My dad just finished building this bed for me and it came out lovely!
He made two adjustments to the plans- 1. Increasing the side rail to 2×12, making the bed taller. 2. Alternated between 2×4 and 2×10 on the headboards because the 2x4s didn't lay straight enough.
For those of you who build with me here at TDC, you know the Kreg Jig® is not only a staple for completing the projects I provide plans for, but also a staple in my own personal toolbox. It's a non-negotiable, must have item for me… So I KNOW you will all be super duper excited to see that our 3rd giveaway this week is for not 1 but 4 Kreg Jigs® from Kreg Tool Company, along with a fabulous bundle of other key building ingredients!
That's right, you read that correctly… one VERY special winner will receive the Toolboxx™ Master Collection complete with 4 Jigs:
There is plenty of room to spare for the additional goodies this kit has:
Inside the lid the Toolboxx™ Master Collection features 15 removable bins that keep all of your pocket-hole screws, bits, and small accessories organized. A see-through cover makes it easy see them all, even when it’s closed.
In addition, the Toolboxx™ Master Collection comes with special bonus tools and materials:
Could you just D.I.E? I could, in fact I'm completely jealous because I personally still work from the Kreg Jig Jr. So let's just say with this bad boy in hand, you should be able to out build both Cher and I without even batting an eyelash…or some other more manly thing… yahoo!
Get started and enter away… to view the other giveaways that are live so far, click here and enter those as well! We will launch a new giveaway each day all the way through next week! yay
PRIZE: Kreg Toolboxx™ Master Collectiion
SHIPS: US Residents Only
GIVEAWAY: Ends Tuesday, December 11 at midnight PST, winner announced Wednesday morning, December 12.
Ps…there is a link to “share” the giveaway with friends, at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box, for you to earn even more entries if you like!!
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Pottery Barn Inspired Printer’s Media Suite Cabinet with Drawers
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the top edge of each piece. Cut the piece for the back. Drill pocket holes in the side edges, as well as the top. Attach the sides to the back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the kick plate. Drill pocket holes in each end then attach to the lower front edge using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the shelves. Drill pocket holes in the side edges as well as the back edge and secure to the cabinet at the spacing shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the holes drilled in the upper sides and back. The top will overlap by ¾”.
Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in each end of the side pieces as well as all four edges of the bottoms. Attach the sides to the bottoms using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the drawer box front and back. Attach the back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
The drawer box assembly is narrower than the drawer box front. The drawer box will be positioned ¼” from the bottom of the front as well as 3/8” in from each side. This will allow the drawer box front to have a 1/8” gap around all sides in the opening.
Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions and make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the pieces for the drawer fronts. Position them so that the first one starts 1/8” below the top, and there is 1/8” spacing between each piece. The pieces will overlap the sides by 3/8”. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the piece for the trim then attach to the lower front using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.
I gave away my front porch table to someone that needed it more than I did so I needed a table. The Vintage Schoolhouse Small Play Table (https://www.thedesignconfidential.com/2011/11/free-woodworking-plans-buil… ) fit the bill but with some revisions.
I took the plans and changed the 2xs to 1xs and the 4×4 to 2×4 and I added a side stretcher to each side. No wheels also. The revised plans were then tackled by two ten year old kids named Jonathan and Haley. Under my strict safety supervision and occassional acting as a human clamp, Jonathan and Haley measured, cut, sanded, drilled PHs, applied glue, and connected the pieces with PH screws. They did a great job. I built the top but the kids installed the top with PH screws through the inside of the aprons. They did not glue the top down so it could be removed for finishing and maybe repair later. A couple of pictures show them and their handywork. They did a great job.
I took on the task of staining and painting. The finished table now sits on my front porch ready to hold that next cup of coffee.
The dimensions changed slightly from the plans to:
Height 201/4 inches
Length 441/2 inches
Width 291/8 inches
I estimate the cost to be about $30.
The basic build time was about 3 hours. Easy to do quicker but I took my time with the kids doing the work. Finishing added another off and on day.
Pine except the top is cedar because Big Blue did not have pine in 1×8 and I did not want to fight the traffic to see what Big Orange had in stock. So I bought Cedar.
After cutting the parts and prior to construction everything was sanded to 220 grit level.
Base was painted (2 coats) with Behr Premium Plus Ultra (Royal Orchard) that I had left over from painting the front door.
The top was stained with Minwax Red Mahogany 225 and then I applied two coats of Rust-Oleum Ultimate Polyurethane
Today's giveaway from Little Play Spaces is just plain fun and comes just in time for the holidays…. I wish being a kiddo was this fabulous 20 something years ago…ahem. We will just pretend I was a kid 20 years ago and call it a day, eh?
Oh the fun your kiddos will have with this perfectly kiddo sized French Cafe. Read all about this amazing item here, and check out the other giveaways that are live so far by clicking here.
Psst…Stay tuned for a second giveaway this afternoon! yahoo
PRIZE: French Cafe from Little Play Spaces
ENTRY: US and Canadian residents only
GIVEAWAY: Ends December 10th at midnight PST, winner drawn at random and announced Tuesday morning, December 11th
Ps…there is a link to “share” the giveaway with friends, at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box, for you to earn even more entries if you like!!
It's finally here! We are starting this week off with a bang…our giveaway today is sponsored by PureBond® Hardwood Plywood! PureBond is the most fabulous family friendly, formaldehyde free, environmentally safe plywood, and they will be giving away a $50 Home Depot Gift Card to 3 separate Winners! That's right folks…3 of you will win one of these fabulous prizes, basically tripling your chances and the fun! Yahoo.
Click here for more details and to view all of the giveaways going on this week!
Rather than blather on and on, I shall just get right to it… dive on in and enter to win!
This giveaway ends Sunday December 9th at midnight PST and the winners will be announced Monday morning, December 10th!
PRIZE: (3) $50 Home Depot Gift Cards
Ps…there is a link to “share” the giveaway with friends, at the very bottom of the rafflecopter box, for you to earn even more entries if you like!!
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Land of Nod Inspired Debutante Vanity and Bench.
Psst… we will be back in just a bit to kick off our amazing week of giveaways! yay! Stay tuned and check back here for those details and for the first giveaway reveal and entry!
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Edge banding should be applied to exposed edges of plywood before assembly.
Cut the pieces for the sides. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in each end of the apron piece. Attach to the legs as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The aprons will be centered on the legs.
Cut the piece for the back apron. Drill pocket holes in each end. Attach to the sides as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back apron will also be centered on the legs.
Cut the pieces for the front aprons and drawer supports. Drill pocket holes in each end of the drawer supports as well as one end of the front apron. Attach the drawer support to the apron using glue and 1-1/4”pocket hole screws. There will be a left and a right piece. Attach each assembly to the sides and back as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. Secure to the vanity using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails through the top into the legs, aprons, and supports. The front and sides will overlap by ½”.
Cut the pieces for the drawer boxes. Drill pocket holes in all four edges of the bottom as well as each end of the sides. Attach the sides to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws, then attach the front and back in the same manner. Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions. For an easy tutorial, click here. Make any necessary adjustments.
Cut the piece for the drawer front. For another easy tutorial, click here.
Cut the pieces for the mirror frame and sides. Cut the arcs using a jigsaw. Drill pocket holes in the bottom edge of the mirror frame and in the sides as shown. There will be a left and right side piece. Attach the sides to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the entire frame to the vanity top using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the mirror as shown using a glass cutter. Attach to the back side of the frame using mirror clips.
Cut the pieces for the sides of the bench. Drill pocket holes in each end of the apron pieces and attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The aprons will be centered on the legs.
Cut the pieces for the longer aprons. Drill pocket holes in each end of the apron pieces and attach to the legs using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The aprons will be centered on the legs.
Cut the piece for the seat. The seat will overlap the frame by ½” on all sides. Secure to the frame using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.
