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First Furniture Build
My first indoor furniture project - the Rustic X coffee table. I added a lift top to store remotes etc and use as a laptop table. Fairly easy build I only had trouble aligning the "x's". I used of the shelf dimensional lumber but I might try this one again using different wood and a lighter finish.
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Thu, 02/03/2022 - 15:16
WOW, love the lift top!
Thank you for sharing, this is gorgeous and functional!
Kitchen Renovation thanks to Ana-White
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
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Tue, 07/16/2013 - 13:45
It's absolutely perfect!
Amazing job, MCBuckle! Off to click over to read more about it
Thu, 07/18/2013 - 23:16
Guts and glory!
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.)
Fri, 07/19/2013 - 05:48
Thanks Yvonne!
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!
My biggest project to date.
I made this bar several years ago after returning from a deployment to Iraq. I used the spillway as a convenient location for some of my military award coins. At this point I had little in the way of skill so it is rough but everything else being equal, it turned out just fine for the garage man cave.
Farmhouse table bench no pocket holes or screws on top
Liked very much the general design of the farmhouse plans but wanted to avoid buying the pocket hole jig and the puttying of screw holes on top side (exposed) side of boards.
Increased slightly the table top and bench seat board supports (2x2's) which worked well for holding those down and placed the angled wood piece in corner of table leg to support bread board.
Please with the results. We really wanted to avoid attempting to hide the screw holes with putty. Others have posted and we had similar results of blotches on the surface of the top boards resulting from even "stainable" putty. No amount of sanding seemed to help.
First Tryde Side Table
Love the simple look of this collection! This was my first table to do. I will be doing more...such a great and sturdy table. The wood is absolutely beautiful stained too!
Wood Robot
Simple project made from scrap wood.
See Build Instructions here:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Wood-Robot/
Robot Animation:
Modified grandy console
Built a smaller version of the grandy console with slot in the top for a sound bar. This was my first time using barn door hardware. Was a good time.
Added a wall for mounting the tv
I've gotten tons of comments from friends and family already on this build. I liked the original white but it wouldn't have matched my other furniture in the room already built/stained this color.
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Gallery Shelves: Wall of Awesome
The Gallery Shelves were just the thing to refresh our front room.
Kentwood Nightstands #My First Project
This was my first project I did this many months back and I have just now started to put up brags after getting into building furniture for about 8 months now. This project was much easier than I expected and I did the build out in about two hours. When I did this project all that I had tool wise was a mitre saw, a drill, and a tape measure so if you want a project that uses minimal tools this one would be a great one to start with! I think that I spent around $125 on this bedside table and that number is a little bit higher because I used all premium wood because it was my first project. I stained it with Jacobean oil based stain and then I used the polycrylic finish (both by minwax) which turned out great I think!
polycrylic clear coat finish
Mud Room Family Clothes Closet
Our son built this based off of these plans. He had to make the corner hanging areas smaller to fit our area, but we were still able to use this space for hanging items.
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Outdoor Sectional (modified park bench)
This is a modified version of Ana's park bench. Had a large deck, with plenty of room for a sectional.
I basically built two benches. One with an extended back (to create the back for the side of the second), and modified the front leg to sit under the frame, to allow the second bench to sit flush. I used lag bolts to attach them together on the seat base. Using lag bolts allows it to be easily taken apart for moving.
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Rustic Bathroom Vanity
This was a great first project for my husband and I. First time doing drawers but was amazed how easy it rally was.
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Deck Chairs
These were so simple, and SO FUN to build! These were done all while having a schools out party, and an evening outdoor movie with kids running wild! I really liked building them, and can't handle how cute they are! I used pocketholes and also brads and glue. Pretty sturdy, but I think I will use harder wood for them next time. We went to a cabin over Memorial Day, and we ended up leaving them for the owner because we thought they were so cute on her deck! My finish was super easy and fast because I wanted them finished so I stained, and dry painted then set them in the front to dry out in the sun, sealed with poly and TADA, DECK CHAIRS!!
queen sized bed for my twin sized son
My son wanted a bigger bed so when his friends and cousins sleep over they dont have to squeeze into his twin. My son is 12 by the way, so when I got a king I gave him my queen. I needed to raise it up because I knew I wanted to build a trundle to put under it. This bed is pretty heavy, very sturdy (even with 5 kids sleeping on it or jumping on it) I took the idea from my Malm bed from ikea but its a lot heavier and stronger
Reclaimed look headboard with vinegar and steel wool finish
Used a vinegar and steel wool solution. Also put some six inch 1x6 3 inches from the bottom as a bracket to mount to a full bed frame. If I later upgrade to a queen I will but the wood bracket flush and reattach
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Wed, 08/05/2015 - 05:44
Vinegar Steel Wool Stain
Your finish really compliments the wood. Very impressive.
Patio table
Thanks for all the ideas. Wanted to share my build with everyone.
Octagon Picnic Table
I just finished this octagon picnic table as per your plans
the 2x6 are all clear Western Red Cedar and the skeleton is
Douglas Fir. I think it turned out astonishingly excellent.
Thanks for the inspiration Ana.
Toy Box
I have been wanting a toy box for my kids, for a while...problem is... I didn't print the plan, still love it though!!!!
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Sun, 06/30/2013 - 08:43
Only two hours??
Wow, that was very fast to make that! I made one similar out of Northern Red Oak and it took me about 80 hours. I spent more than two hours just driving and selecting my wood. Very nice!