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I built the Tryde Media Console with a few modifications. I had to increase the size to of the console to accommodate the 60" T.V. that it would be housing. You will also notice that I added a shelf in the top center of the console so that I could fit more components on the top. I also modified the console plans to create new plans for building two matching bookcases, one for either side of the console, giving it the "built-in" appearance. This turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier with the plans that we downloaded from Ana-white.com! P.S. - The Kreg jig was a must for this project. All of the boards creating the back of the console are joined using pocket screws, pre-drilled with the kreg jig. After using this inexpensive tool for about ten minutes, I couldn't believe how long I had gone on without it!

I saw the plans for this on Ana White. It looked great so we decided to make one. We had just gotten a cal king mattress. We took the list of materials and cuts we needed to our local Home Depot. They cut all our wood for us. When we got home assembly was easy. Bed put together and paint on in 4 hours. We love it as do our dogs. One of our dogs is getting old so my husband made steps so she could get up on the bed. We love it!!!!

I am so in love with my new coffee table. It the perfect addition to my living room.  My only regret is that I did not purchase a pair of caster wheels with brakes as my little man enjoys rolling the table around!

I took me a little over a month to complete, but you could easily knock this project out in one weekend.  

This was my first project, an introduction to saws and drills, after my pug ate a bag of chocolate that was sitting next to my bed. The plan was picked because it said "simple" and had a drawer to safely store remotes. And chocolate.

I made this wine cabinet for my daughter Alicia from a picture she sent me from one she had seen someplace

I loved the sliding doors on this project! We decided to go with J hooks instead of wheels and did three spaces for shelves instead of 4 due to the amount of space we were filling. 

This was an easy plan to follow, I just wish it would have had specific instructions for the sliding doors itself. I had to go on a search for an explanation on how to achieve it. 

My husband and I work on our projects a few couple hours a day, so I would say this took about 6-8 hours, the staining of course takes time to dry, so I did not include that in the assembly time line. 

Quick and simple little picture frame.

This was my first project after discovering the "Ana White" web site.  After looking through the brag photos I zeroed in the Rustic X Console.  I was specifically inspired by the photos from "Celeste808" and "aDIYguy".  It also gave me an opportunity to try out my new Kreg Pocket jig. I hope you like the pictures.

This was actually my first build. I had just about had it, went with all three kids, got the wood, and built it while my hubby was at work (24 hr. shifts at the fire station). And yes, that was after I finally Googled, "How to unlock a Dewalt Compound Miter Saw" after 30 minutes of unsuccessful prodding! :-) I'm super happy with how it came out (despite the poor flashy picture)! And it was great "practice" for doing my girl's farmhouse beds.

This was hard for me because I am horrible at using the jigsaw. If I do another one I'll probably not do as many door openings.
It took longer than expected due to filling in all the pocket holes an waiting for the wood filler to dry.
My grandson loves it, he didn't care about my mistakes on it.

I modified the plans in several ways.  First I made the desk smaller to fit the space.  In doing so I decided it would work better to have only one part of the desk flip up for storage.  I also made the box that makes up the base larger to fit a printer.  That left a smaller space for a chair.  Turns out the chair I had fit perfectly.  I decided not to finish with paint, stain or varnish.  I may do that later.  Over all I am very happy with this project.

Entry Cubby-First Project 

We started with the bench as a weekend project. After counter-sinking and filling all those screw holes we borrowed a Kreg jr and took onothe table project. However we ended up countersinking the top boards for the table as well; it was easier for us to visualize the spacing between boards and make sure everything was as square and level as we could make it... We used behr paint and primer in one in a satin finish and opted for a punchy green to brighten up our courtyard.
We plan to build another bench since it will tuck in nicely under the table when not in use, and we can pull the table out and use the bench when we need more seating.
We love our new outdoor furniture!! Thanks Ana!

Here is a desk I recently built.  It is a Pottery Barn piece.  It features full extension drawers slides and simulated maple melamine drawer interiors. 

Very easy to cut/assemble and very pleased with the result! It took about an hour to cut the boards and screw then together. Then another hour to same/pretreat/stain. Love it!