Counter Top Make-up Storage
I needed a way to store and organize my make-up without taking up drawer space. It is built very similar to a small dresser, but with no drawer slides.
I needed a way to store and organize my make-up without taking up drawer space. It is built very similar to a small dresser, but with no drawer slides.
I found that if you use (16) 1x4's in lieu of the (8) 1x8's as for the panels no cutting is necessary for a standard full size bed. Worked out wonderfully!
I needed a better desk for working from home. I didn't have room for the 6' desk in the plans, so I modified it slightly to be 5'. The only tricky part with that was getting the angles right on the support braces in the back. I think it ended up being around 42 degrees instead of 45. I used a scrap 1X4 as a template instead of trying to measure and cut. I think that helped a lot.
I wanted some character in the desktop so I used 3/4" knotty pine joined with pocket hole screws and sanded it quite a bit. I love how it turned out after applying gel stain and a varathane finish!
Thank you so much for the inspiration, Ana!!
Our first DIY furniture project. We told friends it was an assignment from couples therapy. lol Don't look too close or you will see the many flaws, but I can say it has character and will serve its purpose.
We had problems with the doors. I think they are true and plum, but the cabinet, not so much. They hang a little cockeyed, but they do swing. The plans for the doors didn't quite match the cabinet, but we are newbies so we could have misread the plans.
The hinges and latch are from the blue store - painted matte black from a can from the original nasty brass. The red is Balero and the shelves are a coordinating tan from Sherwin Williams. A coat of Minwax Polycrylic for protection. We used square wire from the blue store for the doors. We didn't router the doors to inset the wire, a stapler worked fine.
It was an absolute great first project that Husband & I enjoyed tremendously. Mom has been looking for a jelly cabinet for 6 months without success. Old functional furniture pieces just aren't manufactured anymore. This cupboard fit the bill perfectly.
Tue, 10/23/2012 - 08:01
This is awesome. Seriously. You two did such a great job and your mom will enjoy it for many years. That red with the black hardware looks so great.
In reply to This is awesome. Seriously. by Maira (not verified)
Tue, 10/23/2012 - 18:14
Thanks Maira :) That was sweet of you to say. Can't wait to start another project.
My very first project, made it for my girlfriends birthday. Did not have time to stain and paint them yet, will add finished pictures.
When I saw the plans for the miter saw stand that had two rolling tool storage carts, I knew I had to make it. Having a cart used for an outfeed table is a brilliant idea. It was a fun project to make. I tweaked a few dimensions because I like taller workbenches because I'm taller. Now my shop is looking more organized.
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 09:02
Very nicely done. I am thinking about building the same system. How is the dust control on the mitre saw working? That is my one concern, that sawdust will be all over my other tools when I use the mitre saw.
Wed, 05/10/2017 - 20:47
I don't really have a dust control system. I let the dust fall where it does and then just sweep it up. I have a wet/dry vac but my wife uses it in the house because it's more powerful than many other vacuums. If the dust gets out of control, I can just bring the wet/dry vac out to the garage and clean up. There is lots of room to maneuver the vacuum.
Tue, 06/23/2020 - 07:02
what kind or brand of plywood did you use for your project?
Sat, 03/18/2017 - 09:07
Very nicely done! I am thinking about building this same system but am worried about the dust from the mitre saw getting all over my other tools stored in the rolling sections. Do you have any issues with that?
I have been wanting to replace the nightstands in my master bedroom for quite a while now. I knew I wanted a small drawer and a square finish, but I was having the hardest time trying to find exactly what I wanted in stores. When I found these plans online, I could not have been more excited! I first started with working with an electric saw, but I finished the project using a miter saw which made it so much easier. It also helps in the consistency of the lengths of the pieces you are cutting. Overall not too bad of a project. You will definitely need either some really good clamps or another person who can help you hold some of the pieces in place as you drill holes or screw pieces together. I love that most of the pieces are held together using pocket screws. It made it much easier to paint without having to try to hide all kinds of holes. I am so excited to put these in my room and start using them!
I've been wanting to build an outdoor farmhouse table for quite some time. Getting it to look old with new materials was the idea.Using notches to hold part of the base and experimenting with finishes got the 'rustic' look. I took a few ideas from the Gaby Kitchen Island and implemented my own; it turned out to be a great weekend project!
Fri, 10/26/2012 - 23:43
Love the table, especially the finish you used, it looks amazing. just have a question about if it is waterproof...i know it is an outdoor table, but is it protected by a veranda or is it completely exposed to the elements. i want to make one but am hesitant as it will be completely outside! Thanku!
Update 8/2017: This project started with the Storage daybed, which I built in 2014. My daughter is a book lover and I wanted to provide her with more space for her books. I recently added the following plans to the Daybed with Storage Trundle Drawers:
- Twin Storage Headboard Base
- Small Hutch for Storage Headboard
- Cubby Hutch Plans for the Storage Headboard
I also made one extra storage headboard base and added more shelves along the long side of the bed so she could be surrounded by books. There are two additional supports under long bookshelf and I placed them roughly behind each of the trundle drawers.
