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Plant Corner
This was my first piece of furniture to make all on my own and the Corner Cupboard plans were soooo helpful! I needed more space for plants and had already built shelves in every window of my house, so I decided it was time to make a larger space to house my plants and add supplemental lighting so I could put it anywhere I wanted. This corner was dark and I don't love lamp light, so I thought a pop of color + plants + daylight grow lights would be perfect for the space! I've been taking on more carpentry projects and also wanted something that was a bit more challenging. This plan was perfect! I'm more of a napkin planner myself, so it was nice having the structure provided in Ana's plans and the cut list was super helpful. I had to make some modifications to fit things into my car, but it all came together nicely! This being a plant hutch with grow lights was the plan all along, but I gotta tell ya, when it came to having to drill 3/4" holes in the back of my newly built beautiful hutch, it took me a minute to work up the courage! I really love how it all came together - thanks for sharing your plans, Ana!
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Tue, 02/23/2021 - 10:04
Perfect solution!
Wonderful job, love the finish and multi functionality of the piece!
Train Table
I made this train table for my nieces for Christmas. They LOVED it!
I used pre-primed MDF boards and plywood. I skipped the bottom shelf since I knew it would never actually be used as a coffee table and cut half circles out of the top for access so that it wouldn't need hardware.
14' dining room table
followed Ana's plan to a T!! took 2 full days of cutting and assembling. Then stain and many, many coats of poly. 14 foot dining room table seats the entire family together!!
Office desk
This was a great experience. Thank you Ana White for all your hard work and great woodworking plans. This did take me a lot to build considering this was my first project ever but I am very happy and encouraged by this experience. Being a beginner I was not sure about the X support on the side so instead i customized it to my level of experience.
Hope you all enjoy it.
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Mon, 03/01/2021 - 10:32
Fantastic!
I love your mods, great job and welcome to the woodworking community!
see saw
had lots of fun building this project for my grandauther, she's only a year and a half old and I'm pretty sure she will enjoy this see saw for a long time.
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Fri, 08/29/2014 - 18:43
Wonderful Job!
This is the best modification I have seen thus far! Great work! :)
Mobile Kitchen Pantry
I made a version of the "DIY Rolling Pantry - Classy Clutter" project, but I sized my shelves differently than in the original photo. This is an easy starter project for just about anybody. It is full of counter-sunk butt joints and can be constructed in a single afternoon or evening.
We couldn't apply any finish because it is too damn cold.
The frame is 59"x26" to match the size of my fridge (minus the door). Add in the casters on the bottom and it matches my fridge perfectly.
Materials Used:
- 4, 1x4" select Pine boards
- 1, 4'x8' sheet of Red Oak plywood
- A bunch of 1 1/2" wood screws
- A bunch of nails
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Thu, 01/08/2015 - 13:33
Thank you!
To be perfectly honest, other than some stuff in shop class in middle school and the quick work table in my garage, I hadn't done any woodworking in my life. I have the tools, but I never just sat down and did it. It was a learning experience. I can't wait for my next project.
Counter stools for our breakfast bar
I made these to use as counter stools for our breakfast bar. They're shown in the pics at our outdoor grill island but that's only until the finish dries completely. I built the set of three in "assembly line" fashion - in other worlds I built 12 leg assemblies, 3 seats, etc and then assembled it all. Total it took me around 8 -10 hours to build all three. My 11 year old daughter even helped. I taught her how to use the drill press and had her drill and countersink all of the pilot holes on the legs. I used pocket holes to attach the cross braces and the seats are attached with just wood glue. A pretty easy project and we ended up with a nice, simple set of counter stools.
American Girl doll house with stable and carport
Really good plans helped make these.
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Outdoor Cedar Higher Chair
I used cedar deck boards and rails to make this chair - A little more costly, but definitely worth it!
The seat and back rest were made using 5/4 x 6" boards. I cut them 1/2" to 3/4" longer so that they would overhang the supports - for a more finished look. The 2x2 rails came with an angled cut, so I decided to use that to my advantage on the back supports - I made them a bit longer so they would sit higher on the back rest, and I think the angled cut looks a little more "friendly". All screws were left exposed, since this is an outdoor cedar chair.
The table in the photo is an original picnic table from the 1920's, complete with the original paint. It folds flat for storage. I hope to measure it someday and make a plan to build a reproduction - If that ever happens, I will post it on Ana's site.
Thanks Ana for the great plans!
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In reply to Just beautiful! by dananryan
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:48
Thanks So Much! :)
Thanks So Much! :)
In reply to Thanks So Much! :) by Tea Granny
Wed, 03/06/2013 - 11:50
Modifications
Thanks So Much! :)
Fri, 03/08/2013 - 19:43
The chair looks beautiful!
The chair looks beautiful! You did a great job! I love the contrast of the outdoor table and this chair! Thanks for your post!
