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Canning shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:11

I was 58 when I built these. Super easy. I also built these in my kitchen to store all my gadgets..
Thanks Ana. You have so many things I want to try.
April E

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Rustic X Console

Submitted by RoseOfShaz on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:44

This is my second build and I'm so pleased with how it turned out! I bought a Kreg Jig especially for this project, and I honestly don't know how I ever lived without it!

I'd been wanting a new console for our TV and this seemed perfect.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I stained the table unevenly with Jacobean stain, concentrating mostly on the edges, ridges and knots. Then I whitewashed with some leftover beige paint I had (1 part paint to 2 parts water).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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ehays216

Fri, 08/02/2013 - 06:54

This looks awesome, I wasn't planning on building the console table to match my coffee table, but after seeing how yours turned out I might have to work on this next! I love the cool finish that you did!

RoseOfShaz

Fri, 08/02/2013 - 11:40

Thank you! You should do it, it would complement your gorgeous coffee table and end tables nicely. :)

Pocket hole plywood rack

I built this plywood rack for my shop a couple of weeks back. Here is a link to my site with a free set of plans: http://www.lanebroswoodshop.com/2015/02/sheet-goods-rack.html

And my YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJWOj63wqYk

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tall Tapered Planters

These were exactly what we were looking for to dress up the front of our house.  They are a great size and went together pretty easily.  Getting the angle cuts right took a few tries, but once you get past that it's all pretty simple!  Also these are very forgiving for small errors and they look fantastic!  We made three for across the front of our house and painted them to match our front door.  For more details on our planters, please follow the link to our blog!

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic Exterior Paint - Ruby Lips
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Coffee table and end tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:46

Wife asked me for a coffee table for the living room. Was the first piece of furniture ive ever made, it turned out so well she asked for matching end tables. So i made some mirror image end tables. Fairly simple construction 2x4 and 2x6 and the top surface are poplar slats from home depot. 1”-4” Very happy with the way it turned out. Thanks Ana for all your great building tips and plans🤘🏼😎

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Sand Box

Submitted by lbrennec on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 05:54

I gave this one to my Dad to do. Of course he made some changes. But she loves her sand box and we love it too! Thought I would share some pictures of the construction after he brought the parts to our house. 400 pounds of sand later.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Knotty Alder Console Table

Built from reclaimed knotty alder

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Covid Project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:12

This was my Covid winter project. My name is Michael Gardner, I live in Florence, Oregon and I'll be 70 years old this month.

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Modern Subway Tile Bookcase

Submitted by handymommy on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 05:39

I had to adjust the height and width of this project to fit on my wall in this corner. But I just LOVE how it came out. It's one of my favorite pieces of furniture in my whole house!

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Mix of ebony and walnut stains with poly top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Simple bed

Submitted by colleenps on Tue, 03/31/2015 - 12:08

This was my first ever build, I had a blast! I have always wanted to work with wood but never knew where to start. We have 7 children and we have gone threw so many beds and wasted so much money over the years on cheap beds. I wanted to build something that was sturdy and something that would last. Thanks to Ana White I found these plans. My husband showed me how to use the tools and I got to work. We're a military family so we move every 1 to 3 years, so I had to make some adjustments so it could be taken apart and moved over and over again. Thank you Ana White for these plans and so much more. You have been such an inspiration, if it wasn't for you and your site I would've never have found the motivation and courage to start building.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Blanket Ladder

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 15:27

Created with hand chiseled mortise and tenon joints and a whitewash stain.

Built from Plan(s)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

custom desk

Custom sized desk to fit between a radiator and wall. Combination of cubby desk with added lower shelving and upper hutch with shelf unit.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Desk top surface: 2 coats Minwax cherry stain plus finishing paste.
All other pieces:
1. one coat Kilz primer
2. two coats Behr off white satin
3. distressed with 220 grit sandpaper
4. Minwax cherry stain
5. one coat Minwax satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Birthday Doll House for Granddaughter

Submitted by projectman on Sun, 05/12/2013 - 18:45

Thank you for your doll house plans!

This was a gift for my granddaughters 5th birthday. I altered the stair design a bit to provide a little more durability.

The only part I struggled with was the wallpaper.

All-in-all the project was a success and she LOVED it!

Estimated Cost
$200.00
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Spolitte

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 16:02

My husband is currently building this dollhouse for our own granddaughter. We are loving the way you designed your stairs. Can you tell us how you did this? The doll house is beautiful! Thanks.

Spolitte

Fri, 12/19/2014 - 16:07

My husband is currently building this dollhouse for our own granddaughter. We are loving the way you designed your stairs. Can you tell us how you did this? The doll house is beautiful! Thanks.

Vinyl record cabinet

I know this is a pretty basic build but I still wanted to share it.  I used pine for the entire piece.  It took longer to finish this piece than to build it haha.  The finishing process consided of a pre-stain condiitoner, antique walnut gel stain, and several coats of toner.  

 

 

Estimated Cost
$70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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My Adaptation of Kendal's Extra Wide Dress

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 10/06/2022 - 08:18

This my first real project built in my shop!   I have long admired the projects that I have seen on this site and I could not wait to post a brag picture!   

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherman Williams Ovation Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Adorable Rustic Bench

Submitted by beingbrook on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 12:34

Love the rustic bench! This project took my husband about an hour or two to build and then a little primer and paint and it was ready to use. It was a pretty easy build and we didn’t modify the plans at all. We liked the bench so much that we made another one! My biggest tip is to always read the comments on the plans because people leave great feedback about their experience as well as any tips that they used. It cost us less than $30 to build two benches. Sanded really well and then filled screw holes with wood fill. Primed and painted with Behr’s powdered blush.

 

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Adorable Rustic Bench

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15-20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
A coat of primer followed by a coat of Behr's Powdered Blush.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Upholstered Bench w/ Slatted Shelf

Submitted by scokenour on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 21:17

I had a client who requested a bench like the Caden Leather Bench by Pottery Barn, except she wanted it longer. I didn't bevel the legs because I used 2x3's instead of 2x2's and wanted to make it as sturdy as possible to accommodate the additional length. Needless to say, she was VERY happy with the bench and I am getting ready to work on one for our home now!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Client provided the fabric and most wood was re-purposed, so biggest expense was foam and batting.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
special walnut stain, then finished with a clear paste wax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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scokenour

Thu, 02/06/2014 - 17:35

Sorry - didn't have plans for this one and I really stink at using the software Ana uses to make plans. I did loosely follow the Cayden Nailhead Stool plans, but, of course, modified in my attempt to duplicate the Pottery Barn bench the client wanted to match. I would be happy to help in any way I can, but you definitely need to be comfortable to work without plans. I used my Kreg jig quite a bit for this project and the little piece of wood that protrudes from the legs is faux - just cut a 1/2" piece and glued and nailed with my brad nailer.

Entertainment Center

Submitted by skinny80 on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 11:46

Thanks for the great plans!! Finally got this monster put together.

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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slenert1

Sun, 11/15/2015 - 12:37

Do you have the dimentions or specific plan for this as it is much biger than the plan you used? Material list? We want to build one like this! Its so pretty!

Pool equipment fence refresh

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 00:15

The fence the previous owners had in place was weather-worn and just overall non-aesthetically pleasing. We completed this project in 3 days and now we just love it!!!

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate