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Famhouse Table

This is my 2nd built and it was a fun one.  I built this table for a friend of mine and she wanted a different look to the table.  She picked Patina Green and Snow White paint for the base and legs.  First I applied the white paint, let it dry and then applied a very small amount of the patina green and dry brushed it in.  After it dried I used my sander to blend it in and have some of the wood grain to show.  On the table top, I applied the stain and let it dry over night and then sanded down (lightly) so the grain would pop.  She loved the different colors and look of the table.  She had the perfect chairs to match the rustic look.  Excellent project!

Estimated Cost
$100 wood materials, $75 for wood conditioner, milk paint, stain and top coat.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
General Finishes Wood Stain, Water Based, Antique Cherry Stain, HP Polyurethane Top Coat, Semi-Gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Queen sized bed

I wanted a new bed that was a little taller that the irobot vacuum could get under and the dog could not. Altered the modern queen sized farmhouse bed using mostly pallet wood to come up with this. Overall cost about $65 with the lights and all. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$65
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Minwax Red Mahogany, headboard has a coat of minwax classic gray over the top, let dry and then wiped down with mineral spirits.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Simple modern toy box with lid

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/01/2022 - 09:35

Loved these plans. I made this with your plans for our grandson.

Built from Plan(s)

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Simple Outside Serving Table

Submitted by jazberg on Fri, 07/15/2011 - 13:17

Problem: I want a serving table. I love the Rustic X Bench. Solution: Longer legs! This was made from the Rustic X Bench plans. We built two. And they serve us well. We love them. They are small enough to move around and use for all kinds of purposes from serving outdoor meals to holding the screw gun while I clamp the next ana-white inspired project (it was my tool holder/work bench when I built our chicken coop). Easy project made super cheap that works perfect for every outdoor serving table need.

Estimated Cost
$75 for two
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark Moss Green paint, distressed with a red mahogany stain rub.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Toddler Picnic Table

Submitted by lmolli84 on Mon, 08/19/2013 - 19:08

My husband and I made 2 of these for my 3 year olds "Picnic Birthday Party", and they worked out great! We will definitely be using them for a while! They took about a week off and on since I just had a little time each day to do them, but I could have gotten them done in a couple easily. Very fun, easy project! We ended up staining the bottom support pieces and painting the top pieces a light blue, I love how it turned out!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50 per table
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Stain/ Outdoor Latex Paint

I ended up cutting out the pieces, and finishing all of them with the stain/paint before we assembled the table. It worked out great! All we had to do after they were assembled is fill in the top screw holes and then paint the table top and bench seat tops.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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JoanneS

Mon, 08/19/2013 - 19:13

This little table is just darling! The picture of your girls at the table is just the cutest thing! Thank you for posting this!

Oliver's Toy Box

Submitted by jswsks on Tue, 09/22/2015 - 14:20

I found these plans and told my husband he had to make it for our grandson's 2nd Christmas.  So.....he did!  I was so happy with the outcome.  We didnt put in the groove on the front & we used the Rockler torsion hinges.  I chose the letters and painted them for his name.                    We are now beginning a new one for our new Granddaughter for this Christmas!  

It gets lots of use and will be a treasured gift from Grammy & Grampy for years to come!  

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250.
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Glossy white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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mtrainerjr

Sun, 07/31/2016 - 14:51

Which Rockler hinges did you go with, as far as the inch-pound?  I'm not sure if I need the 40 inch-pound or the 60 inch pound.  Thanks in advance.

My Awesome Wooden Cooler!

Submitted by mcbrasi on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 18:41

It took me till the end of the summer but I finally finished my awesome wood cooler project! Check that one off my to-do list.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Clear and dark walnut stain
Polyeurathane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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