In reply to The chair looks beautiful! by Ana White
Sun, 03/10/2013 - 14:48
Thank You, Ana!
Oh My Goodness!! Thank you, Ana!! I'm sure you're very busy and I'm honoured by the fact that you took the time to comment on my chair! You've made my day!
Fri, 05/17/2013 - 00:48
Hey,Wow the chair structure
Hey,Wow the chair structure is so cool .Really good work done .
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In reply to Hey,Wow the chair structure by EdmonsonWilliam
Mon, 05/20/2013 - 10:06
Thanks Very Much!
Ana has the greatest plans, doesn't she?
My daughter and niece's new stables, they painted them themselves
my first project, the second went a lot easier. We are still waiting on the doors to dry to hang them but the girls are excited for their horses to have a place to sleep.
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Sun, 01/11/2015 - 01:49
That's so cool! I love it,
That's so cool! I love it, and thanks for sharing!
Mudroom bench and organizer
Mudroom bench and organizer.
Todler picnic table
I love your plans and love making things for my family this is for my sister's flea market store!
Simple under-counter helper tower
This was our first time using the kreg jig. We bought the recommended $99 one and boy was it worth it. Can see a lot of kreg jigging in my future! :) We cut the legs at 35" and omitted the arches so it can be stored under the kitchen counter. The crawl-in space is definitely a little tight, but he's getting the hang of it after just one day of practice. We built the tip resisters, but haven't added them yet. It seems sturdy enough without them for our cautious 17-month-old, but I suspect we'll have to attach them when he gets bigger and more rambunctious. We sanded the edges liberally, and notched the top four corners to avoid taking eyes out. We also added felt pads to the bottom of each leg so it doesn't damage our wood floors.
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Tue, 06/18/2013 - 20:07
Update 3 months later
The tower gets constant daily use. My son is now 20 months and pushes the tower around the kitchen to access counters and light switches. Definitely the #1 most used baby item in our home!
PotteryBarn Benchwright Console TAble
Great Plans for this project from Ana-White. Took about 1 day to fabricate, 1 day to sand/prep, and 1 day for stain. I used Espresso Stain finish (two coats), and knobs from Home Depot. Kreg Jig used for most all joints, including the breadboard top.
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Outdoor sectional couch
Thanks Ana for the plans, we love our new outdoor sectional. I was able to find Redwood for my project I think it gives it a lot of character. I have an idea to make a chair similar to this.
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Garage shelving to fit workbenches
Garage shelving fit to allow workbenches to slide under when not in use.
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My First Build: Console Table from "The Handbuilt Home"
Not only was this my first furniture project from an Ana White plan, it was my first ever furniture project. I discovered this website and Ana's site through Pinterest and was inspired to build a table for my wife's craft room.
Leafing through "The Handbuilt Home," I found plans for a modern craft table, but decided I'd better get my feet wet first with a "smaller" project. Our front hall console table was a cheap, particle board piece from Target which seemed like the perfect candidate for replacement.
In retrospect, with drawer slides and hardware to contend with the craft table may in fact be an easier project than the console, but I found the plans straightforward and easy to read. Expecting to be intimidated by my own lack of experience, as the table came together I was, instead, continually inspired by my ability to actually build beautiful furniture for my home.
The most challenging part of building the console table was finding lumber, particularly straight lumber. Here in New Jersey, the local Home Depot and Lowes stores did not have a large selection of wood, virtually nothing beyond pine and most of that was visibly warped.
I eventually found boards that were relatively straight, though not perfect. As a result, getting the table perfectly square was an impossible task. For future builds I have already discovered some local lumber suppliers that offer a broader quality of materials than the big box stores.
The other part of this project that was really challenging was applying spray-on polycrylic. I never got a protective coat I was particularly happy with and decided to stop fussing because I feel like I was making things worse trying to correct my application mistakes.
In a few weeks I plan to add a layer of wax, which I hope will give the table a finish a more satisfying finish.
All things considered, especially as this was my first furniture project of any kind, I look at the beautiful console that now graces my front entry, dumbfounded that it's something I built from a small pile of wood. Many thanks to Ana White and her website and book for the inspiration!
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Fri, 05/10/2013 - 10:52
Where can I find plans?
Hi!
Amazing job! Would you please direct me to where you found these plans. I've searched all throughout this website and can't seem to locate them...
Thanks :)
Brothers media wall
My brother saw me making a bunch of stuff at my house and begged me To do something with his basement TV room. So after talking with him and seeing what Ana had to offer i settled on the smith media wall collection. I loved he way it turned out and I have happy brother to boot. I modified the plans to fit his bigger TV.
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Mon, 01/19/2015 - 17:18
Wow! You're a great brother!
Wow! You're a great brother! This is an awesome project and I just love the way his came out! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Danielb0530@ya…
Sun, 01/04/2015 - 16:20
Very cheap and easy to build
Very cheap and easy to build