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I love building these
Love building these I made 15 last week already sold 10
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Sat, 11/07/2020 - 11:41
Fantastic!
It's awesome how cheap and easy these are with such big impact! Glad you are earning extra income too! Thanks for sharing:)
Camp Loft Bed With Stairs
Note: I think the plans were slightly incorrect. Add 2 more 2x4s @8' long (construction studs will do, you don't need 96" length) to be certain you have enough wood. I bought 15, planning to add the lower rear support rail, but then I found I didn't have enough decking. So I scabbed it for decking. Then I didn't have enough for the stairs, so I found some 2x4s in the garage that gave me 5 out of the 6 stairs. The next day I made the last stair. So buy 2 or three more 2x4s than the plan says. The worst that can happen is you have an extra 2x4 sitting around for a while. As for all the other cut items, just don't mess up your cuts and there is enough material.
This was pretty easy to build. It took a lot of work for just me, working by myself. I think the thing is VERY sturdy. We had about 200 lbs of adult and kids up there and it didn't seem to be complaining at all.
I used no glue. I think I was too focused on getting the project completed that I forgot to apply glue at the several steps where she mentions to apply glue.
I did not use Kreg(R) brand screws.
Park Bench
I made this bench just as instructed except I made the back legs taller (after the fact) for more back support.
Leaning Bathroom Ladder
Finally, after 21 months of having no place for extra rolls of toilet paper in the toilet area of our new home, I convinced my husband to make this for us. Now he wants one in his workshop bathroom! I've had the plans printed for almost a year!
We couldn't find a 1x10, so we used the table saw to cut down a 1x12 into a 1x10, 1x8 and a 1x6 for the shelves. Also, couldn't find 2x3s for the legs and ended up buying a 2x6 and ripping it in half.
It came out more beautiful than I imagined. Almost done with the Squatty Potty, that we also found on Ana's site, to complete the room :)
Clubhouse bed for my Eli :)
I was sitting down looking through the pottery barn catalog one day and saw the Eli fort bed. My sons name is Eli so I found it funny it had his name but also decided he had to have one! I of course was not going to pay the pretty penny of $1400 that pottery barn wanted so I knew if he was going to have it , I would need to build it. He is 2 years old btw. I decided to google Eli fort bed to see if I could get any other measurements. Then I saw Ana Whites website for the first time. I was in my glory and super excited when I saw the clubhouse plans. Though I changed alot of things, her plans gave me a great layout to give me the confidence I needed to go and do it! So here is my building before and after pictures. Just thought Id share and of course the last picture is my son super excited about his new fort bed!
Some of my changes:
I added 7 inches to the posts height to give more space underneath it and to give me space to lower the mattress .Then I changed the angle of the peek as well to make it shorter to make up for the height difference as well.
I used plywood that looked like panels for the walls instead of pine planks. Im not sure if the cost is cheaper or more but I wanted wood above the door instead of just a piece of trim like in the Clubhouse plans and this I believe was much faster then cutting planks and putting them all together.
I dropped the mattress height down 6 inches because I wanted the railing to be taller after the mattress was in the bed for extra safty since he is only 2. It is easier for him to climb up into the bed with the mattress being lower in the doorway as well. I hid the fact that is was much lower behind the 2x8 trim in lou of the 1x6 trim the plans called for.
I also added the top step to the ladder as well because 3 wasn't going to get him up there. :)
Thanks Ana White for the plans!! They helped to give me a starting point so that I knew which bases to cover when I altered something!
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Fri, 01/11/2013 - 14:45
Great job!!
It looks so awesome! I can't believe this was your first project!! This may seem like a silly question but how did you get the mattress inside the bed?
My favorite TV console ever!
My husband and I were able to build this project one night after putting our kids down. It took us 3 1/2 hours to build. I love how long it is. I wanted a TV console that was pretty long and this one is 8 feet. It's perfect. We didn't change anything about the plans...except we haven't put casters on the bottom and I can't decide if we ever will. Thx for these plans Ana!
Paint- Chalk dust mixed with Baer brand (off white) paint and sealed with hemp oil.
I sanded the paint before sealing it to give it the distressed look because I wanted to see some of the grains in the wood.
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Truss Dining Table
Followed the plans pretty closely other than making it a tiny bit shorter to fit in the living room. The hardest part was just smoothing out the top because I could not find straight boards. ended up using a hand planer and a ton of sanding after it was put together.
Feels very solid.
Sideboard / buffet table
My husband built this buffet table as a mother's day gift, for me. It matches my farmhouse dinning table, that he also made from Ann white's plans. He Installed soft closing drawers. It took him about 17 hours.
American Girl Doll House-tweeked
I loved the AG Doll House plans you designed and when my granddaughters asked me to make one for them.... how could I resist. Unfortunately my 7' basement ceiling and steps created a challenge. As a 72 year old female, there was no way I could man-handle a 6' x 4' x 2' - 3/4" plywood project in addition to the challenges of my work space. I was not going to disappoint my granddaughters so I had to come up with a plan. Instead of making the doll house in one piece, I decided to make it as 3 individual boxes (the floors) and stack them on top of each other. Not only would I be able to handle them mostly by myself, but I would be able to work around the low ceiling and transport them up the steps. With only a few modifications to the original plans, I believe I came up with a workable solution.
Instead of the sides resting on top of the doll house floor, I extended the sides 3/4" longer to run past the floor for more stability. I also used 1x 2s to frame the inside at the top of each unit for more support and to help in keeping the box square. This may not have been necessary, but I just wanted to make sure it would be sturdy. The main change to the original plan was to add 1" x 3" routed trim to the outside top of each box having it extend 3/4" above the sides. This created a pocket that allowed the next floor to nestle in place and protect it from sliding off in case any little ones decided to climb on it. I also made a 2 car (30" x 30" x 24") detached garage for the AG vehicles. I did fill the holes, plugs, and errors with wood putty, sand numerous times, prime and paint. It was a real help to add some of the paint to the primer because plywood really soaks it up. I think this kept us from having to paint a 3rd coat. The floor was painted a med dark brown, but wiped with the grain before it dried to give a wood grain look.
I finished it in time for the birthday party even though it took 3 vehicles to transport it to the destination. It was a joy to see their faces when it was unveiled and to watch them climb on it of course.
Modified Wide Cabin Dresser
I live in a small mobile home, so I didn't make the dresser as wide. I also used a little combo of the 2x4 look from the Rustic X Console (which I already made a modified version of) I liked the 2x4 look and I wanted the dresser a little sturdier because I was making it a little taller without a bottom shelf. It's 44" wide and 40" tall. I wanted a space where my dog could have her bed out of the way (you can already see her in her spot :) ) Because I didn't make it as wide I also thought 3 drawers to the top would be too busy, so I put two to the top and one large bottom drawer. It is already given me more room for clothes.
I have to estimate on skill level and time, because I do it here and there, but I probably finsihed this with in a week. I haven't been real good at keeping track of costs because I have bought wood here and there, but this may have been around a $100 more or less?
This was also my first project with drawers. The first was a toughie...but the other two went right in (???).
But I am proud of it and love it! Without Ana and her website I wouldn't have been able to do it....
I also have 4 other dogs who started out as fosters....so more space saving projects on my list....tons to do! So, please don't look at any mess, still lots of work in progress :)
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Sat, 01/19/2013 - 04:51
Lovely build and excellent
Lovely build and excellent space saver too. Also, so kind to keep your furry buddies comfort in mind as well.!
Sat, 01/19/2013 - 04:53
Lovely build! Love the
Lovely build! Love the adaptations to fit your space AND make a wonderful place for your furry buddies!
Cool Dresser
This project is built from a/b sanded plywood, pine select trim, and pine 2x2 furing stirps. I was a little scared to do the drawers as i have not had great luck with them in the past. But after watching some videos and reading the tutriol for the slides i tackled it and it came out great. I didnt want the wheels so i made the side 2" taller and it worked out great.
Queen size Farmhouse Bed
Stained Aged Barrel with mixed Whitewash
Dollhouse Bookshelves
We used Ana’s plans in the Grade 12 Custom Woodworking class this semester at St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. Surprisingly the all boys class really enjoyed the project and there effort shows in the final products. We built them to order and sold them at cost to the other teachers to replenish the ever shrinking lumber budget.
For the first few bookcases we used wood screws,dowel plugs, and biscuit joints, but quickly smartened up and purchased a Kreg Master System. If you were on the fence about getting this system, then take our advice and go out and buy one. We now have a second system on order.
We added customizations with mitered trim pieces, custom colours, wallpapering (see pink shelf), and choice of a backer board or choosing to leave it open with trim all around. The project is such a hit, we now have 6 more shelves on-order for next semester.
Thanks for a great website.
(White, Pink, Lime Green, Wild Grape)
Because we used Pine with knots we used spackling compound to seal the knots and all parts were sanded with 80, 120 and finally 220 grit sand paper. Prior to painting in all corners we ran a bead of paint-able white caulking to give a nice finished look.
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Wed, 07/31/2013 - 12:55
I love that you did this as
I love that you did this as part of class! They're gorgeous!
X Coffee Table
A rustic x table for our cottage!
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Reclaimed wood-look headboard
I used wacman's idea for faux reclaimed lumber to make this headboard by using a saw to score lines in the long boards to make it appear to be smaller pieces ( http://www.ana-white.com/2017/01/DIY_furniture/farmhouse-faux-reclaimed… )
I played with different stains, mixing some, overlaying others. I darkened the "seams" in the boards with some java glaze
The 1x3s and 1x4s were from the bottom of the stacks at HD, so they had lots of gouges, nicks, and imperfections that were perfect for the "rustic" look. Had to do a bit of sanding, but overall the "ugly" lumber ended up looking great.
One change to the plans I'll make next time. the top & bottom 1x4 boards end up getting covered by the final trim 1x4s. Next time I'll use 1x3s for the trim pieces so that a bit of the top/bottom 1x4s show.
My build of the Potter Barn Keyhole Desk
I know it's been a while since you and Pneumatic Addict worked on the Pottery Barn Keyhole Desk but I wanted to let you know I was so inspired by it that I built my own. I also made a build video: https://youtu.be/AzkjgI3VmAo. Thanks for your great inspiration!
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new mudroom!
The drawers were my very first project! I have never built anything before and I loved how deep the drawers were here. I'm really thankful my dad helped! Super happy with how it turned out!
I picked up the hutch at an old barn sale for $65. It's perfect to hold all of our coats and stuff and the shoe drawers are super deep and hold ALL our shoes. Here's our story... http://onblissstreet.blogspot.com/2014/11/mudroom-makeover.html