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Kid's kitchen

Submitted by Tim Pardy on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 19:01

My wife had decided we need to do something special for our great niece's. .Oh that I should. Lol..It was a great experience, and I would do it again. .

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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DIY Vintage Farmhouse Table - Arhaus Copycat

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 18:12

The Francis dining table by Arhaus was out of my budget, but with the table top plan by Ana White and the table base plan by Jen Woodhouse, I was able to create my own copycat version of the Francis table. It took me some time to figure out the stain order and combination, but I couldn't be happier with the vintage farmhouse stain I achieved with just a few layers and some wax. The table is light enough to carry upstairs, but it's also incredibly stable and solid.

Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Old Barn Living stain, white wash, weathered oak, and waxes
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Router Table

Submitted by benbutler on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 10:51

My wife has been asking for new dressers for the boy's room for a while now but every time we go out shopping for them I am very disappointed in the quality of what is available. So I decided to make them myself. I have not made any furniture before and needed a few tools to help me out and thought what better way to get both the practice and the tools then build my own router table.

I searched the web for plans and found these great ones. I loved these plans but wanted to make a couple of changes anyway. I decide to build the table top as well as the cabinet and decided to make it a little taller to fit me better. Due to the changes and making the table top it took me 2 days to finish, 1 day for the cabinet and 1 for the top and to put it all together. (Not having used a router before it took me a while to get the template just right to cut in the insert.)

It works great and looks great in my shop. Now on to the dressers.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
350 with the router
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Little Tower

Submitted by Liliana N. on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 10:53

I'm a mother of three kids, so it took me a while to finish, but I also did some additional work on it so I would be able to stain rather than paint it.  I used a countersink drill bit to put in a bit of a hole that I filled with wood by using a plug cutter so that it would match more.  I also used epoxy in the knot so my son's baby toes wouldn't get hurt.  That's it.  I love it!

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Oak stain and a coat of clear polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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handmadewithash

Sat, 03/14/2015 - 20:25

I need to add this project to my todo list. My little one can't walk just yet, but it's coming soon. This will be a cool piece of furniture to have when the time comes. Great job on the build! :)

Rustic X Collection

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 06/10/2017 - 17:31

I'm building them all... this table is next! 

Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Stuffed Animal Cage

Submitted by akwebb3 on Tue, 08/03/2021 - 14:30

I followed this plan exactly and it fit in my Grand-Daughters room perfectly. She has a lot of toys and stuffed animals and she needed some place to put them all. I don't like the look of the pet nets and don't like that she couldn't reach her animals when she wanted them. This was a simple project that really didn't cost me anything because I was able to use wood that I already had left over from other projects. It turned out so good and will get so much use.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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my picnic table

Very easy project to make. From leaving the house to get the wood, get home, make cuts and assemble was about 4-5 hours. I have used this website as inspiration for other projects, but this was the first that I just followed the plans and it turned out great!. Very sturdy and perfect size. My daughter in the picture is almost 5 and this is perfect for her and will last years for our youngest daughter.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
15 for wood, screws I already had and paint will be 3-4 dollars
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Will be painted
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

I built a desk!

Submitted by dakahl on Sun, 03/15/2015 - 17:55

This is my biggest project to date. It's a great craft desk!

I used an oak project panel for the top, and pine for the rest. Finished with Rustoleum dark walnut, 2 coats of poly, and white paint.

Also, I'll probably revisit the hinge placement, adding another on each side.

Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum dark walnut, 2 coats poly, 2 coats white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Square farmhouse table

I built this square farmhouse table for a friend of mine. Used the same build as the 4x4 truss table. Just made it square. 64.75x64.75

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Mixed dark walnut. Classic grey and American walnut to match the chairs . Semi glosss Decorator white paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Rustic X Desk - With Drawers

My spin on the Ructic X Desk. My wife is a school teacher. This is going in her class room. Stained whole piece, then painted over stain on some pieces and sanded for distress look. I also added 3 drawers.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
-Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Provincial Semi-Transparent Interior Stain
-White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse Queen Bed and Kentwood Nightstands

Submitted by hughes on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 08:59

Spent two weekend between both the bed and the nightstands. The nightstand were completed one weekend and the bed was completed on another weekend. The wood for the nightstands was purchased at Lowe's. The wood for the bed was purchased at a lumber yard. The lumber yard carried untreated 4X4 posts 16 ft long for $9 each.

Estimated Cost
$60 each for nightstands and $80 for the bed.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
white paint and golden oak stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Clock

Submitted by tedgray86 on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 22:10

For build materials, please ask!

 

 

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Gray stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Bed with Storage!

We LOVE our finished bed. We started out to make the Farmhouse Queen Bed but decided after completing the headboard and footboard that we wanted some storage with it. We made the frame from the Farmhouse Storage Bed plans without the actual drawers. We wanted a more open look to the storage. We are pleased with the way it turned out and love that Ana shares these wonderful plans online. Thanks again Ana! 

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Triple Truss Coffee Table

Submitted by cu09 on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 09:55

I used cedar because I love the color and wanted the natural look.

I ended up creating a cement top instead of using the 2x6's and added 2x2 on the top boarder for added support.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Danish Oil
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Scrap Wood & Vintage Seed Packets Wall Decor

Submitted by ananda on Thu, 03/19/2015 - 19:09

Take some scrap wood, and make beautiful wall hanging art / decor out of these free printable vintage French seed packets of vegetables and flowers ! Perfect gift for anyone who loves garden and vintage!

Estimated Cost
$1
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
stain
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Easy free Changing Station

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/18/2017 - 21:03

I made a few changes but not much!  I used biscuit jointers and dowels, so only nails for glue to dry.  Lock miter draw joints.  But all the wood came from scraps from the saw mill I work at :). 

Finish Used
Classic Gray
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Grandson's Loft Bed

Submitted by mmcuevas on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 10:20

So, my grandson's room is quite small and my daughter was asking for advice on how to arrange things. I found this plan and figured it would be perfect! It was quite easy to build, but did take longer than I thought. We had three of us working on it and we build it over Labor Day Weekend. It isn't perfect, but my daughter says it just adds character. He loved the bed and the extra space to play underneath. It really did the trick to open up the room. Thanks Ana for all the great plans! You are my idol!! Now, I just have to build one for all the grandkids!

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Two Pallet Lake Chair

This was created using one and a half reclaimed pallets. Sealed and ready for a fire pit this summer!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Spar Varnish (Water and Weather Proof)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Maple Stool

Submitted by lostime on Sat, 03/21/2015 - 16:14

Ripped a 2x4 down the middle for the legs and bottom rungs, so custom 2x2s.  1x2s for the mid and top.  Biscuit jointed and edge glued 12x12 Hard Maple Top.  Glue and pocket hole joinery. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
maybe $20
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Brown Spray Paint for the legs. Clear Shellac for the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Double X Bench

Submitted by naomi on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 07:23

I made this double x bench from plans from www.hertoolbelt.com

This is seriously easy to make.

It looks complicated but it really isn't.

I used the vaseline technique for distressing.

This bench looks amazing at the end of my farmhouse bed.

Estimated Cost
Under $20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White enamel paint with vaseline distressing technique.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate