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Modern Chunky Leg Coffee Table
Got this chunky Leg table idea from the rockstar Ana White
Stained in varathane sunbleached - by spicedwoods on Instagram
Electric Fireplace Wall with Hearth by Amanda Newman
"9 years ago I built my first project, a table I needed to have for thanksgiving dinner. Luckily @anawhitediy had/has a fabulous plan for that and I learned as I went. Picking up wood for my latest build (a fireplace with electric insert) I had that same thrill as I had so many years ago. This time I had plans from @anawhitediy and a beautiful inspiration (and tutorial) from @simply.diy.home to get me going on my path."
Outhouse with Skylight
Our favorite throne in town.
My daughter and I built the outhouse in the snow a few years ago. Once the TwoGa was named after the Stuga, the outhouse quickly became “The PooGa” (aka “The Ash-Hole “🤣). We use ash in the winter and sawdust in the summer, to keep away the stink, which works like a charm.
This is an adaptation to an Ana White outhouse design.
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Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:06
Best Outhouse Around
Love what you did here, the natural light and bright cheery interior, well done!
Kitchen Pantry
I made this pantry to match some new kitchen cabinets that my friend ordered from lowes. He wanted me to make all of his cabinets but unfortunately I didn't have enough time, it was kind of one of those things hey I'm redoing my kitchen can you make this. This was all built and designed from a picture his wife found on pinterest with just the measurements for the space it needed to fit in.
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Mon, 02/10/2014 - 10:25
Great job! We're planning a
Great job! We're planning a pantry build in the near future and yours is just lovely! I love the pull out drawers!
Mon, 02/10/2014 - 10:25
Great job! We're planning a
Great job! We're planning a pantry build in the near future and yours is just lovely! I love the pull out drawers!
Fri, 06/17/2016 - 18:39
This is exactly what I've been looking for!
HI -
My husband and I have been trying to find a DIY Pantry for our kitchen. We've looked everywhere and finally came across this! We love it and would like to try and build it. Do you have the plans available to share? I look forward to hearing back from you.
Fri, 11/27/2020 - 21:33
Kitchen pantry
I tried the link for crafted perfection in attempt to get the plans for this. It led me back to this website. Is there ANY chance of getting the plans for this pantry PLEASE?
Thu, 12/24/2020 - 07:18
Where can I get the plans…
Where can I get the plans for this pantry -- Please advise.. Love your work..
Fri, 08/06/2021 - 14:55
Please send me the plans for…
Please send me the plans for the kitchen pantry!!
Wed, 09/01/2021 - 13:59
Kitchen Pantry Plans
Okay, Ana, where are the Plans? You're killing me with this teaser! I'm not smart enough make something this great without serious plans like you usually produce. Help this old guy, please.
Wed, 03/23/2022 - 12:03
I would love to get these…
I would love to get these plans. We are in a new house and I need extra storage and this is perfect.
Thu, 08/11/2022 - 18:08
Plans please!
Hi Ana! Do you have plans? My daughter is moving and could always use more kitchen cabinets. She loves kitchen gadget everything!
Christmas 3-tier cookie stand
Inspired by Shara of Woodshop Diaries, created this 3 tier tray for displaying cookies for Santa. Added a 3 dimensional star as the topper and simply followed the excellent photos and schematics on Shara's website.
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DIY Breakfast Nook with Storage
DIY Breakfast Nook
I completed this project in a weekend, over 2 days. The space was an empty void in the corner of our kitchen, so I decided to fill with a functional seating and eating space.
I first removed the trim from the wall, so I could reuse it on the front of the box later, to make the bench match the rest of the kitchen. One challenge I came across was rerouting the a/c vent through the front of the box so we didn't lose that circulation.
My sister-in-law chipped in to make the cushions and pillows to soften it up. I added the DIY table, and further defined the space with wainscoting and trim.
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Sun, 01/09/2022 - 16:45
Breakfast Nook
Hey there,
Absolutely love your DIY breakfast nook. Unfortunately the additional blog/info link is no longer working as I'm trying to gather more information. Would anyone be able to send the instructions and/or new link?
