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My first project - headboard

After looking through the Handbuilt Home longingly many times, I took the plunge with this simple headboard. I've never built anything from wood, but my main hobby is sewing so I'm good at following directions. I followed the plans exactly and I love how this came out! I used a nailer and glue for all the construction. I recommend this project for beginners! I chose to paint my headboard black to blend with my other furniture.
Now I'm already onto my next project, with a Kreg Jig in hand, the modern craft table from Ana's book. Thank you, Ana for sharing your plans and inspiring people to try building! I feel my skills and confidence increasing with each project!

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Black paint with a coat of polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

mom of 4

Wed, 09/25/2013 - 11:06

I've got the wood in my garage, marked for cutting this project out! Yours looks fantastic. You will love your Kreg Jig! It's one of my all-time favorite tools.

Rustic-Xless Coffee Table

Submitted by wthalin on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:55

I used the Rustic X Coffee Table plans to create this table and changed the dimensions to make the table square for better accommodation in our living room since we have 2 full size sofas instead of the standard sofa/loveseat combo. I still need to add the actual X's and will add an updated picture when I finish those.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50-$80
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Base Stain - Minwax Dark Walnut
2nd Stain on some areas - Varathane Weathered Gray
Polyurethane - Minwax Gloss Poly on tabletop and bottom shelf - 4 coats added and sanded all the way up to 6000 grit. Polished with Maguire's Polishing Compound and Carnuba Wax for mirror finish.
PolyWhey - Vermont Natural Coatings Satin Poly on table base
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Hidden slid top addition.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 19:15

I wanted a add a safe spot to hide all my gaming controllers and remotes from my 1 1/2 yr old nephew. It was pretty simple and I got the idea from tactical designs. They make hidden storage! If you cant tell it is still dusty from sanding! Best wipe it off!

Estimated Cost
120
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Ipswich pine with polyurethane top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner