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Queen bed frame combo Farmhouse/Brookstone with Pecan/Expresso stain

Submitted by ejricemsw on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 16:38

This was a blast. Thanks so much for the plans Ana, as well as for all the comments after the plans, which help a lot too. I did a combo, and it worked wonderfully! I made a little more work for myself than I needed to, but for a first project, I feel proud of myself...and can't wait for my next project.

Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Pecan and Expresso Minwax double process
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

lissa91

Mon, 10/24/2016 - 12:31

I know this was a few years ago now but where are the plans for this, i love this bed and would like to make one for myself. thanks!

Console table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 13:48

Made this to match the Tryde coffee and end table I made for my other half. She loved them, and loves this. We added the bottom piece which wasn't part of the plan. Using the 2x4 in different direction gave it a unique look. We love it.

Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Dark walnut with poly finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Camp Loft Bed

Submitted by nat78 on Sat, 12/20/2014 - 17:24

We didnt include the stairs on this bed as there wasnt enough room in my daughters bedroom.  We are very happy with the finished product, and so is my daughter.  We didnt quite make it as high as the plans as we were worried out the fan in my daughters room.

Estimated Cost
$260 Australian
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Cedar stain
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Corner Door Cabinet

Submitted by searcyb on Sun, 03/10/2013 - 13:10

My wife came to me a couple of months ago and asked me to build a corner cabinet for our family room. She had found inspiration through a picture on pinterest that she "had to have." I found a couple of old doors through a resale shop near our house and this is what I was able to make with them.

This was a little tougher than I thought it would have been. I have done crown molding before, however, I have never done a floating crown (no support on the top). I was able to use my nail gun and get a solid fit on the bottom of the crown and then glued a support strip behind the crown.

The shelves are made out of 3/4" ply with a birch veneer facing. Surprisingly easy to use with just a little measuring and a hot iron set to the cotton setting.

Again, another project that would have been made infinitely harder without my kreg jig.

Let me know what you guys think!

Bryan

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes Brown Mahogany gel stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Simple Outhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 12:26

I had my nephew build this outhouse for our new 70 acre lot - no neighbours in sight so I had him put in an acrylic window (with a view).  I left off the deck and had him put the boards tight together so 'critters' didn't get in as easily. I made a sign for above the door - 'Waste Management' for a touch of humour.  The plans were easy to follow and I love it.  Thanks, Ana.

Estimated Cost
Approx. $300 for material and $250 for my nephew's labour.
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
sealer
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Miter Saw Cart named Dolley

I made the miter saw cart today. It took me about 2.5 hrs, but I was going slow and taking lots of breaks.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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3 Tier Planter

Submitted by ranlim on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 21:24

Love this planter. Used quality pine. Perfect size for the balcony! I use it for fresh herbs... i have have other people wanting one too!

Estimated Cost
17
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Special walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Outdoor Dining Set

Submitted by ikeymedesu on Sun, 05/30/2021 - 20:00

First part of the outdoor entertainment build was a 6-person dining set. Learned a lot from this build, and it was a great project to build confidence and get back into woodworking. This set is a tank - heavy, durable, yet comfortable and beautiful. We look forward to many gatherings with friends and family, just quiet dinners with the two of use and the pups.

Estimated Cost
700
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded down to 80 on all framing pieces and to 150 on the tabletop and parts of the chairs that make contact with the body. Used Behr Premium Cedar Naturaltone Transparent Waterproofing Exterior Wood Finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Comments

Seasonal And Holiday

Scrap twisted stud outdoor sectional and table

Submitted by kaciejo on Wed, 09/15/2021 - 10:17

What to do with leftover twisted wood? Utilitarian single moms I straightenand make the outdoor sectional and table. Been wonderful.

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My first Build!!!

Submitted by fkowalec on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 11:35

This project only took a day to build and not the whole day. The painting took a bit I had to do first coat at night then the second one in the morning and flipped and did other side twice...

Estimated Cost
100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
rustoleum stain paint stuff.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Chicken Run with Turkey House

Submitted by vendo on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 10:03

My daughter helped me build this enclosure. We used Ana's chicken run plan, but just made it taller so we could walk in easily. We added an overhang to store food and pellets under, for the supports we used Ana's easy shelves angle support plan, and finally we used the playhouse base plan for the base of turkeys house. All plans used are linked below. We ran the chicken wire out under the structure and still need to bring in some large rocks or pavers, but so far no issues with predators. Turkey was getting too big to fit in the smaller coop, so we decided to have fun with his house and used cedar fence pickets and some treated 2x4's, built a box and jig sawed the shape of a turkey. As you can see in the first photo the ladder for turkey wasn't big enough, all the other chickens were in his house, lol. So I beefed up the ladder and he happily can put himself up at night now:) Overall a super successful project, I wasn't sure what to do with the top and just at that point, the neighbor walked over and offered the metal, talk about a huge win and the perfect solution! We attached the run to the previous smaller structure and now they have so much more room and are laying like crazy:) Finally, I think this would make a great dog kennel as well...

My Kids Clara Table

Submitted by redhead_61 on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 08:52

This is actually my second build.  I made my dad some Hyde end tables for his deck at the cabin and they went up in the fall before I could get pictures. 

For this, I sold an Ikea kids table to pay for it.  Most of the wood I had from my dad's basement and went ahead and bought an MDF table top for $8.  I want to save up for the big kreg jig kit.  I could have actually gotten two table tops out of one sheet if I had altered some dimensions.  But build the base first before I bought the top. 

Project itself wouldn't take too long if I had more clamps, and no kids! :)  And next time I will be spraying!!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$8
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
leftover white paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Girls vanity

I built this off the vanity plans, but I wanted it to be larger for when my step daughter grew. The vanity height is 30". I also made the center removable so down the road she could use the 2 sides as bedside tables if she wanted. 

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$50
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Workshop Now in Session!

Submitted by Ahlinn3 on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 18:46

Easy instructions and simple design. One cart houses table saw, and the other I plan to make a router table. I did make a slight modification in design by adding T-nuts and 5/16” bolts for feet. (My shop floor is crowned). I also used 3/4” melamine white panels for table tops. Difficult to work with but cheaper and has a smooth surface. (Be careful using for structural parts due to glue not impregnating through melamine) 

Estimated Cost
$250
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

Simple Modern Outdoor Sectional

This was our first project and i gotta say, I love doing this! There are so many ideas on this website!
This was super easy, my husband and I had trouble with some of it because it wasnt fitting right, but we just tweaked it and it turned out perfect!
I had been looking online for an outdoor sectional for months, and the price was too high for us to spend. Our final total was only 238 dollars all together. Store (and bad quality at that) furniture would have cost us over 500. So, I am VERY pleased.
I got the cushions on craigslist. Listed at 8 dollars a cushion. They were still in the wrapping! We have one extra cushion that we plan on making an ottoman soon.

Estimated Cost
240
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Bookcase

Submitted by paul42 on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 21:30

Took about a week working an hour or 2 a day, but for my first woodworking project I think it turned out pretty well!

Estimated Cost
$100
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwood gunstock
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Ultimate Wagon

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 13:04

I used recycled oak to build wagons for four kids that year. My son Dakota, his cousins Colt and JoJo. the last one I gave to a boy with cerebral palsy who was being raised by his father and they lost everything to a fire just before Christmas. That is him in the wagon

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Tool box and Cleaning Caddy

Submitted by moemoore on Thu, 08/11/2011 - 00:48

I saw Ana's plans for a toolbox and thought that's great! Then I saw another members adaption for a cleaning caddy and I knew I had to build both!

I build on my lanai (porch) in Hawaii, so my work area is fairly small. It was easy to build these at the same time, and I made plenty use of my Kreg jig!

Estimated Cost
under $20
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I had some really ugly "pumpkin" orange that the previous owners had painted the front door with. While cleaning out paint, I combined it with some white and off-white paint, getting a nice creamy color. I used that (2-3 coats) after priming the piece. I then used some mis-tinted brown paint for the trim. Finished with 2-3 coats of a poly finish.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

sgilly

Thu, 08/11/2011 - 15:02

Your work space may be small, but I think I'd take your view any day! Just beautiful. And, the tool box and caddy are really nice, too!

Crown Ledge

I really fell in love with this crown ledge and had to do it. Of course I did it to fit the length I needed and I also added a decorative piece of trim at the bottom to give it a more finished look.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
paint
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

Comments

spiceylg

Wed, 09/04/2013 - 04:43

Looks so nice and love the converted bench. We just made one ourselves and I'm in the process of painting it.