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Loft Bed

Submitted by dadto3kids on Mon, 02/16/2015 - 20:25

I used 2 x 6's because of the distance (just over 12') I still need to build the ladder but my daughter insisted on sleeping up there anyway as she has been waiting for a few days as I worked om=n building this. No paint or stain yet, not sure how she wants it finished> I will update the photos as I finish the project.

Built from Plan(s)
Loft Bed as seen on HGTV Saving Alaska
Estimated Cost
$100-$120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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outdoor patio table

Submitted by dboy on Thu, 06/17/2021 - 17:31

Just finished my very first wood project ever . I think it turns out pretty good . But if I did it again I’d make some adjustments . This version is made from pine as cedar has been unavailable for weeks . Thank you for the plans

Built from Plan(s)
Simple Outdoor Dining Table
Estimated Cost
500
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Helmsman spar urethane satin finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Fancy X Farmhouse table with 4x4 base

I used 4x4 post for the base.

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I sanded the heck out of the table. I then applied a coat of wood conditioner with a rag. I let it dry for about 30 minutes. I then brushed on a coat of minwax Special walnut. I only let it sit for about 10 to 15 seconds, then wiped off the access with a towel and blended it in with the same towel. I let that dry 25 hours and then brushed on a coat of minwax weathered oak. I let this sit for about 14 to 15 minutes then wiped off and blended in with a towel. I let it dry for 24 hours then applied 3 coats of the urethane. Letting it dry at least 12 hours between coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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aggielandma12

Sat, 03/07/2015 - 10:01

We are waiting on our slip cover chairs (on back order). I have built a matching bench that needs to be finished.

dadmandude

Tue, 05/10/2016 - 10:20

I'd also like to build this table using 4x4's.  Can you tell me how you came up with the lengths for the diagonal pieces?  Also, how did you attach the perpendicular end pieces to the top?  I've been looking to do that as well and on all the plans I've seen they used pocket holes and I know that will not last before the end pieces begin to sag.

Thank you!

Rustic X Console Table

My take on the Rustic X Console.

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Console Table
Estimated Cost
150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Wood Finish Oil-Based Slate Semi-Transparent
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Sliding barn door entertainment center

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 09:17

Fun project, ordered the hardware for the rail system itself and the wheels were too big so I made my own rail system.

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farm table for my sister

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 14:09

So my sister moved back to Southern California from New York. She found a great place but needed a table. I made one table and one bench. My sister then found two chairs for the other side. This is the second or third thing I have made/built from Ana’s site. Thank you for making me feel more manly with great instruction. I also built this pre Covid-19 when lumber was not so expensive.

Built from Plan(s)
Beginner Farm Table Benches (2 Tools + $20 in Lumber)
Beginner Farm Table (2 Tools + $50 Lumber)

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Modified junior loft bed

Submitted by rfjjd on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 19:32

Modifications to Ana's original plan:

  • 4x4 posts instead of 2x4. 
  • Crossbars attached to 4x4s with biscuits and pocket holes for added strength. 
  • Modular build for easy disassembly, moving, and reassembly: 2x6 and 2x4 rails attached to end assemblies with knock-down bed hardware. Deck hung on 4x4 posts with angle iron. Bed breaks down easily into separate components (stairs, deck, 2 large end assemblies, 6 rails, slats and plywood mattress support).
Built from Plan(s)
Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax espresso stain and 3 coats of satin wipe-on polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Our Thanksgiving Family Project

Submitted by loniwolfe on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 16:50

My husband, step father and I built these Thanksgiving weekend (2010) and my mom got us a half bushel of oysters to snack on and made awesome steamed mussels with bread for dinner. This was a very fun family weekend.

I modifyed the plans a little to make the arms angle in a bit instead of being straight boards and also created the curved front. Then after building the first chair, Pat decided to make the second chair's back rest taller and cut angles to match the arms.

