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Workbench Console

Building this was pretty fun. I've never done the type of carpentry where you would notch out a piece of wood before. I've seen it done, but never done it myself. I altered the size of this build and omitted the center divider piece as I just felt that with a 5' length, it was un-necessary and obstructed the view. Plus I wanted to use baskets underneath to have hidden storage. I also added a shelf for the TV components.

Built from Plan(s)

Jilly and Mia Workbench Console

Estimated Cost

I used a lot of scrap material especially for the shelving as with it, it was more expensive than I wanted to spend. So, I'm estimating that it was about $60 for what I spent.

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

I used a Minwax mixture of stains. I used the weathered grey with chestnut. Then I covered it with a mixture of Lucketts green, Milk Paint. Used a little boxwood to have the appearance of many coats of paint and then another coat of Luckett's green. Finished off with a coat of hemp oil.

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Comments

Ana White

Sun, 09/28/2014 - 12:04

Beautiful Project

Tracy! This is beautiful!!!! Thanks so much for posting and also on the tip about the plan issue. Much appreciated! Ana

tracysmith

Mon, 09/29/2014 - 12:52

Thank you Ana! I always geek

Thank you Ana! I always geek out a little when you respond to my work. :-)

And thank you for posting the plans! I knew this was going to be perfect for my living room cause it just fits who I am. Funny thing is now my mom wants this as a vanity in her master bath! Thanks again for all you do!

Becca Trunk slightly modified

I made this Becca Trunk for my daughter for Christmas. I wanted it bigger so I made it 48" wide. I also lined it with cedar. It turned out pretty darn good!!

Built from Plan(s)

Becca Wood Trunk

Finish Used

I believe it was a Golden Oak stain with a few coats of polyurethane over it.

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Junior loft camp bed

This was my first big build, previously I had only made the $10 ledges. It mostly went as expected! The hardest part, as many have said, is keeping the pieces still while drilling the pocket screws into place. The bed itself did not take much time to build, my time estimate is so high due to the finishing, and really it could’ve used a great deal more sanding and sealing. I was OK with a somewhat rough/rustic finish because it is for my daughter’s “forest” themed room.

I considered using bed hanging hardware, but all I could find used hooks or something similar, which does not seem wise for a bunk or loft bed, since someone could be underneath and accidentally lift it out of place! In the end I just use pocket hole screws to attach everything like the plans dictate.

Built from Plan(s)

Camp Loft Bed with Stair, Junior Height

Estimated Cost

about $120 for lumber and screws, maybe $30 more for stain and poly

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Minwax Early American

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

Ana White Admin

Sat, 09/26/2020 - 09:40

So cute!

I bet your daughter loves it! Thanks for sharing:)

lyds6382

Sun, 12/13/2020 - 16:15

Thank you so much! She does!

Custom Console Table

Based on your 2x4 console table. I cut 2x4s in half to make the legs and frame. And instead of putting the two slats on an angle I placed them all vertical and moved them to the back. - Larry Donnelly

Built from Plan(s)

Box Frame Console Table

Western Train Table

I started with Ana's "Mom's Train Table" design and added a bit of western design to it. I also added two drawers instead of the empty space to store the train set and other toys to be played with on it when the coffee table top is on. The train table top is also loose in the space, so it can be swapped out or flipped over for another design, farm, train, city, racetrack, etc.

Blog Link

Night Fire Ranch's Carpentry Blog

Built from Plan(s)

Mom's Train Table

Estimated Cost

$150

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

Danish Oil & Polyurethane

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Corner Shoe bench

Custom shoe bench I built for a friend. See post on blog for more detail:

http://www.tools4moms.com/2012/06/build-corner-shoe-bench.html

Blog Link

Tools 4 Moms

Estimated Cost

$200

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

Black paint + poly urethane

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Rustic Vanity

Ana, we saw your plans for the barn door cabinet that was pinned in pinterest and absolutely loved it and felt we had to build it but we had to completely modify the plans to have it custom fit our bathroom. It was a trial and error experience never having built anything before. Thank you for giving us the idea.

Estimated Cost

$275

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Lacquer and Early American stain

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

anita1977

Thu, 01/19/2017 - 07:21

Beautiful Vanity!

Great job and it looks amazing!

Ana White

Sat, 05/18/2019 - 19:54

This is amazing! I can't…

This is amazing! I can't believe I did not see it sooner. I'm so inspired! Ana

david.freudent…

Fri, 01/01/2021 - 10:54

Gorgeous Rustic Vanity

Where can I find these plans. It would be perfect for my master bath. Spectacular.

First Woodworking Project!

My sweet son completed his first woodworking project over the weekend! He chose the board game lazy susan as his first project and it turned out beautifully! He used a circular saw for this but thanks to one of Miss Ana’s videos we are looking at purchasing a compound sliding miter saw in the near future. He genuinely enjoyed this project and has received great feedback from loved ones! Thank you very much Miss Ana for sharing these plans! Don’t underestimate the impact you are having on families as far away as Ohio :) We appreciate you and your time and effort!

