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We chose to use 2x4 construction because we simply needed a sturdier build. Enough said. :) I wanted to use cedar, but when we went to the lumberyard, they didn't carry 2x4s in cedar, just 1x4 and said it was hard to find. Being that I had wanted this built by Labor Day and it was already July, we bought the pressure treated wood. I know, I know, chemicals galore. We worked on it a little at a time. We modified it for a higher back, but now I wonder if that was needed, because although the cushions are deep they do go down some when you sit on them. Ah well, we are still happy with it. Because of the higher back, we opted to just use the armless section on the end, however we might build a modified arm later on. We'll see how it goes.
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Sat, 07/14/2012 - 08:04
So proud of my talented
So proud of my talented sister. Love to see more. My cat Keko is still loving his bed
In reply to So proud of my talented by Debbie Gregory (not verified)
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 11:24
Thanx
Aww, thanx Deb!
Sat, 07/14/2012 - 14:47
Very nice work, hey I’ve been
Very nice work, hey I’ve been sitting on and eating off treated lumber for years ( Maybe that’s what is wrong with me LOL )
Sweet Pea Garden Bunk Bed
My dad built this for my daughter.
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Thu, 05/01/2014 - 11:11
Excellent Craftsmanship
Your father is an artist. Excellent craftsmanship. Your daughter is a lucky little girl. :)
Hexagon Picnic Table
Thanks for the plans. My little brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters and I made this table and had lots of fun doing so. We made a few modifications which might be useful to others:
1. We modified the center joints (at the lower and table level) so that one 2x4 could continue across the entire diameter of the table for greater strength (see pictures for details).
2. As recommended we extended the seats out 4". This made it very comfortable to get in and out.
3. We started the center with 2 pieces of 2x6 rather than 6 with the thought being that this would help strengthen the center of the table. (see pictures for details).
4. We added a stiffener at the center 6-way joint on the lower level to help really strengthen that center joint. This was made out of 2 pieces of 2x6 as shown in the pictures.
Thanks,
John
Simple Bunk Bed
Built mostly from the Simple Bunk Bed plans on this site with a couple of modifications. Namely: made a vertical ladder, used Rockler Bed rail fasteners, increased bed height to fit 3rd twin mattress underneath for when my moms visits, and made a removable bottom safety rail that slides on when my daughter goes to sleep. Overall it was a fun project to do and they kids are really enjoying it.
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Office Corner Desk with Hutch!
Being my first DIY project - it was a pretty big task not using a saw before or doing any building. Following the plans was easy, just took a lot of time to learn how to do things for the first time.
I modified her plans to have 3 drawers on the one side to match the pb design.
After finishing the table, I knew I needed to create the hutch that is sold along with this desk. After some rough paperwork estimates I went ahead and built the hutch.
Looks pretty amazing and similar to the real deal.
Check out my blog for further pics and details of paint, primer and drawer slides I used. Leave a comment if you'd like me to work on getting a hutch plan organized.
With doing the hutch without real plans, this project took me a while to get those cuts organized and completed.
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Sat, 07/21/2012 - 15:08
hutch plans..
I will work on getting some hutch plans up.. I did it sort of on the fly from a rough estimate on paper.. I will post up on my website and a link here when I do.. might take a bit of time to get it up and learn how to draw it up all nicely on the computer. Not sure why the website won't load for you? http://www.webdevandasaw.com/ should work. Had a few people test it :S
The desk is pretty heavy and solid. I was able to bring each part up a flight of stairs myself (all three parts of the hutch are seperate) - and the desk top is seperate, as well as each drawer I took out before bringing it up the stairs.
Tue, 08/28/2012 - 00:35
Thanks for sharing this great
Thanks for sharing this great article!I love reading and I am always searching for informative information like this!
Mon, 08/08/2016 - 19:50
corner Desk with hutch
It's been a while since you built the corner desk with hutch that is posted on Ana White website, and I had a question. do you have a new blog or website where you have posted details on the paint and drawer slides you used as well as the plan for the drawers and hutch that you create? Thanks.
Maureen
Fri, 02/09/2018 - 12:22
Every Crafter's Dream!!
I love this desk so much but I couldn't find a plan for this. If you could update your website, it'd be greatly appreciated!
Wooden Rustic Cooler
I saw this project posted online and thought it would be a nice improvement to our patio since we just added fire pit benches this would be a great addition instead of dragging the old plastic cooler out every time we entertained.
Once I got all the cuts done it was like putting together a big puzzle. For the most part I did this one my own on the floor of the garage. If you have the space I would suggest doing all the screwing together atop a table and off the floor.
I was very happy with the outcome and I look forward to finding more projects here to add to our backyard.
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Barn Door Console Table
I used Ana's plans for this entertainment center. I wanted tour pride my husband so I built it while my he was out of town. When he got back into town and settled in to watch television I heard him say "oh wow.....where did you buy this, it's gorgeous"! He thought I had bought it.
thanks Ana for providing easy to follow plans!
Step stool
One of my coworkers asked me to build a new stool for her girls. I used the simple stool plans and she loves it.
Table for 12!
