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The legs and trim were made from 2x4 that I cut down to size with the table saw. Plywood from a chicken coup I made from Ana''s chicken coup plan was used for the shelf base.

I built this console because I love it. I built the other printers console and when I saw this one, I decided to build it too. My house is not so big but I found a place for this console in the entryway.
It took me three weeks to achieve it. I was affraid drawers but now, I know I can do it. Thanks Ana and all of you because you inspire me!

I extended the landing and added rails. 

Although I loved the original plans I had a much smaller space to put this in, so 10ft was not an option.  So I cut it down to a more managable size and I think it came out great.  Let me know what you think.  Great plans and I love the site!

I finished two projects and had tons of leftover wood. Pieces too small to use in projects or jigs, so I sanded down the various shapes, threw out those pieces with too many knots, gouges, large splinters, and painted them for the kids to use as building blocks. Best thing was I knew what the blocks were made from rather than questioning the materials used by commercial companies (e.g. NO LEAD PAINT!) which cost about $1 per block. I made 200 blocks for less than $40 and about 14 hours of labor.

I modified the farmhouse bedside table plans to make it more modern. I also added a piece of mirror behind the carved drawer front.

For anyone who is interested in building their own glass-top vanity with pull-out drawers :)

Made this for my mom for a Christmas gift. I had to modify the height for space requirements. Used white semi gloss that I already had in the basement, and distressed the edges with golden oak stain. Quick and simple job.

I used some of the remaining reclaimed boards from my buffet table build to make an end table for the living room. The build itself was very similar to the buffet table, just to a smaller scale. I didnt have long enough boards remaining, and had to get a little creative with the top, but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. 

I made this table 55" x 44" and it came out great.   Fun project and not very difficult. On to the next project! 

I followed the plans for the Kids Tent / Reading Nook but used a 9'x12' painter's drop cloth canvas instead of curtain panels. (I made 3 tents so I cut this into thirds...)

To make it even more fun, I painted stripes on the canvas by mixing regular latex paint (Valspar in Orange Crush, Twist of Lime, Dive In, and Cheery on Top) 2-to-1 with a textile medium.

This was my first build.  After searching high and low for a desk for my husband for Christmas, I decided to build him one......2 weeks before Christmas.  With some help from my father, we somehow pulled it off! (without killing each other) I followed the plans exactly, except for one thing.  I used a pine panel for the top so my hubby would have a flat writing surface.  I purchased a 6ft panel (i think) and cut it down to 5ft.  When he went away on a business trip, I transported it from my parents house (where the build was taking place) and assembled it.  Then I put a big red bow on it and surprised him!  Don't know how I'm going to top that gift!  

This was a great simple design, My wife now has a place for her wine glass and doesn't need to worry about the dogs knocking it over. It also doubles as a workspace or table by simply turning it sideways to stradle her while sitting on the couch.

A little bit of a different project for me.  My husband concocted a plan to build his own bass speaker cabinets to take to band gigs.  Wanted them to be lightweight and easy to carry.  He bought the speakers, grates, ports, cable jacks, corner bumpers, and handles.  I built the boxes :)

Built out of two sheets of half-inch birch plywood and coated with Duratex speaker cabinet texture coating for wear resistance.

Reclaimed this wood from a >100 year old home that was being renovated. The plans were from www.akadesigns.ca

I built this full size headboard for my son. It was a fun project and he loved the fact that I did this for him.