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Restoration Hardware Inspired Table

Submitted by cjddesigns on Mon, 02/29/2016 - 07:00

My wife wanted a farmhouse, rustic, restoration hardware type table but I wasn't about to spend the crazy money on one.  So I told her let me see if I can build one she would like and she loves it.  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
3 step process
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

TV Stand

This is a television stand/bookcase I built at the request of my wife. I used red oak plywood, red oak lumber, and the backing is 1/4" birch sheeting. It is put together with trim nails, wood glue, and countersunk wood screws. I used wood plugs to fill the screw holes. I marked it as intermediate due to the miter cuts on the trim.

Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
I used 2 coats of Minwax Aged Oak gel stain applied with a brush. I wiped the stain down after 10-15 minutes with a cotton cloth. I used 3 coats of of Minwax fast drying polyurethane on the top and 2 coats elsewhere. The birch backing took only one coat of stain.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

windjamer812

Wed, 03/07/2012 - 23:00

I don't know about a sketch up. I will post the dimensions at some point along with the materials. I do many of my projects in my head and may draw a very rough sketch out.

Storage Basket Shelves

Submitted by Debbie440 on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 13:24

I built this and then ordered storage baskets that fit to the size. I built it exactly to the plan except I did not make the top flush to a back wall and I added decorative trim. I think adding trim really adds a nice look to this project.

The tower was super easy to build and took hardly any time. The most time was spent on the finishing work (sanding and painting).

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Unknown/used leftover wood
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sherwin Williams sample paint color matched to an antique white.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

DIY Pergola

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/30/2023 - 11:15

I built this pergola in 3 days and added mason jar solar lights.

Vonda Jones

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