Thank you
2x4 DIY Pantry
Anything is possible when you put your mind to it. This is my 4th DIY furniture project. First time working on cabinet/doors. Installing them straight was the biggest challenge. The side of the pantry is actually four 2x4's. I measured the frame so tightly that I had to use a hammer to bang in the fourth 2x4 on each wall, also adding a distressed look in the process. The pantry is very large, 48in wide and about 17 inches deep. Our kitchen lacks storage space and we could use a little more space for food and also pots, pans etc. The staircase to our basement is off our kitchen, so I placed the pantry right at the bottom of the staircase for easy access. I am thrilled with how this came out considering the time and effort it took. Very gratifying. Build on!
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Thu, 03/05/2015 - 06:24
I really love how the
I really love how the finished turned out. I need to build something like this too! My current pantry just isn't big enough for bulk shopping :)
Thu, 04/16/2020 - 10:55
Building this from your…
Building this from your pictures as we speak! What type/thickness of wood did you use for the back panel and door panels??
Sat, 07/23/2016 - 18:21
That looks awesome!
I am thinking about building one but I am not sure if my skill level is up to this yet. I am going to attempt to build the Kentwood Bookshelf and see how that goes. I am remodeling my office and want real wood shelves instead of that pressed wood junk. Great job on your build. I love this website!
Sat, 01/13/2018 - 18:09
Hey Michael
Hey Michael I really love the pantry and would love to make this exact one but there is not enough info on the sizes and what all you used for all the wood. If you have time I would greatly appreciate it if you could give us some more info thank you
Thu, 01/09/2020 - 06:19
Is the top of this a single…
Is the top of this a single piece of plywood. Pictures are a bit vague. Trying my hand with this
Wed, 04/28/2021 - 16:38
Love it! I am in need of one…
Love it! I am in need of one too. Can we get the plans for this pantry?
Garage Shelves Plan with Added Doors - Built and shared by Jeremy Doyle
Garage Shelves Plan with Added Doors - Built and shared by Jeremy Doyle
DIY Banquette Wall
I started with the banquette….then thought, 🤔 hmmm. Let’s do an accent wall too. I included before and after’s of the space. Thank you!!
1x3 Christmas Tree Shelf
Made the Christmas Tree Shelf but used 1x3s and cuphooks. It turned out amazing!
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Garden Tool Shed (based on plans for Small Outdoor Shed)
My husband and I built a garden tool shed using your plans for a "Small Outdoor Shed or Closet." We needed exactly this size for our available space. (THANK YOU! The video was really helpful and the plans were very detailed.) We are not handy at ALL, and are definitely beginners when it comes to woodworking. But, when the person who was supposed to build it for us was delayed, we thought we could try it, or at least START.
We bought a lower-end Kreg pocket jig and a secondhand mitre saw, and set to work, using T1-11 siding. We ended up building the entire shed ourselves, and were very surprised at the end result (and proud too!). The hardest part was building the doors, since we weren't really sure how to construct them to keep them from bowing. We ended up putting trim all around the edges of the T1-11 plywood doors, inside and out. (We were too far into building them when we realized we probably should have done it differently.) We also couldn't figure out how to get the double doors to stay tightly shut, but ended up using a rotating block (see picture) at the bottom and it works great, especially given that one of the doors had a slight bow at the bottom.
I think the only ways in which we deviated from the plan were that we added trim, an additional 2x4 up high across the back of the shed (for hanging long-handled tools), and two interior shelves on the left (from leftover siding). We used colored corrugated polycarbonate sheeting over the roof instead of asphalt shingles. (Unfortunately you have to use specific screws for the sheeting and one length was too short and the other too long and protrudes through the roofing slightly, into the interior. But we like the pop of color the sheeting adds, and REALLY didn't want to do shingles for such a small area, nor did we know how to do shingles.)
My final suggestions would be that a mitre saw and pocket jig are REALLY helpful and using star head screws is easier. I would also suggest that you paint everything (prime and color coat) before assembly and just touch up afterwards, especially if you use a lot of trim as we did. We primed and painted the siding but just primed the trim, and it was a real pain to put the color coat on all that 1x3 trim after construction.
This plan is listed as an "intermediate" project and I think that's probably a correct designation. As beginners, it just took BOTH of us to figure it all out (we work really well together) and to build it, and it took a much longer time than it would for someone with more experience.
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Tue, 10/06/2020 - 15:56
Well done! I love this! …
Well done! I love this! Can I ask what dimension your garden tool shed is? And how did you decide on the new roof size/angle? I have a similar space and am contemplating something similar. Thanks!!
