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Printer's Console

Submitted by bRick on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 18:28

Followed the plans pretty close on this one. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
stain, poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Fancy X Farmhouse table and Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 07:53

I absolutely love my rendition of the Fancy X Farmhouse Table (and bench).  I took Ana's plans and combined them with some of the details from charmingimperfections.com to create the vision in my mind of exactly what i wanted.  The build was not bad at all but the Kreg Jig is a MUST have tool!  This was my frst experience with the KREG jig and i am now looking forward to many more DIY Builds! :)

Estimated Cost
Table $150
Bench $50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark Walnut with semigloss polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Console Table

We built this based on the Farmhouse Console table for our son's apartment for Christmas. We had to alter the dimensions for him to get it back in his SUV and also for where he wanted to put it.

The table is 5 feet long and approximately 15 inches wide. Since it was more narrow in width than the plans, we did not use the cross with the 2x2's at the end or used 2 long pieces of wood for the shelves. We put 2x4's as reinforcements for the wood at the end on the shelves and in the middle and used 2 pieces of wood for each shelf.

Instead of 2x4's on the top, we used 2x3's as with the pandemic 2x4's are going for about $10.00 for an 8 foot and 2X3's are going for half of that.

We stained it with Dark Walnut.

We plan to make this table (probably more like the original) the coffee table and end tables to replace glass tables in our house this spring.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75 CDN
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used a dark walnut stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Providence Table & Bench

Submitted by Murphy Fam on Sat, 02/16/2013 - 08:13

We needed a new table for our growing family but didn't want to spend a fortune.
Found this website, explored some plans & fell in love with the Providence table & bench.
It is great!!
We used the Rustoleum stain in Kona as well & did 3 coats of polyurethane. Unfortunately, the table is VERY rough to the touch. And I can see it becoming a problem. We can't wipe it with a damp paper towel as the roughness shreds the paper towel. Any help here would be greatly appreciated!!!
We think sawdust & debris settled on the table when we stained & sealed with the polyurethane. We did not sand in between polyurethane coats either.
If there's an easy fix (or do over) here, please let us know!
Otherwise, it is such a great piece & has already received many compliments!
We'll be sure to refer to Ana White's site!
Thanks so much!!

Estimated Cost
$160
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum in Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Quartney

Sat, 02/16/2013 - 15:02

from what I understand, the water in the polyurethane raises the wood, so it needs to be sanded after the first coat (at minimum). I'd sand it down, if I were you. Maybe with a high-grit paper, so you don't damage the stain. Then coat, sand again, and coat.

Jamaunzie

Sun, 02/17/2013 - 16:18

I have had problems with polyurethane all my own fault mind ya. I do not know how smooth of a surface you had after the stain, but if the surface is now so rough that it rips up paper towels. I would venture to say it started there. Also the coats of polyurethane are so thin it would be very hard to just sand down to the stain without scaring the stain finish. I would try either 0000 steel wool or 220 grit sand paper and do it by hand not sander. The picture I see shows it to be a dark stain so if you do scare it you might be able to touch it up, but my experience with that is just bite the bullet and sand down to bare wood and start over. If you do have to do it over I use 0000 steel wool lightly after I stain and wipe it down good and do your thin coats of poly ( with steel wool between coats ) until you reach the look you are wanting

Pam the Goatherd

Mon, 02/18/2013 - 11:22

I learned my lesson about sanding between coats of poly the hard way too! I was able to smooth out the surface of my desk by sanding it lightly with the finest grit sandpaper. If that doesn't smooth it out enough then you are going to have to sand it down further and re-do the poly.

Harvest Bench

I purchased a harvest table from a local store that sells only solid wood furniture.  The store had the option of purchasing a bench.  I decided that I could save some cash and make the harvest bench myself.

For details, check out my blog - http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/harvest-bench

 

Cheers,

Ian

Estimated Cost
$300.00
Finish Used
Custom Stain (optional) and polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Bathroom sliding vanity

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 16:58

I don’t know anything about carpentry but my wife seen this and told me that I can do it and I said no way so she trusted me and here it is. Mirror was bought at the Goodwill $2.00 thank you

Estimated Cost
30.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane classic penetrating wood stain classic gray
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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King Size Farm House Bed

Submitted by lolli020 on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 17:32

We made this bed after making the farmhouse bedside tables. So now we have a whole new bedroom set for probably less than $600. We love how it all turned out, and the plans were so easy to follow. We built both projects from Ana's book and plan to build a lot more from it too!

**In the book the plans are for a queen size bed, we modified it to fit our King size**

We added a piece of plywood to the back of the headboard and footboard and stained them so that it would cover all the pocket holes. Also, we extended the very top piece of wood that is on both the head and foot boards so there was a two inch overhang instead of just one.

This bed is so sturdy! I think if a tornado ever blows through we could just hang onto the bed and we wouldn't go anywhere! The side rails also give it a nice finished look even though they just essentially cover the box spring and bed rails. The bed still sits on the metal frame that is bolted into the headboard.

