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Outdoor adirondack side table

Submitted by Elishia82 on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:32

This was my very first furniture-building project. I was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out! It's definitely not perfect, but with some practice I plan to try bigger projects! It was a little more expensive than I would have liked because I had to buy a pocket hole kit that was $40, but hopefully I will be able to use the kit for future projects.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum white spray primer (1 can, 2 coats), Rustoleum satin eden spray paint (1 can, 2-3 coats), and Minwax helmsman spar urethane clear gloss spray (1 can, 2-3 coats)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Debbie's Fancy Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Debbie440 on Thu, 01/16/2014 - 05:50

I followed the plans exactly except I used 4X4's for the "footboard' legs. I added molding to all the feet. I also added screw in fence top posts to the footboard legs. I had a small blemish I wanted to hide on the headboard, so I added wooden appliques to cover the mark.

To make the bed easy to move and store, I bought bed rail fasteners from this site http://www.wwhardware.com/wood-technology-bed-fittings-wt8056.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$200.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Bombay Mahogany
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Poker table with hiding beverage holder

Submitted by jasonr on Mon, 04/02/2012 - 12:48

*I did not have any plans to work from*
the cost really depends on how much you can get your wood for. I had a lot left over from previous projects, so $500 is only a low guess.

This is the second of 3 poker tables built.
Each side is 24"
the table measures 58" across
Some of the accompanying photos of the build were from my first table, but thought they might help.

I purchased a foam pad and "speed cloth" from a local poker supply store. The slide away bev. holders are kept in place with rare earth magnets

If you need any specifics, I'll try to help

Estimated Cost
500+
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
tung oil-
start with a 50/50 mix of turpentine and tung oil and rub into the wood. It will dry fast and absorb quickly. Wipe off excess after 15 minutes (if any). Allow 24 hours between coats. Sand with 220 grit and rub in tung oil with a few drops of japan drier. I add 1ml of japan drier to 40ml of tung oil. Allow oil to sit for 15-20 minutes before wiping off oil. Buff with cloth and allow another 24hrs. Sand with 0000 steel wool and repeat application process. Continue everyday until the desired finish achieved
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

carcreek

Tue, 02/25/2014 - 10:12

If you have plans for this poker table I would love to see them! Beautiful table.

Command Center

We built this command center to hang in our kitchen so that we can organize incoming papers and jot notes on the chalkboard portion. Also a hook for keys!

Estimated Cost
Less than $50
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Flat paint and primer in one; chalkboard paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

fancy x farmhouse table-first timer!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/10/2016 - 22:31

These wood plans were great! Easy to follow and an awesome first project for my hubby and I to build together. Only hitch for us was by choosing to make the longer bench we didn't check the placement of the feet before attaching it. When we were done we weren't able to push the benches under the table so we had to redo that step.

Estimated Cost
$120
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
We used two coats of minxwax red oak 215 stain and 3 coats of minwax semi gloss polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Chair - Complete with Bottle Opener

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 07:42

I loved this project! It was simple to follow and I can't wait to make the sofa this upcoming spring to go along with it. We added a bottle opener just in case you get outside, sit down, and forgot to open your beer! lol

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Standing Desk

This is my very first build which was inspired by this website. I have been wanting to build something for a while but was pretty scared. In any case, my husband really wanted a standing desk for our office corner in our little house. After browsing forever and not finding anything I liked in store I decided to build. The entire project was built from materials we had laying around in the shed (1 - 1x2, 4- 2x4 and 3- 2x8 pieces for the desk top).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
10$
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Wood-Sheen stain and Glossy White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

X Console Table

Submitted by Bob_Ross on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 18:25

This was my first Ana White project, and i'm hooked! this was a lot of fun, and i've already done several other projects since.

