This was my first EVER wood working project.
With that being said, it took me more than just an afternoon.
I used cedar, and all the materials on the cut list had to be sanded , since I didn't like the roughness of the cedar.
I also made the box 4x8. I didn't take into account that that would require a minimum of 48 inches for the top planks. So, some of my top planks are shorter.
I also wished I had a little more instruction from which side to screw the screws in. May sound a little needy for some of you, but I never did anything with wood before. The instructions simply read attach top planks to arm rests (or something int that manner) and I wish it would have told me from which side to screw in (or give me a picture). Looking at some of the brag posts helped a lot.
Because its larger size, I decided to make the seats 3 top planks wide (and also the back rest) and made another middle cover piece to bridge the additional gap when both seats are folded down.
Also, the cedar was VERY expensive, and all the screws, hinges, and handles almost cost me as much as the wood.
The sand to fill the box ran us another $80 (for good plays and), but that was because we made it so big.
All in all, a rather pricey sandbox, but worth it because of the large custom sizes, and the cute little seats.
Pictures show the sandbox without sand, and with some of the handles still missing. I also still need to fill the holes.
Will add a picture of finished box filled with sand when it is available.
Comments
Wood Chuck
Fri, 03/06/2015 - 10:43
GREAT job !!!
WOW it looks awesome the extra time spent on the painting was more than worth it looks spectacular. I bet you also could make a great profit selling this Wardrobe either on line or in a consignment shop, if I had the need for one and the money I would defiantly buy one!!
Ana White Admin
Fri, 03/06/2015 - 12:10
Gorgeous!
As always, amazing build!
leftysgirl
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 05:45
Are there plans for this piece?
Are there plans for this piece?
:)
MrCoffee
Fri, 03/06/2015 - 13:54
Awesome.
I love the way the paint job came out on this and I really dig the having the molding on the top stained.
handmadewithash
Sat, 03/07/2015 - 18:55
I love all the attention to
I love all the attention to detail. Great job! I especially love the color selection. How did you achieve the look of the top stained piece?
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timberandsoul
Mon, 03/09/2015 - 22:01
Hi Ashley,
Hi Ashley,
The top was built separate, stained, varnished and then attached to the painted wardrobe. :)
- Brad
Calmly
Sun, 03/08/2015 - 07:36
Great job!
This looks awesome! I love the the paint finish and it your profession work
TwoCuteKids
Mon, 03/09/2015 - 17:30
Beyond Beautiful
I agree this is your best so far...which is hard to say b/c all your projects are amazing! I love the style, the paint colors, the stained top, and the hardware!
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timberandsoul
Mon, 03/09/2015 - 22:02
Thank you so much! :)
Thank you so much! :)
whopua
Tue, 11/10/2015 - 11:13
Plans??
Are there any available plans? I'd love to make this for my wife!
Anela
Sat, 03/19/2016 - 15:06
Any plans or sketches?
It looks really great!
I have fallen in love with it the second I saw it and somehow I am now convinced that I need a new wardrobe ;)
I guess you don't have plans for the wardrobe laying around - but would you mind doing a fast sketch (just a simple one on paper) with all the measurements noted? I would be thrilled to try building it myself in the summer.
Greetings from Germany!
Anela
Sat, 03/19/2016 - 15:07
Any plans or sketches?
It looks really great!
I have fallen in love with it the second I saw it and somehow I am now convinced that I need a new wardrobe ;)
I guess you don't have plans for the wardrobe laying around - but would you mind doing a fast sketch (just a simple one on paper) with all the measurements noted? I would be thrilled to try building it myself in the summer.
Greetings from Germany!
petemoore
Mon, 08/22/2016 - 07:32
plans
its very nice but there are no plans
can you put up the plans or email me them please
many thanks
leftysgirl
Tue, 07/18/2017 - 05:43
Links to plans??
Are there plans used for this beautiful piece? I do not see any links. Help please!! I absolutely need to make this armoire :) :)
Jimmy D
Fri, 01/03/2020 - 08:09
Anyway I can get plans for…
Anyway I can get plans for this beautiful piece?
conklines2
Mon, 01/03/2022 - 05:53
Plans to Build French Country Wardrobe
Love this wardrobe! Are there plans available to build it?
Thank you.