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Tryde Coffee Table

My first project! Luci looks like a demon.

Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
Jacobean stain and polycrylic by Minwax
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Counter Stools

Submitted by bencorless on Tue, 04/08/2014 - 15:08

I slightly modified the plans to give them more of a "Saddleback" style. I used a 2x10 for the seat, then belt sanded for an hour to give it the concave shape.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$10
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Toddler Captains Bed

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 19:36

My wife wanted a dresser and a bed for our two year old foster daughter on her second birthday.  Since half the dresser drawers are not useful for a toddler I considered a Captain's Bed or Mate's bed but couldn't find one.  I modified the Traditional Wood Toddler Bed plan adding drawers underneath and painted it white.   My little girl loves it.   It turned out nice enough that my oldest daughter asked me to make another for my grandson since his convertible bed will be converted back to a crib with a new granddaughter on the way.  Her only request was to color it Espresso Brown.  I have included the picture.  Thank You for the ideas.   God Bless You and your faimily

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Black Primer and Espresso Brown Paint
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Traditional Wood Toddler Bed with a Twist

Submitted by mikekmikek on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 10:34

I made the Traditional Wood Toddler Bed in a weekend and it turned out great! I did add a twist though: A chalkboard replaces the wainscot!

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Used a chalkboark panel from Home Depot instead of the wainscot.
Used a hand router to round all of the edges to give it a softer feel.
Had to extend the length of the bed by 1/2" to accomodate a Greco toddler mattress. (Check your mattress size before you build!)
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

First Try, Picnic Table

I had to take 2 redwood trees down last year so I learned to mill my own lumber. This picnic table is my first attempt at furniture. The dimensions of the wood is beyond "full" so a cutlist would be meaningless. For reference the table top boards are 2.25"x9.25"x7'.

The inspiration is from the Fancy X Farmhouse Table project on this site.

I don't know how you would price or time this because I started from logs 8^)

This site is awesome!

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

Comments

spiceylg

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 06:03

Wow, that is beautiful and I'm thoroughly impressed that you started from logs and this is your first attempt. This site is awesome indeed! Looking forward to seeing more of your projects!

Tate Sawhorse Desk

My gorgeous desk.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$60
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Rust-Oleum American Walnut
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Comments

mykahnicole

Sun, 04/27/2014 - 18:39

I recently began working from home, and was in need of a sturdy desk that would fit comfortably with our style. This is stunning. An easy weekend project for any beginner. My father in law was kind enough to make this for me.

Smaller modern farm table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 19:36

smaller version of modern farm table at counter height

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Minwax classic gray
Minwax Jacobean
White latex paint dry brush
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Dining table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 15:10

Hi Ana, this is not your design but one I just made up. The timber is Queensland red cedar and about 30 years old, I was given a tree and had it cut up. Came out great
Regards
Karl Penna, Queensland, Australia

Estimated Cost
Zero, I was given the wood
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Norglass polyeutherene satin finish, 4 coats, put on 4 days apart and sanded at 320 inbetween
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project

My Big Ur Farm Table

Submitted by Jake on Sun, 06/24/2012 - 16:12

I built the table to use in my garage but it came out so beautiful that I now find myself wondering who to give it to. I followed the plans except I used 1x3s instead of 2x6s or 2x2s for the trim between the legs. I built the top first using pocket holes and then added the legs. I then added the side trim before adding the joists. That process had every board fitting perfectly. No attachments are visible from the outside. I attached the legs using pocket holes and three inch screws and glue , of course.

I will build two benches which should be a snap.

I had no luck finding a 10 foot 4x4 so I bought two 8 foot. Got a good deal at HD with each less than $8 each

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
$61 which includes screws and glue but not stain.
Estimated Time Investment
Day Project (6-9 Hours)
Finish Used
I use Minwax Golden Oak for the pine components and Minwax Red Oak for the fir legs. I like the contrast.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Barnwood Picture Frames

Submitted by Lady Goats on Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:58

Built these as a birthday present for my friend, based on an image she'd pinned a year ago. Read more about it here.