Check out the bedside tables we made to go along with it!
http://ana-white.com/2013/02/farmhouse-bedside-tables-2-toned

Estimated Cost
$400
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Walnut- one coat that sat for about 20 minutes before being wiped down

Minwax Water Based Polycrylic- Clear gloss- 2 coats on top of the stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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garzalesley

Mon, 09/14/2015 - 10:05

is there a link that gives the dimensions?  When I click on the print friendly or PDF version it doesn't have much on there

Half-sized Rustic X table

I used 1x6 cypress wood for the top as well as middle and bottom shelves. This wood was given to me from my in-laws and came from an old corn crib that was torn down on their farm. The remaining 2x2's, 2x4's, corner brackets and screws were picked up as used or broken pieces from a local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store. I also picked up the tung oil I finished with from the same place.  The pics show the various stages of build from the initial raw pieces that had been planed/sanded to using Hillary's tea and vinegar oxidation; after a good bit of tung oil was used; finally right before I gave it away as a Christmas gift. I had never worked with old cypress wood previously and was very impressed with how it accepted the oxidation (nice and light) as well as the oil finish. I preserved the old nail holes in the wood as much as possible and you might even notice I left some the white paint from the old corn crib that was on the end of one piece. Great plans - fun little project!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10 - 15
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Tea and vinegar/steel wool, tung oil
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Finished the table!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 10:16

We struggled with the angles because we made the table bigger than this tutorial suggests but all in all, awesome build.

Estimated Cost
$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

3ft Round Dining Table

Submitted by lydiamatt on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:28

Hey! I found several tables similar to this style base without a round top that I liked so I tweaked a look to get this result. The top is glued/screwed with pocket holes, and I have built 3 of these tables - 2 have been 42" diameter, 1 has been 36" diameter. Any larger and some reinforcement would be needed to stabilize the top. Email me with any questions you have at [email protected] Thanks Matt

Estimated Cost
$120ish
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Puritan Pine color stain & poly sealant
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tryde Coffee Table

This is our very first Ana White project! We are so happy with how it turned out and have definitely been inspired to continue to create. Plans are already in the works for matching end tables, a dining table, and a bookshelf! We used cedar for this table. The stain was MinWax American Walnut, the slight red hue is from the wood only. We finished it with polycrylic because we didn't want any ambering. I think we probably spent about 6 hours doing the actual building A lot of that was spent trying to get the table top boards flush against each other. Any tips for picking straight pieces would be very helpful!! I would suggest cutting and screwing together on the same day do boards don't start to dry out. The rest of the time was really about doing test staining, waiting for coats to dry, etc. We did this in our basement so having water base stains was really key.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
MinWax water based conditioner (pre-stain) (applied with cloth)
MinWax water based American Walnut (applied with cloth)
MinWax polyryclic finish (applied with brush)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rolling rustic wood dresser

Submitted by Captin on Sun, 12/28/2014 - 11:42

Fun build.  Took me a few weeks but enjoyed it.  Gave a ton of storage for my sons room.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Golden oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

RUSTIC X DESK

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/02/2021 - 11:45

We adjusted the top a little. Used oak top. 15 year old loves his new desk! Compound miter saw was a big help. We used a torch on the pine to bring out the grain. Erik Ormberg [email protected]

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Red oak stain on top. Driftwood on the bottom.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Rustic X Coffee Table

Submitted by swalton49 on Tue, 12/30/2014 - 17:45

I built this as a Christmas gift. I used Minwax honey oak stain for the top and bottom shelf. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
minwax honey oak
Glidden Snow white latex
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Buffet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:01

My first Ana project!  Different dimension and no drawers but still based off the original plans. Love it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$285
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
minwax stain with satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Queen bed with rails and headboard

Submitted by K79miller on Sun, 02/07/2021 - 09:21

I have an adjustable bed frame so the rails are not supporting any weight. Each piece of wood in the headboard is 5.5 inches long and 1.5 inches tall. I used boards that were 1/2 inch thick and 3/4 inch thick and put them on in the checkerboard pattern. I have some navy blue and coral in my bedroom so I decided to paint a few block with those colors. I used poplar wood because I thought it would hold up better and it wasn't too expensive. It took a while to build because of cutting all of the individual blocks.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams Emerald paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Apothecary Console

Submitted by drewkayla on Sun, 02/24/2013 - 23:10

Apothecary Console

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Krylon white primer, Krylon gloss Ivory, walnut stain and polyurethane spray in semi gloss, Behr faux glaze mixed with a Behr brown (roasted nut)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Tool and Garden Caddy Gift

Submitted by donnamarie on Sat, 01/03/2015 - 12:07

I made this little tool caddy in one afternoon from some 1 by various width board scraps.  I pretty much followed Ana's 'Give the Gift of Building' plan for construction, while being able to use up some scrap wood.  I was making this as a 'just because' gift for my BFF, so I made it to fit three of those free little floral vases, filled it with flowers from my yard, and voilà! 

This is a great beginner project, or one for anyone who needs a little something to project during a free afternoon.

Estimated Cost
Free with scraps, or about $15
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat of primer followed by light sanding, then one coat of Sherwin-Williams Dover White in semi-gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Wall to Wall Custom desk

Submitted by EAlmquist on Sun, 01/04/2015 - 14:15

We used the plans to build the center console piece, and then left off the support shelves under the ends, and instead bolted our desk to a support system directly on the walls. Then we installed a steel support beam under the desk to prevent bowing.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Clean polyeurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Loft med with modification

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 13:36

My husband built the loft bed and added a side rail on the landing just in case our little one was drowsy during the middle of the night. We added an extra rail to the top (...mommy didn't read the measurements correctly on the website for the mattress but it all worked out). I dont have the picture with her new bed on top with twinkle lights on the bottom but you get the idea. p.s. mommy built the desk on the left :) 

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

My first project

Submitted by lmflerlage on Mon, 02/22/2021 - 12:42

This modern farmhouse end table fits my space so well. This was my first project and was completed with glue and nails as I did not have the pocket hole jig initially. I loved this piece so much I made the coordinating coffee table. I would recommend staining/painting prior to assembly.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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