this!

As you can see, it is still a work in progress, but I thought I'd share some initial pics and perhaps post updates later. Thank you for the inspiration Ana!

Sincerely,

Ron Floyd

Portland, OR

Estimated Cost
$1200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Low voc indoor paints
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner