I used Western red cedar to build my chairs. The build was a little more expensive but well worth it. The chairs were stained with Cabot’s Australian Timber Oil ( Jarrah Brown). Thanks for the plans Ana, your site is awesome and you do a great job! Mark
I built another record cabinet for a client. I actually made two since because the person wanted 12 drawers!
More details and photos on my blog if interested:
http://www.woodworkingfourdummies.com/blog/vinyl-record-cabinet
Cheers,
Ian
What do you think ? I painted mine to match the tiles as I didn't want it to stand out too much. It's a useful item for sure, but I wanted the mirror and wallpaper from @thepureedit to be the focal points.
But what a great little storage unit from scrap wood. - shabby.ie on Instagram
I built the original cabin bed for my son when the plans first came out and it has been such a huge hit. After seeing the loft version on RH, I decided to modify the original plans in an effort to give my son more floor play space in his room. The loft bed was his Christmas gift and I've never seen him more excited (he's four). Both he and his brother spend hours a day playing in the bed and underneath. It's hands down the most satisfying project I've built.
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:00
Hi!
I am so sorry I didn't see this sooner! I added the modified plans to the "blog link" section above. The modifications I made are in red. Feel free to email me if you have questions. I don't seem to get notified of comments on here.
Fri, 06/22/2018 - 17:50
This is absolutely stunning!!! I want to build the same one for my kids' rooms! Did I mention I love the colors as well? You did such a great job! Did you have to add anything for additional support since it's lifted higher than the original plan? Anything else I should be aware of or anything you can share if I were to build this bed? Thank you so much!
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:07
Thank you! I'm so sorry for the delayed response. I don't seem to receive notifications of comments on here. No, I did not have to add any additional supports. It is really sturdy. The build itself is very similar to the original, I just adjusted the height of the bed, and changed the dimensions of the upper cabin to leave more space on the bottom for play or another mattress. Hope that helps some. The plans are linked above in the "blog link" section if you're still interested.
Fri, 06/22/2018 - 17:56
Is your room 8' or 9' ceiling. Would you mind sharing your dimensions?
Mon, 06/24/2019 - 10:11
We have 8' ceilings. If you're still interested in the plans, I linked them above in the "blog link" section. Sorry for the seriously delayed response. I apparently need to check my notification settings. Feel free to email me if you have any questions. [email protected]
I built mine, but turned my tote sideways so that they didn’t stick out into my tiny two car garage and impede fitting two cars in it. - Sonya Daguinsin
I got inspired by one of your followers who did a lemonade stand and they took your dollhouse plan and changed it around. Tried my best to copy it.
Made for my daughter's birthday. Thanks for your inspiration. chesteryu_realestate
This was a great summer project. The table looks great and it was any easy build. Doesn’t get any better than this. I added a hole in the center of the table for my umbrella and used the longer screws for more frame stability.
The base of our playhouse felt like the perfect spot to use the sandbox plan with built-in seats. The bench seats actually fold flat to create a lid for the sandbox when it’s not in use. I followed Ana’s plans exactly and used the list of materials she provided. The only modification I made was eliminating the back supports. It was not necessary for me to add the back supports since we have the playhouse posts to support the back of the bench.
I’m very new to woodworking but here’s my take on Ana’s design for garage storage/workbench with rolling table saw cart and feed table/storage that store away underneath the bench. Additionally a folding workbench on casters from a Miguel Sanchez design. Still a work in progress, ie learning how to build drawers successfully, but it’s been a great design for a garage workshop that I can still park my cars in. Thanks Ana! - Julian Fletcher on Facebook Community
Tablesaw, router, fliptop mitersaw, and dust collection workbench.
Sat, 08/01/2020 - 08:27
That's a nice build. I would love to know if you do have plans for this workbench?
So I've always wanted to build a Murphy bed. And by always I mean since I first came across plans here that made it look so simple. It ended up taking me a while to do because my job has me working 6 days a week so I was only able to work on it for short chunks of time.
I ended up utilizing a few different plans and mashed them together to build a full size murphy bed. The shelves are the support legs when the bed is down. The "hinge" mechanism are heavy duty 360 degree seat swivels.
All-in-all it turned out WAY better than I expected with only some minor issues throughout the construction process.
Next up is a twin xl Murphy bed with a murphy desk attachment that will serve as a craft table when up.
I had very little clearance on the long side of the shed, so I opted to put the door on the short side. Thanks for the plan, it was a great starting point for my project.
Tue, 09/10/2013 - 10:15
Thanks for posting! I plan to make this shed. Yours turned out beautiful!
First time I designed a piece of furniture. Made out of pine. Slat top and bottom with book shelves on both ends. Joints held with glue and pocket screws. Minwax pre-stain conditioner. Two coats of Minwax Provincial stain. Three coats of polyurethane.
