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Hexagonal Side/Cofee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 08:07

I tried this as my first ever project after going through different plans and technique. I did great (I think :-) ) until end and think i screwed up with staining. There is dried glue left on the surafce which i thought i sanded but appeared as soon as i stained.

Feed back / comments on the design and please suggest a way to fix the staining issue.

 

 

Estimated Cost
70 $
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Spice Rack

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 20:10

Change out the dowels with some molding and stained. Wife loves it!

Built from Plan(s)
Door Spice Rack
Finish Used
Minwax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fancy Picnic Table - Definately worth the extra little effort!

Submitted by mlmerrel on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:30

Needed a table for our deck, but didn't want to spend the $400-500 on sets at the store. Followed the plan for the most part and it was fairly easy to build. The only thing I did differently was in building the ends was put the "X" supports in after making the "I" shape in case I was off with my cuts.

Spent an hour cutting all the pieces on a Friday night and about 3 hours assembling Saturday morning. Table was ready to eat lunch on!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$90 (thanks to the Veteran discount at Lowe's)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None, yet... plan to stain at the end of the summer once the wood dries out.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

mlmerrel

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:05

I did not use a Kreg jig because i dont havd one and I didn't try to hide my screws. I did pre-drill all my holes so that I didn't split any boards... and my dad is a carpenter so he helped me attach the 2 cross pieces (which is the only part I had trouble with) to the ends, which we did by just angling the screws in. I will try to take a few more detailed pics in the next few days so you can get a better idea of how I did it.

I Rub (not verified)

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 03:37

Hi, great build !
Could you please explain how and from where did you screw the curved pieces at the bases ?
same question for the table top boards ?

Thank you!

mlmerrel

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:03

If you look at the first drawing I have attached it will show you where to screw the curved pieces in. I screwed through the 1 x 4 to attach the smaller curved piece. Then I would screw through the larger curved piece into the smaller curved piece to attach it.

The table top pieces I screwed in from the top into the side pieces that you build first. I used 2 screws per board per side. The 2 boards in the middle should have screws at least 2 inches in from each side. The 2 boards on the end will have one set of screws 2 inches from the side that is next to the boards in the middle. The second set of screws will end up in about the middle of the outside boards. I'm going to attach another drawing to explain. Let me know if this helps.

I Rub

Mon, 07/09/2012 - 11:22

I plan on building the table this week, will use your advice. Much appreciated.

Gus (not verified)

Sun, 07/15/2012 - 16:20

Thank you for posting this. I started the project yesterday and I started with putting the cross braces on first and it did not turn out leveled. I thought that I would try to put it together first and then add the cross braces but was scared if it would hold. Thanks to your post I feel more confidant about it. I am going to make a run to the big box store and start over. Its okay because this is my very first build and I am just happy with my first 45 degree cut with my new circular saw ;) I guess its a learning process.

Thanks again for your post,
Gus

Deck chairs

I Love the modern look of these chairs but definitely felt a little uncomfortable without the back rest so decided to add a little more back rest.

Great plan and easy directions to follow - my first wood working project.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Readyseal dark walnut stain and seal
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

DIY RH Dining Table

Submitted by vlilly on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 13:22

I loved making this! I had to travel about 2 hours to get the DF 4x4s which was the only pain in making it. This was my third big project and it wasn't hard at all! It's super heavy so it was a litte tough to turn it over. It only took me about 3 days to make it once I had all the wood.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Cost
$175-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with Rustoleum American Walnut, then applied a coat of Rustoleum Poly in matte.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bar height table with stools

Submitted by jsutton78 on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 09:41

This is one of my favorite pieces because the white contrasts perfectly with the walnut hardwood.  The base of the table is all standard 2x4 and 4x4s, and the tabletop is 100% walnut.  

Built from Plan(s)
Pub/Counter Height Table
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Poly Gloss, white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Fancy X Farmhouse Table - modified

We used the wonderful Fancy X Farmhouse table plan with modifications. We needed the table to be shorter for our space, so we shortened it by 12" - this brought the angled pieces closer - we chose to do this instead of altering the angles. Also, we used 4 X 4 posts for the double 2 X 4's and also the cross pieces and angled pieces. I posted two blog posts about the process with lots of pictures, including how we rounded the ends per the plan. The finish is a equal mix of dark walnut and classic grey, finished with Trewax.

