Community Brag Posts

Little Helper Tower

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 11/10/2024 - 19:50

Went with the hinge option. For as little as I will probably fold it up, I would next time skip the hinges and spend the time plugging the pocket holes :-)

Built from Plan(s)

Triple Pedestal Farmhouse Table

Submitted by MikeTosh on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 09:09

Great Plans, I had a blast making this table for my wife! It turned out great. Thank you for sharing the plans for this beautiful piece!

-Mike

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cabot Pecan Stain and Cabot Satin Polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

kristen

Thu, 12/27/2012 - 09:21

Your table turned out fantastic! I'm glad to see that because I am considering this table for a project in the near future :)

Rustic X with a beachy twist

Submitted by KSmith123 on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 13:21

I was really looking forward to building this coffee table for a while.  I followed the base plans for the Rustic X Coffee table and added my own twist.  I planked 1x3's for the bottom instead of using a solid bottom shelf to give it a "beachy" feel.  I also used 1x6's for the top instead of 2x's to give it a lighter feel.  I framed out the top so there were no exposed edges.  Instead of the X's, I took 2x2's and angled them in the front and back. I know it's very different than the original plans but I had this design in my head and I absolutely love it!  Thanks for the plans!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Probably around $100 but only because I had a few wrong measurements!
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
The bottom was painted a flat white. For the top, I used steel wool and vinegar, sanded and then wiped on weathered gray stain that was thinned out with mineral spirits, and wiped off. Poly for the topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

longshot

Sun, 10/19/2014 - 15:08

thanks for the pictures, can you give me the cuts you made to make the top?

 

KSmith123

Sun, 10/26/2014 - 14:08

Hi!  Sorry it took so long to respond!  I did the dimensions the same, so I kept the top 52" x 27.5".  I did a 45 degree cut for the outside boards, making the longest sides 52" and 27.5".  Then I calculated the distance for the middle boards.  Since I used 1x6's, which are actually 5.5" wide, I did 52" minus 5.5" minus 5.5", since there are two end pieces to the frame, which gave me 41" for the inside boards.  But measuring the inside boards when the outside frame is attached is a better way because then you know exactly what to cut them at.  Just make sure the top's frame angle's are cut precise and you should have no problem!  Hope that makes sense and if you have any other questions let me know!

Stacy Herringbone Daybed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/21/2017 - 08:06

My wife wanted a daybed for our guest room and this one was perfect. Thank you Ana and Stacy for the plans. My wife loves it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
we painted it using the color "Moss Print" by Behr
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Rusted Rustic X Coffee Table

Submitted by marquez313 on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 07:10

We needed a bigger coffee table for our family, especially for game day nachos! Stained the top but painted the base to resemble rusted iron.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Traditional Cherry and Matte Poly on top, Dixie Belle Patina paint on the base.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My first build!

Submitted by Jeskatann on Sun, 12/30/2012 - 13:59

I based my shelves on the Subway Tile Bookshelf plans. The space I needed to fill was roughly 72x108. I wanted the offset shelves so I didn't need extra supports and it also had to be lifted off the floor because of a space heater. I used 12 inch melamine boards that I had the store cut for me because I have no experience. I used a drill for the first time and it came together very quickly. I used 14 inch pre-made legs that I spray painted white.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Variation Twin Farmstyle Bed

Submitted by nicolemayo on Sun, 10/12/2014 - 21:28

This is a variation from a brag photo I saw on the Modified Twin Farmhouse Bed. I built two for my girls and also created plans of the variation. We love these beds! They are so beautiful!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Gloss Interior Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor couch

Submitted by travhale on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 19:33

Reclaimed this wood from a >100 year old home that was being renovated. This is just the couch portion, I also built the sectional part. I really like how it came out. 

Estimated Cost
Wood was free. Maybe $10-15 in screws.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Holiday Fireplace with Storage

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 11/18/2024 - 10:10

We wanted a electric fireplace with mantle and TV home above but needed storage shelves on the side for all of our electronics and blankets. Came up with this plan. Need to add trim around the shells still and can't decide what color to paint the fireplace. Other than that we are in love with it.

