Twisty Table
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Saw this clever side table on Pinterest. It's made out of 1 1x8x8. I was able to figure out how to build a jig for the table saw to suit the project and then it was easy peasy lemon squeezy from there.
Saw this clever side table on Pinterest. It's made out of 1 1x8x8. I was able to figure out how to build a jig for the table saw to suit the project and then it was easy peasy lemon squeezy from there.
My mom and o completed this weekend project together! It was so fun to complete! The table is customized to 7ft and the benches made smaller than the original plans so they slide under the table when we’re not using it. We made it for our homeschool room. The kids are excited for this space already and we all have the room we need to get our work done! Under $200 start to finish! I used a prestain to prep the wood and then stained with watco danish oil in a natural finish.
This is a very custom fireplace that I built for my wife as a 40th wedding anniversary gift. It is built around a Samsung 55” Frame TV and a Vivo motorized mount. The motorized mount allows the TV to be lowered to a better viewing height than the standard above mantle position which is usually too high for comfortable viewing.
In order to maintain the flush mount effect with the TV in art mode, I recessed the mount into the fireplace. That required building a “back” frame for the TV mount then the outer frame for the surround. I covered the outer frame with ½” OSB then ship lap. The mantle and hearth is made from Poplar with walnut stain and Polyurethane satin top coat. The hearth opens for storage.
This was sourced from several different plan sets with a lot of customization and input from the Technical Support Staff at Vizo-US.
Thu, 02/16/2023 - 09:46
Happy Anniversary!
This is a beautiful, well thought out project.
I was hoping someone would do the recessed mount, and you nailed it! It's so much better with the tv flush like yours.
Also love the motorized mount.
Thank you very much for sharing photos.
Ana
When we needed a new bed frame recently, I began my search online. They were all $1,000 plus, and nothing that really caught my eye. I found this plan from Ana White and immediately fell in love! While it wasn’t an “easy” project, it was fun to do and I’m absolutely in LOVE with the results! Thanks again Ana!
My first build! Yay! Easy for a newbie!
I created this work table by modifying the Beginner Farm Table. I made it counter height and added a shelf underneath. It is 5 feet long and the top is five 2x6 boards. The shelf is 1x6 boards.
I purchased 4@ 2x4s and 3 @ 2x6x10 - I got the store to cut those in half (5' lengths). I cut the 2x4s on a miter saw.
This is my first project. It probably took a bit more than 6 hours given I was learning to use the saw and trying to find the tools to do the job.
My wife wanted a fireplace in our main living room, then we added the shelving on each side
This is my second project using Ana's plan. Plans were easy to follow.
I built this for one of my friends that gave me the dimensions he needed. He gave me complete control with the only caviat of needing 2 drawers. I used Premium Pine from Menards, Minwax True Black stain and Minwax Satin Polyurethane. This one came out better than I expected!
My wife wanted a farmhouse dining room table for our new house, I wanted to get into woodworking so these plans were a perfect fit. Bonus was adding a few tools to my collection! Revised plans to two pedestals and shortened about 2 feet. If I were to do over I would have stained and poly'd separately, but I tried to save steps because I was finishing inside the house and didn't have time for separate steps before leaving town. Ran into a few hiccups along the way but both my wife and I are happy with the end results.
Worked with a client to create a boot bench with adjustable shelves. The Essential Entryway Bench was a perfect starting point! I extended the top trim to home the 4” cushion. I love Ana’s plans! Thank you!!!
Made for daughter from your plans,made console longer and a little higher.
This was my first building project! I had so much fun with it ... for a guy that can't even hang a photo on the wall! My dad helped and he had all the tools. I spent a few weekends with him so not only was a good father/son project we had something to show off at the end. I think I've caught the woodworking fever.
Sat, 12/21/2013 - 18:55
Your bed turned out beautiful. I love the finish, that grey stain ads so much character!
Mon, 12/23/2013 - 12:10
I really like the look of the stain. I would be interested to know what changes you made to the original to achieve this look. Also, where did you find the lumber? I can't find knotty alder around here.
Thu, 10/23/2014 - 06:32
Is there a way to find the materials needed and specific instructions on how to make this bed? I LOVE IT!
Tue, 11/25/2014 - 19:22
Hello,
This is awesome, I've been looking to build a bed frame for my new apartment. Does anyone know where I can find the plans for this project.
Similar to the person above me, I am new to this and not quite sure what to do. If anyone can provide me with a little insight to this project I would really appreciate it!
