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Truss Beam Dining Room Table

Submitted by td_tx on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 08:57

We built this table for our dining room. The project followed the plans for cuts and dimensions except for the top. Instead of using 2x10, we used 2x12 and ripped an inch off each side to have flatter top with out needing to plane.

We used pine for the top and douglas fir for the 4x4 base. Before staining we used a pre-stain conditioner. The table was stained using Minwax Early American and then finished with a clear satin polyurethane.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early America and clear satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Customized console

Submitted by JimmyE3 on Sat, 02/23/2013 - 09:04

Modifed the Rustic X console to fit the width of den area's windows. Wife wanted storage, I needed a project.

Estimated Cost
$55
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American 230 stain. Just brush on, wipe off after 15 minutes, and let dry.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Double square X pedestal dining table

Submitted by eklein21 on Wed, 12/31/2014 - 11:44

Thanks for the great plans. I modified them slightly by building a 60x40 farmhouse style top and a double pedastel. The other change is that I made the side 4x4s into 2x4s. 

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 X Base Pedestal Dining Table with Planked Wood Top
Estimated Cost
~$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General finishes gel stain in brown mahogony (https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-wood-stains-sealers/oilbase-gel-stains#.VKRQ2ivF9UM) and finished using general finishes arm-r-seal in satin (https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-top-coats/arm-r-seal-urethane-topcoat#.VKRRDyvF9UM) ... sealer is so strong it was harder to drill through then the wood when attaching the top to the bootom. Started with the pre-stain conditioner as well (https://generalfinishes.com/retail-products/oil-base-top-coats/pre-stain-wood-conditioner#.VKRRmyvF9UM)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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traciw25

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 12:58

Your table looks great!  Love the farmhouse top and your revisions.

 

Would you mind sharing what dimensions you went for the table top and what width you went on the doubt pedestal length?

 

THanks so much!!! I hope I get to have one like yours someday soon :)

Herringbone Top Console Table

I was looking for a "super easy console table" and once I was ready to build it, I mustered the confidence to try a more complex table top design. Using pocket hole joinery, 2"x2" legs and supports, scrap 1"x2" "blocks" for the herringbone pattern, scrap 1/2" 8"x4' plywood, 3/4"x1/2" pieces to frame the top, and much wood glue, I built this 8.5" narrow console table for under $30. The plan shared on this site was one of the inspiration pieces that helped me believe I could do this too!

Blog Link
Sunnyside Up-stairs
Estimated Cost
$28.10
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Golden Oak and Red Oak. Watco Danish Oil in Black Walnut. Olympic Semi-Gloss white (off the shelf).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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yurra-bazain

Mon, 02/25/2013 - 21:22

Thank you both for your gracious comments. It is so lovely to receive supportive feedback from a community of doers. =D Blessings to you!

Console Table

Finally got a miter saw and a pocket hole jig. So decided to try this for my first project with new tools. Turned out great and I learned lots of things I'd do differently next time to save headaches.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
Cost about $80 in wood but spent around $120 including hardware, stain, sand paper, etc.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Used a dark walnut for the top and satin polyurethane.
For the bottom we painted a blue and didn't like the color because it was too bright but then we sanded areas to distress and stained over the top and it changed the paint to the perfect tint we were looking for. Have no idea why this worked but we love it.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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msh_76

Sat, 01/03/2015 - 17:27

I love the colors of this. My husband just made one but we modified it to turn it into a desk. Now, he's going to make the coffee table and end tables to match.

msh_76

Sat, 01/03/2015 - 17:27

I love the colors of this. My husband just made one but we modified it to turn it into a desk. Now, he's going to make the coffee table and end tables to match.

Trishlatish

Sun, 01/04/2015 - 17:39

This was one of my Christmas presents this year from my husband. It's all reclaimed redwood from a house that was being torn down.

DWinMadison

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 19:44

I'm doing a riff on this project this weekend; Two tables actually to go in front of matching windows in our den, each about half the length of the original @ 41" long on top.  My question is this: How do you securely attach the rails to the ends?  I'm all about a pocket jig, but use of 2x2's means I can basically only get 1 screw between the rails and the side of the 2x4 legs. Is that enough to support the weight on the shelves?  How did y'all connect them, pocket holes or inset screws drilled from the outer ends through the 2x4s?

easy night stand

Submitted by dacajun on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 17:02

Needed a night stand for my sons bedroom. this was perfect....

Built from Plan(s)
Mini Farmhouse Bedside Table
Estimated Cost
Less than $100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Apple Red and Navy Blue
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

No sew Parson Chair!

this project called for sewing the cushion covers, but i was to lazy to take out the sewing machine, so instead I stapled the fabric and it turned out pretty good if I do say so!! thanks for the plans!!

Estimated Cost
$60.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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moosmani

Tue, 02/26/2013 - 16:07

Oh, very nice! I am making one of these right now. I need to go out to get the foam before I can proceed. I'm excited. It's great to see how nice yours turn out!

Rustic X console table

<p>My husband made this from some redwood salvaged from and house being torn down. The finish is Briwax, very easy to apply and polish to a nice shine. It also comes in a variety of colors. Make sure the wax is done in a well ventilated area. A Kregs Jig is a must for fastening this together.</p>

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
All the wood was free so the cost was limited to the wax and screws
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Bri wax-dark brown. It's all we use anymore!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Work bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 18:11

I made this work bench today with your plans, this was my first time building anything. 

