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This was my first woodworking project! Thank you Ana for the easy to follow plans. Making this end table has given me the confidence for my next project - bathroom vanity unit, which is almost completed.

Slightly modified version replacing the "X" with a Truss design on the ends. The table top uses a 2x8 in the center and 2x6 boards for the rest. This is because when you rip the edges off the 2x6's for a nice gap free table top the total width of the top is too small so the 2x8 in the center re-gains the lost width. Finished with Minwax Expresso and Spar Urethane Ultimate!

I built this as a prototype for myself because my daughter requested one for her dog food cabinet. We are going to build hers together. I'm excited about that.

This project was around 2 years in the making after the initial idea, which consisted of adding a "small" water play area that would utilize a manual pump and some chutes to carry the water. It turned into a rather elaborate play structure that appeared to never get done. Luckily the weather played along and we were able to finish by late Fall and still run water through it. There is around 20 yds of black dirt and 2-3 tons of medium size boulders. The main structure sits on treated 4 x 4 posts and 4 x 6 joists. The decking and chutes were all made from cedar.

About 2 years ago when we were redoing our kitchen, I made these ledge shelves inspired by Ana White's $10 Ledges.  I originally wanted to use them as storage for spices and our olive oil, but once our vent hood was installed, there just wasn't room for them, at least not as I had originally intended.  Since mine are made of yellow pine (harder wood) and I used a 1 x 6 for my platform instead of a 1 x 4, my ledges cost more than $10.

Beautiful table! So heavy but gorgeous design.

One foot by one foot squares that are rounded at the outer corners. Held together with pocket screws and glue painted green. Then screwed into studs.

4'x4' Coffee Table 

Since making a twin size daybed still seems intimidating to me, I decided to get some practice by making a small version for our dog. I modified the doll farmhouse bed making it a bit larger and in daybed style. We'll see if our doggie takes to it. If not, it will be a toddler couch!

This was my second ever project. I think this will become a long time hobby. 

2 years ago I mad a TV stand that was nice. I decided to make a new one now that I know more about wood work. First one was made from Lowes top choice oak plywood and took a lot of work. I have discovered real hardwood stores and for plywood I like Baltic Birch.

I didn't  make any hard plans for this one, made it by ear. 2 sheets of 5x5 18mm (3/4) 1/2 sheet of 12mm (1/2) and a 1/2 sheet of 6mm (1/4) Baltic. For edging I left the baltic alone and just rounded it over.

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This was the 2nd piece of furniture my husband and I have ever made. We recently moved to the country and I wanted a large, functional piece for our bedroom. I studied Ana's plans for the freestanding garage shelves and then modified those with my own custom ideas - ie, used two 2x8's instead of four 2x4's for the shelves. We bought cheap lumber and had to deal with some twisted boards but in the end, it turned out perfect for our space! The goal was to get the TV at this exact height and to give us some room to display photos, etc. I absolutely love the contrast of the walnut and the espresso stains - we can't stop looking at it! :)

my first project and I am thrilled with the results. This was a Christmas gift for my daughter and son in law. I wanted something a bit rustic looking so I used inexpensive 'whitewood' and one light coat of stain (Cabernet) that I wiped off right away, then sanded the edges down. I loved using some of the tools my dad has given me.

We used Behr cloud burst for the colour and Minwax special walnut for the stained platform.  I hand drew and painted the owl (the wings are scrapbook paper) and coated with three coats of polyurethane.

It was very easy to follow the directions and the costs were minimal. Our granddaughter is in heaven with this bed. 

I made my first project from your website this week. Here's a picture of the finished work. Thanks for supplying your plans. They are really helpful. - Doug Davis