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Double Shed Coop

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/05/2023 - 09:31

Our family decided to raise chickens but needed a place to keep them safe at night. We used your shed plan and adapted it to create necessary venting for the chicks.

Since we had 16 chickens we knew one coop would not be enough space so we built two. We created a vented tunnel between the two coops so the hens could go back and forth between them as they wished while still being protected. The girls are very happy in their new space!

Thank you for your great plans.

Holly

Built from Plan(s)
Small Cedar Shed

Rustic X Bench

Took a day to build a bench to match my table! I am in love with this bench.

Take a little extra time on your angles to make sure you get them right or you will end up with a gap!

Blog Link
Rustic X Bench
Built from Plan(s)
54" Bench with Cross Bracing - Made with 1x boards
Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Satin Black Paint, Minwax English Chestnut, Poly Semi-Gloss on seat top only
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Grandy Barn Door Corner TV Stand

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 12:46

I couldn't find any corner TV stands with the barndoor style that were big enough, so I decided to design and make my own using the Grandy buffet design.

Built from Plan(s)
Grandy Barn Door Console
Estimated Cost
200-300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Satin
Wax paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Rustic half X Hall Tree

Submitted by danj4fsu on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 18:59

Just finished this tonight. Decided to make it a little wider than the plans. Added bead board on the back. I also made the top shelf a little larger so I can come back later and add some LED lights on it. Because I made the top shelf bigger I wanted to add the angled supports. That’s why I didn’t do an “x” on the bottom so the shelf support would mimick the slanted piece in the bottom.  

Built from Plan(s)
Rustic X Hall Tree
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Marquee semi-gloss white
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Shanty Sideboard

My wife and I are very happy with this piece. It was challenging but not too difficult. The plans were very easy to follow.

Built from Plan(s)
Shanty Sideboard

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Glass Top Display Side Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 09/19/2023 - 10:58

I made two of these side tables for my niece and her new husband as a house warming gift. I dropped the top down 1.25 inch and added a glass top so she could display items. They are going to be a surprise, so I left them bare. She can stain or paint them whatever color she wishes.

Donna Cox

Built from Plan(s)
Side Table [Modern Farmhouse Collection]

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Full over Full Bunk Bed

Full over Full bunk beds. Adjusted for Full from a twin measurement. only 1" off floor for more head room.extra rail bar coverage upstairs for my daughter who rolls out of bed regularly.

Built from Plan(s)
Classic Bunk Beds
Estimated Cost
used common board mix and a few premium cuts. Pine was more costly. @$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White primer/paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

bjerfr

Sat, 07/11/2020 - 10:12

What measurements did you use to adjust to a full size?

Changing table/dresser

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 16:51

The changing table/dresser came out so much better than I ever thought I was capable of! Thank you for the plans and courage to try!

Built from Plan(s)
3 Drawer Dresser or Baby Changing Table
Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Primed with Valspar primer and finished with Valspar semi gloss paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Faux Mantle

Submitted by Lady Goats on Wed, 04/02/2014 - 12:26

Built a fireplace using Mimi's Faux Mantle plans - I think it turned out great!

Built from Purebond plywood because I can't find straight boards in bigger sizes in my area (EVER!) and used fir 1x's for everything else.

Finished with three coats of Behr paint/primer in ultra white. I will not buy Behr again. Personal preference.

Blog Link
Lady Goats - Faux Show
Built from Plan(s)
Fake Fireplace Mantel built from Pine Boards
Estimated Cost
$90
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Paint/Primer in one - ultra white
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Hexagonal Side/Cofee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 08:07

I tried this as my first ever project after going through different plans and technique. I did great (I think :-) ) until end and think i screwed up with staining. There is dried glue left on the surafce which i thought i sanded but appeared as soon as i stained.

Feed back / comments on the design and please suggest a way to fix the staining issue.

 

 

Estimated Cost
70 $
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Spice Rack

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 20:10

Change out the dowels with some molding and stained. Wife loves it!

Built from Plan(s)
Door Spice Rack
Finish Used
Minwax stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Fancy Picnic Table - Definately worth the extra little effort!