Seasonal And Holiday

camp bunk beds (solid head & footboards)

The doll size version of PB camp bunk beds with a solid head and footboard made to mimic the real life size version. I made these bunks to match the life size version which the girls have in their ski house complete with matching quilts using the same fabric from their bedding.

Estimated Cost
$40 each
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Jacobean stain, wipe on clear satin poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My first table

Submitted by mshotwell on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 07:34

This was my first table, great directions from Ana White and other postings. Turned out great, the main addition I had was to add some supports for the ends as it felt like it needed it.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Pecan Gloss Stain/Poly - Quart. We did two layers of stain, using steel wool in between coats. The finish turned out very nice and feels smooth. The top was sanded very smooth with 220 grit before staining.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

King Storage Bed *Forgot to post*

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 18:03

It was a long and brutal process, but so is child birth and I did that twice so... I was definitely a beginner at the start. I learned A LOT from this process and it paid off in the end! Couldn't be happier with the outcome!

Estimated Cost
A lot more than expected. Measure 10 billion times before you cut!!!
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Espresso Minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Finally patio furniture that won't blow away!

Submitted by lisa97 on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 20:31

Very clear plans and directions. My husband and I built these and the table in a weekend. We added a back and made a table from the scraps. First time of not chasing furniture that has blown away! We love them!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Premium Seminare transparent stain and seal in Chocolate 5129
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Nick's Farmhouse Table

I built this farmhouse table for my beautiful wife for christmas using the update pocket hole plans. It was a lot of work but well worth it.

Bench in the making!

Estimated Cost
$100 + and additional tools needed that you dont have
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax mahogany and poly in satin. I used 3 coats of stain and poly. I sanded with 120 grit first and 220 grit last. The more you sand the better it will look and feel.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Rustic Storage

Submitted by Scrapwood on Mon, 10/20/2014 - 11:52

To build I used mostly all pallet wood.  This made things interesting because not one drawer was the same and had to custom fit each drawer.  

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Flat Wall Book Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/29/2017 - 18:33

Turned out great! Instructions were very easy to follow. My first attempt at building a piece of "furniture". 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax gunstock stain and quick dry polyurethane (2 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Coffee Table - First Project Ever

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/20/2020 - 08:51

When COVID hit I quickly realized that I had absolutely no hobbies - aside from Netflix (is that considered a hobby?) One day I went down a YouTube worm hole and ended up seeing one of Ana's video's. As I watched I thought "She makes this seem easy", I think I could do this. So I went and bought a few tools and got to work. I'm now proud to say my first project ever is done!

I really enjoyed making this table and I'm looking forward to new projects. My next will be matching side tables.
I learned a ton doing this and while I'm happy with the final outcome I'm also highly aware of all the mistakes I made. The thing is I didn't know I was making mistakes at the time. (I didn't know what I didn't know) A little bit of experience now helps eliminate those same errors next time around.

I certainly discovered that finishing is where all the magic happens. It's what makes the project look either amazing or just "ok". It's also the part of the build that takes the most attention to detail, the most patience and is also (in my humble opinion) the most boring repetitive part of the build. The reality is it's also the most important, transformative part. It definitely makes the difference.

Ana, I hope it's helpful for you to know that your video's really do inspire people to get creative and make things. I'm excited to start on my next project!

Sincerely,

Brent Rodgers
Ontario, Canada

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint for the frame: Beauti-Tone Signature Series eggshell -Colour: Tempting Slate
Stain: Varathane - Provincial
Poly: Varathane - Triple Thick Satin Finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Camp Loft Bed with Ladder and Landing

We built this bed for the lil neighbor girl as a gift for Christmas. It turned out better than I expected! The Plans were amazing and easy to follow... It is the first project that I used my Kreg Jig! I am so excited to build another one for my daughter now! We decided to pre-finish all the parts after we cut them to ensure proper sealing of all the ends, just in case of any sap or what not. Special thanks to Ana for all of these plans and Ideas! You truely rock!

Estimated Cost
$75-100 Dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Classic Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner