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Love this plan. Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/30/2021 - 19:08

I loved this plan. Easy to make, using Kreg Jig . Did it in one afternoon.

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Kids Adirondack chair

Submitted by hawaiitara on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 10:55

I had leftover scraps from some other projects so I decided to use Ana's plans to build this easy adirondack chair. It was built in a just a couple hours. It's the perfect size for my 4 year old!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
leftover project wood - but would be $10 or less.
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
I primed it, then used spray paint in satin aqua. I followed it up with a marine finish to protect it from the Hawaiian elements.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Kentwood Bed

Submitted by dreese111 on Fri, 03/20/2015 - 04:56

I made this bed for my son on his 7th birthday. I used 4x4 posts. 1x6 for the top of the head board and foot board. Stained in red mahogany and coated with a clear gloss finish. This was my first major project and i am really happy with the results. I routered the edges of the tops with an ogee bit,  routered the legs with a champhered bit and routeredb the front with a cove bit.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Approximately $100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats Red Mahogany Stain with 2 coats of a Clear Gloss finish
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

My Awesome Veggie BIn

Submitted by mcbrasi on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 14:34

Got this finished finally.  I love the added storage!

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Modern adirondeck chairs

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 09/10/2021 - 14:37

Here are my chairs i made. The bench is from rogue engineer. All are a nice addition to the backyard.

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Seasonal And Holiday

Welcome to the Lake Sign

This is the half done lake sign I have been working on. We have a new CNC carving machine, and this was first.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Spar Varnish for outdoor use.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Entryway Bench and Storage Shelf

This is perfect for my two boys. I can now get them to stop dropping their coats and bags on the floor as soon as they get home from school!

Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes dark brow dye and Minwax clear gloss polyeurothane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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New Green House

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 06:26

My wife and I built your green house! It is turning out awesome! I just want to take the time to say thank you for the plans. You are a great designer and generous with your sharing.

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Worm Composter Bins with Cabinet

I made the worm composter from Ana's plan and built a cabinet out of old pallets. The stack of worm composters drawers slide in and out of the cabinet on a heavy duty drawer glide set. I used cedar fence board. For 3 bucks a board, it was worth the work to rip them down and sand them. The bottom drawer has a tray built out of old flashing and slopes towards a hose bib in order to collect the worm tea. I designed the drawer insert out of cardboard and cut it out of flashing, using a pop rivet gun to put it together, sealing the seams with flashing caulking. The drawer has a sheet of aluminum window screen under the top square of cedar.

Estimated Cost
50
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Some free varnish from the County Drop and Swap recycle center
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Chest of Drawers from old work bench

Submitted by AndyH on Tue, 03/24/2015 - 11:06

I had an old workbench (pic shown) and reused the 2 by 4s, 2 by 6s (that were supports under the work surface) and the 3/4 inch ply to make a 3 drawer cabinet.

The bases of the drawers were made from the top of the work bench which took some hefty sanding but I actually put the underside of the worktop as the upfacing side for the drawers as that was cleaner even though has some nail holes in places.

The drawer sides and fronts were made from some left over 1 by 4, 1 by 6  and 1 by 8 from my recent work station build.

All I had to buy was the drawer slides and pulls.

Finished in  Varathane Carrington and 3 coats of Varathane Matte Poly.  The drawers were finished in Minwax Special Walnut.

Estimated Cost
$30 for slides and door pulls. Everything as recycled or leftovers from another project.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Carrington and Varathane Matte Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Farmhouse table with no stretcher and benches

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 11:12

7 1/2 foot table using basic Ana White plans. I removed the stretcher to allow for more seating... but reinforced the underside to help make it structurally stronger. I also didn't add breadboards as the boss didn't like them. Painted the benches and legs of the table white.... stained the top with miniwax classic grey with a few coats of poly.

Estimated Cost
$350 (including wood and screws)... I used finished boards for the top so those were more expensive.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Canning shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:11

I was 58 when I built these. Super easy. I also built these in my kitchen to store all my gadgets..
Thanks Ana. You have so many things I want to try.
April E

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Shelf for daughter's room

Submitted by tw41 on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 23:31

My wife and daughter wanted a shelf for her room - had to be pink. All I had to go on was a picture from a Pottery Barn ad. It's made from poplar and was my first kreg pocket hole project.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Had to be pink. I listed the paint above in the additional images section.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Chopped Jilly and Mia Kitchen Island

Submitted by pcarroll on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 20:44

Loved the Jilly and Mia Workbench Console but didn't have the space.  So, I chopped the width in half and used 2x6's for the top.  Pocket holes used throughout and 4.5" casters and decorative clavos used for the red lipstick.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100 (including clavos and caster wheels)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White milk paint used on frame; layered special walnut/aged oak/whitewash/finish wax on planked top and lower shelf.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tall Tapered Planters

These were exactly what we were looking for to dress up the front of our house.  They are a great size and went together pretty easily.  Getting the angle cuts right took a few tries, but once you get past that it's all pretty simple!  Also these are very forgiving for small errors and they look fantastic!  We made three for across the front of our house and painted them to match our front door.  For more details on our planters, please follow the link to our blog!

Estimated Cost
$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Olympic Exterior Paint - Ruby Lips
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Coffee table and end tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:46

Wife asked me for a coffee table for the living room. Was the first piece of furniture ive ever made, it turned out so well she asked for matching end tables. So i made some mirror image end tables. Fairly simple construction 2x4 and 2x6 and the top surface are poplar slats from home depot. 1”-4” Very happy with the way it turned out. Thanks Ana for all your great building tips and plans🤘🏼😎

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First Build at the Farm

Submitted by angmorfeld on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 07:00

We just moved to a farm and luckily the house has a wood shop! So we chose to do this farm house table as our first build at our new house. It was so much fun....and it was a great project for my husband and I to work on together! Total working time was about 10 hours, that did not include the time it took for the stain to dry and the poly to set. I am incredibly impatient and probably applied the poly over the stain too early, but with a project like a "rustic farmhouse table", the imperfections from my haste go unnoticed. Next build: barn doors.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American, 2 coats. Top coat of Minwax Wipe on Poly, 3 coats.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Tropical Pallet Outdoor Room: Renters’ Remodel

Submitted by ananda on Sun, 03/29/2015 - 20:44

Yes we are RENTERS, and yes, we sneakily “REMODELED” a tropical island style outdoor room, with pallets!

The entire project is done with scrap pallet wood- from pallet living wall, pallet furniture, to stenciled pallet wood floors -  just to prove that not only can one have a magazine worthy "remodel" as renters, it can be done with minimal cost as well!
 
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Covid Project

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 10/04/2021 - 13:12

This was my Covid winter project. My name is Michael Gardner, I live in Florence, Oregon and I'll be 70 years old this month.

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