Tue, 10/06/2020 - 15:56
Well done! I love this! …
Well done! I love this! Can I ask what dimension your garden tool shed is? And how did you decide on the new roof size/angle? I have a similar space and am contemplating something similar. Thanks!!
Bench with soft-close drawers for Front Entry
We needed a bench to fill the space in our front entry and provide some storage for seasonal gear. We couldn't find anything to buy that would work for us, so when my wife found these plans, I had to try it! Couldn't be happier with the results. We widened the bench by a foot to 84" to fill the space. Basically, it just made each drawer 4" wider. Everything else was built to plan. The most expensive thing was the soft-close 24" drawer slides (~$100). As soon as you go above that 24" depth, they get pricier! It was also tricky to get the drawers to catch properly on the soft-close mechanisms, but I made sure to take the time to get it right before closing it all in. Now I just open and close the drawers for the pure satisfaction of it! I used premium pine plywood for the top and I find it still doesn't give that smooth finish I like, even after sanding. I think I'll create a new top out of joined knotty pine planks later and just attach it to the top.
DIY Sofa - Storage Sectional
Basically I took Ana's plan and tweaked it to create a diy sofa, a love seat, and a corner piece to make a sectional. All 3 pieces have the same basic design and function (they all have a storage compartment), although the corner piece, because of its placement and the thickness of the seating cushions, doesn't open unless the couch is opened first. We purchased custom cut, 6" thick foam cushions for the seats (we bought the XL-38 foam from https://www.buyfoam.com/, but if we had to do it again, we'd go with the XL-28 as the 38 is VERY firm). We also used upholstery fabric instead of a paint drop-cloth to cover the couches. The foam and upholstery fabric upped the overall cost significantly. Other changes from Ana's plan, I used 15/32" OSB because the 1/4" plywood just felt too flimsy (I'm a large guy). I also added I bolts to the underside of the seat before the foam and upholstery so I could add a stress relief rope to prevent the kids from opening the top and dropping it and ripping out the hinges. I used piano hinges as they seemed to me to provide the most support. Finally, I ended up using 1x2s for the base trim since I couldn't find any 2x2s that were straight and finish-ready, then I added router detailing to provide some visual interest. I used 3" pieces of 4x6 for the feet and added matching router detail. Additionally, I used T-Nuts and bolts to make the feet and base trim completely removable.
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Pet Stairs
I needed sturdy stairs for my 2 60lb dogs. My bed is 33 inches from floor to top of mattress. So, this is my very first project completed by myself! Custom size pet stairs 24inx24inx24
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Farmhouse Dog Bed
So I finally finished the dog bed I've been working on for over a month now (I've been trying to avoid the 100+ Texas heat but it just wouldn't go away!) It was based on dmanar33's farmhouse dog bed (linked below) and I just made it larger for our greyhound, Daisy. It's far from perfect but it's been another good learning project for me while practicing before I start our desperately needed King bed.
The bed was made using 2x8 for the internal structure (with one 2x4 center "slat"), 1x6 and 1x8 boards for the surround, with 1x2 as trim and 3/4" plywood for the cushion base. It is rather heavy but can easily be moved with two people. This was my first project using my finish nailer ($16 at Harbor Freight) and it was worth every penny! I can't believe I never picked one up before.
For the cushion I tried to find a cheap, thin 3" futon mattress on Craigslist to cut up (as I've done before), but after 2 days of looking online I ended up settling for a $12 full size foam mattress topper from wally world. I folded it in half and wrapped with some thick batting I had laying around so the cushion ended up ~2" thick. And for the cover I used Ana's doll mattress tutorial with some wally world Chino Cotton curtains for $16 as fabric (thick, durable, cotton and cheaper than anything I could find at the fabric store) and it worked out great! I left one end open to put a zipper into once I pick one up, so right now it is like a large pillow case, but it works just fine.
I'm very happy with the total project and I love that Daisy (~75lbs) won't be breaking it anytime soon. She has plenty of room to stretch out and it looks much nicer than the old lumpy "giant pillow" style dog bed on the floor we had before.
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Mon, 08/15/2011 - 10:47
This is so fantastic!! But
This is so fantastic!! But what I love even more...is that sweet greyhound! We are a greyhound family as well and I think our Breezy girl needs one of these.
Tue, 09/06/2011 - 13:02
farmhouse dog bed
Love it, love it, love it!! I love the bed and I love it when people treat their dogs like family!! :-)
Sat, 11/12/2011 - 08:35
AMAZING JOB!
You did an amazing job on this and thanks so much for giving detailed info about what you used! I've been toying with the idea of making a bed like this for my Pit Bull but I've been hesitant without knowing what materials would make it structurally sound for a large dog to lay on. Thanks for showing me how to give my big dog some of the pampering that the little dogs get all the time!
Wed, 01/11/2012 - 07:55
GREAT Bed!!!
I saw the original blog about this bed, but it was quite smaller. I have a great dane that I want to make this bed for, so it's good to see how it looks bigger! I have a baby mattress that I'm going to use, so it'll be pretty big!! Awesome job!!
Sun, 07/29/2012 - 17:37
Matching Beds
I was so excited to see a large version of this dog bed complete. My husband built the king Farmhouse Bed for us and I think our next project(s) will be 2 matching beds for our boxers! Thanks for sharing your build for the extra push we needed to start!
Here's the link to our bed: http://ana-white.com/sites/default/files/132701_10150353900880247_59157…
Fri, 12/07/2012 - 06:11
Can you please post a cut
Can you please post a cut list or a list of how many boards you need?
John Deere Tractor Bunk Bed
With another baby boy arriving in August, my one and three year olds are moving to a "big boy" room. My oldest decided he wanted a bunk bed and as they both are obsessed with tractors, when I saw the "John Deere Tractor Bunk Bed" plan, I was sold.
We would be needing a twin sized bunk bed though not a toddler. I used the classic bunk bed plans and simply modified them to suit our needs. I moved the ladder to the front, added a rail on the bottom bunk and added a small ladder to the side for my one year old to climb into the bottom bunk.
Once the the frame of the bed was complete, I added the tractor accessories. A couple of storage cubby shelves with fabric baskets for toy tractors which act as stairs up to the ladder and make the tractor bucket at the front. Also, the wheels which are made from joined 1x6s as I find plywood hard to sand and paint to the quality of finish I like. A cab & roof from 1x4s framed together. A side mirror that I decoupaged a picture of another tractor on. I used push lights for the headlights as well as a reading light above each bed (they're on timers so they'll turn themselves off). A steering wheel (play equipment access from toys r us). Also, I built and mounted by the head of both beds a "flat wall book holder" so they would have somewhere to store a few books.
My boys and I are fairly new to building so I spent a lot of time planning and measuring to ensure it would all come together in the end. It paid off because it all went smoothly (even with "help" from my boys). It's not perfect but they're very happy with the result. We also built a John Deere themed "Just my size closet" and even finished with over a month to spare before the new baby arrives! :)
Just want to say a quick thank you to Ana both for the amazing plans and also the inspiration to take on these projects. The time spent with my boys building as well as the resulting treasures are priceless and I would have never realized what we were capable of had I not stumbled upon your website and been so inspired by you and everything you've accomplished. Thank you!
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Thu, 10/09/2014 - 14:12
This is amazing!!
I am new to this and I was wondering were to find the measurements for the twin size bed? I would love to make this for my boys!!
Mon, 10/20/2014 - 13:10
Plans Please
HI! You did an amazing job with this! Is there any way you can post the plans or send them to me? Thanks in advance.
Mon, 11/03/2014 - 07:48
Plan Request
Sorry for the slow response to those requesting plans. For main structure of the bunk bed, I used Ana's "Classic Bunk Bed" plans. For all of the add-ons, I made up my own plans. I'm pretty low tech so unfortunately they're just pencil & paper plans but I'd be happy to scan and email them to you if you're interested. Just message me and I'll send them your way. :)
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 13:26
Love your plan
Can you please email me your plans? [email protected]. Thanks!
Thu, 07/09/2015 - 19:48
Did you get tree bunk bed plan?
I was just wondering if you by chance got three bunk bed plans?? If so would you be willing too send them my way??? [email protected] thanks so much
Thu, 05/26/2016 - 14:54
Plans please!
I know that it has been a while, but did you ever get plans for this bed? If so, will you please forward them to me at [email protected]? Thank you!
In reply to Plans please! by kerrihicken
Sun, 02/12/2017 - 07:36
plans
if you recieved plans for this can you please forward them to me [email protected]
Fri, 01/02/2015 - 12:36
If you wouldn't mind sharing
If you wouldn't mind sharing with me also I would love a copy. Email ... [email protected] This is by far the BEST tractor bed I have seen online! You did an awesome job!!!!! Hopefully I can recreate!!!!
