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Farmhouse Bed - King Size

Submitted by steezyken on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 10:30

Relatively simple project. Just follow the the directions step-by-step and there will be no issues finishing in a day. Have to start early if planning to stain and complete in the same day.

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Applied Dark Walnut Miniwax stain for 10-15 minutes followed by an Oil Based Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

First Try, Picnic Table

I had to take 2 redwood trees down last year so I learned to mill my own lumber. This picnic table is my first attempt at furniture. The dimensions of the wood is beyond "full" so a cutlist would be meaningless. For reference the table top boards are 2.25"x9.25"x7'.

The inspiration is from the Fancy X Farmhouse Table project on this site.

I don't know how you would price or time this because I started from logs 8^)

This site is awesome!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
TBD
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

spiceylg

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 06:03

Wow, that is beautiful and I'm thoroughly impressed that you started from logs and this is your first attempt. This site is awesome indeed! Looking forward to seeing more of your projects!

Tate Sawhorse Desk

My gorgeous desk.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust-Oleum American Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

mykahnicole

Sun, 04/27/2014 - 18:39

I recently began working from home, and was in need of a sturdy desk that would fit comfortably with our style. This is stunning. An easy weekend project for any beginner. My father in law was kind enough to make this for me.

Inspired by Gaby kitchen island

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 07/09/2016 - 16:08

I adapted this from the Gaby Kitchen Island . I loved the design but my kitchen is way too small for an island. I was in need of a table for the microwave so this was the first design  I turned to.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Early American stain and rub on polyethylene
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Star Wars twist on modern farmhouse bed

My 8 year old wanted a Star Wars room, and I was in love with the plans for the modern farmhouse bed. My husband and I made a few modulation to help trick it out with LED lights. We added two extra inches two the footboard. We added 7.5 inches to the headboard (allowed for extra 1x6 and two inches for the feet). We also added a little extra trim around. The stain was a ebony stain that we applied in various then sanded. Afterwards, we applied a weathered oak stain. Our neighbors were in awe this weekend as they walked by our house. Fabulous job Ana with the plans - thank you!!

Built from Plan(s)

My Big Ur Farm Table

Submitted by Jake on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 16:12

I built the table to use in my garage but it came out so beautiful that I now find myself wondering who to give it to. I followed the plans except I used 1x3s instead of 2x6s or 2x2s for the trim between the legs. I built the top first using pocket holes and then added the legs. I then added the side trim before adding the joists. That process had every board fitting perfectly. No attachments are visible from the outside. I attached the legs using pocket holes and three inch screws and glue , of course.

I will build two benches which should be a snap.

I had no luck finding a 10 foot 4x4 so I bought two 8 foot. Got a good deal at HD with each less than $8 each

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$61 which includes screws and glue but not stain.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I use Minwax Golden Oak for the pine components and Minwax Red Oak for the fir legs. I like the contrast.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barnwood Picture Frames

Submitted by Lady Goats on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:58

Built these as a birthday present for my friend, based on an image she'd pinned a year ago. Read more about it here.

Estimated Cost
$5-10, including stain/poly, burlap
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes Gel Stain in Brown Mahogany, followed by General Finishes Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Bedside Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 22:17

Needed new bedside tables to go with the new bed frame. Loved the outcome. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$75.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Aqua and Weathered Grey Stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Adirondack Chair & End Table-Mother’s Day Gift 2020

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 15:32

Treated 2x4 Frame that I botched out for the front brace and cut the rear supports on a curve and bevel to allow for a curved back. Cedar 1x4s ripped to 3” edges then rounded for the seat, cedar 1x4s for the back slays and Cedar 1x6 for the arms. Also added UHMW feet to avoid damaging the deck and allowing it to slide easily.

Estimated Cost
100-110
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Olympic Waterguard
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Bathroom Storage Wall Shelf

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/31/2023 - 13:35

Martina Bath Wall Storage
I proudly made this for my wife for Christmas 🎅🏻. She has been asking for something above the toilet. I enjoyed making the curved pieces on the sides. With the left over coping, I added a piece below the shelf. The most challenging part was squaring everything up. This was my first project like this so I definitely learned a lot along the way. Picking stains is an art upon itself.

Rob Shannon

Providence Benches

After making the Providence Table, I whipped up these benches to match! They were super easy to make in one day. I love the sturdiness of these (and the look too). 

Estimated Cost
$50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Teak stain and low VOC clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Hifi - Living room Console

We started from the benchmark media console plan, but then adapted it to our room and needs.
It's entirely made of plain wood (no plywood, except for the drawers bottom) which probably adds to the cost a little, but gives a very nice finish! All the boards (for table top, shelves and sides) are made from 1x4, assembled with wood glue and pocket holes.

The doors are made of glass cut to fit, and glued with silicone.

Only trouble was with the door hinges.. Since we wanted them to be concealed inside but I hate Euro-Style hinges, so we ended up finding Soss "invisible hinges" that conceal in the thickness of the door, and used a dremel as a router to install them... This proved a bit more challenging than anticipated, but all in all it worked out pretty well.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~ $350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Two tone oil based stain from: http://ana-white.com/2012/12/minwax-two-tone-oil-based-stain-pine#comments

Sand carefully the pine with fine grain (~200) before staining, otherwise the dark stain will turn the wood almost black!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Great Garage Shelving

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 10:55

My husband and I built these shelves in our garage this past weekend.  This is one of our first diy projects and we are very happy with how it turned out.  The shelves are 30" deep, around 8 feet tall and 12 feet long.  This was also our first time using the Kreg jig, which we loved!

Estimated Cost
~$150 dollars. We added extra cleats and used thicker plywood (5/8" thick) because our shelves were deeper than original plans.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Custom Step Stool

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:40

I’m going to make a step stool for the son of good friends in Florida. The design I liked had dovetail joints, which I’ve never cut before. So I made this stool for my wife as a prototype. Walnut sides with Cherry for the steps. 12.5” front to back, 14” tall, and just about a foot side to side.

Mark Johnson

Wood planter with trellis

Submitted by jwright on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:07

This is a quick and easy cheap build. I priced planters this size at the store and they were about $75 with a trellis. I built this one for under $20. Thanks Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with some leftover stain I had in the garage
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Wood Work Table (based on iCoffee Table)

Submitted by zduchene on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 13:11

We have some large open spaces at our office and are converting them into workspace areas. We needed some large tables that would accommodate four people but we did not want to spend thousands of dollars on furniture. We needed something that would be useful and inexpensive to build. I started poking around on the web and found the iCoffee Table from the “A Touch of Arkansas” blog. I loved the design and I thought with a little bit of tweaking I could make it work for us…and it did!

Estimated Cost
200
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Grandy Console/Couch Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 05:15

Thank you for the plans!

I used the following for the wheels,  they are AMAZING and dont require you to tear apart any pulleys. These wheels have bearings in them too,  which make them slide super quiet and smooth!

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Barton-Kramer-1-1-2-in-Precision-Bearing-Stainless-Steel-Wheel-2-Pack-43/205649620

 

Tony S.

 

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Early American
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Codding58

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 12:49

Wow, you did a great job on this project!   I really like the finishes that you used, they contrast very well!   I have been eyeballing this build for some time now, I think I'll give it a shot!

Kids Farmhouse Picnic Table

Submitted by G Dill on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 11:48

I built a Kids Farmhouse Picnic table patterned from the Farmhouse Dinning Table that I built his mom and dad. For safety purposed, on the little picnic table I fastened the benches to the table. I really like your Farmhouse series. G

Estimated Cost
$20
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Special Walnut stain with Minwax Satin Polyurathane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner
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