My very favourite thing to build, so cheap and simple.
The IKEA Lack Inspired Bookcase plans became my inspiration for the entire entertainment center. I made a few changes to the bookcase plans. I increased the height of the bookcases to 84 inches and added adjustable shelves. I also included some major extras including a console for the TV, a bridge to connect the bookcases, and doors inspired by www.shanty-2-chic.com.
Island dimensions Bar 36" deep x 50" wide, counter top height and base has 24 inch depth. I was lucky enough to have the walnut donated for the project which I cut into 1" stips and glued together butcher block style. Also put a 1 1/4" band of walnut around countertop for appearances and to help strengthen the top. The base was made with pine and painted turqoise. The double waste basket was another touch I added. Thanks for looking.
These a few of your designs I’ve created. The bench and Adirondacks were the fist of my Covid projects, then I added the outdoor living space landscaping… sorta. Thanks for Great plans. I love making the stuff.
Wed, 10/06/2021 - 10:30
Thank you for sharing, it all looks very pretty and inviting!
With my 3 young kids and all of their winter gear, I needed a coat rack that they can use. Since I don't have a miter saw, I asked my Father-in-law to make the cuts for me so I can't claim to have done that (although I am asking for a miter saw for my birthday!). Assembly was pretty easy with 2 pocket holes each on the roots and one for each of the limbs. With the small pieces of wood, it was tricky to get the holes centered using my Kreg Jig Jr. so I added some small finishing nails to some of the limbs for more support. (Think young kids tugging to get their coats down!) Some things I learned: Sand all pieces to the way you want them BEFORE assembling as it's nearly impossible to do later. Stagger the bottom roots because screwing in 8 screws to the same center point does not work. I ended up using shorter screws than the 2 1/2" recommended and had to add felt pads to stabilize the legs that were moved up to allow for me to fit the screws in. I am pleased with this project and while it's not perfect, it will get a lot of use around here!
I have been dreaming about this piece of furniture for 3 yrs....I used Ana's plans for the rustic x console but took out the front middle support and made it a little deeper I also turned the 2x4 vertically and added an extra 2x4 behind it to add extra strength.....because I wanted to fit 3 baskets from Target underneath...the hutch i just winged!....Thank you so much Ana for giving me a place to start!...I am in love!......
This project was much easier than I originally anticipated. Even cutting the legs at angles and sanding them down to appear curved was easier than I expected. I also used early american stain by Minwax. I used only one coat though and in hindsight might have done two to make it a bit darker. I used Minwax clear paste wax (two coats) to achieve a low sheen and protective layer. I was able to find a toilet paper holder similar to the one Ana used at one of my local big box stores. I wasn't able to find anything else I liked better.
It's turned out way more beautiful then I had thought. It was all the mini details that took the longest but made the look worth it
I wanted a kitchen island that would match my farmhouse table and would fit in my small kitchen.
So we really needed a better bed than the flimsy moderny thing that would shift at least a few inches when I would get into the bed. And I like storage. So this was a great fit. The folks at blue were really good to me and help me cut all my lengths of plywood. I did modify the headboard to be 3 inches taller. Otherwise the plans were great! I had one hiccup in adding the divider to one of the benches. It came out kind of slanted. So I would recommend having a lot of light and measuring it out in the back of the box when you are inserting the divider
I got some oak barrels from a local vineyard and decided to try making some adirondack chairs. It was harder than I thought it would be, but well worth it!! The stain was a little darker than I thought it be, but it's rubbing off on me!
predrill, predrill, predrill, and learned a valuable lesson in predrilling, as solid wood under strain cracks easy when using 2 1/2" deck screws!
I need to whip out the nice camera and stop using my cell phone for finished products!
Sun, 07/21/2013 - 19:45
I did have some plans, which made it easier. I didn't use them as designed i.e. tracing, and I also altered the plans some to my liking. I got the plans for 15$ from here: http://www.gcwoodworks.com/Wine-Barrel-Adirondack-Chair-Large.htm
This is my favorite build so far! I love the look of this bed!
One thing I wish I had known was how long it was going to be. The bed is a good foot and a half longer than my mattress, which is a standard queen. I would recommend measuring and cutting your side rails according to your mattress - I think I am going to go back and shorten mine.
Also - I used my bed rails, instead of the slats this called for. I also used bed rail hooks (I ordered them from Amazon for $20) so that I can take this bed apart.
This bed was a mixture of farmhouse and storage. Ana White u rule
Those are the first projects that I try to make. Thank you Anna White .
I made this loft bed for my 4-year-old son. It is plenty strong. It can easily hold him and his daddy for bedtime stories. I followed the plans to the letter. I found this a challenging but attainable second project and only needed help with final assembly. I'll start working on some bookshelves for under it but need to figure out how to work around the supports I already added (that are omitted in the bookshelf plans).
Using Ana's plan as a guide, I built two of these sofas to fit an outdoor cushion I already had. I used wood from our old deck -- a great way to re-use and save money, too!
Built a set of Conner Side tables for my Daughter and Son-in-law that live in Austin Texas.
I made a loft bed for my 4-year-old son using Ana's Chelsea Loft plans. When I finished, I was able to build this toddler bed for my 1-year-old using almost entirely scraps left over from the loft (save for the 1x6 runners). I skipped the curved headboard design and went with a solid piece of 1x12. I was going to round the top edges or cut a more rounded design, but my wife said she liked the squared off look better (she has lots of ideas for painting various designs on it, apparently). Since we were going to use paint and not stain, I ripped some leftover MDF board for the 1x6 footers. The whole project took a single afternoon, including cutting, assembly, woodfill and sanding. The end result is pretty sturdy. My wife laid on it with both our small children and the slats hardly bowed at all.
This was my first big Build! Thank you Ana for the free and easy to read plans.
My wife said she did not want anything for her birthday, so instead of buying her
something after she said that, I decided to try and make something. We did not have a coffee table in our living room - when we hosted Christmas, we had a piece of plywood over boxes, covered with a table cloth. So I decided to try and make a coffee table for her.
Made some mistakes sanding the top, so then had to spend a lot more time sanding out the gouges.I did not use a plan per se, but when I started looking here, it was remarkable similar to Clara's Table, with differeing dimensions. The cost was a little higher due to the oak boards for the table top. Those alone were $50.
I used cedar siding that was removed from a home remodel. I had to rip all the wood down on a table saw to work with the plan. I was glad to put this good wood to use for my recycle bin and it looks good on the back porch. I had to change the plan a bit to fit my bin.
