Shared Miter Saw Station
A friend and I built the mobile miter saw stand from your plans. We live in a retirement community and use the saw in our woodworking shop.
Built from Plan(s)
Community Brag Posts
Mid Century Modern Entertainment Console
Built by Holli Peterson
Built from Plan(s)
Roll Away Workbench with Miter Saw Stand
After collecting my tools, I needed a place to store them that would protect them. I had already had two jigsaws break because I was storing them in a rubbermaid tote. When I saw this plan I knew it was going to be perfect for my shop. My husband was supper happy because I would finally have a central spot for my workshop. My boys were happy to help when they could.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Hailey Platform bed
We needed a guest bed in a hurry and this fit the bill.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100 total
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax provincial 211 and satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
Thu, 12/20/2012 - 06:32
Platform bed
Thank you so much for posting this platform bed. I am building my first home. I am doing the finish work myself. Needing a box springs for a mattress I decided to build my own out of the scrap 2x4's and 1x4's. This bed style will fit perfectly in my new home!
Workbench
Wasn’t too awful bad. The cuts were basic and easy to duplicate. I would recommend having some clamps to hold the supports in place while you try to screw them together. Otherwise, this table is pretty heavy duty and a lot bigger than I thought it would be. I sprung for a more durable and harder wood top, oak so the cost was about $25 more.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Miter Saw Cart
Love this plan, it was easy to do. I did modify it a little as did another member with longer support arms. I just purchased an extra 2x2 and cut it to fit! Thanks for the great plans!!! Hope to see more shop furniture on here soon!
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$45
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Comments
In reply to This is just great!!!! by Ana White
Thu, 06/14/2012 - 01:00
Thanks Ana!
Always love to get feedback and when the Queen Bee of Building comments with a compliment, I'm just thrilled!! Thanks a bunch for posting the plans!!!!
Farmhouse table
My 19 year old son made this for me in an afternoon. I did the finishing and used an oil based outdoor stain. I would try a different finish next time. One coat did not seem enough, and two coast were tacky. I love the finished table though. We will use it outside on our patio. I am considering having my son build another using better wood for the kitchen.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Superdeck- Exotic Hardwood Stain, Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Adirondack Chair with Bottle Opener
Went with the horizontal slats and added a bottle opener on the left leg.
Built from Plan(s)
Double Drawer Cabinet
I had a friend who does cabinets, complete two drawers for me from your example. And he did two for my sister's place (one being a double decker slider because her drawers are deeper). Thank you for the inspiration!!
Michelle R.
Built from Plan(s)
Large Tic Tac Toe Board
Took some liberties with this one and combined with another plan. My first stencil project.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Comments
Wed, 05/27/2020 - 08:28
Great Job!
I love this. Functional but also decorative. Would you mind sharing the plan for your version?
Barn door cabinet and mini fridge.
I built this from the plans on this site My wife wanted a coffee bar and I saw this plan and she fell in love with it. I love the Barn door hack and how everything came out.
Estimated Cost
92.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used a stain poly mix that I got from Wal-Mart inexpensive but looks just as good as the ones I had been buying at the local hardware store (Home depot, Lowes)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Leaning Ladder Dropzone
PErfect for smaller spaces or homes without mudrooms. Love the minimalist style!
Built from Plan(s)
Fire Station with Fire Truck Bunk Bed
From the Fire Station Loft bed, this was modified to accomodate a full bed underneath; essentially making it a bunk bed. The bed underneath is an Ikea Fjellse. The footboard was made to look like a fire engine backing into the fire station.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$450
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Outdoor Bench with Tilted Back Rest
I built this outdoor sofa out of Blackwood. I tweaked Ana's plan to include a backrest and a support in the front, as my planks are only 23mm thick.
Gordon Smith
Built from Plan(s)
Cedar Shed
Built this as a garden shed so I had to modify the front into a small 26 inch door.
My shed size was 5 x 4 as I had limted space.
My roof is angled at 10 degrees.
I used my new Kreg jig for the door that was fun!
Frame is from 2 x 3's.
The total cost for me was under $70 as I salvaged the cedar, 1 x 4's, roof felt, and shingles.
Paint for the trim was a $5.00 oops.
I am more than pleased with the outcome.
I built the potting table first before this.
So this was my second item to build and I really enjoyed it.
Can't remember much more about how I built it as I started it a while back.
This site is really amazing.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Stain and black onyx paint.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Adirondack Chairs
These chairs are fairly easy to make. The side boards were the hardest part.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
I used Spray Primer and Spray Paint.
Sand very well. Any base primer will work and use any color of paint that you choose.
Sand very well. Any base primer will work and use any color of paint that you choose.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
Cornhole Boards
Cornhole boards for friends and family :) Used 1x4s for framing and legs, 1/2" ply for top.
"R" set: Birch plywood tops w/ (2) coats of Miniwax Weathered Oak oil stain. Red stripe is Behr 'Cherry Cola.' (3) coats of Polycrylic finish.
"AW" set: Regular plywood tops w/ (1) coat of Miniwax Special Walnut oil stain & Glidden 'Clemson Orange' stripe. (3) coats of Polycrylic finish.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100/set (2 boards)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
(see description)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Comments
Sat, 09/24/2016 - 10:16
Gorgeous! These would make
Gorgeous! These would make such a fabulous wedding or house warming gift!
Corner shelves
I built these beautiful corner shelves for a friend. It is a great beginner project. I used a 1x8 board but you could also use a 1x10 board. You could also build 5 shelves instead of 3. I used pocket hole joinery.
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Oil I find at my local mill.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
Cedar sectional
My sister needed new outdoor furniture for her deck and liked the look of the sectional. I used cedar with a clear varnish to creat this piece for her that was perfectly sized for her deck. The challenge to this one was getting it to her house about 3 hours from mine. Fully assembled it would have been tight getting it in my truck. I ended up cutting all of the boards and drilling all of the pocket holes in my shop and then assembling at her house. I have added backs to some of the pieces I have made fro others that want the extr support. I add a 1x4 laying flat across the back of the seat. The slats going up and down then have a slight angle to them which adds comfort and support. I attached the pieces to the 1x4 and the upper back rest piece in the plans.
Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$340 including lumber and hardware
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate
Custom Potting Bench
Potting bench with a few modifications to fit our space.
Bill N
Built from Plan(s)
DIY Outdoor Sectional
I used the armless chair plan, and altered the one armed plans to make two chaises. Then I increased the size slightly to accommodate the 25x25 pillows I bought. This took about 12 hours with one person working. I am super proud of it! Finished today, and will eventually stain after the wood has dried out a little. Thank you, Ana, for making straightforward plans that gave me the confidence to do my first woodworking project!
Andrea in Michigan