My wife wanted a table to seat 12 and she liked the looks of the 4x4 Truss Beam Table from Ana White.
So we modified the plans, our table is 54 inches wide (not 37) and 98 inches long (instead of 87). The legs are 4x6 not 4x4. The lower center beam is 4x6. The plans call for 2x4 aprons ending at the legs, we used 4x4 aprons and extended them beyond the legs to within 3 inches of the end of the table. Finally, we laid the tabletop across the table with a combination of 2x8, 2x10, and 2x12 boards.
We built this all with cedar. The cost is a little over $1,100 for materials.
Dan Clark
Our New Sandbox
I followed lady goat's instructions but made the seat back taller and the sandbox wider (4'x5'). I have more details here:
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Wed, 07/18/2012 - 22:06
Looks amazing
Maisie looks like she loves it, too! Love the umbrella addition :-)
In reply to Looks amazing by Lady Goats
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 05:02
Thanks Lady Goat!
The kids do really like it but it has been so hot it hasn't gotten much use yet. I am hoping once the weather cools off they will be out there more. The one other addition that I haven't gotten around to is adding a pvc pipe on the inside so that the beach umbrella will stay in place better.
Farmhouse Style Vanity Base with Slatted Shelf
Our first build! After finding a vanity top we loved for our DIY bathroom renovation, my husband and I went in search of a chunky, open base with simple lines and a shelf on the bottom. Nothing at the store appealed to us, and I had been talking about all the projects I wanted to build from Ana's site for weeks, so we decided to try the Simple Open Farmhouse Style Vanity. We would just add a shelf to the bottom and omit the top!
This was a really easy plan to scale for our sink, and because we were not doing the top we could make all the necessary cuts with a chop saw.
The only purchases we had to make for the base were screws, slats and a 12-foot-long 4×4 that the guy at the store cut into four 36″ pieces for me. It’s pressure-treated lumber meant for outdoor use, but it was on sale and they didn’t have any other 4x4s. The rest of the materials were 1x4s and 2″ screws that we already had on hand.
For the bottom shelf, we just duplicated the spacers, aprons and skirts from the top, and placed wide slats over that. They look crooked in the photo because they haven't been glued on yet, and using the baskets makes them shift around!
With the vanity top in place the counter height is a little over 37 inches. We are tall people, so this is a tall sink! Perfect for our first build. Thanks Ana!
In figuring out how to finish the vanity, I looked at several of Ana's finish options, wanting a distressed white finish. The closest process to what I did is in the "Authentic Vintage Distressed Finish with Minwax Stain" post!
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Fri, 05/09/2014 - 08:39
Looks Fantastic!
It looks like you bought it. Way to go for a first build and a job well done.
PVR cabinet
I built this PVR/DVD cabinet by combining my stained glass hobby with my woodworking.
The stained glass door works well as the remotes operate through the glass, I left the rear of the cabinet open for wiring but also to allow any heat to escape.
I used some brushed finish cedar that a neighbor gave to me but used dressed ply on the interior, any wood of choice would work.
Hall Entry Bench
My first piece of furniture using the plans as guidance. Needed something to organize the shoes that accumulated at the front door.
Rustic Sideboard
This was one of your online plans, with a slight change to the front of the doors. Great project, made from pine, stained, and varathane applied.
Wade MacMillan
Perfect Lounge Chairs
This was a very straightforward and easy build. As soon as they were compled, I wanted a dining table and chairs to coordinate. These chairs were intended to be used without cushins (is there anything better than laying out on a warm lounge chair when stepping out of the pool?) so I recessed the hinge completely below the deck. They were cut adn assembled in two evenings after the little one went to sleep. As you can see, my daughter and her friend approve.
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Lady-built Workbench
After a winter of working on my concrete basement floor (and up in Canada, that's not any type of awesome), I decided it was high time to build a workbench.
I found a great plan on here (see plan link below) and then made one quick adjustment.
Adding a side table gave me somewhere to put my saw, as I don't have anywhere else for it to go, and buying a stand for it would only take up that much more room in my basement.
It was a relatively easy build, and is a great huge space to refinish wood windows on, build cabinets on, etc.
Leave me a comment, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Kitchen island; Ana-white design
I am so happy to be able to submit a brag post. Besides shelves and flower beds this is The first piece of furniture I make besides some mistakes and frustrations in the learning process it went relatively smooth! I am super happy to have made my first piece of furniture on my own :). Thanks for the great plans and for everyone who made helpful suggestions in the comment section. I also recommend using another 2x2 piece above the drawer railing to
hold it in place so it doesn't tip out. Thanks again!
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Fri, 09/09/2016 - 18:23
Wonderful!
This is just beautiful, great job and thank you so much for "bragging"!
Chaise success!
This is my first project, I’m soooo happy with how it turned out!
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Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:16
Looks awesome!!! Thank you…
Looks awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing photos!
Balustrade Coffee Table
I just completed this table. It is 5’ square and very heavy. The table is a combination of paint/stain and poly. It took me almost a month to complete and the help of friends and family to flip it back in forth front and back so I could work on it. I am very happy with the finished project ♥️
Cindy Lunn
Doll Adirondack Chair
Fun project!