Work bench with added rack
I took the workbench plans, less the casters. I also added the shelf on top. It was fun to take the plans and then sketch out new specs to adjust for the rack
I took the workbench plans, less the casters. I also added the shelf on top. It was fun to take the plans and then sketch out new specs to adjust for the rack
Saw the other project and based everything off of that. I made some adjustments on the shelf side to ensure I could lay down 3 layers of 2x6's without it hanging off too far. At first I wasn't going to go with the rail shelf system, but I couldn't find anything that I liked at the store to make actually shelves. I did cut a 2* angle on the bottom and top of the shelf framing. I figured if I put enough weight on those shelves, I woudln't want it messing with the frame of the cart too much. On the bin side, I decided to just do different heights instead of angled because I know I'll have plenty of 3' plus. I chose to put a scrap bin on the end for anything smaller than a foot. Many of those joints were done with my Kreg setup, but not all of them. The last fix I did was add a 2x4 to the insde of the shelf frame. This was to move the shelf hangers in so that an 8' board wasn't just edge to edge (I found that to be a problem when I put some of the 1x4's on there...they would be on 2, but not always all 3). So moving each side in around 1.5" gives you about 3" to play with as far as 8' lumber goes. This enabled me to turn my old storage into bench and shelves and I'm ready to get moving on projects!
Great project. Simple enough to feel like you can do it, big enough to feel accomplished when it’s done. My son loves his new bed!!
A *mini* Farmhouse Bedside Table
Mon, 06/06/2011 - 00:07
LOVE this as a nightstand! What a great idea! Beautiful finish too!
Sat, 06/18/2011 - 19:16
I have been looking around and haven't been able to find any measurements for the mini farmhouse table. Are there any or do you just have to wing it? I really don't want to wing it!
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 09:58
The mini farmhouse table cuts are found here: http://ana-white.com/2011/06/mini-farmhouse-bedside-table-0. Read through the comments there was a mistake with one of the cuts, I wrote 2 cuts when 4 was needed. Just follow the assembly instructions for the original farmhouse table.
Tue, 07/05/2011 - 16:23
Yes! I would also love, love, love the modifications of this as a nightstand from anyone. This is my favorite nightstand. Pretty please?
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:01
I'm pretty sure that you've found the plans but just in case, http://ana-white.com/2011/06/mini-farmhouse-bedside-table-0. Read through the comments there was a mistake with one of the cuts, I wrote 2 cuts when 4 was needed. Just follow the assembly instructions for the original farmhouse table.
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:01
This is exactly what my wife and I are looking for...plans?
Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:02
http://ana-white.com/2011/06/mini-farmhouse-bedside-table-0. Read through the comments there was a mistake with one of the cuts, I wrote 2 cuts when 4 was needed. Just follow the assembly instructions for the original farmhouse table.
Fri, 10/26/2012 - 14:16
I see theres a cut list but not a shpping list? I know...I'm needy! I'm a beginner!!!! :)
Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:45
This mini farmhouse nightstand was my first building project. Of course Ana's easy to follow PDF's made it doable but check the tips above for cuts on your 2x2's. One rookie mistake I made was forgetting to double check my pieces. My 1x2's were actually thicker than 1" so they protrude from the side of my piece a bit. A sander could fix that. All in all so proud! Thanks to Ana and to everyone else for your brags.
P.S. A mini keg jig kit is SO worth the investment. I used standard wood-cost of about $20 including $4 for my drawer handle hardware. Kreg jig kit plus pocket hole screws were an additional $30 but I have plenty left for my next project;)
Simple white outdoor furniture. Easy to assemble. Ordered outdoor fabric online @ purchased bulk outdoor foam & cut it myself! Much cheaper than pre made cushions.
I made easy picnic table for my son over the weekend. The plans are very straight forward and easy to follow. This table fits two toddlers on each side but it was smaller than I thought it was going to be. I think my son will grow out of this by the time he is 4.
We estimate that the cost of this project was right around $50, but we had a lot of tools and materials already. This was a fun project and a great piece for the cost. I would suggest staining as much as you can before assembling those legs! Staining and applying poly was a pain in the butt! We used a dark mahogany Minwax stain and 2 coats of Minwax poly. It took us a while to do it because we have a 11 month old that keeps us on our toes.