Submitted by mlmerrel on Wed, 06/20/2012 - 10:30

Needed a table for our deck, but didn't want to spend the $400-500 on sets at the store. Followed the plan for the most part and it was fairly easy to build. The only thing I did differently was in building the ends was put the "X" supports in after making the "I" shape in case I was off with my cuts.

Spent an hour cutting all the pieces on a Friday night and about 3 hours assembling Saturday morning. Table was ready to eat lunch on!

Built from Plan(s)
Fancy X Farmhouse Table
Estimated Cost
$90 (thanks to the Veteran discount at Lowe's)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None, yet... plan to stain at the end of the summer once the wood dries out.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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mlmerrel

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:05

I did not use a Kreg jig because i dont havd one and I didn't try to hide my screws. I did pre-drill all my holes so that I didn't split any boards... and my dad is a carpenter so he helped me attach the 2 cross pieces (which is the only part I had trouble with) to the ends, which we did by just angling the screws in. I will try to take a few more detailed pics in the next few days so you can get a better idea of how I did it.

I Rub (not verified)

Mon, 07/02/2012 - 03:37

Hi, great build !
Could you please explain how and from where did you screw the curved pieces at the bases ?
same question for the table top boards ?

Thank you!

mlmerrel

Thu, 07/05/2012 - 12:03

If you look at the first drawing I have attached it will show you where to screw the curved pieces in. I screwed through the 1 x 4 to attach the smaller curved piece. Then I would screw through the larger curved piece into the smaller curved piece to attach it.

The table top pieces I screwed in from the top into the side pieces that you build first. I used 2 screws per board per side. The 2 boards in the middle should have screws at least 2 inches in from each side. The 2 boards on the end will have one set of screws 2 inches from the side that is next to the boards in the middle. The second set of screws will end up in about the middle of the outside boards. I'm going to attach another drawing to explain. Let me know if this helps.

I Rub

Mon, 07/09/2012 - 11:22

I plan on building the table this week, will use your advice. Much appreciated.

Gus (not verified)

Sun, 07/15/2012 - 16:20

Thank you for posting this. I started the project yesterday and I started with putting the cross braces on first and it did not turn out leveled. I thought that I would try to put it together first and then add the cross braces but was scared if it would hold. Thanks to your post I feel more confidant about it. I am going to make a run to the big box store and start over. Its okay because this is my very first build and I am just happy with my first 45 degree cut with my new circular saw ;) I guess its a learning process.

Thanks again for your post,
Gus

Deck chairs

I Love the modern look of these chairs but definitely felt a little uncomfortable without the back rest so decided to add a little more back rest.

Great plan and easy directions to follow - my first wood working project.

Built from Plan(s)
Modern Outdoor Chair from 2x4s and 2x6s
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Readyseal dark walnut stain and seal
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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DIY RH Dining Table

Submitted by vlilly on Sun, 04/27/2014 - 13:22

I loved making this! I had to travel about 2 hours to get the DF 4x4s which was the only pain in making it. This was my third big project and it wasn't hard at all! It's super heavy so it was a litte tough to turn it over. It only took me about 3 days to make it once I had all the wood.

Built from Plan(s)
4x4 Truss Beam Table
4x4 Truss Benches
4x4 Truss Benches
Estimated Cost
$175-$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with Rustoleum American Walnut, then applied a coat of Rustoleum Poly in matte.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple White Outdoor Table

Submitted by solomonson on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 14:25

This little table was part of a larger overhaul for my patio, which was just a sad little slab before. I threw it together from scraps I had after building the table and benches. For some reason my Kreg jig did not like me that day so I built it using wood screws.

Blog Link
Coffee Under the Umbrella
Built from Plan(s)
Simple White Outdoor End Table
Estimated Cost
scraps
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used some Valspar spray primer and white spray paint. It's not particularly durable, but that lends to the distressed charm.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

L Shaped Double X Desk

Submitted by JamieLynn on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 09:35

Made the move to working from home because of the pandemic. After 2 months and no end in sight, I decided I needed a better workstation. Built this in about 5 days. Really nice sturdy desk but make sure you measure how big it is first, I think I could have shrank this down by one less 2x6 on the top. It's a very large desk from the plans.

Built from Plan(s)
L shaped Double X Desk, Featuring Handmade Haven and The Rustic Barn
Estimated Cost
$40
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Jacobean stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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