Comments

stephymarie83

Tue, 09/29/2020 - 17:28

First Woodworking Project!

Thank you :)

Ana White Admin

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 21:14

Great job!

That smile says it all, thank you for sharing! I can see many hours of games being played on that as well as many more hours, building great projects!

DIY Cedar Shed

Small shed. Built as a place to store yard furniture during the late fall/winter and then in the spring when it’s moved back out this shed will hold my pressure washer, blower, and other garden tools for the spring/summer seasons. Plans were straight ahead and easy to follow. I had to research how to cedar shingle a roof and thanks to a This Old House YouTube I was successful. I finished this in a natural color exterior wood stain to hold the color of the cedar and for more protection.

Built from Plan(s)

Seasonal And Holiday

Cubby Shelf

I used the Kreg Jig to permanently mount each shelf (two pocket holes per shelf).

Estimated Cost

$85

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Valspar Satin Black

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

rustic dresser

my daughter needed a new bedroom set... i refused to spend thousands of dollars on a new dresser and a bed. with a little hard work and help from Ana's plans... i was able to put these together and they turned out AWESOME!

Estimated Cost

$600

Estimated Time Investment

Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)

Finish Used

dark walnut stain and white latex paint

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Custom Toybox

Needed a dress up box for my granddaughter so modified the toy box plan. Added a place for shoes which made it not so deep. Added mirror and sliding tray for her jewelry as well as padded the inside. She loves it and uses it all the time! Love your plans - so easy to follow and modify if needed! You're the best! - Sandy

Built from Plan(s)

Farmhouse Toy Box

Puppet theater

I was able to use the lemonade stand plans for GRACE'S TOWN to make a puppet theater for my kids.

Estimated Cost

$50

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Minwax golden oak stain

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

great project

Great site and projects! I had to add glass doors after I thought I was finshed. Then it was strongly suggested to add doors to keep gglassware safe from our four cats.

Built from Plan(s)

Corner Cupboard

Estimated Cost

Actually I reclaimed the shelving boards from shelves in a spare room that we were getting rid of. Probably about $100 as the 1/4 " glass ran about $50.

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Some behr paint+primer.

Recommended Skill Level

Intermediate

Comments

booksnotbombs

Fri, 10/10/2014 - 07:11

I think adding doors to the

I think adding doors to the top was a GREAT idea, as an owner of two cats myself. ;) It also adds a great look to the project. I think I prefer it to the ones without the doors. :) You did a wonderful job. It's beautiful.

Hudsonic

Sat, 10/11/2014 - 04:39

Thank you

While the glass doors were an after thought, they do add something nice to the end result which I really like. Thank you for your comments.

Large Dominoes from Pallets

This is a simple and fun project to make. The black set are 3" x 1.5". The xlarge pieces are 8" x 4".

More Info / Build Instructions:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Large-Dominoes-From-Pallets/

Blog Link

Instructables Link

Estimated Cost

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

Paint / Stain

Recommended Skill Level

Starter Project

Modified Rustic X Tables

Used the Rustic X templates. Just modified a little. Thanks Ana White

Built from Plan(s)

Rustic X Coffee Table

Rustic X End Table

Comments

Ana White Admin

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 10:47

Perfectly beachy!

Looks great in your space!

Outdoor Reading Spot

"Part of our back-to-school prep includes deep cleaning the closets, scrubbing the house from top to bottom, and finding more nooks and crannies to set up enchanted school spaces. This cozy corner is on our balcony and had become our afternoon read aloud spot...and I’m not going to lie, I LOVE it!

My husband built me this Ana White daybed for my birthday and much of the rest was thrifted. But don’t judge me for how much I spent on those throw pillows. I’ve got a few more colors on the way and a whole nursery of plants growing in my bedroom until fall when it’s a bit cooler and then this space will be complete." - Rootedchildhood

Blog Link

rootedchildhood on Instagram

Built from Plan(s)

Seasonal And Holiday

Annabelle's Doll Crib

My husband did the cutting and we worked together. Everything was great. We used screws to attach the sides instead of finishing nails because we didn't have the right length.

Built from Plan(s)

Fancy Baby Doll Crib

Estimated Cost

$20

Estimated Time Investment

An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)

Finish Used

unfinished

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Vintage step stool

This project was wonderfully easy to build and it is a sturdy step stool I feel will last for a long time. I was able to build it very quickly, with minimal assistance. Painting and finishing adds to the time but it's beautiful.

Built from Plan(s)

Vintage Step Stool

Estimated Cost

$25 including paint, and primer, and there are scraps left over

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

This is in my kitchen for my 2.5 year old to "help" me

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Sliding Door Console

My take on the Grandy Sliding Door Console. I adjusted the size to fit under our 70inch TV and used old wooden windows as my door. I also added wooden furniture feet. Approximate dimensions are 66LX38HX23D.