Sat, 01/14/2017 - 08:58
I really want to make this table! It's simple, yet very functuional and exactly what I need! Please help me with some plans or some instructions. It is the first piece of furniture I will try to make on my own :)))
First thing I've made and I enjoyed it and love the results. Easy to follow plans and open enough for some customization.
I wanted to build an L shaped outdoor bar with a 2 post pergola over the grill. I couldn't find any plans online that would fit the space I had, so I decided to build it myself with custom dimensions. The top bar is approx. 7'3" across, and 15" wide, while the distance from the right edge (next to the house) to the end of the bar is approx. 9'1".
I framed it with PT lumber and the 2 pergola posts are sitting on top of the pavers and supported internally within some of the framing studs. Since the pavers sit on top of concrete, I didn't feel the need to dig up the existing pavers and achor them in the ground.
I used hardiboard for the exterior and tiled the lower section of the bar.
For the actual high bar top, I wanted to do something unique, and found a 900 year old scrap slab of Cypress at a local lumber yard. One side was smooth, but underneath was gouged out from different saw cuts and very uneven. I screwed a piece of 3/4" PT plywood underneath and trimmed it with 1-1/2" Cypress. I stained the whole thing with a dark honey colored stain and put a generous amount of poly on it once it was dry. There are a few cracks and nicks on it, but once it was stained, it looked awesome.
Wed, 06/19/2019 - 13:23
Looks awesome. I have been wanting something like this for a while now. Where can we can plans for this?
Our kids were starting to get into legos recently and they were ending up in the dogs mouths and in our toes so of course, the hubby turned to Miss Ana’s site and found this perfect sized table ! Fits both kids even on one side !
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 15:42
Nice and sturdy , I painted it in chalk paint and sealed it up …. Added 12 gray lego plates (I had to cut 4 to size with the circular saw to fit perfectly)
Fri, 07/09/2021 - 16:30
Thank you for sharing, it looks like the kids have been busy enjoying it!
We found this beautifully chippy lumber on the side of the road and snagged it knowing it would make a perfect table top someday. When I decided to build a table for our back patio makeover, I knew exactly what I had to make the top out of.
This was my very first build and the pocket hole plans made it so much easier than I thought it would be! I built the top first then modified the cut list dimensions based on the top. I also flipped the ends around so the braces would show on the inside instead of the outside.
I seriously can't get enough of the top, it's so pretty and I don't have to worry about it at all since it's already wonderfully rustic. The table fits six chairs perfectly. We are looking forward to having many evenings around this table with family and friends!
Fri, 09/30/2022 - 18:16
WOW, this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing your beautiful table!
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.
Mon, 05/31/2021 - 07:45
Great job! Love the finish. Very warm and inviting :)
Mon, 05/31/2021 - 08:51
What a great piece of the set! Love the finish choice, you've created such an inviting space!
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.
Used Ana’s plan to make these chairs for our campsite. The plans were great and easy to follow. Thank you Ana. - Vertis Erkins
I repurpose furniture as a hobby and I got tired of having my tools hanging on a wall on the other side of the garage so I bult this rolling tool caddy. It is made out of 3/4" plywood, a couple of 2x4's and some heavy-duty casters. I built one about 3 years ago and realized that there were some things I wanted to do differently so I sold it and bult this one. My wife gave me a subscription to SketchUp and I had fun drawing it up and tweaking it. I left an over hang of 3" on both sides so I could store my clamps. I also attached an electrical cord reel on the right side and reversed the ends so the male end can plug into the wall and I can roll the unit across the room allowing me to be able to charge my batteries. The back side has a 44 drawer storage organizer and also a few shelves for additional tools like a router and a multi-tool. I'm not nearly the craftsman many of you are and I'm sure you could do a much better job. I didn't build it to look pretty but to be functional and it works for me.
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 08:28
This is EXACTLY what my husband needs!! Are you willing to share your plans so I can build it for him?
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 09:16
I really like this idea. I have my tools hung up neat all around the garage, but I keep walking back and forth for tools and batteries. It would be great to roll this over to a project and have everything you need right there. Nice work. I will modify one for my needs.
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 10:06
there are some very thoughtful features on this, notably the wings at the top and the bottom for clamps and extra tools and the different shelf heights. Well done! I'm going to build one just like it and a power strip for battery storage.
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 11:25
This is awesome - great job.
please post plans!
Fri, 01/21/2022 - 14:21
Very cool!!! I would appreciate it if you would share your plans…so that I could attempt to make me one.
Thu, 12/05/2024 - 20:26
Not seeing the plans. All I see is a basic description.
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Mon, 11/16/2020 - 12:31
Very beautiful!
Thanks for sharing Mark, definitely worth the extra investment!