Took me about 16 hours to do his on and off. I think it would of been faster if I had a miter saw and a paint sprayer. My Wife and I are happy on the outcome!
I built this table after seeing a similar one on your site. Mine is built with 2x2 legs, a shelf, and just one piece of 1x12 for the top. I was wanting something for in front of my window but this one is to small so I will eventually build a bigger one for in front of my window and move this one. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Mon, 01/31/2022 - 03:53
Would you have the plans/dimensions you used to build this table? It looks just the right size I need. Thank you!
Garden Shed out of douglas wood
i added wooden floor .
Thu, 06/15/2017 - 12:48
Greetings, I like your workmanship - It looks great! I have a couple questions if you would be so kind as to answer them. I like how you turned the studs sideways. How did you attach the studs to the 2x4 plate that you have turned on its 1 1/2" edge both top and bottom. I am thinking of toenailing or driving 3 1/4" GRK screws through the 1 1/2" sides of the 2x4's and into the 1 1/2" edge of the top and bottom plate. I know that Kreg has a jig out that uses oversize screws-it is specifically designed for 1 1/2" and larger (up to 3 1/2").
How did you secure the bottom plate to the wooden floor. I am thinking that you may have used 1/4" or 5/16" lag bolts down through the 2x4 and on into the frame of your wooden floor.
Thanks for your reply,
Cliveous (Reggie) Ogg
Made this from the side table plan. I had to adjust sizes as i'm from Belgium. 2x4's aren't here. First project ever. It came out great with some modifications and such. I made the larger one, way too big so we use it as a storage in our hallway.
It costed me around 40 euros. All materials included, i had to buy everything. It took me a whole day to finish this. If your a total beginner like me, it will take some time.
Would I make it again? Yes, provided i have better equipment and better plan it up front.
I rated it intermediate because that is how it felt for me personally.
Totally enjoyed making this for my very first brand new step-grandson Luca. Learned a few new tricks along the way and had a blast!
Added a fourth seat to the sectional peice. This way it fills the space on my deck much better. Plans worked great. Both peices
completed in under 3 hours.
Built this headboard for my fiancee as her valentines day gift.
Tue, 03/19/2013 - 21:36
The headboard is nice. But what I want to know is where she got those colorblock pillowcases???
This is my version of the pallet inspired coat rack. I didn't have the room for the 8-foot version in the original plans so I cut it down to 5 feet. Otherwise it follows the plans as listed, just with shorter cuts.
Stain is dark walnut.
We have a very small laundry room that does triple duty as a dog kennel and mud room. This riser is a perfect storage solution! The fact that I can see directly to the back of the Washer, and transfer clothes without bending over, is an added bonus! The building plans are sturdy and easy to follow!
Really enjoyed making this 2x4 sofa. Decided it wasn't long enough so added 12 inches so it's now really nice and big! I needed to add a semi hidden supporting in the middle but that was pretty easy.
Took Ana's advice and got the cushions made first. I found a local person here in the UK. I found waterproof canvas online.
I agree with several other posters, it's unclear at the point the arms are added onto the bench part and there's no way the 6 screws advised would have been enough to hold the weight of 3 people.. I added supporting extra legs at the front and one leg in the centre. This has made it super-stable.
Overall very happy..my wife and I can stretch out at either end! It took a weekend to make then some time in tween coats of varnish.
Slightly altered Rustic X Coffee table to make it 46" long. Cutting the X's was tricky; I had to do it by hand with a table saw! I could wish for a miter saw that cut 30 degrees ;-)
Thu, 03/21/2013 - 09:16
Looks really nice. So does the whole room. Might I ask where you got the table clock sitting on the dresser?
My Brother and I have always wanted to craft furniture and this piece was our first project. We took our time and really payed attention to details. We're pretty proud of how it turned out. It was a challenge but a whole lot of fun.
Mon, 02/02/2015 - 18:18
Congrats on an awesome first project! It's a very professional looking piece, you did a beautiful job. The stain colors you chose are beautiful!
did a few changes to match the decor of our house but really happy with how it turned out. thanks for the awesome and easy to follow plans. hooks are from dollar tree. top row of hooks are metal hooks wrapped in twine for a more farmhouse look.
This was my first project, and although large, probably the easiest I have built since. It was really simple, although I do know some things I will do differently next time.
Had some bronze legs off an old coffee table. Used the two shorter end pieces to try to make an antique looking piece to go with a white metal framed bed in a guest room.
Stained and then painted and sanded back to give a weathered and antique look.
Have said a week long project just because of the time waiting between coats.
Farmhouse table bench
With another total lockdown happening here in Cyrpus, right at the same time as my Daughter will be on Easter holidays, I'm trying to knock up as much outdoor play kit as I can to keep her entertained and off the iPad.
The design of this was very simple, a 2x2 frame clad with T&G; the countertop, shelves, and roof are from marine grade baltic birch (the roof also has additional levels of water prof membranes, root barriers, etc to support the living roof).
Finish-wise, for the pinks and blues, I've used wood aqua by Kraft paints, and for the counter, shelves, and picnic bench, high protection wood stain in walnut by V33.
This project was inspired due to faulty installations of a standard toilet paper holder. Most builders do no frame behind where the holder will go leaving the hardware installer only drywall to work with. Over time the screws lost their grip allowing me to create this solution.
Using standard white pine and some gas pipe fittings I was able to create this holder and couldn't be happier with the way it turned out.
This was just what I needed! My daughter started homeschooling and we needed a place to neatlly contain her school stuff. I had her working at the kitchen table next to me, but it still felt like it lacked the school atomosphere. I removed the area for the paper holder and instead added a few support scraps to hold her folders and books upright.
It did take me awhile to get the support hinges placed correctly (I almost gave up and went with a rope or chain) but I finally got them placed correctly after placing a pencil mark on where they could lie correctly open and closed - seriously this took me awhile because just when I thought I had it, the brackets when closed would be to deep for the desk or when I placed it it correctly inside when open it wasn't 90 degrees.
The only thing I wish was that I had made it slightly shorter, because when it is open it is a little hard for her to reach the top shelf, but its not to bad and that is the height my scrap bead board was and I was to lazy to cut it =)
I had a magnetic clasp left over from another project and that has worked well to keep it closed nice and tight, I also used some foam board I had lying around for the back so that her things were not tapped/pinned on my wall. I choose the bead board on the front because A: it is what I had lying around and B: it is in my dining room so I wanted it looking a little nicer.
I had everything on hand excpet for the support brackets which cost me 2 something each at Lowes. YAY for projects under $10 bucks! Thank you so much Ana!
Thu, 08/15/2019 - 12:45
What a beautiful desk! I'm so glad you got the brackets to work, they look awesome!
Thanks for the inspiration. We raised it up a few inches and love it!
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Wed, 03/24/2021 - 10:07
Love the finish and build!
Fantastic job, thank you for sharing!