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X coffee table

Finish Used
Finish was a mixtures of Minwax weathered grey and a little of Minwax ebony
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Sling Chair for Father's Day!

Submitted by ferbit on Thu, 06/16/2011 - 16:38

Once I saw these plans on here, I was thrilled to get started on them. I let the girls do most of the miter saw cuts (with lots of supervision) and they were a huge help sanding. Pine has really sharp edges, so they helped me round down every edge by hand. I would have used an electric sander, but *gasp* I couldn't FIND IT!

Aaargh!

Anyhoo, this is a gift for Daddy for Father's Day! I bought enough wood and fabric for a matching chair for myself. :) The girls are begging for matching kid-sized ones too. :)

I just LOVE how it folds up so flat (last photo below) to be hung under cover outside. :)

I used Connecting Bolts & Connecting Cap Nuts rather than just bolts and I love them!!! I did keep a washer in between the 1x2's to keep the wood from rubbing. PERFECT fit! Check out my last photo below to see it up close.

The bolts fit through the 1/4" holes Ana's plans instruct you to drill, but the caps need a larger hole. I drilled 3/8" holes into all OUTER 1x2 where the connector caps needed to be and kept the inside 1x2 holes at 1/4" per Ana's instructions. Hope that makes sense!

Then I finished them with Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint.

Estimated Cost
$25-$30
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze spray paint. Still needs to be lightly sanded to smoothen it more, then another coat of spray paint and several coats of poly.
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

mhumke

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 09:54

hey there...this looks REALLY good! I especially like the bronze bolts you used. 

I'd like to do the same, but I'd love your advice on bolt length. If they're connecting two 1"x2" boards, I assume the width of those two pieces together is 1.5" (.75+.75), right? 

Therefore, do you recommend a 1.5", 1.75" or 2" connecting bolt?

Thanks!

Nightstand

Decided to build a bedroom set and like the Rhyan end table, but fell in love with tiled version. So we used porcelain tile on top.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50-75
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax red oak - my fav!, poly coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Beer Keg Tap Handles

I had some left over Walnut wood, so I decided to make some more Beer Tap handles.  This is a fairly simple DIY that doesn't take that long to complete.  I have already written a full tutorial on my blog:

Estimated Cost
scrap walnut + $3 lock insert + chalk tape (optional)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Water Based polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Rustic X Coffee Table

This was my first ever attempt at making something real out of wood. I've only made some really basic floating coat hangars and docorative rustic pieces to set around peoples houses and a spice rack. I really wanted more of a challenge and this was a perfect place to start. I had to purchase the Kreg Jig and a couple of large clamps but once I got the hang of drilling and filling pocket holes it was smooth sailing. 

 

The Mrs then finished it off with some lovely rustic baskets and a serving tray with all the latest Southern Living magazines.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$39.97 - Kreg Pocket Hole Jig Model R3

~$60 - various cuts of wood, Home Depot made this easy and cut it all to size for me when purchased. (other than the angled cuts)

$7 - Speed square (for the angled cuts)

$10 -100 count pack of 2 1/2" pocket hole screws & 100 count 1 1/2" pocket hole screws

$7 - Foam brushes
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Total: $123 w/some spare wood
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
5 layers of stain are applied in the following order:

1st - Miniwax Dark Walnut
2nd - Varathane White wash Pickling
3rd - Miniwax Classic Gray
4th - Miniwax Dark Walnut (Wiped off almost as fast as it was put on)
5th - 2 coats of clear gloss.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modified Rustic X Console

Submitted by coreym95 on Wed, 08/19/2015 - 16:04

Modified from the original plans to make it longer and thinner to fit the space/need.  

For the "X" cuts I just built the frame, clamped on a rough length of 2x2 and drew lines where the cuts should go.  I ended up cutting those by hand since they were well over 45 degrees.  Next time I will make a jig for my miter saw to handle those angles.

Finish is just vinegar and steel wool.  The picture with the clamps is before the top coat was applied. Once the poly was put on it gave it a nice gloss and nice, rich colors. 

Now it just needs some decorative pieces sitting on it :)

Finish Used
Steel Wool & Vinegar with 3 coats of poly
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Kari410

Fri, 08/21/2015 - 20:53

Your console turned out great! I was curious if you still have the dimensions you used?

Thanks

Farmhouse Table

I love this table and bench set! Very easy to build and didn't take too much time. We made it a family build. My kids helped put together the benches and table. My wife and kids did all the staining.