I picked intermediate because of needing a miter saw for all the different angles needed for getting the front right.
Also, It took one day for each chair

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Adirondack Chair
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
To my knowledge, Pat has not yet stained them, but once he does I will take more pics and find out what he used!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Fancy*farmhouse table and benches

Submitted by Michael M on Mon, 05/27/2013 - 08:52

Used pressure treated (copper) and will allow to fade to grey with sun and sea air. Built to enjoy PEI mussels, lobster and beer in the open air and not too worried about the finish or surface. The table took 3 hours, start to finish - benches x 2 took longer at about 7 hours. Am getting a little lateral movement with the benches so will replace the 1 x 3 spacer with 2 x 4 and may add a diagonal 2 x 2 support as well (to match the table). I don't have/didn't use a Kreg so that may be the issue...?
Plans on Ana White are fantastic - I made the see-saw this weekend too in about an hour....thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Fancy X Farmhouse Bench
Estimated Cost
$120 in wood and $20 in screws for table and benches
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Outdoor table and seating
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Bar with zinc counter top

I used the "how to build" from the Shepherd Kitchen Island plan to help me create my own dimensions for this bar... 60" long, 24" deep, 35" high.  It has a space on the left for an under counter ice maker and the wine rack is built in inside the right hand cabinet.  

The counter top is plywood covered with a sheet of zinc I bought from rotometals.  Fairly easy to do after watching their videos on how to apply and how to patina.

Built from Plan(s)
Shepard Kitchen Island
Estimated Cost
$450
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General Finishes Milk Paint. Used 2 coats of the color Driftwood, then sealed with a coat of poly. Then applied 2 coats of the color Snow White and distressed. The poly helps keep you from going straight down to bare wood when sanding.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Closet Door with Storage

Submitted by kristen on Sat, 03/12/2011 - 21:07

This was my first Ana White project, and I learned a lot from making it since I was also a novice woodworker. I am very happy with the end result, but it was probably a good thing that this went on the inside of a closet :) It gave me the confidence to go on and build something more difficult with the skills I built along with the storage.

The $30 estimate is only for the wood. Wood putty, sandpaper, screws, paint, etc. will make this more expensive, but you will use all of the extras on other projects since this one won't use those up.

The time involved is a guess--it has been a few months since I completed this. Someone with experience could probably do it faster and someone brand new to building might go slower. So I chose 3-6 hours, a nice in-between number.

Watch your caster size with carpet. That was my only snag with the instructions. Ana has hardwood floors that the casters roll on. I have carpet so I wanted larger wheels in order for smoother rolling. That added height to the caster also, so you want to modify the length of the sides of the storage unit to reflect the larger casters on carpet.

All in all a great plan and useful end result!

**UPDATE--January 30, 2012** We removed the casters from the bottom of this just yesterday and the door opens SO much easier. I would invest in some high quality casters and not the cheap ones I bought if you are going to use these. Without the casters I am only putting light things (stuffed animals) in this. If you are using it for heavier items, I would use the casters but make sure they readily turn. The casters I had did not want to turn as the door moved and they dragged on the carpet instead. Also, the overall height of your unit will depend on the height of your casters, so buy them first if you are going to use them. I still love this though!

Blog Link
The $20 (Or Not) Storage Closet Door Post 4: The Reveal
Built from Plan(s)
Behind Closet Door Storage
Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
White primer and white paint over that. I used the Zero VOC paint you can get at Lowes--I think it is Olympic brand.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Farmhouse Dining Room Table

Submitted by SaraLodise on Mon, 04/27/2015 - 06:18

Farmhouse dining room table built for my mom. Unstained.

Table top is 2" White Pine Boards, legs are cedar, and everything else is whitewood studs. Left the leg assemblies and stretcher board unattached for the two hour transport to Charlotte.  Attached them with screws and some glue upon arrival. Loved the plan and finished in two days!

