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Soda Crate Caddy

I had some scraps lying around, and it was just the right amount to do this soda crate caddy. The only change was using scrap 1x12 on the bottom instead of two 1x6's. I finished the whole thing in under 2 hours, including stain and the chalkboard front. I gave it to a friend as a thank you present for baby sitting my baby girl.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
free - used scraps
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum's Ultimate Stain in Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Grandy Sliding Door Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 18:57

We were needing a new tv console for our boy's playroom and this was a lot of fun to work on. This was the first piece of furniture I have built and I was able to follow the plans pretty easily.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Serious Gray from Sherwin Williams
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Benchboss19

Wed, 04/06/2016 - 07:05

Ana,

I was wondering how you were able to fabricate the door hardware? Your plans don't seem to include them in the overall plan area. Can you provide this information please?

Thank you.

emarg

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 09:46

What hardware did you use here? I have been having trouble finding hardware small enough to fit in the 3.5" space above the doors, and I do not have the tools to create my own hardware.
Thanks!

Sawhorse Coffee & Side Tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 11:59

I made this as a gift for my friends son. They are expecting a new baby so I made sure every inch was sanded, and sanded and sanded. This was a fun different build. The slightly angled table legs need extra attention in order to guarantee level.

Estimated Cost
Around $100 for all 3 pieces
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Watco Medium Walnut however it did not cover as well as I would have liked on this particular wood. sand really well before staining. I used 240 grit sandpaper and vacuum wood between applications. I ended up mixing the stain with small amount of Mix Wax Medium Stain to get better coverage.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

A wee Bunk Bed for a Birthday

Submitted by doorcrazy on Sun, 03/25/2012 - 06:57

We have a lot of birthdays (5-6 year old range) this week so we decided to try some of these plans out. So much fun and they get easier each time :)

Estimated Cost
20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Just some extra pink paint I had lying around
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mobile Workbench

This is from Ana White's "Get the Job Done Workbench" post,

http://ana-white.com/2011/11/workbench-get-job-done

First project using my new Ridgid Sliding Compound miter saw/table and new Kreg HD Jig for pocket holes.

Thanks to my girlfriend for noticing that the depth worked out perfectly for resting three Rubbermaid Roughneck Totes underneath for holding clamps, tools, etc. Also added a paper towel holder under neath, a power strip and of course a bottle opener to the front. :)

Primer and some cheap $2.50 "Oops" paint from Lowe's finished the project.

Now I can move on to other projects and use this sweet new workbench!

Loved these plans. Super easy to follow and modify as needed.

And "Marty" in the photo also approves of the final product.

Thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer + Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

RRPPBBSS@22

Fri, 08/12/2022 - 13:47

Adding to my prior comment, I thought the plans were different because it does not mention casters that I can see. I now see the bench is in the plans but no mentioned of casters other than comments. I will double check. Thank you.

Kitchen Island from reclaimed wood!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 12:18

I found these plans and modified the dimensions to work in my space. The top is solid birch, and the legs are cedar 4x4s I found in a shed on my property. The side skirts rear skirt, shelf supports, and drawer fronts are solid walnut I have had laying around for years. The face frame was a door jam in my house made from solid mahogany. It came out nice, especially since it's my first time building anything like this! Thanks for the plans! 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Mineral oil and beeswax
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Easy Industrial Cart

Submitted by LampAtFeet on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 19:06

This was a super easy build, that provides a lot of storage!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut stain with a coat of wipe on satin polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

4 Person Sewing Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 08/17/2023 - 13:19

Four station sewing table. Each station separated by a 15” 3 drawer cabinet. Blind corner includes a pull out shelf/book case which doubles as support for the back corner. Long end supported by a bookshelf which is turned 180 from the original design due to other furniture placement that can easily be changed later. Short end supported by temporary legs. 5th station and additional 5ft. of cabinets on the way. Roughly 10ft x 8ft x 26in. x 31in. high. Wife saw similar on Pinterest which was tagged Ana White but only found brag post so used imagination and basic cabinet design plans modified to meet my size requirements.

