Community Brag Posts
Kreg Jig Workbench
I wanted to start building right away....But had nowhere to build! Anna suggested the Kreg Jig, and since my birthday is when I found the site, "suggested" this as a gift to my daughter, who passed it on to the big guy...and viola, Master Kreg Jig. Happy Birthday to me! I got the plans from the Kreg Jig Community....super helpful site, answer all questions, and a great resource to beginner builders.
The worktop is made of 2 pieces of MDF, which is SUPER durable. Loved working with it. This took a day, and not a day goes by that I don't use or get some kind of compliment on it. What's really neat is there is a utube video to follow as you build geared towards the just starting out builder, which shows layout, cuts, jigging, very easy to follow. Plan is on Kreg Jig Community, free if you register, as well as lots of cool free plans....not quite as cool as Anna's :)
Very reasonably priced about $70 inc 100 ct Kreg screws
Moose Head
This is a wall ornament I made for my daughter for their get away home on the golf course at Canadian Lakes, MI. "No animals were hurt in the mounting of this moose head" The only thing to suffer was a few pieces of scrap wood that I had laying around.
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Fri, 08/09/2013 - 06:14
Very cool! Did you come up
Very cool! Did you come up with this idea on your own or are there plans for this?
Fri, 08/09/2013 - 08:24
Moose head
My daughter say a small one on a shelf in a little restaurant in Stanwood, MI and told me that she would like one, only larger. That was as large Asia could make it wit the scrap wood that I had laying around.
Fri, 08/09/2013 - 08:29
My daughter say a small one
My daughter say a small one on a shelf in a little restaurant in Stanwood, MI and told me that she would like one, only larger. That was as large as I could make it with the scrap wood that I had laying around.
Kitchen Island Trestle Table
This was something my wife needed for the kitchen. I told her to find one that she liked and I would build it. This took about 6 hrs because I was building from a picture and no measurements. I dropped the shelf a little lower so my wife could store her mixer and stuff on it. Needless to say I think it came out pretty nice. We are still going to paint it and put one more coat of stain on the top.
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Indoor Basketball hoop
Joined 1 x 3 boards together with pocket holes and wood glue. The hoop is reused from an old " over the door" hoop. Decided to just drill straight through the boards into studs. Really easy and my son loves it!
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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 14:46
Rustic Basketball Hoop
This is a work of art as much as it is a fun addition! Love the stain colors! Thanks so much for sharing a brag post.
Outdoor Modern Comfort Loveseat
I used some 2x6 boards leftovers from some deck work. The build is solid.
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My Outdoor Modern Farm Table
I have a rustic outdoor room made out of our garage. We started the project last summer but it took until this weekend to get a table built. I was skeptical that I would be able to build a table myself, but I knew this table would fit in my backyard decor and I had to do it!
Using the plans from the site, I was able to build this almost entirely by myself. I got help for flipping it and adding the side aprons.
I started around noon with a trip to Lowe's and was done by about 7:30. The wood and screws cost around $50. I still have to finish it and am thinking of staining it dark brown.
Also, the guy at Lowe's recommended that I used deck screws. So that is what I used. I did not pre-drill all the holes. I also put the 2x6s in the table top, then flipped it over and added the 2x2 supports and screwed them in. I think that saved some time and seemed to work out okay.
Thanks for a great project, Ana! I am so proud of myself that I did this! Now I am off to make a bench to match.
Wood Caddy for the Bathroom
Using Ana's great Reclaimed Soda Crate Caddy plan I built the perfect wood caddy for my bathroom by just adding rope handles and stenciling "BATH" to the front.
Corner cabinet
My mom had been wanting a corner cabinet in her dining room forever but every one we found was mad expensive. So I built her one as a gift. She loves it! I used left over paint from her dining room walls so the colors match exactly.