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - Updated Pocket Hole Plans
Estimated Cost
White Pine 2x8s = $183
Cedar 4x4 = $48
Whitewood studs = $10
Screws/filler/plugs = $25
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Coffee station

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/20/2021 - 14:39

I was inspired by your coffee station plans to build this unit. I added an upper shelf with gas pipping, along with LED lights under the shelf. This station has been very popular in our house.

Built from Plan(s)
Barn Door Cabinet with Mini Fridge and Microwave

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Bottle Cap Tray

Submitted by Jann Antos on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 18:29

How to build a Bottle Cap Tray AND what NOT to do.

These Bottle Cap Trays are sold for 45+ Bucks online. I spend maybe 15$ on it.

You need a lot of Friends drinking a lot of different Beers... For this tray i needed 88 Caps. I also asked Bartenders and Co-Workers to collect Caps. As more colorfull you get as better. Twist off Caps are the best behause they do not have dents.

I bought the Tray at Hobby Lobby for 3.99$ (you can also build one from a Plan from this Side) and after sanding with 220Grid i stained it to fit my Home Bar. After lay out the "Design" i removed them all and lay them in the back of the now empty tray.

2 Ways to glue the Caps to the Board:

1. Hot Glue (be carefull the Caps get very Hot)
2. I poured just a small amount of the Epoxy in there and pushed the Caps into the Ressin...

How to mix Ressin...

Read the Manuall!!! The first 2 Trays i poured to much and then it gets very very hot and ruin everything (see second last Picture). 2nd Glue the board to the Walls, if the Ressin runs out of the Tablet it is also a great mess!

I Used 2 small cups messured it and Mixed it in the Red Solo Cup...

Put the Tablet on an even surface (protect it) and pour a small amount into the tray... Level it and then put the Caps in there and use a torch to get rid of the Air Bubbles. I needed 3 layers to Cover all Caps. Keep it Dustfree during curing - very important .

I let it cure for 12 Hours bevor the next layer was applied. Total Curie after 72 Hours...

Sorry for Bad English - i am German...

Hope that helps to build your own Bottle Cap Tray...

And made it as colorfull as possible. I aranged them to face One Side but you also can turn them happy around.

Thanks for comments and Reading

Jann

Estimated Cost
15$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Espresso Stain
Polyurethane
Shellac
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Kentwood bed

Submitted by Wiscogrl on Sun, 06/28/2015 - 06:59

I built this for my four year old son! He even helped me out so that made him love it even more :)

Built from Plan(s)
Kentwood Bed
Estimated Cost
$100-$120
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Oil based stain- Dark walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Table and Benches

Submitted by Pantsrcp on Sun, 01/28/2018 - 13:26

Thanks for the joy of this project! Our family of 5 just got a new kitchen table, and everyone pitched in to build it. 

Built from Plan(s)
Farmhouse Table - No Pocket Holes Plan
Estimated Cost
$200 for table and two benches.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Homemade patina from DIYPete
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Kitchen Renovation thanks to Ana-White

Submitted by mcbuckle on Tue, 07/16/2013 - 12:38

The ongoing saga of our cruddy old kitchen is finally over, for the most part. We attempted the quick fix and failed and now with a little time, knowledge and cash we think we finally got it right. Our ceilings are lower than the average house so we couldn't buy stock cabinets. We custom made everything and added some accessories. All thanks to Ana-White!! You are so awesome!!

For more photos etc... just visit:

http://buckleyjournal.blogspot.com/2013/07/kitchen-reno-redo-20.html

Built from Plan(s)
36" Corner Base Easy Reach Kitchen Cabinet - Basic Model
Wall Kitchen Cabinet Basic Carcass Plan
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin-Moore "Dove White" applied with a spray-gun.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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mcbuckle

Wed, 07/17/2013 - 05:23

Thank you Gina! I couldn't have done it with out that wonderful chop saw table you designed!!

yurra-bazain

Thu, 07/18/2013 - 23:16

You've got guts AND glory! :) Wish I had the confidence a year ago to build our kitchen cabinets. I hired a friend of a friend. It took months for him to build the 5 bases, then he took another job and left our kitchen without doors and drawers. If he doesn't come this weekend like he promised, I'm revving up our circular saw and growing some guts myself.

