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We wanted to create a table to fit perfectly within the space of our living room. It turned out great. Using the pocket holes definitely helped and gives it a more professional finish. We stained it with early american and then used pickling.

A long time ago I saw a picture of an old magazine file turned on it's side and used as a shelf. I loved it. And it had a curve that I loved too. After waiting over a year for vintage magazine file to fall into my lap, I decided it was time for me to take action.

I have it attached in the corner by my son's bed. It is a perfect little spot to hold his glasses, water, pills, and of course Darth Vader.

A few changes I made-
After cutting the side panels I drew a curve on them. It was 12 inches tall, and I started the curve up 4 inches from the front. I used painters tape to hold the 2 side pieces together and cut them on my scroll saw, you could also use a jig saw.

The old one in the picture had a whole on the front, so I added one too.

Because I planned to turn this on it's side, I attached the front and back to the bottom first. Then attached the sides. That way the sides rest on the back and front for a little support. I had to adjust the width on all sides for that.

It was super quick and super easy.

DIY Rustic Porch Swing

My daughter asked me to make a bench for her daughter’s school bus stop. After looking at many different plans I chose your plans for a 2x4 bench with modifications. I made it 7’ wide with an additional support piece in the center. I used pressure treated wood for the base and cedar for the seat and back. I finished it with a gloss “school bus yellow” and gloss black. It was very well received by the children and parents.

Ken Shallcross

We need bedroom furniture desperately! So, I decided, for my second build I would start in our bedroom! The dresser first, because I was going crazy without a place to put my clothes!

Cute farmhouse x style night stand with hidden storage.

First furniture project, first Kreg jig use.

Heavily adapted storage sofa plans.  Used existing day bed mattresses.  Made all wood surfaces finished with nice cladding, and all fabric portions removable and washable.

Added arms, and a back ledge.  Ledge is hinged to allow access to wall behind so I can get to the outlets.

Lots of work, but it is AWESOME.  Thanks for the inspiration Ana!

We have a small rustic cabin that needed a clean, functional outhouse.  We followed Ana's plans, but with a few modifications to include a Solar gray polycarbonate roof to let in light.  We also decided on cedar board & batten for the siding.   We look forward to many years of use.

I had some leftover wood from building my daughters loft bed and after coming across this plan realized i had all the right lumber on had already so after a trip to the store to buy a few bolts i was ready to build. I built one chair following Ana's plans exactly, using 1x2's for the outside frames, the chair turned out awesome and I wanted another. For the second one, i didn't have enough 1x2's left so I used 2x2s for the outside frame. I kept the inside width (24") of the back frame the same and adjusted the rest of the dimensions to fit. While the 1x2 chair was great and very sturdy, the 2x2 chair is rock solid. I rounded all the edges of the boards with a 1/4" roundover bit and spray painted everything dark chocolate brown. The fabric slings are made of cotton duck cloth. I added a 1" foam pillow sewn onto the top of the sling because my head rests right on the top boards and I wanted a little padding.

All said, including wood, hardware, fabric and the foam for the pillow I think this chair cost about $40 to build and finish.

As my 3 daughters piled on my lap to read on night the 2x2 chair has been load tested to about 300 lbs!

This is one of my favorite pieces because the white contrasts perfectly with the walnut hardwood.  The base of the table is all standard 2x4 and 4x4s, and the tabletop is 100% walnut.  

Thanks to your clear plans it was easy to make these two chairs from scrap 2x4s. Found the cushions at Lowe's. I'm a grandfather with eight grandchildren live in Iowa.

I wanted a shelf to extend the entire length of our laundry room. It's 76 inches, so I had to modify the existing plan for one slightly longer shelf instead of three 72 inch ones.

Cut list for 76 inch floating shelf:

2 - 1/4 plywood strips @ 76" x 7 3/4" (top & bottom of shelf)

1 - 1 x 2 @ 76" (front of shelf)

2 - 1 x 2 @ 73" (shelf frame)

4 - 1 x 2 @ 7" (ends of shelf and shelf frame)

6 - 1 x 2 @ 5 1/2" (shelf frame studs)

I was able to build this using scrap 1x2 for the studs and ends. I bought two 8 ft 1x2 pieces and one piece of 1/4 plywood, which I still have a lot left of.

I have children and this was my first time building something on my own, so it took me any spare time I could manage over the course of a week.

I can't wait to build again! Thanks Ana!