Pops’ Workshop

Dress Up Closet

We turned the back into a puppet show theater for the kids. We added a shelf up top for storage, inclosed the back and added curtains w/ rod. For the puppets we kept it cheap...found some wooden cutouts and large popsicle sticks. The letters on the front were small ones bought from the craft store and used some paint I had around the house.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Roof terrace sofa London

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 08:07

Cedar frame with iroko seat slats. 3"and 2"screws only

Estimated Cost
£450
300 for wood and 150 for ikea cushions
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Island Organizer Cart

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 09:42

Hello, Ana.

This is my first share and I plan to share more eventually. First, please know how much I appreciate your willingness to share with and motivate your followers. Thank you.

As for the cart I am sharing, I do not have any plans other than the ones that were in my head so the cart would fit under the stainless steel top. My wife wanted more surface and storage space next to the electric stove in our camp here in Maine. We purchased a used stainless steel table from a restaurant supplier, removed the legs, and prepared the underside of it so it would attach to the cart. In case it is not clear from the two photos, one end is for her cookbooks, the opposite end has a place for the garbage can and a drawer for various kitchen necessities. One long side has drawers where she puts pots and pans. The other side has a place for her to hang her heavy iron fry pans.

I learned a lot from making this and I'm happy to share it with you.

Frank

Workbench

Submitted by joja on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 15:30

Another project inspired by Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Emersen console

Submitted by news1811 on Sat, 01/18/2014 - 12:19

I altered the plans to fit the space where it would be going. I extended the length and added another side of shelves. I also reduced the size of the doors a little and made the base a little shorter to reduce overall height. This project required and extra sheet of plywood to complete. I used the Purebond birch from Home Depot and whitewood for the face frame and doors. I liked the finish in the original plan so I tried to make it look similar. I used different shades of brown and also scorched some boards of the door and some areas of the face frame with a torch. For the light areas on the door and frame I just taped off and sanded down. I worked on it when I had some spare time but this project could be completed in a weekend including the finish.

Estimated Cost
$200
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Rustoleum American Walnut as a base and used Miniwax Dark Walnut for the darker boards. I also used a hand torch to scorch some boards and other areas. I finished with a few coats of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Mimi's Entryway Storage Bench

Submitted by Lefty0971 on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 07:54

Love how this project turned out.  Looks amazing in our entryway.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Classic Black -Satin

Minwax Red Chestnut
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Outdoor Daybed with Canopy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 08/26/2023 - 12:27

I built this slightly modified Daybed using 4x4’s for the legs instead of 2x4’s. I really like the solid look the 4x4’s provide. Can’t wait for the weather to get cool enough in the south to sit outside.

Braden Turner

Built from Plan(s)

Media bench

Submitted by joja on Thu, 04/05/2012 - 06:58

Inspired by Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Work bench with 3/4 blonde plywood (2sheets) top

Submitted by tommybo76 on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 16:20

I based my work bench on the "sturdy workbench" plan. I made my top using two sheets of blonde 3/4 inch plywood. I glued/screwed and clamped two 3' x 6' sheets together (had the store cut 4x8 sheet to my dimensions). I didn't stain it but did coat with 3 coats of poly. The legs and supports are 2x4s (i think i used 7 though some was left over scrap) and the shelves were built from scrap MDF I had left over from a previous project. I designed my top to hang over at least two inches (longer in some areas depending on where the supports line up) to make clamping easier and it sits 37" from the floor. I wanted to ensure i had adequate space for my shopvac and air compressor so I lowered the base from the original design to avoid making the workbench too tall. This work bench is a very good size for my needs and extremely sturdy!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Polyurethane satin
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Sliding X Door Console

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 13:49

I created this based off the Grandy Style Console. However I used an actual cabinet style with adjustable shelves. Loved making it!

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Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$225
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams SnowBound Pre-Cat Lacquer for the base and Minwax Ebony for the top.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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