Great plan - we are so pleased with the results, and the price tag!!

Blog Link
Modern Farmhouse Table - Part 1
Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Equal mix of Minwax Dark Walnut and Classic Grey. Finished off with Trewax and buffing.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Dananichols

Thu, 07/19/2012 - 07:45

Thanks Whitney - we are lucky to have access to untreated 4 X 4's at our local orange store. I tend to buy an extra one every time as I am afraid they will stop carrying them!

Barbara burns (not verified)

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 15:12

I am a newby to wood working and am in love with this table. I have all the pieces cut for the sides, will also be changing the length and will make those cuts later. I am a little insecure on the nailing/screw directions...placement, size, where to hide?, etc. would love to know where yours are placed and what you used. (I did purchase a Kreg jig for pocket screws).
Thanx for any support you might have.

Barbara burns (not verified)

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 15:14

I am a newby to wood working and am in love with this table. I have all the pieces cut for the sides, will also be changing the length and will make those cuts later. I am a little insecure on the nailing/screw directions...placement, size, where to hide?, etc. would love to know where yours are placed and what you used. (I did purchase a Kreg jig for pocket screws).
Thanx for any support you might have.

Dananichols

Mon, 07/23/2012 - 18:31

Barbara -

I posted a link above to my blog - I have two posts about the table and lots of pictures, including pics of where I placed the screws. The only place I used the pocket screws (great purchase by the way, have used mine so much!) was to attach the 4 X 4 cross beams (you can use them on 2 X 4's as well if you are following the plan). Hop over and have a look - lots of pictures - and hopefully that will help with you questions!

Thanks - and have fun!

Dana

Kristine Faldik (not verified)

Mon, 07/30/2012 - 03:37

Dana,

This table is just gorgeous! My husband and I are building a house and have been looking to find the perfect table for weeks now. Just stumbled upon yours and fell in love! We are going to try and use your modifications to the original plan as well, thank you so much for sharing. Hope we can do this too!!!!!

Thanks!

Kristine

valery (not verified)

Sat, 10/27/2012 - 06:45

NEED one of these...
I've NEVER done a project like this and i'm not even near crafty but this is the first thing I see on Pintrest that made me even want to attempt doing it!

Is it wide enough that the cross beams don't annoy you when you are sitting?

TammyLGK

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 11:20

Dana thanks to your informative blog detailing what you did for the rounded legs you have saved my project! I really did not want to resort to the the angled leg cuts. I just could not figure out the 30 & 45 degree cuts. I as well was originally trying to make them on the same piece. THANK YOU!

Twin size Farmhouse bed with storage drawers!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/12/2016 - 10:12

This bed was made from Ana White's plan for the farmhouse bed with storage drawers (twin size). I made this bed for my daughter as her first "big girl" bed. I did modify the plan somewhat to make the footboard taller and act as a bed rail on the end of the bed. This bed came together really well! Plans were great! 

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Storage Bed with Drawers (Twin and Full)
Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Custom Rustic Hall Tree w/Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 05/30/2020 - 10:39

Thanks for the inspiration Ana! My daughter wanted a custom size hall tree and bench with a light switch cut out - basically your plans with an ebony stained poplar seat and bead board backing (to match her wainscoting). I had a little crown left from another project so I added a little detail to the top shelf.....And a Couple of lower level Hooks for the grandkids coats! She loved it and it was fun to make!! Mike in Columbus, OH

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Hall Tree
Estimated Cost
$98.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Ebony varathane stain(seat) with varathane ultimate polyurethane oil based semi gloss Interior finish on seat(4coats)

Kilz2 primer/stain blocker interior white

Finish paint Behr marquee Semi gloss custom white to match room color.

Seat sanded to 400 all other areas to 220 before paint. Between seat coats of ur at hand used 0000 steal wool lightly with soapy water mixture.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

DIY Farmhouse Table

We built the Farmhouse Table using the updated pocket hole plans. We adjusted the size and left off the stretcher board since ours is much smaller than the plans call for.

