Community Brag Posts
Wall Jewelry Cabinet
I used the wall jewelry cabinet plan and modified it a bit to fit the materials that I already had in the garage. The whole project was built using salvaged barn wood and siding that was built in the 1800's. It took a little longer to square up the boards and sand them to a friendly feel but I had little to no finishing time in the end. The plans were so spot on that used them almost exactly.! I just added another cross support to the door and used old barn wood tongue and groove for the back. I also fastened a little piece of wood at the top of the door with one brad nail. I did this to keep the door shut in a more attractive way then a clasp or hasp. The little piece swings out of the way with ease. I bought the knob at hobby lobby for 2 dollars and the hinges were less than 2 dollars. The hardware cloth came in a roll that was 24 inches by 25 feet long for 10 dollars. Basic wood working knowledge and tools are super helpful with this project and as is stated in the original plans... a kreg jig makes it so much faster and easier.! Thanks so much for sharing!!
Octagon Kitchen Table
I used Ana's plans and modified the top, I used 3/4 MDF with hardwood flooring. I then used 2" door casing for edging.
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Thu, 06/19/2014 - 21:51
Beautiful! That's got to be
Beautiful! That's got to be an incredibly heavy table with the two layers of top.
Modern Porch Swing squeezed into suburban porch
This is a super easy build, but it cost us WAY more than the estimate. By the time we painted and hung it the total was closer to $150.
We we squeezed the swing into the crack between the pillar and wall of my back porch. It barely fit, but we are a family of six so I wanted it to be as big as possible.
Expanded Potting Bench
An expansion of the 2x4 potting bench.
King Sized Headboard
I did not edit this project, except the original project plan called for the bed to be turned sideways, I made this with the bed facing the right original way. The longest part of this project was waiting for the stain. It is not included in the estimated build time.
Distressed console
This project was nearly the emotional equivalent of pure hell. I began this as a buffet for someone who decided midway that they no longer wanted it. Secretly I was happy because I fell in love with it. The problem was it was started in late fall and this winter in ohio was more Ana's norm than ours. My I heated garage created a warped piece and an untenable workspace for a few months. I'm pretty happy all and all.
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My first woodworking project
Our Australian Shepard will no longer be digging the trash out all over the floor! I did change the plans up a bit because I wanted a hangover off the sides as well as the front. And we used bead board instead of the solid panel. Thanks for the great plans Ana!
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Wed, 09/21/2016 - 14:57
Amazing First Project
This turned out beautiful!!! I love the beadboard and the added overhang. Can't wait to see your next project!
2x4 modern Adirondack Chair (modified)
I was so excited to find the plans for these awesome chairs, I’ve built 7 this season already—the modification happened as an accident, but I loved the result !
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Thu, 03/04/2021 - 10:59
This is absolutely gorgeous!…
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the modification!
Pretend Play High Chair
I have 4 young Granddaughter's. They each got a chair from Grampa.
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Farmhouse Table (Rustic Table)
My mom has been addicted to Pinterest for a while now, so eventually she was led to this site. To make a long story short, she asked me to build her a dining room table similar to the Rustic Table design, but just a bit beefier, and with custom dimensions to fit the family's needs. I used 2x8's (8 feet long) for the table top, 2x4's for the apron/skirt, and 4x4's for the legs. This thing is a monster. I'm assuming it weighs close to 200 lbs. I beat the legs up with an old golf club, and scratched them up pretty good with screws.
This was my first time attempting something of this caliber, and I am really pleased with the results. The best part is that my mother LOVES it, and I now look like the greatest son in the world to all of her friends on Facebook!
Stain: Minwax Special Walnut (Brushed)
Finisher: Minwax Paste Finishing Wax (Rubbed in with a rag, then buffed off 20 minutes later).
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Cedar chest with black walnut
My first furniture project. My daughters birthday gift. Made my own patterns and sized as I went. With the materials I had. A few learning mistakes but it’s personal and she loves it. The sides and bottom are 3/4 stock but the top and the base is all 1 1/2 stock.
The Cadar was all ripped from 2” stock and planed to suit. The black walnut was rough, resawn and planed to suit.
Was a many Saturday winter project as my shop is at my camp, had to heat up with the wood furnace each weekend , especially for gluing and finishing.
Open Shelf Nightstands
I built these for my daughter's birthday, after she showed me a set of night stands that resembled these from the site. I used cedar with a steel wool and viniger stain to give them a aged look. With 4 coats of a water based urathane as a finish. Your plans were accurate and simple to follow. Thanks
My Julia Nightstand
This summer my wife and I remodeled our oldest's bedroom. I found this nightstand on Ana's website, and my wife fell in love with it. I had to make it! I noticed there were no brag posts for the Julia, so I felt that I had to contribute as a thank you for finding these plans. Thanks Ana!
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Playroom Tents
I built these fun and easy tents for our playroom. They are perfect for reading, or for an indoor camping trip.
A different take on the Brandy storage bed.
Made this storage bed but altered it some. Still a queen size bed, changed the depth of the side boxes to accomate a suitcase so we could get luggage out of the way. Built this for our cabin in Maine.
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Mail Boss
After scouring the internet for a piece of furniture that could hide my shredder and act as a filing cabinet, I decided to look here, and lo and behold, Ana had posted this project the week before. It was literally an answer to prayers!
I had a lot of leftover plywood that I cut to size to build this project. The drawer slides were the most expensive part of this project. It was pretty tough and I made a lot of mistakes, but I am very happy with it. It was just what I was looking for. Installing the drawers was the hardest part of this project. I made the shredder compartment to fit my specific shredder, and it barely fits. I already had drawer pulls and paint.
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Fri, 12/04/2020 - 21:27
Great job!
It's a hard working piece and you did a great job! Thanks for sharing:)
Shoe Rack
I needed a compact way to organize and store my running shoes. As you can see in the pictures above, the answer was relatively simple. My google search led me http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/shoerack/ . I simplified the idea using 1x2, 1x3, and 1x4 boards. You can see the simple shape these make holds the shoes by the toe. I used a 1x2 board for a spacer between the two levels. On a whim , I added another spacer board and topped it all off with another 1x4 which fit perfectly as a shelf.
Before I assembled the pieces, I predrilld holes across the 1x2 boards. When I installed them piece by piece, it was only a matter of leveling and installing drywall anchors.
Second Build - Six Cube Storage Units
Very excited to have finished my second build! My daughter was so excited about these shelves, too. She even helped pick up her play area so we could get a nice picture. I only have a small wagon, so all the big cuts were done at Home Depot. Best part of this project: with the cuts completed in-store, this project took about the same amount of time to put together as a similar IKEA shelf, only no Allen wrenches were involved.
My city farm
My friend and I bought all of the materials for about $350. We started Friday afternoon and he worked most of Saturday on it. The plans were super helpful! My four little silkies are enjoying their new home.
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Mon, 10/03/2016 - 10:01
Amazing Farmhouse Style Chicken Coop!
You and your friend did an amazing job! I love the cedar roof and white paint - so farmhouse chic! Thank you so much for bragging, love seeing your project! Ana
Outdoor chairs
My first project. Good learning experience and they turned out great!