Mon, 01/05/2015 - 08:44
AWESOME!!!!
I love this! You did an amazing job! Could you please send the plans to [email protected]
Thank you so much!!
Wed, 01/28/2015 - 14:08
Plans Please
Hi Veronica, Well done fantastic job! Two little men who want to move in together because of a new addition on the way. Their request though is a John Deere Bunk Bed! would be grateful if you could forward on your plans if you have time, Kindest regards.
In reply to Plan Request by Veronica P
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 07:18
Plans for making this John Deere Bunk Bed
Hi, I would love to get a copy of the plans used to make this bunk bed for my grand kids. Have two grandkids and a third one due the middle of February so got to get a bed made quickly for them to have a great bed to sleep in when staying with nana and pa. Plans can be emailed to me at [email protected] 731-415-9666. Thanks Diana
Mon, 02/02/2015 - 07:31
This looks so great. Could I
This looks so great. Could I get a copy of your plans? Thanks [email protected]
Mon, 02/09/2015 - 21:06
John Deere bunk bed plans
I would love to receive a copy of of the Plans for the John Deere bunk bed. My email is [email protected]
Tue, 03/03/2015 - 10:43
Tracktor Bunk Bed
Can you please email me the plans. I have a 4yr old that is obsessed with John Deere. We would like to make this for his birthday. [email protected]
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 22:31
Love the jd bed
Just love the whole thing very beautiful & I was wondering if you could send me the plans for the whole set up. My email is [email protected] thanks
Mon, 04/06/2015 - 21:04
Bunk Bed
Hi Veronica, like everyone else i love your plans, could you possibly email them to me? Thanks in advance.
Thu, 05/28/2015 - 10:35
John deere bunk
Please send me the plans for the John Deere Bunk Bed. I love it.
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 09:06
Plans
Please send me your plans for the John Deere Bunk Bed in the twin size. [email protected]
Sun, 05/31/2015 - 23:36
plan request
Will you please email me the plans for the John Deere tractor bunk bed? Thank you. You did awesome
Tue, 06/09/2015 - 08:06
Plans for tractor bed
Hi! Can you please forward me your plans for the john deere tractor bed to [email protected]?
Thank you so much and awesome idea!
In reply to Plan Request by Veronica P
Fri, 06/12/2015 - 19:31
John Deere Bunk Bed Plans
Please, please email these plans to me! My son will love this!!!! Email is [email protected]. Thank you!!!
Thu, 06/18/2015 - 14:04
Tractor Bunk Bed Plans
Thanks for being willing to share your plans. Your tractor bed is amazing. I have 2 boys who would LOVE a bed like this. Could you please send your plans to [email protected]?
Thank you so much
Sun, 09/06/2015 - 10:06
John Deere bunk bed plans
Dear Veronica,
Our grandson, 6 years old, will absolutely adore this bed. He loved riding on Grandpa's real JD tractor. Please send me your plans for the attachments. They are just darling and I could not do any better. Thanks for your generosity!
Fri, 01/15/2016 - 10:52
Can you please send me your
Can you please send me your plans? i am stumped on the arms of the tractor
Wed, 07/13/2016 - 12:12
Plans
Veronica P this bunk bed is amazing! Could you email me your low tech paper and pencil plans please? :) [email protected]
Fri, 09/13/2019 - 21:11
Tractor bunk beds
Hi Veronica. My 3 year old just loves the tractor bunk bed. I was wondering if you would mind sending me the plans you have. It would be greatly appreciated. My email is [email protected]
Thanks in advance
Wed, 10/16/2019 - 17:56
Plan Request
If you're still sharing, we would love a copy of your add-ons plans.
Thanks,
MyMaw and PawPaw
Sun, 08/23/2020 - 11:32
tractor bunk bed
What an awesome build! We would love a copy of your plans if you could please share. Thanks!
[email protected]
Thu, 09/05/2024 - 04:37
Do you still have the plans…
Do you still have the plans for the pieces you added on?
Mon, 12/15/2014 - 20:19
would love to have this plan
Would you please email me these plans for your bunk bed? Thanks A lot!!! email to [email protected]
Thu, 05/26/2016 - 15:00
Tractor Bunk Bed Plans
Hi! I know that it has been a while, but I see a message where Veronica says she emailed you the plans. If you still have them, will you please send them to [email protected]. Thank you!