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Floating bench for entryway alcove

Submitted by msantos116 on Tue, 02/23/2021 - 11:20

I was looking for some inspiration to clean up our small entryway room in our Cape Cod style home in Worcester, Massachusetts that was typically used for recycling and dirty shoes. These plans were very easy to follow and really spruced up the room quite a bit.

I used standard pine 2x4's for the frame and 1 inch boards for the bench platform and upper shelf features. The platform consists of four boards (3 1x6 boards and 1 1x5 board) that were glued together and sanded down. This was finished with Minwax Colonial Maple stain (a few coats), a couple coats of satin polyurethane, and then sanded down for a nice smooth finish.

I used a couple of 2x4's behind the vertical face below the shelf, giving it some depth and better stability.

Cast iron hooks were found on etsy, ebay, and Amazon.

Built from Plan(s)
Floating Bench for Nook, Alclove or Closet
Estimated Cost
$75-$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Colonial Maple stain
Minwax satin polyurethane
Automotive turtle wax for a smooth shine
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sideboard

Submitted by BJW1262 on Fri, 03/01/2013 - 11:59

7 ft long gigantic sideboard. Removed the options for the drawers and extended the cabinet doors for extra storage needed. My favorite project to date.

Built from Plan(s)
Planked Wood Sideboard
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Emerson Console

Submitted by jsims on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 13:31

Slightly modified the plans to fit our record player and albums below. Wood is reclaimed from a barn. Bought off Craigslist. The wood was originally planned to go in a restaruant but when they sprayed it with poly the white paint turned yellow. The owners no longer liked it so I was able to buy it off of them. 

Built from Plan(s)
Midcentury Modern Console / Buffet Cabinet
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Sanded and used finishing wax.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Chestwick Platform Bed - King Size

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/02/2021 - 15:42

Wanted to build a simple platform bed to match our existing set that only had a queen. So I built a modified version of the Chestwick Platform Bed. Modified the plans to allow for a king size. I used rope molding at the bottom to match with our existing side tables. I wanted to be able to take it apart when needed, so I used knockdown hardware to be able to move it around in pieces if I ever needed.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Provincial
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Tria

Tue, 10/26/2021 - 10:46

Can you please provide the measurements for the king? Your bed turned out amazing! I love the details.

Queen Headboard

Submitted by TKP3321 on Sun, 03/03/2013 - 17:48

Was my first DIY project and was surprised as to how easy it was. The directions in the plan were spot on and look forward to future projects.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Stain - Riverstone
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Chevron simple 1x10 single step stool

Submitted by Eplunkert on Thu, 01/08/2015 - 12:22

I built this stool for my niece's first birthday! It was super easy to build. The painting process was another story. In hindsight I should have just stained it but I wanted something fun and bright. I'm happy with how it turned out and I will definitely be making one for my nephew for his first birthday! Overall it took me about 2 hours to cut and put it together.

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Step Stool Plans - Straight Legs
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray paint and spray clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Gorgeous and easy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 18:28

My hubby built the table and I stained it. It's GORGEOUS in our living room. Next weekend we're building the side and console tables. 

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax 80% Gray and 20% Jacobean , 2 coats polyurethane and 1 coat polycrylic
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Drop Zone/mudroom

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 07:10

I used ShelfHelpNow which I LOVED! Got it delivered at the start of a snowstorm! Would never have made it then if I had to go get the wood myself!
Got so many compliments and requests
To build this.
Thank you for your easy plans and wonderful ideas!
In hindsight I would have either connected the two units or separated them more. I’m more a wing it/see how it goes type of builder for myself rather than a planner. 🤣
Diane

Built from Plan(s)
Built in Mudroom Bench with Open Bottom - Build in Any Size
Mudroom Locker Hutches - How to Build in Any Size
Estimated Cost
600 for carcass
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Putting it together took a couple hours. Painting and waiting for things to dry took a lot longer!
Hopefully this will free up some room in my house for more utilitarian closet/pantry.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Barn Playouse

Submitted by lddupuis on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 08:15

We turned the Playhouse loft bed into a "Barn" for my son who wanted his room to be all about horses.

Built from Plan(s)
Playhouse Loft Bed
Estimated Cost
$300.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

"Big Boy" headboard

I built my son his first "big boy" bed and we needed a headboard so my wife loved this one, and now my son does too! 

With pocket holes this was pretty easy to do, great plans, I had to modify the dimensions a bit since we didn't build the Hailey bed. We built a twin version of the Captain's Storage bed, so this matched up with it with only a few minor adjustments. Thanks for the plans and the great site.

Estimated Cost
35
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Milk paint (typewriter color with curio color) distressed, sealed with Hemp Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Painted and Stained Katie Open Shelf Nightstand

Followed Katie Nightstand plans, but stained the top and both shelves. Open areas were built to accommodate some wire baskets we found at the Container Store.

Estimated Cost
90.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Off White (can't remember exact color) in semi-gloss and Minwax Wood Finish in Red Mahogany/Gun Stock (2/1 mix) with 2 coats high gloss Polycryic over top.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate