Community Brag Posts
Hexagon Picnic Table
Thanks for the plans. My little brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters and I made this table and had lots of fun doing so. We made a few modifications which might be useful to others:
1. We modified the center joints (at the lower and table level) so that one 2x4 could continue across the entire diameter of the table for greater strength (see pictures for details).
2. As recommended we extended the seats out 4". This made it very comfortable to get in and out.
3. We started the center with 2 pieces of 2x6 rather than 6 with the thought being that this would help strengthen the center of the table. (see pictures for details).
4. We added a stiffener at the center 6-way joint on the lower level to help really strengthen that center joint. This was made out of 2 pieces of 2x6 as shown in the pictures.
Thanks,
John
Simple Bunk Bed
Built mostly from the Simple Bunk Bed plans on this site with a couple of modifications. Namely: made a vertical ladder, used Rockler Bed rail fasteners, increased bed height to fit 3rd twin mattress underneath for when my moms visits, and made a removable bottom safety rail that slides on when my daughter goes to sleep. Overall it was a fun project to do and they kids are really enjoying it.
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Matching Wood Coffee and End Table
This is the coffee table again with the matching end table.
Jim Carr
Wooden Rustic Cooler
I saw this project posted online and thought it would be a nice improvement to our patio since we just added fire pit benches this would be a great addition instead of dragging the old plastic cooler out every time we entertained.
Once I got all the cuts done it was like putting together a big puzzle. For the most part I did this one my own on the floor of the garage. If you have the space I would suggest doing all the screwing together atop a table and off the floor.
I was very happy with the outcome and I look forward to finding more projects here to add to our backyard.
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Barn Door Console Table
I used Ana's plans for this entertainment center. I wanted tour pride my husband so I built it while my he was out of town. When he got back into town and settled in to watch television I heard him say "oh wow.....where did you buy this, it's gorgeous"! He thought I had bought it.
thanks Ana for providing easy to follow plans!
Step stool
One of my coworkers asked me to build a new stool for her girls. I used the simple stool plans and she loves it.
Our New Sandbox
I followed lady goat's instructions but made the seat back taller and the sandbox wider (4'x5'). I have more details here:
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Wed, 07/18/2012 - 22:06
Looks amazing
Maisie looks like she loves it, too! Love the umbrella addition :-)
In reply to Looks amazing by Lady Goats
Thu, 07/19/2012 - 05:02
Thanks Lady Goat!
The kids do really like it but it has been so hot it hasn't gotten much use yet. I am hoping once the weather cools off they will be out there more. The one other addition that I haven't gotten around to is adding a pvc pipe on the inside so that the beach umbrella will stay in place better.
PVR cabinet
I built this PVR/DVD cabinet by combining my stained glass hobby with my woodworking.
The stained glass door works well as the remotes operate through the glass, I left the rear of the cabinet open for wiring but also to allow any heat to escape.
I used some brushed finish cedar that a neighbor gave to me but used dressed ply on the interior, any wood of choice would work.
Hall Entry Bench
My first piece of furniture using the plans as guidance. Needed something to organize the shoes that accumulated at the front door.
Hockey Corn Hole Board
Did one with Bruins as well. Wife made the bags. Did another set with LA Rams for my brother.
Perfect Lounge Chairs
This was a very straightforward and easy build. As soon as they were compled, I wanted a dining table and chairs to coordinate. These chairs were intended to be used without cushins (is there anything better than laying out on a warm lounge chair when stepping out of the pool?) so I recessed the hinge completely below the deck. They were cut adn assembled in two evenings after the little one went to sleep. As you can see, my daughter and her friend approve.
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Kitchen island; Ana-white design
I am so happy to be able to submit a brag post. Besides shelves and flower beds this is The first piece of furniture I make besides some mistakes and frustrations in the learning process it went relatively smooth! I am super happy to have made my first piece of furniture on my own :). Thanks for the great plans and for everyone who made helpful suggestions in the comment section. I also recommend using another 2x2 piece above the drawer railing to
hold it in place so it doesn't tip out. Thanks again!