For the bed (I built two), I opted to use the alternate slat system. I also used 2" caster wheels and added dividers to the drawers--one drawer has three compartments, and the other two drawers were divided in half.
Note: In my main brag photo it looks like the drawers don't close flush... I didn't notice when I took the photo because I was focused on the new shelves. But they do close and line up perfectly!
This was my next attempt after hte end tables. I used several ideas from different tables to get the finish i wanted. I also had to increase hte length and width slightly to suit my room. Had numerous complements from it and very happy with the finish
Built this beautiful Sofa from Ana White's Plan, had to modify a bit as I had left over small pieces of trex from my Deck , and the back rest cushions were higher.
My wife found this plan so I decided to tackle it. Spent about $80 in supply's and had some 2x8s from a shed we tore down. Planed them down and made this beautiful piece. Now my wife can't get me out of the kitchen. Sorry for the mess in the back ground.
Built this for my cottage out of 3/4" birch purebond and pine. I finished by pickling the purebond and painting the pine and then used a laminate countertop.
I took these plans and changed the dimensions to match my dining room and made the cross members out of 4x4's. I wanted the bottom to be bigger, as well as making the top look like used yarn wood planks. Turned out great. It was wonderful to be able to have all the family around the table for Thanksgiving. Thanks Anna for the inspiration.
Built this table for my wife a few weeks ago. Pleasantly surprised how it turned out. Love this site and it has sparked a real joy within me in woodworking.
We were able to pick up pallets for free. There were 6 boys aged 10-13 years old. They each took apart 5 pallets. Their pallets with time and patience became two adirondack chairs each. We love the chairs and the boys learned quite a bit. The challenge was that the pallet peices differed in thickness and widths so the boys had to really focus on each piece and the overall look. They look fantastic. The finishes were all different. We are so thankful that Ana has put together such a wonderful website.
Thank you Ana! These boys learned that if they need something, they can make it themselves! They also learned that trash can be a treasure.
Thank you,
Amy
Very easy and fun project.
This tower is from two or three plans found on Pinterest as well as the plans on Ana White. The materials are from 2 x 2 or 1 x 5. Length of legs are 34 inches, all cross members are 17 inches basically your cutting list is :
Quantity Size Description
4 2 x 2 x 34 Legs. You can change this to taller or shorter.
14 2 x 2 x 17 Cross members
3 1 x 6 x 17 Safety sides
1 1 x 6 x 16 7/8 Door (optional)
3 1 x 6 x 16 7/8 Floor
2 1 x 2 x 17 Floor Braces
1 set Hinges (Optional)
1 Latch (Optional)
1 ¾ x ¼ x 3 Door stop (Optional)
Distanced between parts-I used Ana Whites dimensions.
Basic unit.
Floor Assembly
Final Finish
1. I love rattle can finishes. Deft is my favorite. Use what you like. Take your time.
I have been wanting to start woodworking for a good while now, and I finally had the oppurtunity to venture into my shop and actually build. This is my first build, and im rather happy with how it came out, and im constntly finding motivation to grow and learn more from these plans, quick shoutout to Miss Ana White and her family, as I am a big fan of the DIY culture she and her family represent.
The table top is reclaimed lumber i salvaged from an old skid at an old job. Ive had them for years and finally was able to put them to good use rather than just burn them. (id still say thats good use.) The shou sugi ban inspired techique of burning and carving the char out has been a favorite of mine, and so I attempted to use it in this project. However because of this, the project also took more time than it probably should of. As a result though this table has a good contrast and texture to it. I also love the feeling of a "real" product and this table defiitley has that feel.
I found myself in a few different situations that I had learned from. I didnt want to have my screws visible in this table, and I didnt realize that until I had already put some of them in. I dont have a stainable wood filler so the task was on to find a way to fill these holes, and make them a little less noticeable. I settled on woodglue, char from when I carved out all the boards and some Ebony stain I had laying around. the result was something that burned decently and somewhat seemed like it belonged. It blends well enough with the darks in my opinion.
Overall I learned alot from this and am already beginning my next one. Thanks again to Ana White and the community. And thanks to all who took the time to read my long babbling post. Happy building!
This was our first project and I am VERY pleased! We modified Ana's plans to add a shelf... super easy to do. You do NOT have to have the Kreg-Jig to do this. We only have the basic tools (saws, drills and sanders) and didnt want to purchase another tool for our very first project, and it turned out fine. I painted directly on to the wood (no primer) with a semigloss paint and added floetrol paint conditioner and it turned out beautiful. You can still see the grain of the wood, which I like. I painted the table brown, except the tabletop and the backing is burgundy to match our decor. This is going to look GREAT once it is loaded with pictures and books and Im going to sit a couple of baskets beneath it. I estimated $45 for the cost assuming you already have paint & nails to use. You need the lumber, wood filler, sand paper and paint conditioner..
Love these two projects in getting my son's room organized, and he loves having a desk for his lego creations and his "projects". We used poplar for the sawhorses that we had cut from family land and planed down ourselves, then purchased a premade project panel for the top. Used a paint sprayer for the blue and finished the top with Rustoleum stain in Wheat with several coats of Rustoleum Satin poly. For the toy shelf we just purchased pine and finished with the same stain and poly.