Estimated Cost
$5-10, including stain/poly, burlap
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
General Finishes Gel Stain in Brown Mahogany, followed by General Finishes Poly
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Changing table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 20:25

Modified with arrows to go along with theme for baby room

Estimated Cost
50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
Red mahogany with polyurethane semi gloss finish
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Modern Adirondack Chairs using reclaimed pallet wood

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 06:20

The plans were easy to follow and the finished result was perfect! We subbed 1x6s for the 1x10s, because we were using some reclaimed pallet wood. We cut, sanded, and stained/weatherproofed all pieces before assembly, which I would also recommend.

Estimated Cost
$20 per chair (we used some reclaimed pallet wood)
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Valspar Canyon Brown Transparent Exterior Stain
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Modular Barbie Playhouse

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 12/31/2023 - 13:27

We modified the Ana-White modular dollhouse meant for small dolls to build this Barbie size house! (Please ignore the workshop walls in the background of our pics! Lol!) Our daughter loves to set up all sorts of houses/school/hospital/stores, and commercial modern barbie houses are all covered in specific printed paper that restricts what a room can be used for. This way she can make buildings however she likes! It isn't much bigger than her old barbie house, and the pieces/room boxes are easy for her to move/stack. Each room box is 9" (w) by 18"(L) by 13"(h), with wall panels 4.5" wide. We also love that these room boxes can become bookshelves once she outgrows barbies! Thank you!

Siemens Family, Alberta CA

Providence Benches

After making the Providence Table, I whipped up these benches to match! They were super easy to make in one day. I love the sturdiness of these (and the look too). 

Estimated Cost
$50.00
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Benjamin Moore Arborcoat Teak stain and low VOC clear coat
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Hifi - Living room Console

We started from the benchmark media console plan, but then adapted it to our room and needs.
It's entirely made of plain wood (no plywood, except for the drawers bottom) which probably adds to the cost a little, but gives a very nice finish! All the boards (for table top, shelves and sides) are made from 1x4, assembled with wood glue and pocket holes.

The doors are made of glass cut to fit, and glued with silicone.

Only trouble was with the door hinges.. Since we wanted them to be concealed inside but I hate Euro-Style hinges, so we ended up finding Soss "invisible hinges" that conceal in the thickness of the door, and used a dremel as a router to install them... This proved a bit more challenging than anticipated, but all in all it worked out pretty well.

Built from Plan(s)
Estimated Cost
~ $350
Estimated Time Investment
Week Long Project (20 Hours or More)
Finish Used
Two tone oil based stain from: http://ana-white.com/2012/12/minwax-two-tone-oil-based-stain-pine#comments

Sand carefully the pine with fine grain (~200) before staining, otherwise the dark stain will turn the wood almost black!
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate

Built the Console Table - Wife Loved it!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 07/15/2016 - 00:13

Had to try to build the Patrick Rustic Sofa Table and though it was my first time trying something like this, it looked very do-able.  Modified to 60" instead of the original length.

Estimated Cost
$70.00
Estimated Time Investment
Weekend Project (10-20 Hours)
Finish Used
3 coats of Paint and Wax to seal
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Mother's Day Coffee Table

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 22:01

My sweet wife wanted a new coffee table so I decided to build one for her. Thanks Ana White, mission accomplished!

Estimated Cost
80.00USD
Estimated Time Investment
Afternoon Project (3-6 Hours)
Finish Used
Sanded to 320 grit. Minwax Classic Grey with a sanded finish to produce the wear areas. Used 120 grit to sand the scuffed up areas. I coated the top with two coats of poly and hand sanded each coat with 400 grit.
Recommended Skill Level
Beginner

Shop Cabinets with Drawers

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 01/03/2024 - 08:37

Shop was a mess and needed some organization. Beginner workworker so I decided to make some shop cabinets. Took awhile and they are not perfect but they work. Now I have plenty of storage for my tools.

Jeff DeVries

Wood planter with trellis

Submitted by jwright on Mon, 07/02/2012 - 11:07

This is a quick and easy cheap build. I priced planters this size at the store and they were about $75 with a trellis. I built this one for under $20. Thanks Ana!

Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Stained with some leftover stain I had in the garage
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project
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