Tue, 12/16/2014 - 19:22
Is there any way I could have
Is there any way I could have email plans? [email protected] . Thank you.
Sun, 12/21/2014 - 00:35
Plans
Please email the plans for this to [email protected]
Thank you in advance!
Tue, 12/23/2014 - 07:33
Bunk Bed Plans Request
Hi Veronica! I would love an email of the plans to make this bed. My sons thinks it is out of this world!!! Thanks for all you effort and wonderful job.
Sat, 12/27/2014 - 15:12
Would you please consider
Would you please consider emailing the plans to me? We have started this for my son today and would love your insight on some measurements. Such a wonderful idea, thank you for sharing! [email protected]
Tue, 01/06/2015 - 08:21
Plans Emailed
Hello all. I've tried emailing plans to all those who've requested them. I had some trouble attaching the files as they were large so if you didn't receive them, please let me know and I can resend. Thanks
Tue, 01/06/2015 - 11:53
Hi Veronica. I did not
Hi Veronica. I did not receive an email. Woul you have time to try again? If you email me your address I can send you my fax number if that's easier too. Thank you so much! I can not tell you how much I appreciate your dedication to this! [email protected]
Garage Shelves Galore - by Jared Starky
This one plan can facilitate many outcomes.
Built and shared by Jared Starkey
Garage shelves with doors
I have been wanting garage cabinets for a long time but couldn't afford them. When I saw these shelves I knew it would be easy to add side panels and create doors for the sections. The size is 8'x8' with the 4'x3' under the ceiling rack. I put a 2"x4" in the middle to divide each section, measured and cut doors from 5mm lauran plywood. I also cut the stiles and rails from the same material to give it interest but mainly to make it thicker to avoid warping as much as possible. I added 2"x4" to create a facing for the doors to rest on. Also used overlay hinges to simplify the hanging as much as possible. I was able to follow the design plan and the only thing I did was add a shelf at the bottom. The cleats were definitely not necessary, it's very sturdy.
Making the doors
The first thing is to learn how to measure for cabinet doors. There are plenty of sites and YouTube videos showing how to correctly measure. If you are doing the same type of doors like I have, with no middle divider, then be sure to pay attention how to correctly measure for those instead of a single door.
The easiest way to make the doors will be getting 1/2 in sanded plywood and use a table saw to cut each door to size. Skip the shaker style trim and put the hardware on and be done. Make sure the hinges will be able to hold the weight of the door.
Unfortunately, I didn't have a table saw but I did have a router and a jig saw, and found a great video on YouTube on how to use a router to cut straight edges without a table saw. I measured out one door and used that outline to cut two identical doors. It turned out that each section was slightly a different width so I had to do two at a time. However, if you have a circular saw you can rig it to make a table saw and make a guide to rip the doors. It all depends on what tools you have available to you.
I have a compact plunge saw and was able to cut the 3 inch strips for the shaker style with it. Honestly, that was the most tedious part and most time consuming by far. That also had to do with the fact that because the plywood is only 5mm thick I cut strips for both the front and the back to make it over 1/2 inch thick to help minimize warping and give the hinges something to grab.
I used the miter saw to cut the stiles and rails to size and a 23 gauge nailer with 1/2 nails and glue to get them on the door. I glued and nailed the front and the back of each side at the same time because the nails are a bit longer than two pieces of plywood. I then turned it over and nailed the other side. The great thing about using a 23 gauge is that I didn't have to fill any holes because they are so small you can hardly see them at all.
The last thing is to use your sander to ensure all of the pieces are even. I used a 60 grit and then followed it with a 220 where needed.
If you want to avoid cutting the strips but still want to have the shaker style, Home Depot sells 1/4 thick Polystyrene flat moulding that will add vertially no weight to the door but the cost can easily add up if you have a lot of doors.
Lastly, if you are wondering why I got such thin plywood that ended up creating more work. The reason is because I wanted to save money on hardware and I didn't trust the inexpensive hinges I got off eBay would hold a heavy door for many years.
Comments
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 13:20
What kind of paint did you…
What kind of paint did you use? Looks really nice, the whole thing!
Thu, 07/18/2019 - 10:28
This is amazing! Thank you…
This is amazing! Thank you for sharing so much detail on your project too.
Wed, 06/10/2020 - 13:14
measurements
Can we get detailed plan of how you made this from the start to end like a material list and cut list.
Easy Build Rustic Kitchen Island
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