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Custom King Bed Frame
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This was my 2nd woodworking project. My wife had been asking for a farmhouse bed for some time, so I figured I'd go for it. The end result was even better than I was hoping. It came together really well and the bed is just perfect. Thank you Ana for the plans!
I used the Ana White Queen Bed and King Bed plans as guides, as well as another blog called A Lesson Learned. I modified the dimensions to fit our specific bed, then I drew up the plans using Sketchup and got to work. All the wood is pine from Home Depot. The total project took a couple months because I could only work on it on weekends and didn't have full days to commit to it. In the end though, totally worth it and we love the bed!
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Minwax Weathered Oak Stain
Minwax Clear Satin Polyurethane
Love the end table
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I really love this table, even though it didn't turn out perfectly. I'm not sure what happened, but the shelf on the bottom ended up not fitting well and is sticking out some on one end at a weird angle. But you really can't tell unless you're looking and I plan on just putting that side on the wall. It was REALLY easy to make and took barely any time. I love how the stain turned out (it looks a little darker in the pictures that it really is). I think this table could be used for a lot of different things too and could be modified in height for different uses. Thanks Ana!
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Box Sofa
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Fun easy project. I built it for my wifes classroom. We used 4 2 x 10 instead of 3 and I used a kreg Pocket Jig instead of biscuit joiner and l brackets. Very easy fun project.
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Our New Custom Closet and Table
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Our cheap wire rack in the closet pulled out from the wall...twice. With input from the wife, I took inspiration from the various tower style closet designs and built this epic masterpiece. I still go in and marvel at what I did...two years later. We doubled up the hanging space, provided shelves and cubbies for all the shoes! And even built the table out of scraps from the project (a neighbor gave us the tabletop material as scrap from a project they finished). I had some stain left over from yet another project that was accidentally tainted, but turned out as a great color on the table. Thanks Ana for all the inspiring work!
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Sling Chair for Father's Day!
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Once I saw these plans on here, I was thrilled to get started on them. I let the girls do most of the miter saw cuts (with lots of supervision) and they were a huge help sanding. Pine has really sharp edges, so they helped me round down every edge by hand. I would have used an electric sander, but *gasp* I couldn't FIND IT!
Aaargh!
Anyhoo, this is a gift for Daddy for Father's Day! I bought enough wood and fabric for a matching chair for myself. :) The girls are begging for matching kid-sized ones too. :)
I just LOVE how it folds up so flat (last photo below) to be hung under cover outside. :)
I used Connecting Bolts & Connecting Cap Nuts rather than just bolts and I love them!!! I did keep a washer in between the 1x2's to keep the wood from rubbing. PERFECT fit! Check out my last photo below to see it up close.
The bolts fit through the 1/4" holes Ana's plans instruct you to drill, but the caps need a larger hole. I drilled 3/8" holes into all OUTER 1x2 where the connector caps needed to be and kept the inside 1x2 holes at 1/4" per Ana's instructions. Hope that makes sense!
Then I finished them with Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint.
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Fri, 06/17/2011 - 15:51
Great job! How fun for the
Great job! How fun for the girls to be able to help. Can't wait to begin my own chairs
Fri, 06/17/2011 - 16:31
I think that you should print
I think that you should print and frame the first picture to give to him along with the chair. Great job!
Mon, 09/18/2017 - 09:54
Connecting Bolt Size?
hey there...this looks REALLY good! I especially like the bronze bolts you used.
I'd like to do the same, but I'd love your advice on bolt length. If they're connecting two 1"x2" boards, I assume the width of those two pieces together is 1.5" (.75+.75), right?
Therefore, do you recommend a 1.5", 1.75" or 2" connecting bolt?
Thanks!
Nightstand
Decided to build a bedroom set and like the Rhyan end table, but fell in love with tiled version. So we used porcelain tile on top.
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Mission Style Bed
We have a small extra bedroom in our basement for out-of-town guests that needed furniture. This plan was perfect. For the time being, Clarence the Dog will keep the bed warm.
Modern Farmhouse bed
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Love this bed! My first build from Ana White. Took 3 weekends but could have been finished in one if I was fully prepared. Did most of the build first weekend and stained the next. Third weekend was putting it up in the bedroom. Nice guestroom addition.
Chicken Shed Coop
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Chicken coop with run!
by Vicki
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Book Ledges in the Tree House
I love these plans! I build a reading loft tree house for the kiddos that they love... and I might love even more.
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Pine End Table
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Original plan modified slightly: Length reduced from 42" to 25"... select pine used and seamless table tops used instead of separate boards.
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Mini farmhouse bedside tables
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Side tables made from leftover pine and spruce, using Ana White's Mini farmhouse bedside table plans to match the headboard. Took about a day to do two.
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Toddler bunk beds
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well after I made my daughters bunk beds my toddlers were begging and begging me to make them a bunk bed so this weekend I decided to make a toddler bunk bed. So here it is and I'm here to share with you all.
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Tue, 01/07/2020 - 12:23
We will be making this for…
We will be making this for our toddlers. I love this.
Sun, 10/13/2013 - 18:07
plans
http://ana-white.com/2010/09/classic-bunk-beds-cleverly-designed.html
Use these plans but scale ut down to size for a toddler matress or crib mattress
plans arent available for the toddler size because its not standard compliance. Retarded I know ...I used the classic bunk. Bed plans and modified them....they are perfect for a beginner
Put Away Those Plans!
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Hi Ana,
Just wanted to take a minute to show off a few of my finished projects. I started doing this about a year ago when I found your site and downloaded the $55 fancy x desk plans. Well I've since put those plans away and am making my own! I use all new lumber from the big box stores and have discovered a few techniques to achieve the finishes on these. Thanks for looking and I'm about to post some more!
Johnnie
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Outdoor Chairs and Table
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My husband Rick and I (Juanita) built the two chairs and table from your plans. We angled the seating on the chairs, similar to Adirondack chairs. So comfortable. We also modified the table to include the lower shelf. Love your plans.
bar stool and side table!
i made this a while back, but just got through painting it. Saw it was a great table for drinks, will serve a double purpose.
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Tue, 06/28/2011 - 08:00
That's funny! Ours ended up...
...being a side table because I don't like how not sturdy it turned out (my fault in building)! =) Yours looks great!
Tue, 06/28/2011 - 11:24
THANK YOU...
I was surprised at how sturdy it is, although my husband is still scared to sit on it, but it's sturdy! :)
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Tamra
Wed, 07/31/2013 - 13:17
which plan ?
I really like this. I know a new teacher that might like something like this for her 1st grade room. Which plan did you use? Thank you.