Community Brag Posts

Custom flller cabinet

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 12:02

I replaced my gas stove, and could not find a 36" wide stove that was affordable, and had the features I wanted. I bought standard 30' stove, but had a gap to fill. Found this site; adapted the filler cabinet to 7 3/4 inches and found the pullout shelving unit. Added a drawer front with a pull, and it is great!

Estimated Cost
$220
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax polyshades in Honey Pine for cabinet front only.
Recommended Skill Level
Advanced

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First Solo Project- Farm Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 17:34

My 6 and 8 year old boys helped me build this bench because I couldn't stomach paying $200 for one with 3 little boys. It cost about $40 and it was so easy to do. We are all so proud of the end result.

Estimated Cost
40
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Premium wood stain-Kona
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Maple Console Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/10/2023 - 17:24

Table was made from curly maple that was glued into 12" widths to match the panel widths of 12". Client loved the look.

Built from Plan(s)

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Dress Up Vanity Tower

Submitted by cfgenie on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 12:20

Dress up tower for my 4 yr old daughter to hang her pretty play costumes and princess outfits.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
25
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
2 coats of white primer, 2 coats of antique white, antiquing stain/wipe-off, and two coats of clear top coat.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

4x4 Truss Beam Table

Submitted by adkates on Sun, 11/24/2013 - 07:56

We needed a dining table. We saw this plan and fell in love. It didn't look like it would be impossible for two people who have never made furniture, so we gave it a shot! We finished it over three weekends and couldn't be happier with how it came out. Thank you for the plans!!!
Tips: we were initially skeptical about using regular old lumber, but it came out amazing.
Rustoleum stain and polyurethane...use it!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$150 (we bought a new sander too)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Ultimate Stain in Dark Walnut (single coat) and Matte Polyurethane.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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speerman86

Sat, 10/11/2014 - 15:56

Hi there! Beautiful table.

This is my first time doing any sort of woodworking. Do you recall the type of wood you used? I'm not sure what kind would be best. Any help would be great :)

Derek

DSRIFFE

Sat, 11/12/2016 - 09:38

I want to make this table for my son's dining room.  Home Depot Yellow pine has curved edges so my question is.  How did you get the tabletop so flush without the curves showing on all the wood piece edges?  This flat no edge appearence is what I want to make it look less like a pic-nic table.

 

Camp Loft Bed Modified & Modern Kids Bookcase

This build was super fun and easy.  I modified it slightly with a bottom bunk and outdoor grade slide for my two grandsons.  The room is only 10x10 so it pretty much takes up all the space, but I left a good amount of space under the bed (11”) for storage or for the dog to hide.

I attached hinges to the stairs for easy access to underneath, maybe for a hidden fort or more storage.  To gain extra support for the beds, I added angle irons to the top bunk legs and 11" 2x4s to the bottom bunks legs for the cross bars to sit on.  Both my husband and I tested, and they're not going anywhere, pretty solid.

Thanks Ana & Jared for sharing your talents with the rest of us!!  I wish I had room in my home to make every single one of your projects!

🥰,

Alexis 

 

Estimated Cost
$260 (w/slide)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Varathane Provencial
Behr Marquee in “Inked”
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/17/2023 - 07:49

Easy to make. I’m in love. Thanks for the super simple plan to follow.

Built from Plan(s)

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Kids Country Bench & Coat rack

Submitted by tonihowe on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 14:07

Modified the kids country to a smaller size to fit in a tight area. The coat rack I did freestyle. Both made from scraps, the metal hangers are antiques that I have been holdiing onto for 20 years.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
free
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
minwax old american
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Farmhouse Table

Submitted by mtlkvm on Tue, 11/26/2013 - 13:00

I loved doing this project and the table came out awesome. But recently with the cold weather Ive noticed splits in some of the wood. Also where the beadboards meet the table top there is shrinkage...any idea how to fix it. I used non treated lumber from lowes.

