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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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Half Size Picnic Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/20/2025 - 10:53

Took a crack at the 2 person picnic table. It’s solid, but the top flexes a little bit. I’m going to look into something more stable. Likely a longer braces underneath that extends the length of the table. - Evan Wehmeyer Facebook Community

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

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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

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Garden/Storage Shed

Submitted by Smokeydog on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 06:48

Building a storage shed was quite a jump for me but because of the confidence and experience I gained from Ana's  site I decided to give it a shot.  I acquired the plans online. It has 8 foot high walls and 3 feet of "attic space".  The shed is 8'x12'.  I used cement board lap siding.  It took about seven weeks to finish working a few hours here and there.  I really like it.  Even has a little window flower box.

Estimated Cost
2100.00
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Child Beach Chair

Submitted by jsle_bel on Thu, 06/09/2011 - 21:39

Will be making MANY more of these, so easy and a fun gift! This one was for my niece.

Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

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Husky Farmhouse Table

My brother and I built this table in about 4 hours over two days (finishing took longer) shortly after I purchased my first house. We needed a dining room table, and everything was super-expensive that we liked, so I luckily came across Ana's site and found this bad boy. I had never built anything in my life, but my brother had a little woodworking experience and, very importantly, some tools, so I ordered the legs from Osbourne Wood, got the rest from Home Depot and got building! We've gotten so many compliments on it. Thanks, Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$400 (the legs were the majority of that)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax dark walnut stain and Helsman spar urethane on the top and Benjamin Moore simply white on the bottom
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Cedar deck box

Submitted by JMG on Wed, 07/06/2022 - 19:47

I had to modify these plans to use what I had on hand. I used left over cedar fence pickets (planed down and sealed) and adjusted the size to fit all my outdoor cushions. Overall dimensions are 49" wide x 28" deep x 26" high. I also used 2x4's instead of 2x2's because that is what I had in my shop. I added 1x3's around the top to fit snugly instead of using hinges (again trying to use what I had on hand). We get A LOT of rain in the summer so hopefully the cushions will stay dry. I also added some screen left over from the screened in porch to the bottom before adding the "floor" to keep bugs out. I just stapled it to the frame before adding the floor boards. I did add a piece of treated 1/4" plywood under the top in hopes of keeping the rain out.

Built from Plan(s)

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Cabin Media Center

Submitted by tracysmith on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 16:07

Beautiful media center, couldn't resist building it for our living room! Thanks Ana for such awesome plans!!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Glidden deep blue paint with a polycrylic finish in satin
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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kristen

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 10:39

I love getting a good chunk of a project made out of scraps. I have yet to get an entire project made out of them, but I'm hopeful :)

I think I'm going to hire you for finish work--love this blue color!

tracysmith

Tue, 02/07/2012 - 00:23

Ha.. funny thing about that color... I'm really starting to hate it. I actually have that piece for sale right now. It was always going to be a temporary piece because I really want to build something to surround our gas fireplace and then have a flat screen above the fireplace.

I also learned a LOT when painting this piece and now I think I have painting furniture down to a science. ;-)

Thanks again for the compliment!

Guest (not verified)

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 20:08

Personally I love the color, you did an amazing job both in building it and painting it, beautiful work!

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tracysmith

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 23:29

I appreciate your compliment! I've actually been trying to sell this piece because I want to build something new, but no takers. I'm thinking it's because of the color, but until we do sell, we will certainly enjoy it! Thanks again!

My very first woodworking project!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/12/2022 - 07:31

Just bought myself a miter saw and this was my first ever woodworking project... had a lot of fun putting it together. I opted to build the back the same as the sides rather than just putting the piece of plywood as suggested in the plans (and shortened the length of the drawer accordingly), so I could add a surge protector/usb port with extension cord in between the trim boards since the outlet placement in my bed is horrible and requires pulling out the bed from the wall anytime we need to plug something in. Took a bit longer than anticipated, with never having built anything before, but now that I know what I'm doing I expect the 2nd one to go much quicker!

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