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Sissy's Shelves

I have wanted these shelves for a long time, I first saw them on a retailer's website but could never justify $400 for kids shelves. I absolutely love the bin on the bottom.

The plans for this project were very easy to follow. I don't own a table saw so I paid 25c per cut to have my local big box cut the MDF for me. I used 1/4" wainscoting for the back which was $20 for the sheet but I like how it finishes the back. My daughter's walls were lined with small bins of toys on the floor, I'm so glad to have her room cleaned up.

Built from Plan(s)

Banker's Bookcase

Estimated Cost

$60

Estimated Time Investment

Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Finish Used

White eggshell finish

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

Ana White

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 12:46

Wifey-this is cool!! Love

Wifey-this is cool!! Love the white finish with the pale wall color!

Did it!

My Dad and I worked on this together. First time making furniture and using a Kreg Jig. So hapay with how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)

Rustic X Console Table

Estimated Cost

Estimated Time Investment

Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Finish Used

Stain: minwax classic gray first then special walnut

Recommended Skill Level

Starter Project

Sofa table

We are building a small rental cabin in the Red River Gorge and I needed a sofa table to do double duty. We needed a place for people to eat that would also be a useful sofa table when lounging. I modified this piece from the plan; very beginner friendly I’d say, lol. The bottom is painted glossy black and the top is stained a grayish blue. Galvanized hardware finished it off on top. I chose not to use the side arms once I brought it inside.

Built from Plan(s)

Simple Rustic Modern Console Table

Estimated Cost

$65, I used scraps for the base. I already had the stain and varnish. Biggest cost was the galvanized pipe.

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

Black gloss paint for base and gray blue stain (my own concoction) for top.

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Comments

Ana White Admin

Wed, 11/11/2020 - 09:30

Perfect Solution!

It looks great and super functional! Thanks for sharing:)

Simple 2x4 Desk

I built this desk relatively quickly and it required very few tools. I discovered quickly how difficult it is to cut 2x4's with a handsaw so I would recommend having a circular saw or having them cut the wood at the store but it can be done. I did use a kreg jig for connecting everything and that is what made it so easy.

I painted the bottom half and then stained the top. I think it turned out beautifully. I also added some metal to the edges not for strength but for style. This desk is VERY sturdy and I really like the massive amounts of space.

Built from Plan(s)

Casual 2x4 desk

Estimated Cost

$25-35 for all of the supplies.

Estimated Time Investment

Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)

Finish Used

Base- 1 coat rustoleum primer, 1 coat of glidden interior paint with some touch ups
Top- 1 coat minwax wood primer, 1 coat minwax american chestnut

Recommended Skill Level

Starter Project

Rustic X Table

Table came out great. I still have to throw the hardware on but couldn't wait to get it inside. I used an Espresso stain for the shelves and legs and an Ebony stain for the 2x2 trim and X's.

Estimated Cost

$65

Estimated Time Investment

Day Project (6-9 Hours)

Finish Used

Minwax Espresso and Minwax Ebony

Recommended Skill Level

Beginner

Rustic X Farmhouse Coffee Table

I built the Rustic X Farmhouse Coffee table this weekend. I want to thank Ana for the inspiration. She makes beautiful furniture. I did modify this table just a bit. I used pocket hole screws around the entire table as I didn't want the exposed holes nor did I want to have to use wood filler on them all. It really makes the look seamless. I also wanted a slightly wider table, so I added an additional board to the top. I kept the length and height the same. I also added 2 coats of a clear satin Polyurethane to the top to help protect it against water or heat stains from cups. I used the same Golden Oak Varathane stain. The clear satin poly just slightly darkens the stain on the table top and makes it just a bit shiny. But not too much difference to need to poly the entire table.

This project took about 8-10 total hours to build over the course of 3 days if you don't count the wait time. With lumber prices what they currently are, it cost about $50-60 in lumber. I also didn't have the stain and had to stock up on screws and glue.