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I built the whole rustic x table set. I mixed apple cider vinegar with steel wool, let it set overnight, and stained the tables with that. Then I put minwax polyurethane clear gloss coat on it. I then cut the corner angle pieces out of scrap 1 16th inch flat metal bars, bent them at a 90 degree angle and painted them black

This is project #3 for me. Went together pretty easy. I originally made it for my living room but my teenaged daughter likes it so much she is begging for it to be in her room. She helped me stain it so I guess I will give it to her. I love Ana, I love the plans, I love feeling so empowered!

Followed the new home depot plans, only change I made was using 2x4 instead of 2x2. Getting ready to build another one, but this time will also change the arms to be wider on the ends to accommodate wine holder on one arm and cup holder on other arm. :0)

It was a bit tricky putting it together in my limited space closet but I got it all done! Loving it! It also forces me to make up a capsule wardrobe and clean out my closet as there isn't room for everything. Thanks Ana!

I built this truck to give to my son for a Christmas gift.  It came together really fast.  It took about 2 hours including sanding, painting, staining, waxing, and assembly.  I really love the finished product!  I have a lot of pictures of the process on my blog.

This was my first project. We are using it in the Man Cave.

I scaled down the large rustic x bench plans to create seating for my grandkids at the new kid's table.

This was my first attempt at building a big project! I invested in a table saw a couple months ago since I sell handmade signs, but all I had tried to make were the signs and some very simple projects. I had been wanting a big farmhouse table for the longest time, but was so intimidated by such a big project! 

I finally got up the nerve and tackled it over the course of a weekend, and made the whole table by myself! I decided to buy a pocket hole Kreg Jig, which made the project go pretty smoothly. Ana's plan was easy to follow and I followed it to a T, other than using 2x6s instead of 2x8s for the tabletop, 2-2x4s instead of 4x4s for the legs, and extending the length a bit (my table is about 8.5 feet long!) It took me longer than it should have, I'm sure, but even as a beginner I finished the table from start to finish in a weekend. 

The finish is my favorite stain color, a half-and-half mix of Mixwax Weathered Oak and Espresso, topped with a coat of Varathane Triple Coat Matte Poly.

I built a matching bench the next day because I couldn't resist! I did accidentally put the end pocket holes on the wrong side of the end aprons, so they're facing outward (oops!) but I still love how the table turned out! I posted more photos of the process and finished product on my blog if you'd like to see more! 

It took about 7 hours to complete this project. We used Ana White's Farmhouse Queen plans, with some modifications: the bottom of her bed frame is about 4-6 inches off the floor, ours is 17 inches for extra storage space. We also made the footboard slightly deeper to accommodate longer legs. Due to limited space, we built it on the bed of our truck with the "help" of our 18 month old. We love the way it turned out.

Modified the Camp Loft bed with Stairs plans slightly so that the dresser would fit under the bed without banging your head for access.  The heght is taller creating the need for railings to be added to the platform.  Conversion to bunk beds was considered so all bottom boards save the front rail were installed.  If bunk beds are needed, just add the 2x6 front rail.  The mortise slot is already cut.  Went with mortise and tenon joints instead of pocket screws.  Cubby storage area created under the platform accessed from left side.