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

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jay678

Tue, 11/26/2013 - 18:49

The moisture content in big box 2xx lumber is relatively high, which is why it's mainly used for framing. Letting the lumber dry and acclimate is the best way to limit movement. Also, if you just screwed the top to the apron without allowing for movement, you will have splits as you're experiencing. It's best to use z-clips, or if you use pocket holes make sure you elongate the holes. As far as fixing the gaps, I'm not sure of a good way that will last.

Farmhouse tables!!! Made from Ana's plans!!!!

Followed Ana's plan for the easy ~8 ft Farmhouse table and then I made the counter height for 4 Farmhouse table! I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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Modern Outdoor Chairs and Simple Seacoast Tables

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 17:08

Great sturdy outdoor furniture to spruce up a small deck space with lots of afternoon sunlight and coastal breezes!

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My Modified Simple Outdoor Dining Table

Submitted by moldah on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 14:02

I fell in love with the Simple Outdoor Dining Table, but wanted something a bit different. When ewood posted the modified version. I knew that was the one!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax Weathered Oak
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Triple Pedestal Table (Modified)

Submitted by Rayver on Sat, 11/30/2013 - 16:48

My wife and I built this table for our new home. It is a hybrid of the triple pedestal table and farmhouse table top. I modified the table top to give it a little more stability on the ends.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$250.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum Kona stain and Rustoleum semi-gloss polyurethane
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Farmhouse Table and Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 11:31

Here is our first stab at building funiture...not too shabby. We built 2 benches with the table!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$125
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used Minwax Jacobean Stain!
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Nightstands

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 20:09

My husband built us new nightstands for our bedroom. Up next is a bed frame.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Thumb chair

Submitted by Chef Sowa on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 18:11

Second plan I decided to build from this site, my daughter loves it. She's 19 months old now, but should grow into it fairly soon, she can still climb into it though. Slapped it together in less than an hour. Small modifications from the original plan. I used a 1 x 12 tread (leftover from a previous project) for the seat and back. Painted and sealed it, and let dry over night. Thanks again Ana!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$5
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Spray paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Cottage Bench

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 18:37

My first project using Ana White's plans.  Love how easy the plans are and how great the bench turned out.

Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
White Chalk Paint with Dark Brown Wax then sanded for a distressed look
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Wall Mounted Hutch

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 06:48

I wanted a china hutch in my dining room, but did not have the space. Instead, I built a wall-mounted hutch, which provided room for the dining room chairs to slide back from the table. I altered the plans to make the hutch less deep and added a trim piece along the bottom. My favorite part about this hutch is decorating it for every holiday and season. Thank you Ana White!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
75
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
China hutch and home decor
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

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Ana White

Mon, 11/04/2019 - 12:23

Thanks so much for submitting this brag post!  It was selected randomly for a $100 gift card - look out for that in your inbox shortly!  Ana

Seasonal And Holiday

Fort bed!

Submitted by paulashley on Sun, 01/22/2012 - 17:07

We are so thankful for the plan! This is our first building project (ever!) My son loves his new fort bed, and we feel so empowered to have done it ourselves!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
For us, about $70 total
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

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mamalecia11

Wed, 01/25/2012 - 19:47

I was looking for a cute, simple bed for our 9 year old son as he gets a room to himself for the first time in his life(we adopted him from Haiti 2 years ago, where he shared with 4-8 little boys and then he has shared with his little sister since they came to us). This is just what I was looking for and didn't know it-haha.

My first attempt

Submitted by Tricia H on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 11:04

This is my first attempt at woodworking. There are plenty of mistakes, but I'm happy with the finished project

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Upholstered daybed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 11:41

Fun day project. Had toddler mattresses left over after my boys moved to big boy beds. Used the mattress and upholstered it to look similar to a couch. Now it lives in their playroom complete with throw pillows from target. I built some of this with scrap wood on hand to save cost. All in all, a very fun project!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner