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Modern Craft Table - Modified
Here is our take on the Ana White "Modern Craft Table". My wife wanted to use this as a sewing table. I used my Kreg Pocket Jig for most all connections, minus the moulding. The unit was built out of 3/4 MDF. The table top is from IKEA.
Mine is built a little different in that the shelves are continuous, not compartments. I also added in shelving on the back for more storage.
I also ran the router along all the edges.
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Mon, 08/05/2013 - 06:45
Nice Table!
Very nice for sewing - and love how you added shelves to the back.
Writing Desk For My Wife
My wife needed a writing desk. I had previously built a coffee table with cheap lumber and wanted to see if I could build something with nicer wood. My concern was that all I had was a small portable table saw. This is the result. Oak plywood for the top and side panels, pine for the frame and edges. No stain; I really wanted to let the difference in colors from the two different woods to speak for itself. Just a good sanding and 5 layers of water based polyurethane.
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Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:14
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Hall Tree Storage Bench
Hi Ana! This project was pretty much inspired by ALL the great things you build on this site, as well as from watching a 'Fixer Upper' marathon (hence, the white color and shiplap). Last Christmas, I promised my sister that I'd build her a hall tree since she's now up to 10 grandkids and needed more hooks for all those coats and hats. Unfortunately, I also came down with a WICKED case of vertigo, so no power tools for yours truly. : (
Well... The vertigo finally cleared up, so it was time to get out my trusty ol' Kreg Jig and fire up the tools.
This project started with 2 4x4s. I cut 17 1/2" off each, then used the long pieces as the back and the sort pieces as the front legs. Then I built a rectangle (shored up by some cross supports) out of 2x3s and used those to attach the back legs together with pocket holes. I did the same thing with the 2 front legs, then attached the 2 sets of legs together with shorter pieces of 2x3s that framed up the side.
Next, I added a front to back support to the underside, and then attached the bottom of the seat on top of that. I built the front, back, and side pieces of the bench section by cutting a couple of 8' x 8" x .5" planks to size, and attached 2 pieces to each side by gluing and nailing them to the frame. Then, I rans some shiplap up the back (glued and nailed to the back frame) and topped it all off with a mantle.
For the seat, I used a 12" project board ($11 at Lowes for a 6 foot section) because I love all the knotty details and nail marks. I framed it out with 1x1 and attached with pocket screws on the underside. I finished that piece by staining it in Rustoleum Dark Walnut.
As for the rest, I just framed the shiplap section with leftover 1x1s, then sanded and stained the whole piece with the same Dark Walnut stain (so that something would show through after distressing). Finally, I applied 2 coats of Rustoleum Linen White Chalk Paint (LOVE that stuff!), distressed it, and topped with one coat of Minwax 1 Coat Poly (ALSO love that stuff), and added some hardware and country do dads from Hobby Lobby (Rustic Hooks, 'Bless This Home' Sign, Decorative Doorknob, and "Mitten Clip" for wet mittens and gloves coming off little hands) . What do you think? ヅ
Fancy X table and bench
Put a fancy twist in this tabletop and bench top. We like the 45 degree angles that the top and legs both have to compliment each other. The top is stained with minwax special walnut.
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Tue, 11/16/2021 - 19:18
Another amazing build!
You've been busy, this is gorgeous all the way around!
Three Cube Bench
My 2nd project!
My headboard!
My hubby is a pro carpenter and was annoyed that i printed out instructions for him... but I wanted it to look exactly like the ones on the blog! I LOVE my new bed so much
Patio Furniture
We built this set as a variation of the Platform Outdoor Sectional plan. I read that several individuals had a hard time finding the right size cushions, or inexpensive cushions, so I found some on clearance and built the seating customized to their size. The built-in cooler was a neat little addition we had an easy time with, and we used mainly scrap wood for the coffee table and corner piece. We decided to stain it a translucent grey, as I really loved the natural wood look, but needed to match the cushions a bit more. Still adding a few finishing touches, but already enjoying relaxing on it. It was a fun project, and I love how it came out. Bring on the sun!!
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Thu, 01/28/2016 - 08:20
Dimensions for coffee table with built in cooler
I would love to know how to build the coffee table with built in cooler. I would like to build this asap :)
Christmas Tree Collar
Thank you for these plans Ana! Had to make mine 36" wide to accomodate the tree stand tripod. Added bonus: kitty cannot drink the tree water! YES! Still have to stain and going to add hinges to one side to access water bucket easily.
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Thu, 12/14/2017 - 09:56
That was fast! Looks great,
That was fast! Looks great, love that it keeps the cat away too!
My version of the Simple Outdoor Dining Table
My version of the Simple Outdoor Dining Table
- All Cedar
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My Version of the Nursery Armoire
We built this armoire cabinet for a client of ours (this was a paying gig) who needed extra storage in her bathroom. I think it turned out beautifully if I do say so myself. So much so that I decided the build two of these to put in my laundry room for extra storage.
Minwax Polyurethane - 3 coats
Tryde coffee table
My second project from hungary!
First Rustic X Console table build
First stab at this table turned out so well a friend bought it off me and I had to build a second.
wood shed project
Dear Ana White,
I was looking for an inexpensive shed to build and saw your lean to. I love it and get many complements. Thanks for your site and what you do.
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James' Play Kitchen Chair
James got a sweet retro kitchen set for Christmas from his grandma. CarpenterMama scored a kids kitchen table (pretty sure it's authentic retro) at Goodwill for $8. All that he needed was a chair to sit in, and Ana's Four Dollar Stackable Chair fit quite nicely!
This was CarpenterMama's very first building project, and she is as proud as punch that she made something with her own two hands, some wood & screws, and oops paint. James is ecstatic that it is blue and he can sit in it. :-)
sofa table
sofa table made from console plan, I just changed the measurements.
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Twin Farmhouse Bed and Trundle
We built this over the course of a couple of weekends. I think the key thing was making sure my 1x6's were the correct width before we began to cut all the other boards. There was a lot of trimming after the fact making the overall width 1/2" shorter than the plans. Some adjustments made to the original plans were...
1) Using decking brackets to support the plywood to the 1x8s on the trundle (super easy way to secure it)
2) Purchased side rail brackets exactly like the ones here from my local woodworking shop.
This makes the bed easy to disassemble because although I swear I'll never move again I'm not building the bed into the room.
3) Instead of casters on the bottom we used those plastic furniture sliders. They were way cheaper and so slim. With the weight of the trundle wood and mattress they move flawlessly.
4) Since my daughter has a memory foam bed I was worried about sagging. We used small 1x? ripped in half along the inside of the side rails for a little lip and then 4 1x6's the width of the mattress to make supports and then laid plywood on top of that. 5) Cut down the headboard by 6.5" so that the mattress butted up against it.
Me personally I hate when there is a gap there for pillows to fall down in the middle of the night.
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Wood Tic Tac Toe Board
This is a pretty easy project and makes a nice holiday gift. This version was made from a scrap piece of hardwood and a 5/8" dowel. As an extra touch, I added a compartment inside the board to store the pieces. The compartment panel is held on with magnets for a clean look.
The quick video shows how the compartment works.
Christmas Tree Shelf
I painted the outside with Benjamin Moore Balsam color paint (as another poster on here did) and stained the interior pine with walnut stain. I tried making it resemble a pine tree. I wanted to make it as sturdy as possible, so I used 1/4 inch plywood backing for the entire back, and secured it with 1 inch brad nails. I painted the edges of the plywood green and left the middle unfinished because I liked the look.
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Doll furniture
My husband made this chair in about 30 minutes. It was are first project from this sight. So easy and my niece loved it!! I painted he cut! what a team
Farmhouse Table
This was my first Wood Project - EVER.
Working with this plan was quite easy. I just changed the design of the table top to my wife´s wish. I used "Golden Oak Stain" for the Legs and "Provincial Stain" for the Table top and Bench. The Legs are covered with Water seal and the Tops with 3 layers of Polyurethane. Chairs are Stained in Provincial also. Was a lot of fun for all of us. Learned a lot during this build.
Thanks
Polyurethane
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Mon, 07/01/2013 - 21:10
The Chairs
Thanks for the nice comments. I bought the Chairs at a local Mexican Furniture Shop, sanded them, Stained them to fit the Table Top and put 3 layers Polyurethane on it... Came Out nice.
Thanks Alain.
Jann