Adirondack stools or end tables
Super strong stools and/or end tables! I LOVE them. Wanted a rustic vibe, stained with Varathane Briarsmoke with Varathane matte poly. The build took no time at all... The only reason this is a day project in my opinion was the true time it takes for drying between finishing coats. They were both built in one evening. Can't wait to build the Adirondack chairs from Ana's book to go with them!
Lots of projects for our new house!
So many projects were built using Ana White plans.
First Project - Sawhorse Table
This was my first project that I took on from this site, and I was very happy with the result.
I used the plans from the Simple Sawhorse Table, and adjusted to our needs.
The only real adjustments were instead of using a solid top, I used 2 2x10's. I also made the total length 90" on top.
Very great site, and hope to be building more soon.
Table and chair
I made the $4 dollar chair and Ana Table. For the chairs I used 2x2's for the legs to help sturdy it up and because of that my seat slats are closer together. It's a very sturdy chair. I can sit on it and it doesn't budge.
The table was easy to do.
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Sun, 08/11/2013 - 20:35
Good work!
This is just so cute! =D Now I want to stop what I'm doing and build one too; infectious! Haha.
Farmhouse bed
The project went relatively well. Had to readjust in order to fit our king. I used 2x4s and 2x4 joist hangers to support the mattres.
Tommy bookcase
I started off following the plan, then decided I didn't want to put a full back on it. Then I decided it was a good time to learn how to use my new router, and the next thing you know, it had turned into this! I didn't know what I was doing, so I just made it up as I went along.
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Narrow Modifed End Table
I wanted a table like Ana's narrow cottage table, except I just wanted an open shelf instead of a drawer for a basket.
Here is my version modified to fit my needs. Thanks to Ana, of course. :)
Step by step and cut list on my blog.
http://thequaintcottage.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-simple-end-table-for-small-spaces.html
Clubhouse Fun!
This project is fun and relatively quick for the end result. All together, it took just over 20 hours. For the most part I followed the instructions and wood cuts according to the plan. I ended up having to tweak some things and I'm not sure if the error was in the plans provided online or my own error. Probably mine!
I thought I would add that, for the sign, I simply picked a font on the computer and printed out big letters (a size that would fit nicely on the sign) and then used those letters to trace out the border. Then I painted the letters by staying inside the lines! Easy Peasy. I used a small rustic rope and drilled holes in the sign to slip the rope through. I then tied knots so as to hold the sign in place. Works great and definitely completes the set. I thought about skipping the windows, but I'm so glad I did not. They really stand out and look amazing. My son loves to open them and just stare out (who knows what his imagination is making him see).
This bed is great because it allows for another area below. My son likes to turn on a lamp, sit in his chair and read. Thank you SO MUCH for this plan!!!
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Mon, 03/14/2016 - 19:00
MEASUREMENTS
May I ask which mattress size do you used? Looks small for me and I'm guessing you've used toddler bed?
Sun, 03/27/2016 - 09:53
I used a regular size Twin
I used a regular size Twin Mattress. I'm 6'2" and I've actually slept in this bed : )
Smaller Version
Took me a bit longer since I had to make a new cutting list as my table was smaller. Plus, the wife wanted a really dark rich stain on it so several coats went into the stain.
Harp Design Turned Leg Farmhouse Table
A friend of mine loves the tables by Harp Design Co. but she wanted changes made to it such as the apron being inset, removable legs, oak wood, specific finish, etc.
She hired me to make her one and it's been an exciting build! I built it from a pile of raw wood, turned the legs, etc.
My favorite thing to do is to inpsire others to reach beyond what they're comfortable doing - that's why I post about my projects through my website so other people will feel like they can do it too! https://theprojectlady.com/how-to-build-a-harp-design-table/
I'd rate the level of build as intermediate, but really anyone can make it easier or harder. The most challenging part is the legs - do something more simple, hire someone to make you some, order them online, etc. The posts I created for this table are in-depth but don't let that intimidate you!
Happy Building Friends!
Potting Bench
Used a light stain to feature the cedar.
by Lawrence and Pat!