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My Neighbor Needed a Rolling Grill Table

My Neighbor Needed a Rolling Grill Table

Rolling Grill Table

My friend, neighbor, professor, author David (pictured) needed a large rolling grill table to support his frequent efforts at great grilling.  He showed me plans for one from This Old House magazine so we got the shopping list together and headed off to Big Blue for supplies.  A couple of days later with  luck and forced design changes the final product came to be.   You can get the plans at:  http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/how-to/intro/0,,20691643,00.html

 

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It is a straightforward project but the plans leave a lot to the imagination and calculator. Pay attention to squareness and levelness.

Estimated Cost: 

About $100.  Wheels alone were $20 and cedar was $50 so it adds up quickly.

Length of Time: ... Read More

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Collection Open Shelf Cabinet

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Collection Open Shelf Cabinet

Cher-Ann Texter

Original Office Open Shelf Cabinet

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an Original Office Collection Open Shelf Cabinet! 

** The components can be mixed and matched. The length of the top will be cut separately, and depends on the number of components used with at least 24” for leg room if using as a desk. **

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Dimensions Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
  • Drill
  • Brad nailer
  • Square
  • Sander
  • Kreg Jig 

Lumber

  • 1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials

  • 1-1/4” pocket hole screws
  • 1-1/4” brad nails
  • Edge banding for plywood
  • Wood filler
  • Sandpaper
  • Wood glue
  • Finishing Supplies

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Free DIY Plans to Build a Ballard Designs Inspired Original Office Collection Two Drawer Cabinet

Free DIY Plans to Build a Ballard Designs Inspired Original Office Collection Two Drawer Cabinet

Original Office Two Drawer Cabinet

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Ballard Designs Inspired Original Office Collection Two Drawer Cabinet! ** The components can be mixed and matched. The length of the top will be cut separately, and depends on the number of components used with at least 24” for leg room if using as a desk. **

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Dimensions Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
  • Drill
  • Brad nailer
  • Square
  • Sander
  • Kreg Jig 

Lumber

  • 1 sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials... Read More

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an RH Inspired 1900s Boulangerie Bar Table (62”)

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an RH Inspired 1900s Boulangerie Bar Table (62”)

Cher-Ann Texter

Boulangerie Bar Table (62")

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build an RH Inspired 1900s Boulangerie Bar Table (62”). This is such a fabulous collection of pieces and I'm so glad to continue with more pieces and to know you guys like it as much as I do, since it's a very popular build, yahoo! Xx... Rayan

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
  • Drill
  • Square
  • Sander
  • Kreg Jig 

Lumber

  • 2 – 4x4 at 6’
  • 2 – 2x4 at 8’
  • 2 – 2x4 at 6’
  • 5 – 2x6 at 8’
  • 1 – 2x6 at 6’

Materials... Read More

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Velloso Coffee Table

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Velloso Coffee Table

Cher-Ann Texter

Velloso Coffee Table

Project Details

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Velloso Coffee Table! How to make this beauty with her fabulous angles and worldly charm. I can't wait to see you give this a try and how you choose to finish it! Xx... Rayan

Estimated Cost

$25-$50

Dimensions Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
  • Drill
  • Countersink bit for drill
  • Square
  • Sander
  • Kreg Jig 

Lumber

  • 1 – 1x3 at 4’
  • 2 – 2x2 at 8’
  • 1 – 2x3 at 8’
  • 1 – half sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials... Read More

DIY Salvaged Wood Lighting Project

DIY Salvaged Wood Lighting Project

DIY Lighting Project

The Design Confidential

Is it just me or do any of you folks have those projects that haunt you... plague ridden with problems from the start? This was one of those projects for me, but luckily it was only because we were in the middle of a move and I didn't have the proper tools I truly needed to complete this project with ease. ... Read More

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Pottery Barn Inspired Chesapeake Bar Table

Free DIY Furniture Plans to Build a Pottery Barn Inspired Chesapeake Bar Table

Designs by Studio C

Chesapeake Bar Table

Project Details

I'm excited to try and finish out the Chesapeake Collection of outdoor furniture! It's been hands down one of our most popular, and with good reason... it's fabulous! A little for projects that might make Father's Day weekend and tad more enjoyable... just sayin'!

Estimated Cost

$50-$75

Dimensions Tools

  • Tape Measure
  • Saw – Jig, Circular, or Miter
  • Drill
  • Square
  • Sander
  • Kreg Jig
  • Hammer or Brad nailer

Lumber

  • 3 – 2x2 at 8’
  • 2 – 1x3 at 8’
  • 1 – 1x3 at 4’
  • One half sheet of ¾” plywood

Materials... Read More