Wife wanted a bench in the entryway of our house. But instead of your typical bench/coat rack I left the fronts open for either shoes or blankets. I also added a picture shelf at the top. Being a 96 year old Craftsman style house, this bench covers what used to be a second door to the front bedroom on the other side of this wall
Thu, 04/21/2022 - 15:04
Thank you for sharing, this is gorgeous and functional!
Will be making MANY more of these, so easy and a fun gift! This one was for my niece.
Fri, 06/10/2011 - 11:28
This chair is just beautiful! Really perfect, really! Thank you for sharing!
Fri, 06/10/2011 - 22:34
Loving the sling!! Simple and traditional which I am really getting into lateley. Love it!
I wanted to make chairs for a vanity that I made for my 5 and 3 year old girls. After I finished the chairs I decided not to attach the back and upholster the seats instead. They love them and so do I!! I measured each cut multiple times and took my time. I think that helped me tremendously because it all came together very easily!
Thank you Ana White!!
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Planter box by Harvey!
My father gave us a whole mess of reclaimed barnwood that a neighbor had given to him, and I knew just what to do with it! My husband had an old cooler that would be the perfect size to create a rustic cooler case from. We built a frame out of 2x2's, faced it with the old wood (which looked like old cedar fence pickets) and popped the cooler inside. I've got a whole step-by-step on my blog. Love the way this turned out! We used an antler shed to make the lid handle, and bought some great rustic looking handles for the sides, as well as an old rustic bottle opener. Can't wait to see it in action!
I made this for my 2 young daughters. They love it.
Fri, 08/02/2013 - 10:38
HI! Great Job! i hope mine turns out just as nice! i have a question. how wide did you make the stairs on yours im looking to make my staircase narrower to fit in my spot but i wanna make sure i dont make them too narrow but yours looks perfect!
In reply to staircase by eliseaurban
Sun, 12/21/2014 - 09:31
I'm so sorry that I never answered you. I built the steps 14 inches wide. I had to make them more narrow than I had wanted because of the doorway. They ended up perfect for the kids though.
Sat, 10/03/2015 - 08:11
Hola Ana White, tu inspiras a hacer cosas increibles. Gracias por el tiempo que dedicas a inspirarnos!
We picked up a couple 14.9" square plastic garden planters from Home Depot and ended up creating some wood planter boxes from pallet wood for them to sit in.
I didn't add up the cost of these boxes, because we had most of the wood and only needed a few pieces, but I'd say they were definitely less than $10 a box.
We altered our dimensions to fit our HD planters so they would slip in for a snug fit and made the legs flush with the top of our sides. We build a simple frame for the top, which allowed the lip of our HD planters to sit firmly on top.
Something I didn't do, but wish I did: fill in the cracks with wood filler. There were a couple places that really could have used it, but I was in a rush and decided to skip it. They turned out great, but could have been even better had I taken an extra 30 minutes. On an off weekend, we are going to use wood filler in the seams, sand them down, and do a second coat of white paint.
Can't wait to plant these with some mums for Fall! :)
X coffee table
I liked the apothecary plans and loved the look. My wife really liked it and needed somewhere for our daughter to keep her toys. For our anniversary I told her I would redesign it and make it as she liked. This is what we came up with and I think it turned out great. We used full overlay door to prevent the visible lines on the original and are really happy with the results.
We were replacing the floors in our house so we decided to build a closet mud room. We used the plans for the smiling mudroom and altered them slightly. We didn't end up building the partitions because the left and right seats would have been too closed in. We installed bead board on the back wall and used moulding on the shelf and bench. The only hard part was that we had to actually assemble the shelves and bench in the closet because they wouldn't have fit in once built! The Kreg Jig was extremely helpful and well worth the purchase.
Thu, 01/02/2014 - 13:37
I am going to do this in our laundry room which you walk into from the garage - what do you suggest doing when you remove the doors for the current closet? I do not want to install all new trim since that was just done recently, before the mudroom idea came! Thanks!
I built this cabinet as a Christmas present for my mom, but life got in the way and I just got around to finishing it this week. It didn't helo that I was just learning my way around a Kreg Jig when I started this project. I used 1x12 dimensional lumber from lowes, and went with the cheap stuff. Looking back I would have just splurged on purebond 3/4" plywood because the boarda would have been smoother but at the time I didn't have my rip cut saw attachment. Instead of the euro secretary hinges I used short pieces of chain attached with eye screws for the drop down door, and I like the look and ease of the rustic black hinges versus the euro style for the doors.