As with any of these, the straighter and flatter the wood, the better the whole thing goes!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
rustoleom kona and minwax satin poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Corner nursery book shelves

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 17:53

Gallery ledge book shelves in the nursery

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White semi gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

$10 Picture Ledge

I made it! Yes, my first project is complete. I made a small piece to place in my soon to be repainted half bath. It was not perfect, but for a first time project and stain job, I am proud of my work. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$16
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Cherry
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Workbench Console

Submitted by old_man on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 10:31

I saw this and thought I would give it a try. First time building furniture out of dimensional lumber. Worked out for the most part. I forgot that wood dries and shrinks along its width so there are a few small gaps that eventually appeared in between the boards. I am sure they will disappear once summer's humid air arrives. All in all it was pretty straight forward. I switched which side has the towel bar and I modified the bottom shelf to accommodate wine bottles for easy storage. I had fun.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80ish more if you have to buy stains and can't use scraps for the little pieces of wood.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut stain with 3 coats of gloss poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

DIY Faux Mantle /Fireplace

When I first saw Mimi's Faux Mantle I dreamed about building one for my house but I didn't know where. When I began renovating my Master Bedroom I found the perfect place for it on a bare uninteresting wall.

To add interest to the mantle, I stained the top and attached a faux hearth using a 1x12 painted the same color as the rest of the mantle. I also Diy'd a distressed mirror glass insert to bounce the lighting off. I added low voltage LED lights too.
It turned out better than I expected.

Visit my blog http://thepursuitofhandyness.com for a full tutorial of the building process and the distressed mirror glass.

Estimated Cost
$25.00 - $75.00
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr Silky White in Satin & Rustoleum Ultimate Stain in Early American mixed with Dark Walnut. Sealed with Rustoleum Ultimate Polyurethane in Satin.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

2x single lounger Simple Modern collection

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 11:53

Thank you for a very clear tutorial. Only challenge was the hinges but managed OK. I changed the position of the legs and chose some bit thicker tree and rounded the bottoms to make it more steady and easier to move around.

Estimated Cost
600 DKK (90 dollars) its a bit more expensive in Europe
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
None, will let nature take over. Will wash it once in a while
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

20' x 7' hand built oak entertainment/ bookcase built-in

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 08:36

A fun project I did for a homeowner in Rosemount Minnesota. I had 100 hours in it at the end but they were very happy with the end result!

Estimated Cost
2500.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Golden oak stain with a semi gloss poly finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Modified Laundry Basket

Submitted by LizGar on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 11:32

I modified the laundry basket dresser that you made. Here's the end result :) I allowed the baskets to hang out farther that the side due to limited space for the built in "cabinet." You can not see it in the photo, but we then wrote "dirty" in red on one end of each basket so that I know easily which baskets contain clean unfolded clothes and how much laundry I still need to do. Each person has their own "hamper" basket in their room that gets put into here when it's full and they replace it with an empty one from the rack. It's been working like a charm!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
* 3 bent metal T brackets (pre-bent) to attach the long board to the wall.
* 16 2x2s each 16 inches long - color matched a quart of paint to match the tall white board - I painted these on three sides before I attached them to the wall and the long white board
* 15"x8ft white board sold in the lumber department
* 16 screws with anchors for the drywall side
* 16 screws that are approximately 2 inches long (check this, because my memory is fuzzy on how long was too long and would poke holes through the white board)

Then just follow the plans for the dresser. The 2x2s will hang off the back of the tall white board by about an inch, but to finish that off you can just add a nice piece of trim (I have not done that yet).
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Kendra Console Nightstand/Shelf

Submitted by mamamea33 on Fri, 01/24/2014 - 10:25

This was my third "solo" build - my husband has built several of Ana's plans, and I built a book caddy and a stepstool earlier in the month. I have always enjoyed sewing and fixing up our new-to-us house, but until 2014 I was afraid to try building so I left it up to my husband. No more! I brought both kids to the hardware store, selected my lumber, and got to work. We bought a mitre saw which has been AWESOME, so I've been using that and a jigsaw to make cuts. I would love to figure out the circular saw someday soon.

I had some issues with this plan here and there, but I can't be sure if it was an issue with the cut list or with my assembly. It wasn't anything I couldn't work around, though, and I'm really happy with the end result. I wasn't sure how to use the Kreg Jig on angled cuts, but once I figured that out the sides were very easy to assemble! Love that Kreg Jig.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Ultimate Stain in Dark Walnut - two coats
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

mamamea33

Wed, 01/29/2014 - 09:48

Thank you Gina! I am so happy I went for it. There was much deliberation. ;)

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