I'm super duper excited to share this project with you guys! It's been a while since I have been able to craft and decorate for the holidays, given the recent arrival of baby bird. It feels good to be back I tell you…
As a network blogger for the Home Depot Fall Style Guide, I was asked to create a wreath, and it just so happens wreaths are to be a long lost love of mine (see here). For this project I had something very particuar in mind… Since we won't be putting up outside lights this year, I though a bit of inside lighting would go along way to bring the holiday spirit to the house of TDC. This project was so easy to complete and brought just the right amount of wintry warmth to my home that I think I need a few more now…
To check out other wreath projects, visit the The Home Depot Fall Style Guide
But first let me share a bit of mine with you before you go skipping away…
I purchased two packages of lit decorative tree picks (there are 3 to a package) in a style I liked, as you see above, and a package of assorted zip ties in browns and greens.
All three picks per package are connected with electrical wire so they are really a long string of picks rather than individual picks. To arrange them in a circular shape I wrapped the cord around the stems to 'hide' it a tad and keep it out of the way.
Since I needed to wrap the cord anyhow, I figured I might as well use it to help me secure the picks to eachother slightly so it would be easier to secure them later.
I placed each new pick under the pick before it and lined up the top portion of the stem on the previous pick (where the branches end) with the bottom portion of the stem on the next pick (where the branches start) so you wouldn't have any 'blank' spots.
Then I fluffed the branches to hide my cord and connections.
Once I had all three picks from one package wrapped up together it looked like the top image above. Then I simply needed to add in the three picks from the next package! When I opened the second package I worked in the opposite direction so my cords were near eachother when this project was finished. I began by placing the first pick of the second package on the first pick of the first package and worked in the opposite direction until I was finished wrapping the cord.
Then I used the short zip ties in green to secure my picks all the way around and then I was ready to hang her up and enjoy.
Disclosure:
The Home Depot partnered with bloggers such as me for their Fall Style Guide Blog Network. As part of this program, I received compensation for my time. They did not tell me what to purchase or what to say about any product mentioned in these posts. The Home Depot believes that consumers and bloggers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. The Home Depot’s policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, FTC guidelines and social media engagement recommendations.
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build Pottery Barn Inspired Modular Bar Components – Grid Hutch!
Psst… don't forget to join us here on Monday for the Really Big Giveaway kickoff! I know I usually only post once on Fridays, but I will be back in just a bit with a fabulous holiday DIY project for you all.. yahoo…
Tune in with me over the weekend on Facebook for a few sneak peaks at our giveaway prize packages for next week!
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the side frames. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes at each end of the shorter pieces.
Cut the pieces for the side panels. Set the Kreg jig for ½” material and drill pocket holes in all four edges.
Attach the shorter side frame pieces to the side panels using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel s should be flush with the back face of the frame pieces.
Attach the side panel assemblies to the longer frame pieces using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the back. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the side edges, as well as the top edge. Attach to the side frames using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the bottom. Drill pocket holes on the side edges, as well as the back edge. Attach to the side frames and the back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. The front edge will overlap by 1”. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the holes in the top edge of the back and side panels.
Cut the pieces for the grid. Use a jigsaw to cut the notches as shown. Assemble and insert into the cabinet, then attach using 1-1/4” brad nails through the sides into the grid pieces.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.
I absolutely love the changes that Kelly made to the base of this tree…so clever! Makes the whole tree able to fold flat and store easily (genius)! This project is such an easy build and can be customized in so many ways, I hope you give it a try and hop on over to her site to see the mods she made! The link to the project plans and her blog post are down below! Xx…Rayan
That’s right friends… it’s high time I say a big thank you to all of you who hang out with us here each day, you make this dream of mine possible and I am so appreciative! To show you just how much I mean it, I have rounded up a whole week of giveaways for some fun and fabulous items! I hope you will check in each day during the first week in December to grab your chance at some awesome prizes! I will launch a new giveaway each day and they will run for a week with winners announced the following week! Yahoo…
I will be posting links to the giveaways here on this page for easy access. This page will be linked to the long skinny banner you will see near the top of my site, on each and every page. No matter where you are browsing, click on that image and you should be able to find the goodies…
After 3 years of blogging, we have come a very long way and I feel like I have accomplished so much in such a short amount of time. I couldn’t have done it without all of you and with help from Cher, and I heart you tons and tons… Xx Rayan
CURRENT GIVEAWAYS:
Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build Pottery Barn Inspired Modular Bar Components – Grid Base
Showcase: Built From These PlansI am so honored each and every time one of you fine friends builds from these very plans! If you have built this piece, please take a moment and showcase your build! We are dying to see your fabulous hard work!