Thank you for the inspiration. (Oh, I was not able to post a comment on your blog. When it asked me to type in the code to prove I am not a robot or web spider, the submit comment button was missing.)

mcbuckle

Fri, 07/19/2013 - 05:48

Go for it!! Trust me, if I could do it anybody can.

And thanks for the heads up, I think I fixed the comment issue!

Lasso the Moon

Fri, 07/19/2013 - 11:54

This looks so beautiful. Aren't you proud!?! I'm relatively new to this site, and can't believe the sense of empowerment that comes with building for my home. Well done. This is inspiring me to keep going!
Anna

Bedside End Tables

Submitted by Grace734 on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 07:38

These are made from the three drawer plans but modified the size to meet our needs and used planks for shelves instead of drawers. Painted white and black gel stain. 

 

UPDATE FROM ANA - We have received MANY requests for this plan and have created a plan inspired by this post here.

Shopping List (for ONE bedside table) + Tools

  • 1 - 1x2 @ 6 feet long
  • 5 - 1x4 @ 8 feet long
  • 2 - 2x2 @ 8 feet long
  • 1-1/4" and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws
  • 1-1/4" brad nails
  • wood glue
  • Kreg Jig
  • Compound Miter saw
  • Drill
  • Brad Nailer (18 guage)

Cut List (for ONE bedside table)

  • 4 - 1x2 @ 14" - Side panel trim
  • 8 - 1x4 @ 23-1/4" - Side panels
  • 4 - 2x2 @ 27-1/4" - Legs
  • 6 - 2x2 @ 14" - Shelf support
  • 8 - 1x4 @ 17" - Shelves
  • 5 - 1x4 @ 18" - Top

Cut 1x4s and 1x2s with miter saw. Layout side panel 1x4s as shown above.  Measure and cut 1x2 to length.  Nail the 1x2 to the 1x4s, two nails per overlap with glue.  Make sure your side panels are square.  Build two.

Drill 3/4" pocket holes on inside edge of 1x4 ends as shown above.  Cut 2x2s with compound miter saw. Attach to the 2x2 legs with 1-1/4" pocket hole screws.

Set Kreg Jig to 1-1/2" setting.  Drill 1-1/2" pocket holes on end of each 2x2, one per end.  Attach to 2x2s with wood glue as shown above.

Cut 1x4 shelf boards with compound miter saw.  Nail and glue to the inside of the project as shown above.

Cut 1x4 top boards with compound miter saw.  Nail and glue to top with 1-1/4" nails and wood glue.

If you wish to add a back, measure and cut from 1/4" plywood and attach with 3/4" brad nails.

Built from Plan(s)
Planked Wood Bedside Table with Shelves
Reclaimed Wood Look Bedside Table
Estimated Cost
100.00 for both.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
One coat of eggshell white PPG
Two coats of ebony gel stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Raised Garden Bed Planters and French Tuteur

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 08:16

I built some French Tuteur’s for the garden. 

Fresh and ready for my new raised beds. 

Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Fence Picket Raised Garden Beds - Narrow Width

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Sideboard/Buffet

Submitted by rcnicks on Tue, 03/13/2018 - 14:03

This was a piece made by my husband for our outdoor living/patio area! Love how it turned out--and the walnut top was worth the extra money. Same wood that he used to make a fireplace mantle in the same outdoor area. The plank doors were leftover pieces we used to cover a ceiling, and created a great result. Found the Annie Sloan paint (Parisian Grey, I believe) and wax on a Buy/Sell Facebook site in our neighborhood and saved a little money.

Built from Plan(s)
Planked Wood Sideboard
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax on base; Heavy floor type wax on walnut top
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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