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First workbench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 07:47

Loved this project! Now I can really start building some other wood projects.

Estimated Cost
$60-70
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Fancy X Desk

I created this desk using the Fancy X Desk plans, but I used a project panel for top.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80
Finish Used
Kelly Moore Pure White Semi Gloss
Sherwin Williams Weathered Teak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Double upholstered toddler day bed

Double upholstered toddler day bed

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Ana White

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 14:44

Say what???? This is awesome!!! I adore the fabric and how you put two beds together! Thank you so much for posting photos! Ana

A miter table project for my bookshelf project

Submitted by icecool2 on Mon, 11/03/2014 - 07:14

I started building built-in bookshelves based loosely on the LACK copy-cat plans Ana posted.  I started getting to work on them and realized I needed a way to handle the 8' and 12' boards I have to cut down to make the parts.  Back to the home store I went!  This was an extremely easy project to put together.  I used one sheet of cabinet grade plywood ($30) and had it cut down at the store on their giant saw and three furring strips (as described in the plans, about $1.50 each).

My cuts were: 

  1. In half lengthwise (now you have two 24"x96")
  2. 24"x36" (on both halves from 1)
  3. 24"x30" (on the long part remaining from both parts from 2)
  4. You are left with two sections of 24"x29.75" (depending on the blade)

Assembly at home was really fast.  It took me 90 minutes, it would have been probably under an hour if I had the table already!  I didn't like the folding brackets at the store, so I went with fixed cheap ones for now.  I'll swap them later. You'll notice the saw sits a little lower than the side tables.  I'm going to mount the saw to the table and I'll fine tune with that.

Back to the bookshelves!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$80 (including casters and shelf supports)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Indoor Fancy Pet Kennel

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 11:51

I had so much fun building this!! It ended up being 80"L x 29"W x 40"H

I added a removeable center seperator to make it available for 2 dogs and a hinged top for easy cleaning. If you would like to know more, mssage me here! https://www.facebook.com/almshousecreations

Estimated Cost
$300
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
White Gloss and Jacobean Minwax Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Step Stool

I made this for my nephew for Christmas. I'm new to furniture building and this is only my second project. It was my first time using a jig saw and it turned out much nicer that I thought it would. I also tried out my new router on the stair treads. I just love the preppy colors and whimsical whale. I'm sure it will get lots of use.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
latex paint and polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Cedar planters!

Submitted by DogDoc25 on Wed, 11/05/2014 - 11:44

These planters were really easy to make, and held up well all through the spring and summer. This was my first garden, and I was excited to try raised planters. I added some reinforcement to the middle just to keep everything together, and they were really sturdy! Thanks Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$15 each
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
none
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Ana White

Wed, 11/05/2014 - 12:48

DogDoc25,

Looks like you have a green thumb as well!  Great Job!  Thanks for sharing!

Rustic x coffee table with 2x4 X

This is the rustic x coffee & end table I used 2x4's for the X. I like the wider look of the 2x4's over the 1x's it adds more dimension to the table. 

Estimated Cost
200 for all 3 tables
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
First layer special walnut 5 minute dry time then added weathered grey for 5 minutes
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Farmhouse Table

Submitted by AlInOhio on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 19:11

After searching retail stores for farmhouse tables and not liking the pricetags, my wife talked me into tackling this plan. (I'm glad she did) This is my finished product.

I made the breadboards extendable so we could add extra boards if we needed additional seats for guests.

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades American Chestnut Satin
2 coats Minwax Clear Satin Fast Drying Polyurethane
Legs are painted in a color called "Dark as Night"
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Panda25 (not verified)

Tue, 01/22/2013 - 19:28

Could you tell me how you made the breadboards extendable??

AlInOhio

Thu, 01/24/2013 - 12:03

I basically notched out the end apron so that 2x2's could slide through, then attached the 2x2's to the breadboard. I originally attached them so they were just under the edge of the breadboard, but have since changed it so that it goes about halfway. I hope you understand what I am trying to say, if not I can add some more pictures.

new girl

Sat, 02/23/2013 - 17:55

This is so beautiful.. Exactly what I want could you please add more pictures of how you made the extensions.

alasiri

Sat, 05/18/2013 - 06:55

Every time we visit websites, we saw almost the same as the other article and topic but I am shocked when I first read the title from this page. I never think that the blogger has the knowledge of making something new online. I only saw this kind of blog in this page. I concur that the blogger has the intellect of Albert Einstein. منتديات

Printers Triple Console Cabinet

Very happy with the results.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Around $300
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Distressed paint over stain.<!--break-->
Stained the finished product with 3 coats of Miniwax Special Walnut<!--break-->
One coat of Shirwin Williams "Breezy" blue <!--break-->
Sanded with an electric orbital sander.<!--break-->
Another coat of Shirwin Williams "Breezy" blue to cover all the little circles the orbital sander left behind.<!--break-->
Sanded by hand.
Touched any blonde spots up with the Special Walnut.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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My first table with raw edge table top

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 13:05

First table!! I used all white pine that was milled over 45 years ago cut my own lumber out of this wood and the table top was made with 3 pieces of wood to make the top. Bench is being made now! 

