Great plan. Easy to follow.
My husband did this for me for Halloween! I'm going to leave it out til Thanksgiving. I love it!
I finally got tired of my computer set up being on my sewing table. I will be working from home for quite some time and I'm so glad I finally have a designated desk for work.
This desk came out perfect. It's not too difficult but the X did take some time to get right. Used Ana's video instructions.
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:10
Thanks for sharing your project, it's nice to have a designated work area!
We started this project on a Sunday and finished Tuesday. We did make the legs taller to fit under our tv, so we also needed to adjust the front and back 2x4 support to be a little taller.
other than that, we followed the plans. I stained the top with Rustoleyum Dark Walnut and the bottom is spray painted, painted and distressed using the Shanty 2 Chic ideas.
LOVE this table! It was exactly what I wanted! Now, to find 2 small lamps to sit on either side. :)
We made some modifications to the greenhouse to include a bench with three levels, a working bench and a square foot garden. We also put it on concrete to keep all the weeds out from the bottom as well.
This is my second chair I’ve built. The first was proof of concept. This chair (and the subsequent 7 that will follow) are for the rental cabin in the Red River Gorge. Loving this chair! I have no idea why pic is turned sideways, it’s not that way on my phone.
Super table i like it so much. Cant wait for summer to use it outside.
This build has been (thus far) my biggest and most ambitious yet. This is not only for the size of the build but the techniques I used. While I did use pocket holes in many spots I changed the design by using two stretchers to span between the sides and provide support for both side walls and bed slats. To reduce the number of pocket holes the original plan called for I used my stacked dado kit and created to dado cuts in the stretchers to support the bed slats and side walls.
But I can't say enough good things about Ana and this site. The original plans where a inspiration to build this bed and continue to inspire me to build other projects around the house. All of our friends who have seen pictures of our Sons Ski Patrol Shack bed have raved about it and I can even see a little pride in my sons face when other kids are ranting about how "cool" his bed is.
So while I didn't follow the plans exactly the end result can't be disputed; its an awesome feeling to give your child such a great bed! My son came up to me and hugged me and said he loved his bed. So from a plan I downloaded to that moment of my son telling me he loved it was all worth the effort!! Thank you Ana for posting this and all the other plans. They are not just building plans to download they are happy memories waiting to be built!! Cheers from Colorado!
Had to add leg supports for the none drawer side and added a back for the entire unit. Fun Project. 15th birthday present.
Instead of the 2X6, we used an additional cedar board to complete the sides and the ends of the planters. This was more cost effective and still provides enough support to hold the planters. This is a great alternative to the more expensive items we found online. We will be building multiple to put in an unused space in our yard. Great project!!
This is not my first project, but it is my first brag. I installed new windows in my house this fall and took out some double-pane windows. I can't yet afford to build Ana's greenhouse, so I made this. I removed the old frame around the glass and took some old 2x6 green-treat, ripped them down to 2 1/2" and made new frames around the glass. I then purchased some treated pickets to make the box. The top is slanted at 15 degrees and I put a shelf in the back for a few extra six packs. The overall size at the base is roughly 36" by 46", so I can fit 6 flats there. Since I didn't have to make sure it was really square nor did I have to sand, it was my favorite project yet. I can't wait for the snow to melt and the hard frosts to disappear.
I built the farmhouse console table over the course of 3 weekends. A relatively easy build, the pocket hole were the most time consuming. Its made mostly of Douglas Fir, and pine for the 2x2's. It's a heavy piece, it weighs about 250 lbs - ish. But the wife loves it, as it will be going in our kitchen.
With lots of leftover wood from previous projects (farmhouse table and sideboard), I decided it was time to start another project. (I did head out to Lowes to get a piece of 4x4 for the legs...they only had Cedar. My friend found some Fir at Home Depot for a buck more).
Found the plans for the Farmhouse Bench, looked at other brag posts and their suggestions...then got to work!
Cutting the pieces was fast and relatively easy. Predrilling the pocket holes also went quick. Putting the pieces together was also very fast (though I did have to add extra pocket holes here-and-there so that the legs and two end-aprons were more sturdy).
Sanded the piece, then added a coat of Rustoleum Dark Walnut Stain, and then a couple coats of Deft Satin varnish.
I got the idea for this dresser after seeing an armoire that I loved, but wasn't willing to pay $1300 for. However I needed a plan that would start me off. So I used the Mirrored Door Wardrobe plans from Ana and Patrick. I used 6- 12x12 porcelain tiles for the top.
These plans were very easy to follow and the end result is beautiful. Thank you so much!
First part of the outdoor entertainment build was a 6-person dining set. Learned a lot from this build, and it was a great project to build confidence and get back into woodworking. This set is a tank - heavy, durable, yet comfortable and beautiful. We look forward to many gatherings with friends and family, just quiet dinners with the two of use and the pups.
Mon, 05/31/2021 - 07:45
Great job! Love the finish. Very warm and inviting :)
Mon, 05/31/2021 - 08:51
What a great piece of the set! Love the finish choice, you've created such an inviting space!
I added a board on the height of the beds to make it easier for an older person (me!). The plan came together beautifully, and I did all the work myself.
It's the first thing I've built on my land in the Cape Breton highlands, Nova Scotia, Canada. We staked it down because it gets really windy here! Great design, thanks Ana!
I built this storage crate to fill out space on top of my kitchen table. On my table saw, I ripped 1/2in birch plywood down to 6in widths for the outside frame and 5 3/4in for the dividers. The dividers are 6in wide and so I cut the outside ends to 7in. I attached the whole thing with 1 1/2 finish nails and glue. After finishing, I attached some L-brackets on the corners and drilled 2 holes on either end for handles. For handles, I simply braided 6 strands of jute together and tied knots on the inside of the box. I have more details and photos on my blog link.
First ever wood project. Under $200 in materials! Less than a weekend of work (for two people). Beautiful results!!!!! Built from plans on Ana-White.com The only change we made to the build was adding some additional support legs in the middle of the bed.
For this project, we followed the plans for the Firetruck Bed and also modified them a bit to fit our needs in the room. From start to finish, this project took two weeks to complete and cost us roughly $200 to build and $100 to paint. We were lucky though in that nearly everything we needed to purchase was on special or sale.