Blog Link
DIY Farmhouse Dining Table
Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Please read my blog post for my finishing instructions!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

2x4 Sofa w/ Chaise and coffee table

Submitted by andrew_w on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 10:25

Just completed this to make the most of the little hot weather we get in the UK. Great plans to follow thank you. Built around a cushion set for a rattan corner sofa which was then filled with 3" firm upholstery foam

Built from Plan(s)
2x4 Outdoor Coffee Table
2x4 Outdoor Sofa
Estimated Cost
£200 including upholstery
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Ronseal Natural stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Den/football chair

We needed extra seating for friends to come over for football game days, so I took the outdoor chair plans and decided to use it for a den chair. Simple build, but I did add some 1x3 boards on the rails for more comfortable armrests. Add some appropriate color cushions and it's ready for football season! Quick assembly, but as usual, staining and clear-coating took the bulk of the time spent.

Built from Plan(s)
Outdoor Chair - Modern Comfort Collection
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Red Oak and Polycrylic.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cedar planter boxes

Submitted by JavaJoe on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 20:00

I used the main plan for ideas, but opted to use 3.5 inch pickets instead, which allowed for a smaller planter that wasn't as big. Also chose to miter 1x3s for the top which I think really finishes it off. Sanded everything with a belt sander to 220 grit. Used min wax golden pecan plus three coats of poly inside and out. Finished size was about 17x17. Tile spacers work great to keep the gaps even!

Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Planters with 2x2 Legs
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Min wax golden pecan
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Custom 42 inch bath vanity

Submitted by milleall on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 08:09

Needed a custom build to fit the plumbing and size requirement for my master bath.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr paint in Juniper Berries
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

mfast10

Tue, 06/13/2023 - 18:29

This is the exact size and style I am looking for as well. Would you mind sharing the plans with me as well?

Hall-End Photo Ledges

Submitted by SaraLodise on Fri, 09/23/2016 - 13:03

$10 Ledges made with 1x3s instead of 1x4s and fronted with cute trim pieces I found at Orange store. Finished with Behr Marque sample paint that didn't make the cut for the hallway walls (color: Gotham Gray).

Estimated Cost
Select Pine Lumber = $40
Pine Trim = $17
Behr Marque sample = $4
Total = $61
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marque - Matte - Gotham Gray
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

6' Square Sandbox

I've been wanting to buy or make a sandbox for my son for a couple of years now. Since seeing this on Ana White I knew I had to make it. My son is 4 yo and I didn't think the 4' square sandbox would be big enough for him, so I made it bigger. Ours is 6' square. Materials: 4@1x8x6' 12@1x6x6' 2x4 - used leftovers from another project 8 hinges 4 handles decking screws Cut lengths: 2@1x8 cut to 71.5 (long sides of the box) 2@1x8 cut to 70.5 (short sides of the box) did not cut the 1x6 boards (top planks) - actually designed the other boards to fit their length to prevent cutting (saving time) (note that original plan uses 1x4 planks - I used 1x6s so I could use the same number of planks but cover a larger area) 4@2x4 cut to 11.5 (arm rests) 4@2x4 cut to 18.5 (back supports) followed instructions for assembly otherwise. At my husbands suggestion we put the handles on the sides and can easily open from either side - prevents having to lean over to the middle to open (back saver) I finished the project in 4 hours including clean up and a couple of small breaks. This is my first Ana White project. It was a lot of fun to build and I hope my son will enjoy it for years to come!

Built from Plan(s)
Sand Box with Built-In Seats
Estimated Cost
$190
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Sand and stain with sealer included
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Mrs. Chellebelle

Sat, 09/01/2012 - 20:59

Wow, this is just what I need! I've been wanting to make a sandbox for under the playhouse but the other plan was too small. This would be great for the little guys. Thanks!

Fancy X Farmhouse Table and Benches

Submitted by JustJ on Tue, 07/07/2020 - 07:44

Modified the size of the Fancy X Farmhouse table, down to 34-1/2" x 60", and the benches to fit fully under the table.

The only thing I wish I could change with these plans is how you attach the tabletop. Because you are stacking wood for the base, and there are no aprons, you have to attach the top by going through the table top. But wood filler and stain hides them well enough, but I'm never the biggest fan of going from the top. I prefer to hide the screws on the underside.

Other than that, I love building this table.

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Fancy X Farmhouse Bench
Finish Used
Varathane Carbon Gray Stain for the tops
Glidden Ultra Bright White for the bases
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
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