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Farmhouse Table
This was my first project!!
This plan took me about three weeks start to finish working off and on (multiple hours on weekend days). I widened the table to 48 inches (the dimensions for my table are approx 84" long x 48" wide. Used 4-2x10s and 1-2x12 for the table top and 1x8s for the bread board ends.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100-$150 (I didn't have any of the items on hand or scrap) includes stains/paint/urethane, PH screws etc.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stained with two coats of Minwax Early American and then one coat of Minwax English Chestnut (tried to match another furniture piece) coated top with 3 coats of Minwax Pro Spar Urethane in satin. The base is made with 4x4s for the legs and then 2x4s for the aprons and stretchers. Painted in Valspar Satin "Wet Pavement", 2 coats and clear coated with the satin Pro Spar Urethane, 3 coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Rustic bench
Love this little bench! My bench is a little bigger than Ana's, and the seat is not as deep, but the plans were super easy to follow. It's just what I needed to finish out my living room!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$3
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Fancy Farmhouse Table with Poplar
Farm Table 2 benches. Wood is Poplar
David Bellamy 89
Built from Plan(s)
Cabin Bunk Beds
Customized the cabin Bunk bed palns and built this for about $200 and 2 weekends work.
Nuff said!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None, unfinished wood rocks
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
See-saw
This easy project made me the best Aunt ever! I made it for my nieces and nephews for Christmas. It was such a huge hit that one of them threw up all over it from laughing so hard. :)
The garage was freezing cold but they stayed there all evening once they discovered their gift.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
35 including screws
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Lego Table
Very Easy project, the plans are straight forward. The kids love having a table to play lego's and we love being able to hide everything away. Very Nice Table. When the girls get older and the Plywood cover shows signs of wear from much use, I'll probably replace the cover with one made from pine 1x6's biscuit-joined to give a nice textured look, but still with the storage for games and stuff.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$225 CAD
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
CIL Crisp Linen Paint & Minwax Red Mahogany Stain with 3 coats of Minwax Polyurethane Topcoat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Long Modern TV Console with Pallet Wood
This project was a Christmas present for my girlfriend. I modified these plans a little bit to put the open shelf in the middle and used the pallet wood for this instead of it being white. The pallet wood was such a pain to cut up in to usable strips but after cutting them down, gluing them up, and sanding them down (for ages) I couldn't be more pleased with how they turned out. I used Watco Danish in medium walnut for the finish and I think it brought out the imperfections in the wood beautifully. I just used some pre-made legs from Amazon instead of the base out of laziness.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Danish Oil in medium walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
DIY Farmhouse Bed
My brother (the carpenter) hates pocket holes! So to get him to help me with your farmhouse bed no pocket hole bed plan was a dream come true! It took us a few weekends but it came out so awesome. I could never buy a bed of this quality anywhere without spending a fortune. Thanks Ana!
Lisette Riveira @lkr0nes
Built from Plan(s)
Baby Doll Crib
I made this as a birthday present for my two year old neice. It was really easy to make even for a beginner like myself. My five year daughter has been asking me every day if I would make her one "just like it" for her dolls, so I guess I know what I'm doing this weekend!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$41 (wood, paint, and fabric)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Fancy Desk - First Build
This was the first project for me and my 15 year old son. He wanted a large, sturdy desk for his room. We loved the plans and we think it turned out pretty well.
Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax black poly+stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
In reply to Looks really nice! by Debbie440
Sat, 02/08/2014 - 04:45
Thank you. It was fun to
Thank you. It was fun to build!
In reply to so pretty love the stain by Lisa_Ann_B
Sat, 02/08/2014 - 04:50
Thanks! We were not familiar
Thanks! We were not familiar with black stain so we gave it a shot. To me, black paint is another option to get the same look.
Sideboard - 1st Build!
This was my first build from Ana White and my first piece of furniture. It is doable for a determined, handy beginner/ intermediate. I took my time and worked on it when I could, thanks to my wife for letting me take over the garage for several weekends and her great painting skills!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General Finishes milk paint: Buttercup (yellow)
Sherwin Williams: Blue Bell
General Finishes: Poly Finish - satin
We primed it white
Two coats yellow
Two coats poly
Light sanding between each application with superfine sand paper sponges.
Sherwin Williams: Blue Bell
General Finishes: Poly Finish - satin
We primed it white
Two coats yellow
Two coats poly
Light sanding between each application with superfine sand paper sponges.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Modern Farm Bench
This was my first Ana White build, and I’m hooked. Super simple for a beginner to make.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Benchmark Media Console
This was my first project, I love the look of the benchwright collection, so I changed the plans a little so it will look like the benchwright console and coffee table.(Farmhouse look) On the top I used 2-1x5's and 2-1x6's with 1x6 breadboard ends instead of the plywood with 1x2's and 1x3's. I can't wait to start on the benchwright coffee table and the console table for the entry way.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
About 200. That includes everything from the wood to the finishes, handles, screws, ect..
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut (1 coat) and Gloss Polyurethane (2 coats). I also used a wood conditioner to keep to color from being too blotchy. I love all the different colors that the cheaper pine wood has when stained.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Wed, 08/01/2012 - 08:22
Nice!
That's beautiful! My husband and I just built a den onto my Mom and Dad's old farmhouse. She is begging me for the entire Benchwright collection to go in her new room. I will be building this piece soon, I'm sure ;) Thanks for sharing all the great photos!
Wed, 10/24/2012 - 20:41
Looks good. Did you sand the
Looks good. Did you sand the clear coat between coats? How did you attach the glass to the doors?
Bedside Table
This is my third build based on the Kentwood Nightstand plan. Added a shelf this time to use as a charging station at night. Customized the height as well so matches the height of the bed.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Finish Used
Minwax English Chestnut (3 coats) and Minwax Satin Poly (3 coats)..
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
My version, cheater style
I believe I found the orignal quick version on the Finding Aloha site with a link back to Ana's original Farmhouse Bed. I made the blanket and bedding from some cheap FQ's. It was a hit for my neice's 7th birthday.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
I had about $12 in all - including the fabric and wood.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Baby Boy Nursery Dresser
My wife had me build this dresser for our baby boy. She took features from a couple different Ana White dressers and combined it into one. We also added to the height of the drawers, adjusting the overall height of the dresser to serve as a baby changing station.
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Valspar satin finish and a poly clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced
Chevron Dining Table
Chevron table made with Knotty Alder inlay and pine frame.
Built from Plan(s)
Elementary Trestle Table Inspired by Land of Nod
Such a cute, functional table that was easy to build!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Mission Oak Satin for table top
October Red (a quart of pain mixed at Walmart years ago) for table itself
October Red (a quart of pain mixed at Walmart years ago) for table itself
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Wall Mounted Doll House
I made this dollhouse as a cute way to store my daughters Shopkins collection. It went together really quickly!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
10.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Comments
kronikhunter
Mon, 01/27/2014 - 05:51
buckridge craftsman
your feedback welcome