Estimated Cost
$150 for lumber and supplies.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Early American used with a staining pad. We applied two coats for a darker finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Inspired by the Farmhouse Bed..... for my Dog!

Submitted by dmanar33 on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 20:15

Inspired by Ana's Farmhouse Bed plans, I built this dog bed for my Jack Russell. I measured and planned for it to comfortably fit two standard bed pillows (in waterproof covers of course!). She loves it!

Estimated Cost
$20ish
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Primer and latex eggshell paint with glaze on top
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

Mgoodlin

Thu, 10/03/2013 - 08:49

I love this dog bed and want to make it for my puppy's Christmas gift. Where can I find or purchase the plans to make it?

Toddler bunk beds

Submitted by jarsofclay on Sat, 08/03/2013 - 19:01

well after I made my daughters bunk beds my toddlers were begging and begging me to make them a bunk bed so this weekend I decided to make a toddler bunk bed. So here it is and I'm here to share with you all.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I stained it with early english stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

CreativeChaos

Sun, 08/04/2013 - 16:20

That is absolutely adorable! We know all about the little ones wanting to be like the big ones. Great job!

jarsofclay

Mon, 08/05/2013 - 15:57

Thankyou very much! Yeah it was every day every time I'd go into my work shop they asked if I was making their beds

herrejon

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 17:48

Hi! it's just what we're looking for!
do you have plans or something like instructions por dummys :)
i'm a begginer

herrejon

Sun, 10/13/2013 - 19:11

Thanks a lot! It looks so easy! Can't wait to start! I'll share with you our happy little faces when it's done :)

More From Johnnie8!

Submitted by Johnnie8 on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 04:23

Hi Ana,

 Here are a few more pics of some tables I've built! I would love to know what people think!

Thanks!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
My own blend of stain, paint and wax. Finished with a poly sealer.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Buffet, serving table

I made this buffet, serving table to go with a large gathering farmhouse table I made. I loosely used the farmhouse table plans but did some designing of my own based on a picture my friends had of what she wanted.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane - Kona stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Dog Kennels

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 10:20

Here's some photos of customer products I have built, over the past 2 years.

 

by Bob

bar stool and side table!

Submitted by Marisol on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 19:33

i made this a while back, but just got through painting it. Saw it was a great table for drinks, will serve a double purpose.

Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Behr outdoor white paint and killz outdoor primer
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Marisol

Tue, 06/28/2011 - 11:24

I was surprised at how sturdy it is, although my husband is still scared to sit on it, but it's sturdy! :)

spiceylg

Wed, 06/29/2011 - 11:01

Nice job and I absolutely love your profile pic! That's the best!

Hey. I built a bed!

Submitted by Al Lulu on Mon, 08/05/2013 - 17:19

Well, one thing's for sure. Follow Ana's plans and everything will come out just right.

Oh. And another thing. I can't get my kid out of this bed! It's awesome. And really simple to make.
Thanks, Ana!

Estimated Cost
$125-$180
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Suede Gray Beauty

Submitted by pfossi on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 18:25

This was produced from the Queen version by adding 16 inches to the width of several of the pieces of wood.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Webster Chalk Paint added to Behr Ultra. Finished with several coats of bees wax,
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Hope Chest

Submitted by Daniel B on Sun, 04/24/2022 - 13:26

Wooden chest built by Daniel!

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Kreg Jig Workbench

Submitted by angiemicn on Sat, 07/02/2011 - 04:02

I wanted to start building right away....But had nowhere to build! Anna suggested the Kreg Jig, and since my birthday is when I found the site, "suggested" this as a gift to my daughter, who passed it on to the big guy...and viola, Master Kreg Jig. Happy Birthday to me! I got the plans from the Kreg Jig Community....super helpful site, answer all questions, and a great resource to beginner builders.
The worktop is made of 2 pieces of MDF, which is SUPER durable. Loved working with it. This took a day, and not a day goes by that I don't use or get some kind of compliment on it. What's really neat is there is a utube video to follow as you build geared towards the just starting out builder, which shows layout, cuts, jigging, very easy to follow. Plan is on Kreg Jig Community, free if you register, as well as lots of cool free plans....not quite as cool as Anna's :)
Very reasonably priced about $70 inc 100 ct Kreg screws

Estimated Cost
72.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
left unfinished
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project