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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!
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Adirondack Chair
I made this chair from plans in Ana's book.
Super easy to make. I used all pallet wood for this project so the only cost was the screws.
New Green House
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.
Chest of Drawers from old work bench
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.
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Wed, 08/15/2018 - 11:05
Are there plans for this?
I would love to make this, but I cannot find the plans.
Farmhouse table with no stretcher and benches
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.
Canning shelves
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
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.
Chopped Jilly and Mia Kitchen Island
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.
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!
Coffee table and end tables
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
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.
Tropical Pallet Outdoor Room: Renters’ Remodel
Yes we are RENTERS, and yes, we sneakily “REMODELED” a tropical island style outdoor room, with pallets!
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In reply to This is gorgeous! Thanks for by Ana White
Tue, 04/14/2015 - 22:59
thank you Ana !! i used to
thank you Ana !! i used to be a power tool phobia and you inspired me so much!! hugs and best wishes!
Covid Project
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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Tue, 10/05/2021 - 11:15
That's amazing!
Way to go, that is something to be proud of, thank you for sharing!
Planked Wood Headboard- King
I made this in an afternoon as a wedding gift for my brother and soon to be sister-in-law. This was my first project using Ana's plans and I can't beleive I got it finished in a day. The hardest part was getting everything filled in and painted since I used paint grade pine. I did add a length of half round to the top just under the ledge for a little more decorative effect. I didn't realize how huge and heavy it would turn out. Guess that's just what happens when you build something entirely out of wood
Doll House Book Case
doll house book case with a Hot Pink Roof, also trimmed/painted the doors and window frames. Marking this as a week long project as I was only able to work on it in the evenings, however I believe this could be tackled in a weekend
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Fri, 05/10/2013 - 07:19
Doll House Book Case
Wow, that is one happy little girl! And no wonder, what a beautiful job you did! Looks like a great gift for grandkids, too!
Blanket Ladder
Created with hand chiseled mortise and tenon joints and a whitewash stain.
Modern Outdoor Chairs!
We love the new chairs on the front patio! My daughter and son in law's FIRST project! They completed both chairs in 1 day. We did add an additional 4x4 on the bottom to raise them as my son in law is tall. They sanded and stained them black to go with the gray brick and black door of their home. We picked up the cushions at "At Home" on clearance. Just need a new carpet and we're all set! On to our next project!