$50-$75
Before beginning to build, always check in on my site to make sure you have the most up to date set of plans, I occasionally update and change the plans to make the building process easier or to allow for less expensive purchasing of materials! Read through the entire set of instructions and all comments before beginning this project. If you print out or save plans, be sure to check in on my site to be sure you have the most up to date set of plans, as I occasionally update things for ease of building or buying. If you are new to building, read through the GETTING STARTED section and other articles found under the BUILD tab in the menu on my site, it has valuable information about how to get started, tools and techniques. If you are unfamiliar with the finishing process, visit my Finishing school for some tips and tricks for painting like a pro and for special finishing practices. Use glue to secure your joints and Consider Painting or Staining individual sections prior to assembling. This makes the paint application virtually flawless. Coat with a spray on Poly or Wipe on Poly to protect your finish and your piece and it will last for ages. Adhere to all safety standards and guidelines, and be sure you follow safety protocol throughout your build. If you are unsure about whether you are building safely, run a quick online search for the tool or technique you are using, or contact me via email or post to the forum before you move ahead. My contact info can be found in the menu of my site.
Cut the pieces for the side frames. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes at each end of the shorter pieces.
Cut the pieces for the side panels. Set the Kreg jig for ½” material and drill pocket holes in all four edges.
Attach the shorter side frame pieces to the side panels using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. The back face of the panel s should be flush with the back face of the frame pieces.
Attach the side panel assemblies to the longer frame pieces using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the back. Set the Kreg jig for ¾” material and drill pocket holes in the side edges, as well as the top edge. Attach to the side frames using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the pieces for the kick plate and the stretcher. Drill pocket holes in each end of each piece. Attach as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the upper shelf & bottom. Drill pocket holes on the side edges, as well as the back edge. Attach to the side frames and the back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Cut the piece for the top. The front edge will overlap by 1”. Attach using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws through the holes in the top edge of the back and side panels.
Attach the angle inside above the upper shelf as shown using countersunk screws.
Cut the piece for the pullout. The pullout will rest on the metal angles.
Cut the pieces for the drawer box. Drill pocket holes in each end of the side pieces as well as all four edges of the bottom. Attach the sides to the bottom using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Attach the back using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws. Position the drawer assembly to the front as shown using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.
Install the drawer slides according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Make any necessary adjustments. The drawer should be positioned so that there is a 1/8” gap around all sides of the front.
Cut the piece for the trim. Attach to the lower front using glue and 1-1/4” brad nails.
Cut the pieces for the grid. Use a jigsaw to cut the notches as shown. Assemble and insert into the cabinet, then attach using 1-1/4” brad nails through the sides into the grid pieces.
Fill any Screw, Nail or Pocket Holes, Sand and Finish as Desired. For Finishing Tips and Tricks visit my Finishing School
**Disclaimer: Some rights reserved. Private use only. Feel Free to link to any of my plans so long as you provide an adequate link back to the appropriate post! Plans from this page are not to be used for commercial purposes or republished without the express written consent of Rayan Turner, The Design Confidential I hope to provide accurate plans, however, I cannot guarantee each plan for accuracy. Not every plan that I post has been built and tested, so you are building at your own risk. It is recommended that you have a clear understanding of how the project works before beginning any project. Please contact me if you find an error or inaccuracy so that I might fix it.