Estimated Cost
$350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
White chalk paint and drift wood stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Entertainment Center

Submitted by Millerx4 on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 13:37

We used kristenlotz plans and AZCA33 style.

Estimated Cost
$1,000
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Creamy white with a stain distress
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

Comments

kristenlotz

Fri, 01/18/2013 - 15:58

I love looking at the brag posts and seeing similar entertainment centers to the one we built! I am so glad people like our plans. It looks way good in white. I think we are going to re-do our doors and add the rope trim. I love how it looks. Just wondering, do you use the plans we posted at our woodworking blog at http://www.jrlwoodworking.com/2012/12/furniture-plans-custom-entertainm… ? I am so glad you built this. We love ours!

Millerx4

Sat, 01/19/2013 - 21:41

Yes! We used your plans. You did such a good job with them...my husband is a beginner and I think he did an amazing job by following your plans. Thank you!!

Griffen pottery barn inspired Media Console Table

Liked the Griffen Reclaimed look Media console, but not the $1099 price tag that came with it!  LOL

So with $100 and 3 hours of work, BAM! 

70L x 15W x 30H

 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Classic Black Polyshades by minwax for the base
Provincial by By minwax for shelfs
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

jpujdak

Tue, 03/24/2015 - 06:21

Hi! I love your Media Console table! Do you have plans to go along with this? I'd love to create this for my apartment. Thanks!

Fancy X farmhouse with extension

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 18:02

This was the first furniture my husband built. He also did amatching  sideboard table using Ana white plans.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
I used wood conditioner and then dark walnut stain. My husband built me a sideboard table to match this table.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Corner Cupboard

Submitted by strez4prez on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 19:08

Thanks for the plans. had fun building this. I made it a little higher and added an additional shelf. I wanted it to be rustic, so I beat it with a chain, hammer, and some screws. Used Early American stain. Used Rustoleum Triple Thick Poly satin finish. Not all straight and perfect, but it works. It matches the farmhouse table I built last year.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)

Comments

Daybed with Storage

Submitted by Bemof13 on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 17:54

This is my first Ana White project. It was so fun to do and turned out really well. Thanks so much Ana for your great plans and help with building them. the Kreg jig is great!

Estimated Cost
$125 +/-
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Polyshades Bombay Mahoganey
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

End Table

Submitted by JoeP on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 16:48

Quick and easy endtable made from scraps I had on hand.

Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Antique nickel paint and 3 coats of gloss polyurethane, I sanded between each coat of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

X-DESK

Submitted by Jasonhash on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 07:39

Made from your Fancy X-desk plans. Dark Walnut & clear gloss polyacrylic Miniwax finishes.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
Lumber $18
Plywood $13
Glue, nails, & screws $3
Stain $8
Poly $6.50
$50+/- all day
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Miniwax Dark Walnut
Mini wax polyacrylic gloss
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shoe and storage bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 07:21

I love your designs and could spend hours browsing here! But that doesn't get things built! ;)

I used your general plan to build this cute bench as my first project for my new Handywoman Business

I was easily able to adjust and customize it to my customers specifications and it is very sturdy. Also my first adventure in pocket holes and I am in love!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$140.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Dark Oak
Minwax satin varnish
Beauti-tone interior Latex, Semigloss in Cloud White
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Drawer Organizer

Submitted by mseely02 on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 13:19

Organization is a constant struggle in our house and our junk drawer became more of a place to stick things when you didn't want them on the countertop than an actual funtional part of the kitchen. That won't change with the addition of the organizer, but it was nice to have it cleaned out.

In total, this only cost about $12 (for 3 drawers) and that was only because I used the S4S wood. My HD didn't carry 1x3 in anything else. May have been for the best because now I didn't have to sand anything.

The lesson learned from this project was that I should have cut everything to size instead of relying on the measurements of the drawer. The silverware drawer wasn't perfect and I will likely redo a little of it because the junk drawer turned out great.

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
None
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project