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workbench
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Built two of these workbenches using 2x4's I found in the dumpsters around my neighborhood. Tested out rustoleum stain for the tops. Covered really well in just one coat.
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Fri, 09/09/2011 - 20:45
Nice workbench
Looks great, I like the look of the dark top, but it might make it harder to see small objects.
Tue, 02/21/2012 - 18:52
Beautiful!
I love how you took it one step further and stained the top. So beautiful!
Mon, 05/06/2013 - 06:49
Wow. Thank you for those
Wow. Thank you for those unbelievably kind words. I am not an architect though. My main profession was a service manager and now I'm unemployed and partially disabled. I just love to be creative and use my hands. I also love photography. I did all my work on nights and weekends. Again, thank you for the kind words.
Family Work Table
This was a project that I messed up and it actually turned out much better than the original idea. I wanted to to make a buffet/side-table for our dinning room but ended up measuring wrong and this turned into what it is now.
I am happy with the way it turned out. It was pretty simple to make as far as the design is concerned.
The woodwork involved was planing, cutting, sanding, etc and then there was bit of metal work like cutting and welding.
I love how the milk baskets tie things together.
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Twin Storage Bed
Built and shared by Romona Haney
Trestle Table
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I was just about to sketchup this plan and Ana beat me to it! YEAH! I made two yesterday afternoon.
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Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:31
The table I didn't get to build!
Oh yeah! I love this - turned out so well! Please share painted photos too - just too cute for words!
Wed, 09/14/2011 - 11:51
Love this!
So glad you built this. I totally have it on my to-do list. Looks great!
Corner Cupboard in Cottage White
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We made this piece 7' tall rather than 6' tall so that it would go well in our dining room, leaving the cabinet doors the same height but adjusting the upper shelves to fit.
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Herringbone Table
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This was a project I had been dying to try out as a way to challenge myself. I wanted to make a herringbone pattern on a table top. I built the legs around the Bois Rouge Saint Paul Table plans. The hardest part was milling on the wood and making it the same width and size but once I had all my pieces the process went pretty smoothly. The funy thing is I did not build this piece for anyone specific and now I have this beautiful table that is sitting unused in my garage. The next step is to sell it!!
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Laundry Tower
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I modified the plans from the favorite Bookshelf to fit my laundry baskets. Once I'm done painting, this will be installed in my master closet. (Finally all the dirty laundry off the floor!)
Shed Organization Projects - by Kelly Campbell
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Awesome shed storage and organization shared by Kelly Campbell
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Play Kitchen
I spent lots of time looking at all the photos posted on this site of people's amazing renditions of "Grace's Play Kitchen." I was so inspired by everyone's creativity! I found an old wooden play stove at a flea market and decided to make a matching sink. I took Ana's plans to the carpenter at the wood shop on the military base where I am stationed and asked if he could help me build a matching piece. We spent about 4 hours one Saturday building the sink. The carpenter had so much fun helping me, he suggested I build a matching refrigerator. So that was created in another couple hours the following Saturday. I did as much of the building as I could, but definitely had some help from the carpenter as I'm a novice. (Thanks, John!) I made the curtain and matching towels, but found the apron and chef's hat on Etsy. (Thanks, "SweetApronzNCupcakes"!). The play kitchen is in my kitchen, so my two year old daughter can pretend play while I'm working on meal preparation. Thanks again, Ana and all the creative folks who contributed ideas! I foresee many hours of play enjoyed by this play kitchen, and hope it can be passed on to future generations!
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Sat, 09/24/2011 - 15:49
Looks great!
I really like the fridge and the knobs on the stove. They look great!
Benchwright Console
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Made this for my lovely friends Melissa and Lance and their adorable little boy Rylin.
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William Sonoma inspire outdoor bench
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This was one first project and I am very proud of it. It was challenging but I think it turned out beautiful and everyone who visits loves it. I built it out of cedar wood for better durability and protection against rain and the elements.
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In reply to Beautiful Bench! by Ana White Admin
Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:39
OMG! Ana liked it. You…
OMG! Ana liked it. You made my day. Thank you for responding.
Photo Ledge from $10 ledges, slightly modified
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8 foot long photo ledge inspired by $10 ledges project plan, http://ana-white.com/2010/10/ten-dollar-ledges.html
I used a 1x4, 1x3, and a 1x2 and added some crown molding to the bottom for a little something extra.
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Reclaimed Pine and Poplar
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My friend saw the Gaby Kitchen Island that I posted on FB and asked me to make a wine display for him. I immediately went to Anna's site to look for a design. Added LED lights from IKEA.
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Cabinet
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Cabinet with adjustable shelf. Finished in an antique white effect. Gave it a coat of Grey stain first then painted with two coats of white sanding back after each coat. Top was stained Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through. I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white .
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Top was stained Minwax Walnut and then painted grey and sanded back to show some of the walnut stain and the grain through.
I left the inside natural color for contrast rather than having it all white
Caged Golf Ball Puzzle
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This was a fun little project to make. The golf ball is trapped inside the 12 piece burr puzzle. As with all burr puzzles, there is a trick to solving it.
Build Instructions/Dimensions: https://www.instructables.com/id/Caged-Golf-Ball-Puzzle/
Video of Build: https://youtu.be/gcdd7ZAYNTo
Solution: https://youtu.be/IjHByz2_xMk
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Kitchen play set
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I made this for my daughter for Christmas last year. Well, actually Santa did, or at least that's what she tells people. I had one of the big companies cut the lumber for me, but a few boards were cut incorrectly. I live about 25 minutes from a local hardware store and needed to have them re-cut. Luckily for me, my father-in-law is handy and he brought out his circular saw and helped me even out my boards. Then, for Christmas I got a gift too - a table saw.
Red library cart
I've been eyeing the Land of Nod library cart for months!
...However, I wasn't sure about the price tag, so I started researching how to make it myself.
This is our first of many projects!
Standing Parson Tower Desk
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I loved the simplicity and shelving of the Parson Tower desk plans but I really wanted a standing work station. I made it taller (approx. 40 in tall) and I made the desktop longer and wider (approx. 72 x 24in) and I LOVE it!
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Ana White Admin
Fri, 12/09/2022 - 22:32
Love these!
So fun and cheery!