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Farmhouse Table
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I used the idea of the Farmhouse Table and Coffee Table to build this table and benches. I used simple whitewood for the table because it's cheap. This table doesn't take long to build, only a few hours. But this time I used oil-based stain and had to swap out a few boards because they were warped so it took longer than expected.
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Thu, 03/14/2013 - 13:32
love it great patio table.
love it great patio table. what are the dimensions, looks great for 4 people
Bed steps
I could have sworn this project was inspired by a stool I saw on here but I just spent way too long trying to find it. I wanted these to match our bed frame, which is really tall combined with our mattress. We needed stools that could be comfortably stood on with two feet, but could also slide under the bed when not in use. This was my first "finished" DIY project besides a dog house I made from plans from Lowe's. This was the first time I planned it and created it myself. They are very sturdy and look like they came with the set. I am very happy with them. I took my time on them because I was doing a lot of learning and wanted to get it right. I distressed the wood with chisels, files and carving knives.
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Shoe Dresser
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Loved this project! We had an old headboard so my wife came up with the idea to cut off the top posts and use them as legs.
Deck chairs
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These are my second ever project. The plans were really clear to follow so thank you for sharing them. The spacing between the seat and back slabs is a bit less than what it says in the plan because I live in the UK and the dimensions I could find were a bit different. Overall assembly didn't take too long, maybe 10-15 hours for both. Finishing seemed to take ages between filling the screw holes, sanding etc. Really happy with the end result!
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Rustic Buffet Table
Love how this rustic buffet / console table turned out! It was made as a companion piece for a Farmhouse - style table. Modified to be shorter (64"), and made without the decorative hardware or the "X" detailing from the original plan.
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Modified Fancy Hall Tree
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Modified the dimensions to 13 inches deep, 40 inches wide and a lower clearance of 4 inches to accommodate a vent diverter for an exsisting heat vent.
I used Maple Plywood (3/4 inch) for the bench, and 1/2 inch for the back (to allow maximum seating depth on the bench). The paint was leftover Valspar reserve paint from a recent bathroom project... and the paint dipped baskets were found at a local store called "the christmas tree shops" for under 25 dollars for both!
The project came in at just under $150 - well below our budget if we had purchased something in store. It was mounted to the wall for safety, as we have a dare devil toddler!
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A-Frame Chicken Coop - Easy to Clean
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Thanks for the free plans. I did have to make modifications for the doors. i hid the hinges to give it a clean look. i used cedar for the trim and Plywood Siding Panel T1-11 4 IN OC (Common: 19/32 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft.; Actual: 0.563 in. x 48 in. x 96 in.) for the doors. i used a metal flashing for the roof so it will vent.
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Desk
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Desk made with Farmhouse Desk modified with 2x6 top
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Christmas Farmhouse Doll Bed 2
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Made this for our daughter's American Girl doll for Christmas. The mattress is a basic box pillow, made out of the cheapest bleached muslin from Joann, and stuffed with polyfill. I had to make a couple before I got it right. It needed to be a little longer and wider than the dimensions of the bed to fill the space all the way. It's been a while since I made them, but I'm pretty sure I cut the box corners at 2" and added an inch to the width and length of the actual bed measurements, plus a 1/2" seam allowance on each side. It makes for a feather bed look. The coverlet is 2 pieces of broadcloth sewn right sides together (leaving an opening to turn) and then turned right side out. Then I sewed trim in rows down the front. The blanket at the foot of the bed is furry minky fabric from Joann. It was really fun to build this bed and design the bedding. Thanks for the plans! My daughter loved this!
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Buffet Table
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I changed the dimensions to fit the entire width of my framed pea gravel patio and stenciled a design on the table top.
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My diy dust collector
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This was a super easy, super simple project that took me about an hour and a half and was essentially free! Had I not had the blower fan given to me, I'd have used the leaf blower we have that has barely ever been used.
Beginner farmhouse coffee table
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This is my 2nd project (first was the open shelves), but my first "bigger" project. Lovethe plans, the X crosses were tricky with just a circular saw. I am investing in a miter and looking to get into some tougher projects as I just purchased a home.
We just did a little stain to keep that natural wood look.
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First bed for granddoughter
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I made this for my granddoughter.
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Toy Box with Cubbys
This was my first real woodworking project. This design was perfect for my one year old niece. Used Rustoleum Chalked Linen White and Clear Matte Topcoat. Made sure to use Zissers Bullseye on all the knots in the wood so they wouldn't bleed through, although I should have primed the entire piece. Pretty simple to make, with the angled cuts being the hardest. Found the label holders at Hobby Lobby in the scrapbook section.
Potting Bench turned wood storage & deck table
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Thanks for the design, we modified the bottom cross brace to be 2x4's in order to carry the weight from the wood, and then on the third table removed the bottom of the legs and put casters on the bottom and gave it a shortened (height) top with a 2x4 cross beam capped by a 2x2 (we also didn't overhang the top boards except on the front edge on this table). We are using these for patio serving tables and quick access to some firewood for our fire pit and a chimenea on the other side of the yard.
We will sand and stain eventually as well. They were made out of pressure-treated lumber.
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Sienna's loft bed!
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I started with the Camp style loft bed, and modified it. Since we had a full sized bed, we knew that we needed it to be wider. Also, we knew we wanted a slide, since baby girl LOVES slides. We found one on CraigsList that was too long, but we cut it down and found a way to attach it. We also aren't very good carpenters (yet), so we had some issues with our stairs being wider then our platform, and had to add an extra piece. Overall, this project took us 3 weekends and a few nights after work. Also, we were using the plans which suggested it would only cost around $50, wasn't quite the case with us...I am pretty sure we spent over $200, but we didn't really have paint, sandpaper, the slide, etc. So that is pretty all-encompassing. Very happy with our results, and We cannot wait for the baby girl to see the outcome!
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Extra long buffet
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Slight variation on the extra long buffet. Instead of drawers I substituted for 2 additional cabinet doors. It stands 40" tall, 96" long, and 20" deep.
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Book shelves
I have had these for a while but never finished with the painting, the most dreadful part...but found some chalk paint that I love, and will always use chalk paint to finish all my projects now.
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Wed, 03/27/2013 - 23:38
Cute and functional
Love these. Also love that you mixed up your own chalk paint. :) Shelving in my daughter's room is definitely a toss up between photo ledges and these now.
Thu, 03/28/2013 - 15:54
Thank you, can't wait to
Thank you, can't wait to start on their new bed. ;0)
4x4 Truss Beam Table and bench
Love this plan and the table and bench turned out exactly as I hoped. I did it by myself except for a little heavy lifting from my sweetheart. I researched the finish online and I am so happy with the results.
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Tue, 02/10/2015 - 08:19
Looks great!
We have been shopping for tables and cannot find anything we like for a good price. I keep going back to building one myself. Your table top looks great .. nice and flat. Did you follow the plans to a T, did you use a kreg jig?
Tue, 02/10/2015 - 22:13
I did change the dimensions
I did change the dimensions of the top a little. I wanted a wider surface. I did use a kreg jig, it made it a breeze to build. I spent a lot of time on the finish, sanding, using steel wool, and several coats of polyurethane. Thank you for the compliment !