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Fri, 09/09/2016 - 18:23
Wonderful!
This is just beautiful, great job and thank you so much for "bragging"!
Chaise success!
This is my first project, I’m soooo happy with how it turned out!
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Wed, 05/27/2020 - 11:16
Looks awesome!!! Thank you…
Looks awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing photos!
Doll Adirondack Chair
Fun project!
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Kendra Storage Console (aka Bookshelf Toybox)
We built this bookshelf/toybox for our cousin's daughter - as a 1st birthday present. Overall, the project only took a weekend (including staining and waxing), and the cuts and assembly are pretty straight forward.
We wanted it to be larger than the one in the plans, so it took some time to figure out the dimensions before we started cutting. There was a bit of, "What do you think of this height?" and, "Is this too wide?"
My husband and I have built quite a few projects together so this one was fairly low on the difficulty scale. As long as you are comfortable with a mitre saw, you can do it. The kreg jig made it easier to drill pocket holes, but even with only different-sized drill bits and a steady hand you can make them.
This is one of my favourite builds - maybe because it was a gift for the sweetest little girl. Plus others have shown interest in it, so I might just have to start a side business!
More details on what we did can be found at:
http://turtlesandtails.blogspot.ca/2014/05/child-sized-bookshelf-toybox…
Minwax Red Mahogany Stain,
Minwax Furniture Wax,
Steel wool after waxing and buffing gives an even smoother finish
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Wed, 09/10/2014 - 08:13
demensions
I was thinking the same thing when I saw the original design. I like it but the dementions are quite a bit smaller than I want to make for the toy box gift that I want. I am doing the same thing. It will be a 1st birthday present for a little girl I am thinking of making it 36 wide and at least 36 high and 24 deep. What would the dementions be and how much would that change the side angle cuts?
Leaning bathroom Shelf
I had fun building this Leaning Bathroom shelf you posted from RyobiNation! I had been looking for the right bathroom storage for awhile. I have a small bathroom and not much really did it for me until I found the link to the plans on your Facebook feed. The moment I saw it I knew I had to build it for my bathroom so thank you so much for posting it!
Kids Tree Fort
Built a fort for the boys with two climbing walls, a spot for their toys, and added some hammock swings
Rustic Potting Bench
Farmhouse Night Stand
My Wife asked me to look into a night stand for her. I am so so so thankful that I was able to come across Ana's site. I showed the site to her and she asked me to build this night stand as opposed to going out and buying her some expensive poorly built nightstand. Thank you Ana for this wonderful site and the inspiration that some of us need to "get started."
One thing that I didn't think about when I started this project:
The cut list is a suggestion of what you will need to cut. I only ran into one major issue and that was with the inset bottom of my pull out drawer. I cut my drawer sides to the dimensions on the cut list (not paying attention to the note from Ana) and had to adjust my cuts for the drawer. I ended up ripping down the remainder of the 1x12 and paired it with the 1x6 that I had left over. Using the Kreg Jig I now had a perfect fit for my drawer.
I would have liked to have had a darker stain (more of an espresso) and that is my fault for not buying different stains and testing them on my wood choices. As far as my wood choices I used 1x6 and 1x12 "white board" 1x2 and 2x2 precut pine and bought a scrap piece of 1/4in plywood for the backer.
The Kreg Jig made this project very easy to complete as well as my counter sink drill bit. Although not impossible to complete without these two tools it is remarkable easier to complete.
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Ana White Admin
Wed, 04/30/2014 - 17:40
Darling!
Love the railings and all the little details! This is super cute, thanks for sharing!
NimbleShopper
Thu, 05/01/2014 - 11:11
Excellent Craftsmanship
Your father is an artist. Excellent craftsmanship. Your daughter is a lucky little girl. :)