Thanks!
Sun, 11/30/2014 - 20:41
I would love to see the plans for this bed. Please post them if you can! Thanks
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 09:23
Here is the plan http://ana-white.com/2009/10/farmhouse-bed-save-158100_7467.html
Thu, 02/26/2015 - 15:36
Love the bed! Where did you get the lumber? Specially ordered or just regular pine from the store like Lowes or Home Depot?
Wonderful project! Very fun. Built a bench from scrap 2x4s (left in the garage by our home's previous owner, so they were free!) and a piece of MDF shelving. Perfect for our entryway. The bench itself was incredibly easy to build. The hard part, in my opinion, was finishing it. So many pretty things to choose from! I used a piece of 2-inch foam plus a double layer of batting for the top, some striped upholstery fabric, and 160 nailheads to finish it off. Love it.
Tue, 02/14/2012 - 12:45
This really came out nice, and lovely selection of fabric.
Sun, 02/19/2012 - 12:54
Love it! Wondering if I could build it and have some type of slipcover on it. (house with three kids under 5 years old does not go well with permanent upholstery! haha)
Fri, 03/09/2012 - 09:06
If you check out Ana's original plans for the Easiest Upholstered Bench, you'll see that she DID use slipcovers! You could make different ones for each season, or for holidays like Christmas or birthdays...
Wed, 10/30/2013 - 08:36
Hi Katie, I am having a difficult time finding fabric (hard to believe)! did you get yours online? How wide are the stripes? most fabric I am finding is not wide enough to cover the top and sides. Thanks for the help! Great build!
I built this to accommodate my miter saw but I also wanted a place for my band saw. I added drawers to make the table level with the miter saw and they add some extra storage space.
Mon, 03/07/2016 - 14:14
I can see a lot of work getting done there, great job and thanks for sharing!
Finally built my daughter a chair and she loves it
We modified the size slightly and separated the drawers so I can sit or stand at it in my art studio.
Suzanne E
Hello! Thank you so much for providing information and inspiration. I was looking for a very specific couch and I found one. However it was $3000 and had to ship from CA to FL and then I had to assemble it to decide if I liked it or not. Some friends directed me to your site where I found your plans for the outdoor sectional. I modified them to fit my desired outcome and wow! I'm so happy about this. Thanks again!
someJabr0ni What I used:
36 - 2x4x10s
1 - 4x4x8
A whole bunch of screws
Foam cushions from foamfactory.com
Cushion covers from slipcovershop.com
Minwax jacobean stain (finish on top tbd)
Nursery photo ledges. Shortened the shelf depth using a 1 x 2 instead of a 1 x 3.
We modified the plans a little we made the 2 pieces together instead of separate. We used a 2” hole saw to cut out the oven knobs, then drilled holes a tad bigger than the screw so they would still turn once attached. We also made the back splash taller to accommodate our faucet that had to attach on the back splash instead of the counter top. We used all pocket holes to attach everything it makes it look so much nicer but doesn’t need to be done that way. We bought vinyl circles for the burners on the stove. A dog bowl for the sink and a laundry room faucet for the faucet.
Links to products we used
Faucet - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KRCTHEA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oven hinges - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K7V8UU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6 – 4 inch circles matte black Stove vinyl - https://www.etsy.com/listing/713062039/circle-circles-pack-set-vinyl-decal-car?ref=yr_purchases
Sink 56oz dog food bowl - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H6OXRN0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oven handle - https://www.lowes.com/pd/Sumner-Street-Home-Hardware-Vail-10-in-Center-to-Center-Matte-Black-Pull/1001368422
I followed the plans exactly, except I didn't put the trim pieces on the lower shelves sides. I really like the way it turned out, and my wife painted it with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, color "Paris Grey" and then used Annie Sloan finishing wax (both clear and dark wax) to protect the piece and age it. I think it turned out great! Thanks for the plans!
Nothing was to difficult with these plans, at least not if you have a Kreg Jig. I would add that I used pocket screws on the top pieces not only to join them to the breadboard end pieces, but also to each other. That made it really strong!
Comments
Linda7
Mon, 12/21/2015 - 09:41
This is so clever and would
This is so clever and would make an inexpensive yet first-rate gift! I love it...thanks for sharing.
Seal
Fri, 10/28/2016 - 08:40
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I would love to build this unique table, but can't seem to find some actual plans with dimensions and jigs
Seal
Fri, 10/28/2016 - 08:45
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Would you please email me the plans for this table. Thanks so much